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Good to see you're not writing him off then. I know some people have been guilty of acting like hysterical tarts after a single game but always appreciate it when people are a bit more balanced.

Yeah, it is a bit sad but then going over the top and hysterical before a ball has been kicked is a bit sad too.

Impression I got from the preview conference thing was that there probably would be changes to the side.

You seen the size of her arse though? Big enough to have it’s own gravitational pull. That’s probably what’s attracting you.

Yes, I'd be getting a booster if offered (still too damn young though). My sisters in-laws both just recently had covid - both over 80, both in what would be classed as a vulnerable group and didn't really get many symptoms at all. I'd be fascinated to eventually see why some people are affected worse than others - worst affected person I knew was under 40, very active, very fit and probably the least likely to suffer. Anyway, I don't mind booster shots being rolled out and it will probably save some lives - I don't think there's a really clear case for it but nothing in the pandemic has been that clear and easy to predict.

Actually it's quite interesting that the data about waning immunity is coming from Israel. They're having an uptick in cases and hospitalisations but this coincided with lifting restrictions and the delta variant (which they got late) so even though more double jabbed are getting admitted it's not necessarily due to immunity wearing off (just more cases and the jab not being 100% effective). They also test everyone who gets admitted for whatever reason so many of the people in hospital get included in the hospitalisation figures despite not going in for covid related illness. Important to note that they exclusively used pfizer - there is data to suggest the level of antibodies declines but that doesn't always translate to immunity declining. The data on Astra-Zeneca is much less clear cut. They also vaccinated quicker than we did and with a smaller gap between jabs. I think it's right to be concerned but we're a long way off it being a problem right now.

Luke Shaw was with us minus seven years? He must be desperate to avoid association with us.

So still an opinion then? I repeat, there’s nothing in the rules that state play couldn’t continue.

That’s your interpretation and opinion. Nothing wrong with that but it’s still just your opinion. I disagree with it.

Didn’t answer the question, is it in the rules? Given a lack of answer then I’ll assume not therefore it’s a question of interpretation. Given that Leicester didn’t just win a game but a title on breaking from deep on the counter attack and because Broja was in front of Diallo and had just sprinted clear and hit the post only minutes before then I would say it was a clear opportunity. You can of course interpret differently but the rules don’t deny the ref making a decision to allow play to continue.

Do the rules state you have to be in the opposition half to have a clear chance of scoring?

Yeah, watched the last half hour and he was unplayable albeit against a shit San Marino. They couldn’t get near him. One goal, two assists isn’t bad for a second half sub and he would probably have got another assist if his strike partner was better at finishing. Oh and he hit the crossbar too.

Or they've told him Arteta won't be around much longer.......

Ah right, so you think we have some more cash down the back of the sofa? That's fair enough - none of us really know what the state of the finances are. I'm inclined to think we probably don't have that much money so even if it wasn't Lyanco then it would have been someone around that price range.

Well, assuming we've spent all the money we had available then who would you not have signed? Obviously not Lyanco so that gives you 6M and I'd assume not Walcott which would give you some wages. That still doesn't give you a lot of money to play with so presumably you wouldn't have signed at least one of Perraud or Livramento?

Yeah, I agree. JV was good for pinging long diagonals but for most of his time with us was not that great defensively - I think Salisu is much better in that regard. For a lot of the back half of last season we were missing at least one of our fullbacks and playing people out of position to cover. We've addressed that now and personally think that was more important. Also think that a lot of our defensive problems aren't necessarily because of the personnel - our shape is all out attack and we leave ourselves too open. We could probably improve the players but I'm not sure it would make that much difference. Overall pretty happy with the window - we've given ourselves options and have at least one great prospect (Livramento) and hopefully Small has a similar impact at some stage. Adam Armstrong looks to be a decent replacement for Ings. The only thing I could question would be Walcott.

Fair play to Moi today. I thought he did pretty well and has probably done enough to replace Walcott as cover for Stuart Armstrong. Lad has obviously had a tough time but hasn't moaned and just got on with his job. I imagine relative lack of pace will always be something that will hinder him in the premier league but he seems to have a decent work ethic and a good attitude.

We also had Surman, Dyer, Schneiderlin and Lallana.

Can he play in the nets? We need a new goalkeeper FFS. You hipster types piss me right off.

Won the best player (Golden Ball Award) in the Under 20 World Cup in 2019 so probably on the scouting lists of most clubs but suspect that's where Crocker knows about him. Seems a decent player but probably more of a 10. Anyway, other notable winners of the golden ball award have been Maradona, Messi, Aguero, Pogba, Adama Traore and erm.....Dominic Solanke. Mostly good company then.

No, that's correct but to get into the side he would have to either displace JWP specifically or Romeu (and he isn't really a defensive midfielder). So if he doesn't do that then you're asking him to play as a 10 which again isn't his best position or the one he wants to play. I can't imagine he wants to move to a club where the chances of starting are relatively limited in his favoured position (or if he does start then it would be out of position). I'm a big fan of AMN - I think he'd do a great job but realistically he will be looking for almost guaranteed regular starts and it's probably not something we can offer him. Same goes for Yangel Herrera. There's a bracket of players that are not good enough for the bigger clubs and too costly to buy for the lesser teams. Loan is the only option for them but they'll want to have a decent chance of starting - not come in as cover. If anything happens then I'd imagine it'll be a loan for a much younger less established player like the deal for Broja - they'll have more chance of breaking into our side than at a big club but won't be thinking they're nailed on starters.

He's scored 16 goals in european competition and six goals at international level. I'd say that's probably relevant. Personally when I did see him against Derby I thought he was hopeless - no pace and no skills to beat anyone with either but he obviously has something about him and the goals against Lille were excellent. If Ralph thinks he deserves a shot then it's hard to argue against it.

Couple of things I've noticed about Lyanco. First off he has a tattoo of the year of his birth on his neck. That's proper forward thinking and impressive as it's not the kind of thing you want to forget. Fair play fella. Secondly he celebrates any kind of defensive block/tackle/clearance with a double clenched fist celebration. Chiellini also does this and it's the mark of a true defensive warrior. Gotta love these interviews though. Clearly he ain't got much of a clue about us apart from the obvious (and there's no reason he should either) but the interviewer always seem to want to ask questions that will make it appear the lad has been following us since he was a young boy growing up in Brazil. Anyway, let's hope he turns out to be a decent signing - looks a bit of a nutter so he might make it as a cult hero.

Already apologised for it a day ago. Why not take a day off pal?

Must admit I was a bit concerned about Moi being in the starting 11 but he’s proved me wrong. Happy to say that if we find ourselves playing another league 2 second string team then I’m more than happy for him to start.