Holmes_and_Watson

Education

If only we had the resources of several hundred million to spare. Then we could set up climate action hubs in other parts of the world, where these activist could make a difference across whole continents. Say Rwanda, to pluck a country at random for such a hub. If only we had the resources to sink 1000 civil servants to facilitate it. 🙂

I can only hope the pressure of such a high burden of proof doesn't impact his recovery. 🙂

If it's two 88 year old ladies and a...then it's only a matter of time before Wayne Rooney is their manager.

Grammar

Agreed. The gaps we have in the squad are for players expected to play a lot of first team minutes, replacing Stu, Che, Fraser and Brooks. If RM and SR decide that Alcaraz, Edozie/Sule and SAA are able to step up, then that's their decision. If they aren't at that level, then bringing in direct competition just risks doubling up players, none of whom will keep us up. If their development is to support more experienced, developed players, then we have to bring in that standard, not others that block their path.

I wish him nothing but the best in Italy, and Internationally. He's another player where Martin's system allowed you to see different parts of his game. He was key in dropping deep to receive passes from midfield. He held it up, brought others into attack and was a physical thorn for defences, giving us space. He scored some good goals for us; often instinctive ones from range. While not the most clinical finisher, I'd often see him taking up good positions. He worked hard, and never seemed to give anything but what he could. Sometimes, not in best of circumstances - when the club smugly anticipated replacements for him, that never arrived, and there was a chance he's have gone then. I look forward to following his progress, and with the above attributes, he should do well.

Life

Letter

In a massive huff. Taking time to remove all the pointy cutlery from his back Keeps saying "Trump" instead of "Harris" when rehearsing his "I give you the next President of the United States..." speech. Taking time to fully recover after the stresses of being on the campaign trail, plus covid.

Martin mentioned his frustrations in a number of post match interviews, often matching the criticisms on the match threads.

I was going to type pretty much that. So I can just pinch it instead. Barcelona Saint said it wasn't the season to experiment with youngsters. But as that post and the above indicate, it's not an experiment when they've clearly consistently hit the levels required.

I also expected to see a fair bit more of the likes of Meghoma and SAA, last season. Edozie and Charles did get an amount of minutes. I liked the energy of Meghoma and SAA too. However, as mentioned, Martin went with more experienced heads. Martin won't be the first manager to limited those minutes, to get to the deliverables of the season. Manning offered more versatility and experience in that inverted role. Martin would have seen SAA in training, and must have gone with similar conclusions there, in a team that already struggled with tempo and passing through opponents. None of the above had the same impact of Livramento or Lavia. Not holding down a first team place (Edozie got a decent run), meant minutes were going to be limited. The trouble is, that next season will be no different, with survival the goal. However, with the lack of attacking signings, it's a good chance for Dibling and SAA to stake a claim to getting close to regular games. SR will be only to keen to focus spending elsewhere, if one or more really looked capable of stepping up.

Man

Housemartin

Conclusion

I'd not be at all surprised if SR tried to reduce the salary of a new contract. If he gets more money at Brentford, or better terms there, then it's his choice to make. He might also prefer their set up, and how they've pitched their place/ his involvement to him. Considering they finished 16th last season, I can't really say I wish him all the best. I hope the club has a stinker, and finishes below us.

Good news. Versatile, vocal and made a difference for us last season. Plus the Jack/Russ bromance is lovely.

Looking forward to our "You're made of polytetrafluoroethene" chant. 🙂

I'm stoked to the max!

Soul

When a like isn't enough... We have some really lovely ex players and managers. That was great from Yoshida.

I can imagine the viewers of the TV film version of this, DatApocalypse, being slightly let down by this as the finale. 🙂

Yup. Easily the hardest working, most versatile goal threat in last season's championship to just about cut it there. 🙂

Loose Lips Sink Servers.