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I intend to use my triple captain for Haaland in my Fantasy League team this week ! That should put the mockers on his scoring ability quite nicely 😜

If that is a definitive philosophy then it ain't working for the 6 teams below us in the table right now 😔

Had a pleasant day at Wentworth yesterday, lots of black ribbons and the two minutes silence at 9.50am was immaculately observed ! No lack of respect whatsoever which leads me to wonder why football was treated differently to cricket, rugby and golf 🙂

I was due to be at Wentworth today but it was cancelled (and refunded) at the last minute ! Im staying with family so no cost implications but that’s not the case for many… Players coming from around the world too so I’m really quite surprised that it’s happened ! Whatever happens within the sporting world, I’ll live with, but inevitably some people will have suffered financially as well as short term inconvenience !!

That's exactly my point ! Refs should know the fine details of the rulebook and ex-pros should know all about the reality of playing at a high level (particularly "the dark arts" etc). The combination of the two would surely give a more balanced view and hopefully lead to better decisions !!

I think I'm right in saying that in the Newcastle, WHU & Arsenal incidents the refs actually gave goals in real time only to be overturned by dodgy VAR led decisions so it's pretty clear where the problem lies ! I've said for a while that ex-pros should be involved (obviously not where former loyalties could be involved) as surely they can be more objective regrading fouls, simulation etc, etc.. A mix of refs and pros could be ideal IMO.

I know quite a few Arsenal supporters and having asked their views on him, they were all very positive 👍 One guy in particular (whose judgement I respect) says that he really has been mucked about and under-used by recent managers so hopefully he'll do a good job for us.. His versatility should be a major plus as well !! Good window.. Good signing...

This is the way it should be.. He leaves as a Saints legend (having been replaced) and still has lots to offer in his homeland, a great deal for all concerned ! He will be welcomed back with open arms and rightly so ! Good luck, Oriel, all the best to you 😇

Don't you fecking start 🤪

I was there and never noticed any problems, the pitch actually looked fine to me ! Only heard about it later and was a bay surprised 😃

Seems a long way off - w/c 7th November !!

I agree, and it a reasonable assertion that there will not be three teams stranded this season ! It seems already that anybody can beat anybody and probably tighter than for a number of years now ! There could be trouble for some because of FFP rules (ie. Everton and Leicester) ! We have lost 3 strikers (Long, Broja & Tella) with only Mara incoming in that position so we deffo need another one along with a back up full back. If we manage that then I'll be hoping for a mid table (ish) finish ! COYS 😇

RIP David Armstrong - one of our legends 😥

That looks like a pretty good compromise to me 🤙

Surely the tactical change which turned the game around on Saturday was a Plan B ??? If not, what was it ??

I much prefer a back 4 but in some circumstances we should be able to revert to a back 3 with marauding wingbacks ! I don't see it as an experiment, more an alternative ! I remember the days when RH was castigated for not having a 'Plan B" so we can't have it all ways ! Surely having the flexibility to change formations when necessary can be a positive ??

I notice nobody has mentioned Steve Bruce 😮 strange that….

A fair summary 🤙

I hesitate to say this but in the clips he reminds me of Djenepo 😃

The critical question for the club is : "do you only want to make money or would we like to provide a reasonable deal for the supporters" ? The answer is undoubtedly the former, but for me, a two year cycle with only home+away kits (the 3rd kit is a nonsense anyway) would be ideal ! The big unknown (to me at least!) is the kit manufacturer's contribution but I do feel that the whole system throughout all leagues has been driven by the greedy top 6 and Man U in particular 🥲 ! Anyway, it ain't gonna change so we all have to suck it up ☹️ ! Hope you're well AG

In order to rip off the gullible fans they produce three new kits every season ! Because of this, they basically have to change the designs otherwise people would perhaps stick with an old one if it was too similar ! There are certain criteria which are essential (ie. colours - red/white/black, PL badge, sponsors name) but beyond that there are limited possibilities for designers to play around with ! They always come up with something and supporters air their views for better or worse but often 50/50 as it is totally subjective and very much a matter of personal taste ! The club will add an element of bullshit to sell as many as possible (this year it is "bravery') but essentially it's just a marketing excercise to make money and nothing else !

Thanks Shane for all you did for us ! Good luck for the future !

Nothing at all !

Seems ok for me, renewed weeks ago, got a confirmation, money off credit card, no further issues !

After tax he will earn less than £200k per year, take off his living expenses and invest say £150k which today for a best rate cash deposit would give you just over 6k in the 3 year period ! Of course he could invest in different ways but the stock market is extremely volatile and property is already at a high level ! IMO this is not 'life changing' ! Best he stays with us but he probably won't 😔