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https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd5XQOVg2Rl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Reads like a goodbye from Broja.

I thought it was quite an odd interview from Blackmore and at the end he said he’s hoping it wouldn’t be the last time they spoke. Left me thinking that he either knows something or has just come to the assumption that now is the time he should leave. Prowsey was quite guarded at the end in his response, understandably I guess.

This sounds like Blackmore knows Prowsey is off? Not looking positive.

Sounds like Benfica want him to replace Nunez, we might struggle unfortunately.

Yeah it will be a really weird position, needing huge wins and city to lose (which is very unlikely), whilst trying to not get injured for a CL final.

If City win comfortably at the weekend, I think Liverpool will realise the title is gone and that might mean we face a less motivated opponent next week? 🤞

Horrible news. Hope he recovers fully, our recent experiences with these injuries (Sam McQueen and Jay-Rod) did not. VVD seems to have recovered well at Liverpool from an ACL. You worry when powerful fast players get serious knee injuries.

I’d agree with this. Howe has done better than expected but the money cannot be ignored. TWar has rightly pointed out how new signings in particular have contributed significantly to their upturn and goal contributions. The feel good factor is 100% valid too, they now have positivity and are looking up, almost playing to stay in the team as it climbs. It’s an exciting journey now that players will want to be part of. Howe’s poor start shows either the money was essential or it took him 10 games to get his methods across. Either way they will likely finish above us and given the gap we had, I don’t personally find that acceptable.

It does look like he was injured until the start of this year and he’s lost his place in the meantime. I think I’d be happy to sign him, potential to improve which suits our transfer policy. Not sure we can attract much better with our expected transfer budget (unless our new owners surprise us this summer). I’m sure we would all prefer to sign a keeper like Henderson but with a £40m asking price being thrown around in the papers this week, that’s not our space.

He spent the same amount in January as we sold our club for (yes I know, excluding the debt). We’d spend that in 3/4 seasons? It’s certainly a factor. There’s a direct correlation between that window being open and their points racking up.

I thought it was £5M to be paid next season?

I’d say so 😇 35 points would have been enough for survival in the last 5 PL seasons. Hopefully we end up closer to 50 points by seasons end.

Anyone got a pic or clip of the penalty shout, would like to watch it back?

Diallo reminds me of early Schneiderlin, same type of player for me. Hopefully he can reach his level, loved Morgan

Yeah this guy knows his transfers. It’s encouraging we are bidding if we have been in discussions with Chelsea. I doubt we would just randomly be bidding without any encouragement? Perhaps I’m being too optimistic…

Perhaps City have the strongest squad of all time. I don’t remember seeing a team with 2 players in every position that close in ability, their squad depth is disgraceful. Agree that Barca team was absolutely incredible, they are the team that comes to my mind for best ever too. But could they do it on a cold and rainy night in Stoke? 😉

Wouldn’t be surprised if WHU missed out on euro footy altogether this season. Very tight up there and games in hand to be played. That would be favourable!

That older bloke in the City Vlog basically described us as Burnley. Anyone can see we were brave in the way we played, especially first half. It’s not like we parked the bus and scored our only shot on target! Another day both teams score more in that game. That was a performance to be proud of, not a performance to suggest we are an anti-footballing side. Why so bitter?

Can see KWP wanting to move on, but hoping we can keep him as he’s been a great signing. It’s a nice problem to have, but I can’t see it being a problem KWP will put up with. He’s not a LB, what happens if/when Small breaks through or If Perraud develops well. Far too good to be a squad player for Saints!

With this link and the scouting the Aberdeen RB, does this mean Tino might need surgery after all? We are otherwise heavily stocked in this area…

Fabio Carvalho’s scored and assisted in the first half tonight vs Brum.

Do this much noise making it more or less likely do we think? It’s unusual for us to take this approach. Didn’t work out as we wanted with Danny Ings for example.