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Nope, no relation. The first thing I did when I saw her playing for Brighton, was do a Google search. 🙂 But every time I've seen her for England, I'm always going to think of Matt's internationals, always followed by a "stupid Hoddle" 🙂

It sure was. Excellent Greenwood pass. England's passing undid Portugal, along with their work rate, and positioning. Different class. Portugal would have been relieved to see Hemp go off, only for it to be Kelly coming on. England still have some good options from the bench. Always good to see a Le Tissier in an England shirt too.

Brilliant half from England. Portugal set up to be compact, and take advantage through the centre. England straight out the blocks, beat them on both flanks, with Hemp turning her marker on a few occasions. Portugal forced back and to play out, which got them in lots of trouble, as defensive and midfield lines had so little space between them to get it clear. England's movement (from a team with lots of experience with each other and on field leadership), and one touch passing were things Portugal just couldn't cope with. Great to watch. Try to cope with Hemp just left space behind. Pushing up, meant England put direct balls over the top. Tuck in, and England were back to getting crosses in. Top stuff. At 5-0, Bronze was making lung bursting runs from wing back positions. They didn't let up and had far too much energy for Portugal. Cracking performance, with both sides missing some regular starters. Beever-Jones, only in because Russo isn't fully fit, involved in all 5 goals.

P&O: Sailing down the divisions with the Saints. 🙂

Only wages to consider if he's a gift. 🙂

I guess hypo didn't make it onto MLG's Huff List. 🙂

Taylor in a back 3 too.

Everyone needs a hobby to take them through the close season. 🙂

I thought it would be at home here. 😀

"I'm a tent". A statement of a tent. 🙂

Steady! Too much too soon could wreck things. 🙂

Saints 25/26...

The announcement says he's bringing in specific traits Still is looking for in his team. So, I'd guess everyone is fighting for a first team spot. If he offers more to Still's system in preseason, seniority might count for little. Also a further nod to players who have already indicated they want to leave, or who the club have said they want them to leave, to get something sorted.

With an offer like that, if he wasn't going to stay before... 🙂

He's gone back and edited his spelling too, I see. Even thought it's already been quoted further down. Some things never change. 🙂

Born in Germany, of Ghanaian descent. 🙂

Forgot to add, that since his work rate, assists and goals were excellent, he'd be ahead of the others for me. We could do with that Adams upgrade SR promised us to play centrally, with AA coming in from a wider position.

2027 @Over land and sea keeps an excellent thread that's pinned to the forum, for all our contract queries https://www.saintsweb.co.uk/topic/41841-keeping-track-of-the-contracts-2024-25/ .

Is there a picture of them glum faced and holding out the loyalty card they will never use again? 🙂

Couldn't agree more. If anyone at the club wants to sulk, thinks they are special, or generally gets in the way of the new manager, then they can be shown the door. Hopefully, a door that is already wide open for a number of players already after the last couple of seasons.

From interviews with people who are involved, there are always "far more clubs than you would think" looking to sell and more seeking investors. I'd not rule anything out, regardless of the backroom restructuring we see. Likewise, after 2 relegations, and plenty of wrong turns, I'd not rule out a number of reasons for Solak selling up. It's a big plus, whatever happens, that he is presently engaged in trying to turn it round. Hopefully, that continues into the summer window, and for however long he stays with us.

Since our team is in the VAR free championship. I shall be switching to Championship level stores. 🙂

He and Bedders are a Championship promotion partnership at the back. Ramsdale behind them wasn't an issue. However, as mentioned he's better not being in a 3. He (like the rest of the team) could do with an experienced DM in front of them, and better players elsewhere to alleviate the pressure on the defence. Oh, I hadn't remembered that about the fans. Perhaps he can check how much his pay goes down in the Championship to reassess "working." He has another system to work in now, so he might end up liking that more. We've Edwards coming back. That's Bedders, THB, ABK, Stephens, Wood, Taylor and you'd want a pathway for the likes of Sanda. I'd expect that to be pruned back a bit. Certainly with deals underway/done before other targets are brought in.

Got to admire his Willpower to succeed. 🙂

Poor guy. So unjust. - Deputy Holmes & Deputy Watson