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So markets are responding positively to monetary stimulus which is only being introduced because the Bank of England sees clear downside risks to the economy because of Brexit. Only in the topsy-turvy, confused world of the Brexiters is this trumpeted as a victory. The level of understanding on this board is more cringeworthy than taking a bird to the football and watching her clap and cheer at all the wrong parts.

Disagree- it doesn't like sound like he would force a move if the club didn't want to sell. If he goes, it's because it also suits the club.

There's too much focus on the front two -for instance, whether Austin can play in such a system but that misses the real problem IMO. Crucial to a diamond are the two outside central midfielders - the so-called 'shuttlers' in the system. Presumably that's Clasie and JWP who'll play in front of Romeu at the base of the diamond. The amount of running required for the position is substantial -not only to fan wide from inside and provide width but also to protect the fullbacks. In effect, they have to be pure athletes. That's what allows the front men to occupy more central positions where they can be most dangerous. And yet I can't think of any two players in our squad who least merit the description 'athletic' than JWP and Clasie, whatever other qualities they might bring. If they can't provide the energy and mobility, it puts pressure on the runs and positions that the front two can take up.

Best player on the pitch yesterday.

He played in the Slovakia game.

When the first team out featured and it was still 11 v 11, we didn't have "loads of the ball". Not sure what game you're watching at times pal.

No different from the start of the 2012/13 season then when 4-2-3-1 was everyone's scapegoat; according to the usual dins on here that formation was forced on Adkins by an overbearing midget and going to be a disaster Conditions change; teams adapt. Same as it ever was.

An old family favourite

It would be ideal if we did all our business before the start of the season but we still have a month to go.

What are your many ITK sources saying pal?

When was it an either-or?

Maybe you should avoid a coin toss in the first place, pal.

From the game on Saturday, sounds like the squad has the day off today (though might be different for returnees).

Bet365 are the biggest crooks around: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jun/28/bet365-legal-action-delay-paying-punter-54000

Classic glasgow hit and run. The mboard legends are out in force tonight.

Frankly with the exception of Forster, Bertrand and VVD, the others wouldn't be in massive demand. And even with those in demand, most have recently signed contracts, so its not a massive stretch to add an extra year in return for a likely significant pay rise. Would be a different matter if some were entering the last year or two of their contracts.

What next, pal - Sharia law?

Didn't Fonte recently sign a new contract?

He's an example of what S-Clarke would call our "massive emphasis on the backroom setup and bespoke ways of doing things" - basically what stands between us and doing a Pompey and financial ruin.

Pretty much an artificial distinction: the value of our sponsorship deal is closer to the bottom club than it is to 6th.

Would be great material for a documentary.

Link? Sounds like horse**** yuki

Poor game. Struggling to keep possession.

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