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Murphy needs some time, it's clear he's low on confidence. Give him some game time. We create very little currently, so as long as he's got an idea of how to hold defensive shape in the team, get him bedded in.

Aye, I'm kind of ignoring it and hoping it's the beginning of big salman's cultural revolution.

Nice.

I've seen this said a few times, what the craic? Is it because we'd always wait until international breaks to announce bad news, or something?

Clutching at thin air for that article, absolutely nothing in it. Last line has the detail on the '20m' and it barely makes sense, much less has an ascribed source or quotes . Shite.

I can't see how Ashley could possibly be strengthening his position by getting all our hopes up of a takeover and then smashing them against the rocks and not buying anyone in January It's like the worst possible thing he could do to the football club. There'd be absolute hell on. He'd devalue the club and hurt his chances of future sales. It just makes no sense.

Those processes take weeks because we are in a cue and having our checks done. I'd be surprised if Stavely's backers are in a similar situation. So you reckon this should be done already? Don't be daft.

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I am here. We create 1-2 chances, pass poorly, can’t counter attack. Burnley look dreadful as well but score a jammy goal early in the second half and hold on while we huff and puff. The kind of game that makes you wish we played our next game the day after just to get the stink off. Would rather get played off the park than lose 1-0 dreadfully. Monday night away from home, it feels familiar. Jesus H lads. That's not even his real name

I really hope he maintains confidence and grows as a player here. Would be class to grow as a club during that time. Hopefully keeping up with his ambitions as a player as well.

I'm saving mine for that weekend where there's only 5ish games on

Aye, I suppose I should have added the caveat 'without bleeding it dry like a fat cunt'

Aye, football teams are rich men's playthings. It's not a way to make cash, although it is a great advertising vehicle.

So Jesus definitely starting, I'm gonna say? Hope De Bruyne plays too. I stress out about Man City's starting lineup too much. There are too many points to be had at any given week to not have them in the team.

Yes. Not sexual ones.

How knacked is he? (For fantasy reasons)

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Aye they were brutal but lasted pure yonks.

27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Proven vs unproven, low-risk vs high risk. Won't work nearly as often as it doesn't. Not quite as clear cut as that though. Pay £35m and a player may have already peaked or may lose hunger now they have secured that big move. We could instead buy 3 players for £7m. A lot less money but with potential and hunger to improve and a manager who can help them do so. Yes one or even two may be duds (happens with Rafa fairly often) but statistically the risk is actually less than the single high cost option. James you don't half talk some bollocks.

Anah. A bit of news to go on would be good like, the amateur sleuth stage is always a proper chore. 100%

:lol: pretty typical

I just got rid of him this week, I’m agreed.

Must mean Woodman.

This thread has been creepsville since the liverpool game.

Allowing myself to get tentatively excited.