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I find the defensive nature of the England team very disappointing. 4-2-3-1 v a Bosnia 4-5-1, fuck me, tedious bollox. I’d love to see us go a 4-1-4-1. 2 full backs: TAA and Shaw inverted. One CDM who can slot in between the 2 CBs, probably Rice. Kane in front of Bellingham, Foden, Palmer and Saka. That front 5 will scare the shit out of Europe.

Are you sure about that?

Aye, 2 sides to every story.

Easier does not necessarily equal better

This is probably killing MLG so I’ll help him out. We’re joint 4th favourites in your list, not 5th.

Still wallowing in the glory. The goal itself is fucking beautiful. From a goal kick restart, a couple of recycles, patience from Bellisimo before sliding the ball into Flynniesta, a stunning first time pass to Smallbonio, who in turn megs Firpo (I think) through to Arma to finish like R9. FUCKING BEAUTIFUL!! Most of the replays show from the Bellisimo ball to Flynniesta but it's worth taking a look from the restart.

Justified with his ranting or not? Who knows, only those on the conversation.

Understandable but equally sad to see such vitriol towards a former player who left us 10 years ago. What I don't think we truly know is the club's side of Adam's exit, we know they put out a curt departure notice which I thought that lacked class. I don't blame any professional looking to further themselves, especially if that's vindicated by winners medals. Adam didn't have to put a notice in the Echo; but he felt he needed to - let's be clear he gained nothing from that and I believe the message came from a good place. If Adam does rejoin us, we should judge him on what he does for us from this summer onwards. And if he does join, I hope the club are really clear in what capacity.

Another who needs game time. Could be the perfect replacement for Stu Armstrong but suspect if that he is available then we wouldn't be the only team interested.

Lallana has had a great career. It was disappointing how he left but for me, a lot of water has passed under the bridge now. It was interesting that when Brighton were in between managers he stepped in to run the first team as the senior pro and the feedback on that time was very positive. Coaching / managing does seem to be his future.

Agreed. He also deserves our patience during the early stages of next season. He’s getting better and better, shown a real talent in building the foundations of our new identity and as someone has said he is a class act, on and off the pitch.

We can but dream

Lavia back on loan would be perfect

Great engine, shocking passer of the ball

James Milner, Liz Cunt Truss, Scary fucking Spice, Jimmy filthy cunt Saville… your boys took a helluva beating today. Ole ole ole… ole ole ole

Yep. All the team were fucking magnificent off the ball, put a right bloody shift in. Clean sheets win finals

Never said it was inevitable but equally it was hardly a surprise. SR were loyal to Ralph when many clubs would’ve sacked him in that summer. Anyway, old ground, easy to see both sides of the points being made. Hope your car is back on the road. Up the fucking Saints!!

Finals are generally cagey affairs and can often be influenced by mistakes. We have a very good idea how Leeds will line up and their formation. We were so fluid in formation change against the Baggies in the 2nd leg it looked perfect for a final. I’d start same 11, 5 at the back, get into the game before pushing Wee Man further forward. We win this. I’m going 3-1.

Where have I said anywhere that SR are marvellous or words to that effect, you’re completely making it up. Just because I think they inherited a club in disrepair doesn’t mean I think they’re the best thing since sliced bread. Hopefully you can see the separation of the issues.

SR inherited a club that had been seriously under invested in throughout Gao’s time. Gao himself lost c.25%.

Ermmmm, no.

Believe what you like, fact is without Ralph the cracks would’ve shown a lot fucking earlier than they did. Gao was very fucking lucky to have Ralph.

Ah the classic: happy to be proven wrong.

SR reaped what Gao had sown for the previous 3 years. We were fucked before SR rocked up.

We comfortably beat them on our turf when we were in terrible form. We comfortably beat them on their turf when we had nothing to play for. We will beat them at Wembley.