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As long as it's the centre circle before kicking off, sure.

Sticking Trent in midfield is a lot like signing Rothwell on loan. Fixing a problem that doesn't exist.

Classic Saints goalkeeper low to his left as well. Classic Saints low to the keeper's left as well.

Germany score a brilliant headed 5th.

Another VAR save.

I don't think I've ever seen as one sided a set of stats at a football match and I say that as a Saints fan. Scotland.... 26% possession, 0 shots, 0 shots on target, 1 touch in opposition box

One of the many downsides of Gunn is when the opposition realise just how worthwhile shooting from distance is.

Germany well on top with 69% possession.

Smart move. Save him for the quarters.

Che's at his most dangerous when people are speculating how little his transfer is worth. Just sayin'.

You can really see the effect that the goalkeeping coaches at Saints had on Gunn. That was a textbook weak save palmed out into the middle of the six yard box.

Gotta be a pen and a red. That was a horrific tackle.

I think Scotland will fade out of contention. They can't maintain this level.

Got to think Germany need at least 2 more to feel comfortable with Che lurking.

I would have no problem with Scotland winning. Always good to start off with an upset.

One thing's for sure. The German defence will never have come up against a player like Che before. It's hard to defend against a player who can score with literally any part of his body apart from his feet.

Acthung das Banjo kommt!

I vote for @Turkish for an absolute commitment to trolling interspersed with some thoughtful posts.

His arrival with Rothwell unsettled our midfield. There was the odd good touch but between them a whole lot of giving the ball away and almost zero tracking back. Started well and became more anonymous the more games he had. I thought Edozie offered more threat in the playoff final and before. As did Fraser.

25-30m for a player that couldn't get into the starting line up at Fulham seems pricey. I'd take a punt for 10-15m but he's shown nothing recently to suggest he's worth paying more than that. The news report smacks of Chelsea trying to start a bidding war.

Top trolling of Pompey. In a rarity for his views of late I can't say I blame him either for blocking people mentioning his daughter in law.

Lallana only makes sense if it's in coaching role. Can't see him being the player we need at this point in his career. Brooks and Rothwell should go back to Bournemouth. Great that Harwood-Bellis is done. Now let's get Downes and Fraser in. It'll be goodbye to Che, McCarthy and Stu. Of those returning would love to see ABK and Charly given a go. Want to see the rest of our loanees out sold. We really need a centre forward and a goalkeeper this summer.

Holy shit, we did it

No, he'll still be least popular

Keep him away from the team. Hang around with losers and you turn into a loser.