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Don't hate the player, hate the game 😄

Anyone know exactly why Sugawara came off at H/T? We probably one of our best performers in the first half, bit worried he's picked up a knock or something.

6 - CDM 8 - CM 10 - CAM

If the rumoured £10.2m is correct, that is OUTSTANDING business!

McCarthy's a decent championship-level keeper, ideally suited to a team who play direct. He's good one-on-one, he's agile, commands the box pretty well, comes for crosses etc. That said, he's too easily beaten at the near post, and about as good with his feet as I am. If the club don't address the GK situation playing this style of football in this league, it WILL cost us. I hope they've got it under control, they seem to be doing well with other positions at the moment.

Watched it yesterday, I actually thought it was alright. Just skipped the bits about the price of cider (cos really, who gives a shit!?) Questions weren't earth-shattering, but they got some insight out of RM and the rest. I really like (Phil?) Parsons and the way he comes across. Straight-talking, doesn't seem to bullshit (well if he does, he's very good at it). Some good jokes from Jack too, seems a good egg. Also not sure about the 'beef' between RM and Blackmore. I think RM's a bit of a spiky character at times, loves to give it out and genuinely wants to be able to take it back but perhaps has a bit of trouble separating the jokes from taking something personally. He's going to lose it one day with an interviewer in the Prem after a hammering featuring a misplaced backpass or two, no doubt. He'll probably become a meme ala-Charlie "Parklife" Austin. I don't think there's 'beef' with Blackmore though, I think there's mutual respect with a bit of dry humour dashed in. RM's actually a guy I could listen to for hours. Fascinating character in there.

Flynn Downes - getting that one over the line was crucial, IMO. If we somehow manage to snare O'Riley or Ramsdale, then they go up there, too.

That's a top-tier sponsor! Better than what we've been saddled with...

Sorry, but he's a better shout than Mara (who can't be arsed) or Ross Stewart (who can't walk). Already lost tonnes on him, not exactly blessed with strikers and he does give the option of something different. I'd keep him around.

Good signing, just the sort we need. Gritty and willing to work hard in the system. His connection to AA is an added bonus. Definite upgrade on Che IMO.

...because we definitely won't be able to shift him if he's still broken.

I really liked him against Eastleigh. Reminds me a bit of Tino on the ball.

...ficticious?

That one looks MUCH better.

Home kit: Horrible. Looks like a kids team effort. Sponsor's a car crash and the whole thing just looks 'cheap' (even though I guarantee it'll be anything but). Away kit: Better, as a shirt. Don't mind all yellow, but the sponsor shits all over it. Truly is a tacky logo. 3/10. I won't buy one, even when they get cheap.

If KWP leaving was inevitable, then this is about the best possible outcome we could hope for.

Hoping the kids ones have Draper Tools on this time!

Dubravka is class, no idea why they brought Pope in (who's also good, but they already had a good keeper).

Class, skillfull player, another of the underrated gems we've unearthed in recent years, much like Steven Davis. Loved the swerve on the Coventry goal. Seemed to decline a bit after he got caught COVID (one of the first in the team to come down with it, IIRC?) But on his day, unplayable for most opponents. We wouldn't have been promoted without his input last season. Probably one of my favourite players of the last few years, I'll miss the Scottish Messi and wish him nothing but the best in his next move.

I'd keep him and see what he can do as a squad player. Championship is a higher level than people give credit for, I think he might surprise a few. If not, ship him out in January on loan to a champ team. What I wouldn't do is rely on him and Arma (and that's regardless of Che staying or going). I doubt he's going to stay fit if he's playing a lot, but as a rotation option he's got to be worth a go along with a new, more proven CF/ST.

One decent overhead attempt in the first half, and two good moments in the second (forget what they were, but by "good" I mean the basics). Stewart did more in the last 20mins.

Agree with that, other than Alan Smith who irrationally irritates me.

So are you and I, most likely.

Haha! I think even that might be a stretch! A slower game as in, the other team plays more slowly, too. French or Spanish leagues, that kind of thing.

Agreed, but not for us. Suits a slower game. I've given up on him now, get rid in the summer along with Sulemana.