Holmes_and_Watson

Selles talks about the size of the squad, leading to the seperate dressing rooms. Also of the cliques that had formed. It led to him shunting several players off to the B-Team. If they did well there, he cites Adam Armstrong's professionalism and that he did well, then they could be brought back in. But he talks about the team cohesion. That there were numerous relationships and people to be handled. From the "star of the show" this meant egos as well. He wanted a team that would play for each other, even if they might not seem on paper to be the most talented out of the group. Which I don't disagree with at all. I'd make grudging exceptions for players so talented they could get us out of relegation. A Le Tiss. But none of that squad comes close to that. It would also give another reason why Ely, AA etc would be given game time over less dependable, less professional, less cliquey players. The other option would have been to play all the moaners, and if they failed, tell them in no uncertain terms why they were all/ or mostly dropped for the next week. But that could be a precious game thrown away. Might have got some heads down and focused, but probably not.

Charge!

He could pick up the passes from Fonte!

Feather

Oh, did the photos show them getting use out of the book? Like wearing it as a hat, propping up wobbly desks or keeping doors open?

Good to see we're not waiting until players leave, to strengthen. I liked Perraud, but if he wanted away, this is a solid replacement. It also remind players who want to leave where the exit is. We've plenty of youngsters who can provide back up to help us and their development. And Djenepo can also play there.

Pussy

Whisky

Loaf

That's an image I wasn't expecting to have in my mind today. 🙂

New album hinted at for this year! https://virginradio.co.uk/music/85324/theres-a-rumour-going-around-about-a-new-kate-bush-album-in-2023 🙂

Flood

Trade

Oak

Normally, I'd never wish harm on anyone. But I can't help willing a very small meteor to target him. To strike at 4:15am when he's bouncing out the house. The neighbours can all sleep on, undisturbed.

Derby

Bath

Yeah it would suggest lower crowds. But then Saturday an and Sunday evening aren't great either. Perhaps there would be interest from people who don't go to many away games, but that's assuming the fixtures align nicely for you. Disappointing to see Hayes and Levy argue for a closed shop. The first response should be asking them if they mind Chelsea and Spurs dropping down a league before it's closed. I'm sure they'd see it differently.

Farke spent his time at Norwich playing put from the back, regardless of outcomes. In the Championship, with decent attacking full backs, and when it was new, it went well. When they went up, teams shut down that space and he...played them in exactly the same way. It was infuriating to watch.

Rest

Lack

Release

I read this view earlier. It builds up to Farage half way https://wingsoverscotland.com/ruined-in-a-day/ Also something of a thread crossover event. Edit: Also on the Beeb a little later https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66090522

Dune

They've got to rebuild a team, and get them to gel. While we have the fighting spirit of the majority of our squad currently still...no...this point really isn't working at all... 🙂