madras

Rafa couldn't play Lascelles and Schar as a pair.......

Not his best game.....but the one where he's been out MotM. He was outstanding today.

If only he were 25.

Noticed him coming in field a bit today when close to our goal and pointing to Lascelles to go wider. We are evolving

He's got a knack of heading into space. Doesn't need to do a St Max style dribble. Added to that he's now found a pass. Only gonna get better.

Anyone driving in might want to set off early. Trains fucked and bus strike means extra traffic.

Was he wearing a Captain Hook costume ?

Isn't there a UEFA one as well ? Or at least a one that's stepped, starting at 90% then 80% then 70% over 3 seasons ?

FWIW that type of list doesn't just work with midfielders.

Must be a bugger for him to mark someone " Right Ben, I want you to stick close to Anthony Gordon"......"Who boss ?"

They had a few who went on to be very good (Todd, Watson, Henderson) and some, like us, who were well passed their best (Waddle, Cole, Kennedy, etc).

And all probably under the going rate for a Champs league club.

October 2023, Guam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Mongolia have already been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup.

Played the full 90 against Bolivia early Tuesday morning. Possibly back here late Tuesday, latest Weds.

That was the pattern for the two previous Champs league games wasn't it ?

Look further into that, newly created company with links to Chelseas owners and small turnover...... going to pay 40mill a season apparently.

Wouldn't be surprised if the were in the play offs this season, then who knows. Best footballing team I've seen in that division but can be bullied a bit, like last season. Clarke has stepped up to be this seasons version of the kid they had on loan from Man Utd (name escapes me).

I'm not sure they'd have known. I'd doubt the authorities would have taken nearly 4 month check his phone etc. Also it seems like it was all very recent with the players being on international duty when it broke. I'd guess the Italian FA would have avoided this if they'd known for so long

I wonder if he is addicted or if its a ploy to illicit some sympathy and treatment might mean a lesser penalty ?

Fancy a high scoring game for this one. 4-2 or something like that. Wonder if it's worth looking a the odds for that ?

And I'm a bit wary of this type of homage to the living.

That's what I meant by "in itself". I dont really see it changing odds or patterns but it the temptation is always there so I can see why it's banned.

It's stupid but betting on your team to win isn't really dodgy in itself.

They may want to look at Chelseas front of shirt sponsorship deal first.

Don't know the owner so can't comment but it's an OK pub with decent beer. Also getting a styudenty clientele on non match days. There's plenty worse.