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Welcome new poster... Is MLG still around?

It can't be that complicated. He's had a pre season with Tuchel who plays a pressing style. Armstrong has come from Blackburn who play nothing like us. Having 2 right backs on the bench yesterday, and not this lad, made no sense to me.

Yep, and we are back to square one. However, and although we've (the west) have been integral in creating this mess, we had to walk away at some point. Sadly, Afghanistan is yet another country where the meddling of the waste has created problems that will likely never go away.

I've thought the same. Been happening for a while. Definitely a few alter egos here alongside their usual poster too. Some are easier to spot than others. CollinsDic was an easy one, and I suspect he's phoenixed as someone new.

They won't want him for long, he'll be back soon.

There is violence there, and the situation will be dire for many, women included (ditto academics, journalists, government officials, soldiers, police, etc etc). However, what are the west expected to do? We could not stay there indefinitely - withdrawal at some point was inevitable, and after the US made their decision us following suit was inevitable.

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No, we're on a shocking 27 game run. Anyone who watched yesterday's game will have seen a game where Rafa changed his tactics, but that Ralph had no clue how to respond. That's happened for months and months, game after game. This is not a one game issue.

Shit. Is his ability an indicator of John Terry's or something? If not, what's your point?

Yep, he is, but we ain't getting far with a nice guy in charge are we.

My brother is a plastic occasional fan so he couldn't give a shit, but I think it's odd that any fan wouldn't be bothered by our team, results, and performances.

Yep. Puel's style of football was dull, but he played to our strengths and weaknesses, ie coached and managed us properly. We'd never have lost 9-0 under him, and had a much better chance of clinging on to the lead yesterday.

I agree with your sentiments, we're not here to police the world, smash countries up, walk away. Afghanistan was about regime change though (the Taliban) but 911 was the catalyst. Our middle east meddling is a mess and all designed to have multiple opponent's to Iran.

Which proven managers would you want us to target if (hypothetically) we bin Ralph?

I'm not sure what that's got to do with your point that John Barnes and John Terry are in any way comparable. I have a hunch that Terry will make a good manager and you think he'll flop. Let's agree to differ 👍

Yep, it went badly! I didn't hear his comments but agree that the money probably isn't there to fix the problem, sadly.

Yeah but we essentially got involved because we didn't like the regime. Ditto Iraq. Ditto Syria. Sadly we'll never stop meddling in other countries internal affairs. North Korea will be left alone as the possibly have a nuke, hence the economic sanctions. China are too big to be touched by anyone.

I think last season was giving them both a chance to impress him, and put themselves in the shop window at the same time.

Yeah I get that, and I guess your point it that anything that helps, would be a help. Agreed re McCarthy. He's regressed big time.

Gerrard, Guardiaola, Cruyff, Zidane, etc etc. Your point wasn't a great one and your examples aren't helping you.

Lazy comment. Barnes has been away from the game for years and tried/failed at management. Terry has only recently retired, and seemingly did very well at Villa. Your comment all but suggests that no player can ever transition from playing to management which is just wrong.

I don't buy that. I think it's as simple as that neither are good enough. A run of games is not going to make McCarthy more competent.

Although I see no wisdom in carrying on with Ralph, I'm not sure Howe is the answer. Some people have mentioned Terry. Instinct is that he'll make a very good manager and although it's a massive leap of faith, I'd rather roll the dice with him than face the inevitable with Ralph.

I'd play the same XI but with A Armstrong, S Armstrong, Tella in a 3 behind Adams. He won't go 4231 though, he's regimented in his failing 4222.

Shit. Completely shit.