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Gibbs White is on another level imo, but he ain't worth what Forest paid for him, and Tella is plainly worth much more than £9m.

Thanks, you saved me a job.

Lake

Any idea how much we want for him? If he does go, I'd hope to see Sulemana stay - losing both and relying on Aribo, Djenepo, Edozie and the youngsters as our wide forwards would be brave.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66306150

What you're describing is the physical aspect of transitioning from gender a to gender b. Whether you like it or not, and/or choose to recognise it or not, there is a recognised process where after a person elects to transition from one gender to the other (deliberate wording - there are only 2), the fact if the matter is that there is a physical process involved. Sure, no bloke will ever fully be altered to female, but it's daft to say that when tradition there isn't a physical change. Many many years ago I signed off the affidavits of a person reassigning (as the process called it) from male to female. They had to do these affidavits at various stages, ie to verify the identification element, then the others the others covered the hormonal changes through medication, then more physical stuff. Having met that person at each stage, and heard and read details, there was no denying that there was a physical process and physical change. Sure, the person was not and could not be a complete women in the biological sense, but she identified as one, looked like one, spoke and acted like one, and had physically become as close as possible. Oh, your star sign analogy is a shocker.

Thanks Whelk, hadn't heard that Terry Hall duet. I thought this with The The was a cracker

He'd do very well under Poch. And they'd pay proper money. Hopefully it's the start of a bidding war.

The physical transition is a physical transition. That follows the personal decision to shift gender. It absolutely includes a physical process, and there's no reason why anyone who undergoes all of that could subsequently conclude that they do no identity with either their gender of birth or choice. Why, fuck knows, but they could.

Very, very sad. The poor lady was very ill, and had to deal with her son's suicide recently. A true talent taken far too soon. RIP.

Charles, if anything, looks stronger than Lavia, and very comfortable on the ball. I wasn't confident when we signed him due to his lack of experience, but I think he'll do well. He'll need some experience alongside him though, and assuming JWP moves on, I wouldn't be surprised to see Manning in there plus one of Smallbone or Alcaraz.

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Loads of draws is pretty decent I reckon. Kept themselves in touch, then boom.

What do you suppose we do if we don't get buyers at the price the people on here think we should get? Keep hold of everyone? Or take a commercial view?

It's pretty obvious that won't happen until we shift players. 29 first team players, plus the under 21's, plus the two lads from the under 18's, doesn't leave room for new blood.

When has a person who's transitioned from female to male ever elected to compete as a male in competitive sport? It's always the other way. On the other point, although it's an odd concept, I can see how someone can transition physically, but elect to identify as non binary.

I suspect this man has been given the justification. I'm not sure that it's necessary that it's explained publicly. If he doesn't like her decision and/or reasoning, he can judicially review it. Personally, it feels an odd decision though.

True, but most of the 22 players in the squad are professional footballers. Very poor effort to get smashed for 5 at a conference south outfit.

Small point. The first team squad has 29 players. I wander who he's disregarded to only consider it 27 players? On the general point though, we need a massive clear out, and sharpish.

He spent a lot of time on the bench when he was on loan at Morecambe last season. I'm not sure he's ready/good enough to step up.

Grey

The B team lost 5 nil to Weymouth of the conference south. https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/match/weymouth-vs-southampton-u21

Piers blunt as hell, but his point is that it's curious that someone who doesn't identify as a woman wants to play in the women's world cup is a valid one. He also throws in "and she wants to be a they even though there's only one of them". An individual being identified in the plural is an oddity.

Could it be as crazy as Ryan Manning LCB, Djenepo LB, and Charles in midfield? Or have I become too accustomed to batshit crazy decisions from our managers?!

Berry