AlexLaw76

Finally, it is over. I am sure we can all be thankful. A decent deal that should please most bar those on the fringes (either side). I doubt Femi is happy, but what can you do. Brexit is done and despite all the predictions of a deal not being possible in such a short space of time. Goes to show what a waste of time May's premiership was. A strong parliament got this done in 12 months - if only etc.... FBPE brigade seem to be stuck in 2016 mode and not (probably wilfully) acknowledging the direction of travel the EU is on. It will be interesting how the next few years plays out. Germany (plus one or two others) will no doubt have to lead the economic recovery in the EU. Of course, that will come at a price, why should the German tax payer fund the majority of a bailout and not have more say?. So, no doubt the ever growing influence of Germany will become enormous. How they tackle the dreadful/disgraceful youth unemployment in the southern states, without handing more power to Germany (and France) will be an interesting watch. The regulatory framework within the EU may well make trade easier for some, but it also cripples innovation due to the red tape & associated costs. Even the most keen of Europhiles, Guy Verhofstadt, acknowledges this, and bizarrely, welcomes it. He is all for "more Europe". Who remembers when we were all told in 2005 that E.European newbies would be net contributors within a few years? Yep and guess under who's EU presidency that was announced? yep, the man himself, Mr Tony Blair. Turned out to be pure fiction (15 years later) as predicted and ridiculed. I am sure the re-join nutters will cry in their soy latte at my thoughts, but I do not care. The war is over, we left the EU and have struck a deal. And it seemed every one of you implied it was impossible!

At last, end of brexit and end of transition period. Good news.

Ah, yesterday's newspaper. Thanks for the reply

You mean, they would have granted the EU nearly everything they wanted? or when you “enact BREXIT properly”, you mean immediately left on WTO rules?

Fulham's defender is now available after his red card have been over-turned.

Bizarre

are you suggesting that money should be saved in health and in this pandemic specifically? Should the UK have waited to be part of the 'one big EU rollout'? Would people have stood-by whilst the death toll increased, just so we were all in it together? I doubt that would have been the case. https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-planning-disaster-germany-and-europe-could-fall-short-on-vaccine-supplies-a-3db4702d-ae23-4e85-85b7-20145a898abd Given the costs you mention, does that mean the NHS could be trimmed in a wider context? You can guarantee that it is incredibly inefficient in places! Unless of course, you are praising the UK Govt for getting the vaccine and rolling it out before any other nation on earth?

I think Ralph would be the perfect fit for united. He plays a good style of football that is pretty attacking. Likes to build a whole squad set up and very good at developing youngsters. As with OGS (who Ralph is in another league when compared), united will give a manager they have bought into a bit of time. Lets hope united stick with OGS long term. They will never achieve anything with him but he seems to do well enough to be the new Arsenal

Liverpool are going to win it again, aren't they? Everyone else are doing a nice job of taking points off each other. As for the Spurs game, so much for the hype about Bale. No wonder Madrid want him out, he looks terrible

I thought we were good. Loads of effort and 'nearly' moments, which on another day would have been a goal. However in reality, another game where we do not really test a glory club keeper that much. I thought Tella was a puzzling sub. Poor lad offered zero upfront but did put a couple of crosses in towards the end. Redmond was off the pace when he came on. Adams decent, Walcott, Romeu, KwP and JwP were all good. Vestergaard was my MoM. Good game and brilliant on the ball.

I believe we have played quite well, with a few 'nearly moments' up top. Definitely playing better than last season when we beat them. Of course, when they beat the trap we look exposed, but I guess that is our style. Romeu booked

Is naming 9 subs a new 'thing'?

Incorrect thread.

Ah right, schools are closed, so even if the staff wanted to do something (I am sure you want to be part of the solution), it would be impossible. I get that! We put man on the moon, yet can't peel a public sector worker away from their holiday.

Couple of weeks to prepare as best you can. Maybe, you have not quite finished as Xmas is another week away? Good luck.

Surely it is not beyond the capabilities of a collection of rounded and smart individuals such as teachers, to make this work? Is that an incorrect assumption? All you hear from (mainly public sector employees) is negative comments. In this case, not as if this action needs to happen next week is it. If it is next week, cannot be too difficult to implement, surely?

Anyone remotely interested, Wikileaks have dumped loads of documents online. I am reading a report from a Bilderberg Meeting (1980). As it turns out, the UK was encouraged back into the European fold way back when, to counter the economic rise of Germany. France feared Germany would dominate Europe. Never worked I guess Thankfully, I do not recognise any names on the BNP members list

I think this is a good example of why we will do well to get Europe (as if that was not the case anyway) We have not made their keeper make a save in the 2nd half, despite 10 men and the awful form.

WBA appear to agree with you ref Allardyce not being a long term option, given the length of contract. Would you have wanted to keep Hughes on, given he did well to keep us up with a side that needed shipping out?

It would be incredible to get Europa League football. As mentioned above, as soon as we are up against pace and movement against us, we have struggled. I do not believe we have the squad, we still have no idea if Salisu could be the business or if Diallo could fill in at CM for a run of games, but I am sure we will give it a bloody good go.

Was it last season we threw away a win? Battered them if I remember rightly, obafemi (I think) seems unable to pass a ball across the 6 yard box.

I know and agree with you. Time to put 'BLM' in the bin as we can all see through it; whilst we continue to back worthwhile, non-political causes as expected in a tolerant society,

On a slightly different note, given we are talking about 'oppression' I read this morning that both Manchester United and Liverpool do not promote their 'rainbow laces' and pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns on their Arabic and Indonesian social media accounts. Apparently, doing so will do "more harm than good" All very weird!

dominated from start to finish and we come out no yellows or injuries. Vestergaard was my MoM, despite us not being under real pressure. Purely from his attacking play. Adams was very good also. Sheff United are very poor and lacking in any form of threat. Sure, they will pick up more points (of course) and win a few games, but will be amazed if they stay up. Time for them to ring the Allardyce alarm

I like to see us target Jagielka. Surely he does not have the 'legs'... Shane Long?