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I'd have thought every player insisted on starting every game as it would get the best out of them. Everyone would like a long run of games, and often improve as a result. Unless it's contractual or some agreement (that Fellows didn't get) that he's to be a starter, then he takes his chances. Perhaps, as the only real option for his position, he's there by default. As you mentioned earlier, I'd like to see Matsuki in there at some point (off the bench, if Azaz is looking tired).

I'd have thought all the players would have asked that. 🙂 Up to the manager to then pick the ones he thinks will do best.

You don't think all those Big Mac containers he uses every day have been thrown away? No! They have been lashed together, filled with stones (or illegal migrants) and will form an impervious wall up the Strait of Hormuz, blocking off Iran. And who wouldn't trust Trump when it comes to walls?

Relegation is a win anyway this year... Leeds - historic grudge Forest - crooked owner who, after lambasting his own manager on the touchline, deserves everything he gets. West Ham - crooked former owners, and crooked stadium deal. Spurs - hilarious, with me trying to shed a crocodile tear at the loss of a super league club from the PL.

It's tough. I don't really want City to win yet again. But watching Arteta combust with inner fury on the touchline, as they bottle it, will be hilarious.

Yeah. We've been on an amazing run, with a lot of games. But we need to keep that going a bit longer to make sure of that play off reward. I think it will be a lot more like the Derby game than the Wrexham one.

Steady on. He just said that Azaz and Manning might need a rest. Not that the entire squad were abducted, like an old Roy of the Rovers story. 🙂

It's their prison day release kit, for when the sentencing is made. I saw the start of the first half. Incredibly dull. Other than Sideshow Bob having a goal ruled out. Maybe I just need a favourite. The club once owned by a Russian crook, who have just been fined for breaking transfer rules for years. Or the club with over 100 charges against it. So long in reaching a conclusion, you'd think the government was telling the PL to bury it, as it wasn't in our national i test (se also Blair and bribery). Choices, choices...

You see. Geenious. 🙂

You'd read this thread as if he was some sort of unbalanced, easily led man-child. Guy's a genius at lining his own pockets and those of his pals ( defence, markets etc). 🙂 Not to mention ticking off the dream checklist of plenty of right wing hawks, when it comes to foreign policy. So much more to cram in before the mid terms too. Lucky us.

Number

Another couple of months and Tugboat UK could be on hand to help defend something.

I was wondering why they were making such a fuss about who got a corner. 🙂 Mind you, having happily skipped the PL this season. I see the play acting hasn't gone anywhere. Poor Romero. At least today's departure wasn't him getting sent off. He'd been booked in this one, and then made a pointless headed challenge into the back of an opponent's head. Spurs offered nothing beyond a Porro shot, near the end. Sunderland had much stronger players, some more mobile than others, with Xhaka pulling the strings. Much more cohesive than the Random XI Spurs put out there.

Such a shame. They were faffing around with triple subs before it.

They could still have some players on Premier wages, and Championship wages, due to poor contract negotiations, done when the rot had set, but they were kidding themselves. A 5 star hotel on the training ground ( remember the.Vestergard & Winks thing where they wanted to travel in, rather than stay at it) and daft, hard to shift overheads. They may not be able to shift enough wages to meet the L1 rules. If that stops them coming back up ( points deductions), the end of parachute pennies makes it even worse. The trouble their owners are in adds to the uncertainty. Of course, they could still stay up, and their owner see through the next couple of seasons for a reset.

Watching Sunderland have the upper hand v Spurs. No goals yet. 3 of Spurs back 4 on yellows I think.

Convict

Likewise, just to be in the playoffs looked beyond us after such a poor start. As Tonda's first run, turned into a slump, it seemed we would have to fight to get midtable. And there we have the last week or so, beating play off rivals and into a semi final. Hopefully, the next few games consolidate us in there. If the run continues, then we'd need Ipswich form to fall away (although we do play them).

I looked at the Leicester forum earlier. On the whole, fairly balanced, with a lot of echoes of our own, bleaker, times. They're all very aware of the financial disaster of going down again.

Watchman

Downes was also great today. Just that you expect MVP stuff from him.

Sunday at St Mary's... Right Tom. This is Mr Mesmero. He is going to convince you that you are Scott Marshall. Then we will put you in the opponent's penalty area...

Well deserved result. Sometimes, it has to be dug out. Not from lack of willingness, and certainly not work, it wasn't working for Stewart, Fellows or Azaz finishing today. That's when others need to step up. And our game changer, Leo, did just that. Our other tried and tested outlet, in THB got the winner. And really, we should have got more at the end. Even a goal back you could see the usual industry going in. Downes and Jander both did really well running that game. Where it was Bree working hard, but without a finish, Manning moved up to assist. Rather than change all the things that were working, credit to Tonda for faith in like for like changes. Larin seems to be picking up a little pace. Like Aribo, it can wipe him out. There were some moments he didn't want it. Just to have 2 players who can give us a shape up front has made so much difference. Edozie looking sharper. Our finishers need to sort out where they should be, so those crosses can reach people. On the other side, Matsuki linked things together nicely, when he came on. Great to see him develop into a key first team player. Lots of good things from everyone, just waiting for the finishing to click. Everyone confident, capable and focused.

A pass rather than a shot from Azaz. No doubt wanted it earlier to run on to it.

Rather let that ball come in. Scrapping in the middle, not so much out wide. Good THB work to stop the shot.