S-Clarke

Let the backtracking begin...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3645212/Everton-unveil-exciting-plans-Goodison-Park-revamp-ahead-new-Premier-League-season.html Amazeballs. We cannot compete with that.

He wouldn't stay at the De Vere, it would be the place in the Forest (limewood) if we're putting someone up. But he's not even under thought. I'd assume the club want to appoint a manager, not someone who aspires to be one.

There's not going to be a case of 'being on the brink'. We're already through pretty much.

Mancini

I think the officiating has been great, they seem very reluctant to stop the game and it's a lot more of a contact sport than I've seen for a while! Much more enjoyable as the games flow.

I personally think England have played well in both of their games, the first half was probably as poor as we have played - but we stepped it up and then some in the 2nd half. I'd say only Germany and Italy have put in general overall performances than ourselves, but once the 'shackles' are released - which Roy likes to use... - we are a force.

I wonder when Crook will just give up? He must be seen as a proper joke in the media stakes.

Amazing NI, what a result that is.

The 2nd half was terrific, Sterling is done for this tournament I reckon. He looks shot. Not entirely sure we play to the strength's of Kane, although his touch looks exceptionally rubbish at the moment. I thought Rashford looked great when he came on as well... We're top of the group, pretty much qualified now - let's hope we finish against Slovakia well so we can get ourselves a decent last 16 tie. This result has woken the tournament back up for me.

He's a skate, just ignore him.

Albania look quite handy.

They've got Florenzi there, very highly rated. Manolas the CB, who is wanted by lots of clubs. I think they have (or had) our old friend Astori too..! Then they have Nainggolan in midfield, Pjanic (well, they did), Strootman (when he's fit). I think they sold Lamela and Osvaldo when he was manager there. They also started the season with the best defence in Europe, we weren't far behind either at that time... And for what it's worth, Southampton appointed Garcia in my FM game after Koeman was sacked. It's in the stars.

Here is a write-up on Garcia's time at Roma http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2016/1/13/10753816/rudi-garcia-fired-roma-manager-style-draws-struggles-transfers

These are his season stats... [TABLE=class: grid with-centered-columns hover, width: 668] [TR=class: alt] [TD=bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]Apps 38[/TD] [TD=class: minsPlayed, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]3245[/TD] [TD=class: goal, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]Goals 6[/TD] [TD=class: assistTotal, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]Assists 11[/TD] [TD=class: yellowCard, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]-[/TD] [TD=class: redCard, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]-[/TD] [TD=class: shotsPerGame, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]2.2[/TD] [TD=class: passSuccess, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]86.6[/TD] [TD=class: aerialWonPerGame, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]0.7[/TD] [TD=class: manOfTheMatch, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]2[/TD] [TD=class: rating sorted, bgcolor: #D0D0D0, align: center]7.31[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

I wouldn't be surprised if Blanc is dragging his feet a bit, getting as much compo as he can get. He's been royally stitched up there.

Always liked Hamsik. think he's been at Napoli for 10 years or so now, which is kinda surprising. He's done this regularly in Serie A. Still only 28 too, so bang in his prime.

Good draw for us. Home first, home last, home over xmas. Perfect.

What a sensationalised load of tripe.

Huge goal! Where did that come from!

And another body part, I'd imagine.

Imagine that, we turn up to face their team of superstars (Dann, Dunk, Gibson et all) and we turn them over. No one would give us a chance. Galaticos.

Some people are also too quick to ignore how we develop players. He has all the tools, and maybe our coaching staff believe we can make him even better. It's something we seemingly do with pretty much most players, they always leave us as better players than when they joined. I'd assume that last season doesn't factor in the overall decision of the club, they've probably got stacks and stacks of info on him as we were interested back in his Brum days too. If it's true, we obviously feel now is the time to take the punt.

TBF he wasn't giving him games until his hand was forced and Pelle was injured!

Newcastle spent 80/90m over the course of last season, I don't think that even includes wages/signing on fee's and agent's fee's. So quick fire money doesn't buy you success.