Saint Garrett

He also doesn't want to be here. Cheerio.

Leg fracture,

Too many players that don't deserve to be playing, but have got to pick some of them...obviously an issue at LB, and maybe we won't want to expose Redmond as a LB and probably will play 5 atb. I'd like to see Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Adams start. Got no time for A Armstrong personally. 4 atb: Caballero KWP Lyanco Salisu Redmond JWP Romeu Armstrong Elyounoussi Adams Long 5atb: Caballero KWP Bednarek Lyanco Salisu Redmond JWP Romeu Armstrong Elyounoussi Adams

Personally thought Diallo and Stephens were worse last night, but Tella is one of the most wasteful players on the ball I've ever seen for us. I've quite liked him at times, but he gives the ball away so much either carelessly or miscontrolling the ball. We have too many players that are not good enough to play in the premier league and that is our biggest issue. Last night we had: McCarthy, Stephens, Diallo, Tella, Broja (at current standards), who are not good enough to play in this league, and thats half the team. It's drags down the ones that are good enough. I can only assume Diallo has played because Romeu is off in the summer. He was shocking against Brentford and he was shocking last night, and I fully expect him to start against Leicester, and I'm sure he'll be shocking then too.

Pretty sure he wasn’t on the “lap of appreciation” last night. A shame, he’s been a good servant to the club. And he’s miles better than McCarthy. We’ve had a shocker keeping Macca and losing Fraser IMO, but a new no1 is necessary regardless.

Irrelevant really, because they may not have played without Salah, but they now have Diaz as a replacement. Jota, Firmino, Origi. Sure they have others as aswell that I haven't thought about. But, gives us a better chance without a doubt, if Mane, Salah, VVD and TAA haven't even travelled, which is what I have heard too.

Not sure where you have got that from, but assuming that is the side, I heard Perraud hasn't trained, which might be why.

Dont think they've travelled.

Heard the same.

Would be a great signing I think. Would happily take Sosa from them too.

Whats the deal with tickets? Only seem to be able to get tickets in the Itchen North Corner

Great for him to play his whole career at his boyhood club. Great for West Ham fans. Thats about it. Never been good enough to play at a higher level, and probably on a decent contract, and loyal enough that he didnt want to leave to go elsewhere. He's a club legend but agree some of the press stuff is over the top, like fans of other clubs really care.

Think it was just Lyanco and Romeu who went to Ibiza but we’re back by Wednesday. No idea why they’ve been allowed to go through, especially how appalling they’ve been for the last 3 months

We were desperate and he did a decent short term job, should have replaced him that summer though.

I don’t think Lacelles is a brilliant player, but he’s clearly a leader and better than Bednarek. I’d take him.

For me I'd like it to be something like the below. My wants + some squad players who are "cheap", and a few that we know are going nowhere. GK: NEW, Forster, Caballero FB: KWP, Tino, Perraud, New CB: Salisu, New, Lyanco, New CM: JWP, New, Romeu, Diallo AM: New, New, Armstrong, Tella, Walcott ST: New, Broja, Adams, Long Get rid either permanent or on Loan: McCarthy, Valery, Bednarek, Stephens, Smallbone, Elyounoussi, Djenepo, A Armstrong, Redmond, Small (loan), Simeu (loan) Leaves us with a "starting XI" of something like:

Interesting…

Was definitely a pen, and was definitely 2 yellows. Not sure anyone can argue that. Can't elbow someone in this day and age.

Isn’t Mukiele a RB, rather than a CB?

Probably the reason why he would come to us over others. Has been whispered around for ages, wouldn't be surprised with that one. Probably better off than spending £30m on Broja atm

Probably our most reliable striker atm. Not sure he's much of a goal threat though.

You wouldnt take Raphina?! The bloke is absolutely class

Too strict supposedly… https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jan/10/monaco-sack-niko-kovac-unforced-error-ligue-1#:~:text=The story here in Monaco,though presumably still want discipline.

Yup - I've already renewed, but more of the days out and the away ticket priority than the enjoyment that I'm getting at the moment. But also for routine. If my life can fit a ST in, then I'm more than happy to be a STH.

He's a quality player playing in a shit team with no protection, and a shocking CB partner. Imagine him alongside Fonte/VVD/Toby behind Morgan and Wanyama...absolute rock.