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Did you not tell them it was raining cats and dogs out there. Mainly cats. 🙂

Rude

The halcyon days of our Aussie support... Disclaimer:Born in England, but an Aussie international.

Which of us doesn't go weak at the knees, at the thought of a possession based 'keeper? Sorry? "not that kind of shudder?" Ah, I feel awkward now...🙂

Sarlacc

Our number one, front and centre where he belongs. Mostly, as being anywhere except front and centre is a weak spot. 🙂

The worry is that this impacts SR's relentless drive to get all their clubs into the Champions League.

Ralph also cried when HR sacked him for referring to someone repeatedly as "Piggy"

With Stephens getting an extension, what are thoughts of others expiring in 2026, pinched from @Over land and sea's super thread. 2026 Alex McCarthy James Bree Armel Bella-Kotchap Charlie Taylor Joe Aribo Will Smallbone Ryan Fraser Ross Stewart Dom Ballard Bree would be one. Fine in the Championship, and not the worst in our PL (low bar) season. McCarthy could find himself first choice if Ramsdale goes, but is a decent back up to have) No idea what happened with Taylor. If he works well under Still,he's got plenty of experience. I'd love to see Will capture and I prove on his last Championship season. But I think he just did well under Martin, and might not suit other systems.

Anyone can do that...

That's a very blinkered view of the thread. 🙂

Typical incomplete announcement. It's up to you to tell everyone in the station, that the water bottle isn't just for carrying. There's a cap at the top of it that comes off, and you should sip the contents. Be sure to tell everyone not to drink it all at once in The Heat. Don't be a SOG, stepping over collapsed Parisians. You can save lives, Turkish! 🙂

Some good points gio. Bednarek had a bid in January and has a low release clause apparently. THB is one of SR's trading model players. Taylor vanished out the squad for much of the season (I like to think he said some home truths, but that's based on nothing) ABK would have gone last season, had it not been for the failed medical. All parties are surely keen for him to go. Edwards should stay, but could well be next season's SR player trading one,if things go well. As you said, our line up may well be Edwards, Wood, Sanda and Quarshie. Fine, if either THB or Bedders stays. But if not, there's more of a spot for Stephens, particularly as form fluctuates for developing players. The club see Stephens as a versatile, committed, low maintenance leader in the dressing room. A continuity player between Lancashire and Lallana/Walcott in terms of promoting SR's goals. We don't know the details, but an extended contract for a couple of seasons may well be at a lower amount. Or maybe the club are happy, after all the personality issues with others, with what they get for their money. I don't disagree with some of the comments regarding ability. Certainly, we seemed to wobble when Martin brought him into the last Championship team. There's a broader concern that Stephen's should not be the benchmark we're setting for the first team. His versatility and commitment and leadership stand above a very, very low level elsewhere at the club. As does ability. If coaching and data analytics aren't pointing that out, there's serious issues. I've no issues with him being part of the squad next season. If we were to go up, that might have changed. But should that happen, we might get a small accounting profit, or he could still get minutes to support developing players when needed. Not the worst thing.

France were on a different level to Wales. That said, Wales had some moments. Patel will be gutted at the third goal. For the fourth, it looked as though it might get a deflection, which distracted her, resulting in a tap in. Great to see Rachel Rowe having a decent game, and a massive roar for Fishlock's goal.

A page full of horse puns. But where is the transfer news? That's the equestrian to be answered.

Yak

Good to see that, after so many instances where they say lessons will be learned, the Beeb were quick of the mark here. Just the 14 years, with them already passing the buck to production companies.

Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. Tomorrow's the day Downs has his medical.

I thought Hoddle brought someone in to remove the curse of the evil woman? She raced down on the Last Train To London to help, I believe.

After Martin being surprised at the physicality of the PL, I hope that Still knows the fitness requirements for the Championship. Last season's flaws extended to both coaching and analytics teams for not pitching a fit, over how far off the pace the squad were. Unless it's all new people, I'd be benchmarking on successful teams and not just going by what he's given internally.

And what book? Kotchap and other condiments... A Farewell to Arma

The nicer version of fox hunting. 🙂

Muesli

You are right. I was distracted, looking up at his high ceiling.

Today's chat is probably off the back of my price comparison. Between the 16 million, Norwich are reportedly looking for, for an established and improving Championship player, and our 8 million SR lets-hope-he-comes-good punt on Downs.