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I see Isak has come 3rd in the Football Writers awards, behind Salah and Van Dijk. Can't argue with that.

It's the real reason something to do with owning the rights to the badge and making more money? I might be wrong. Also the more simple the badge, the more shit they can stick it to and the more money there is to be made.

It's down to opinion though. I prefer Spurs badge to their old one and Chelseas to theirs. And while those old coat of arm badges hold historical significance, they aren't necessarily easy on the eye.

Chelsea are a good side. One area in which we are definitely better is our mentality. If we get stuck into them, they will crack under the pressure.

I think something like this would be ace. I imagine whatever they do will lack alot of detail though.

We got a trophy with this badge, so I'm less fussed if it's put out to pasture, the same with the stadium. Why not allow the fans to decide the new badge? Give me that Seahorse.

I'm actually going to go against the grain and say that I'd much prefer sides that actually won something to get into the champions league. For example qualification in England should look like: PL winners Runners Up FA cup winners Carabao Cup winners If the PL winners/runners up also win a cup then 3rd place gets in and 4th if both. So if you win Europa Conference/ Europa League then yes you should get in the CL. It also adds more reward for winning cups, which means sides try harder and play their better players, which makes it more enjoyable and engaging. We are just unfortunate that two absolute rotten sides are in the final, in a normal year a Villa or a Forest or us would likely get the benefit.

Doesnt have to be. Finding a left winger to play as back up to Gordon isn't going to be so difficult, where as Ramsey as an upgrade to Willock might be the exact target Howe wants.

If this was planned, its a low key brilliant idea to get the lads chilled out and seeing the bigger picture. I doubt our players are nervous for the big match on sunday but this is the sort of thing that is quite humbling. Also, wonder if any of those young lads become super stars.

Bollocks to that, let's let Parish think we are his mate and that he's "won", that way we can nick more of his players in the future.

Who gives a fuck man, he's going, we made a nice buck, good times.

Would love the ref to blow ridiculously early just for bantz.

A heck of a lot. But i agree. He's a good player.

Sorry who?

Eze is class but we've all seen players of his quality not quite live up to the billing. IMO he's completely wasting his career at Palace. Put him in a side which is already doing well, with other decent players and he'd flourish.

The same charade every year. "Worst shirt in the world." Etc.

Just feels like a big name will win this?

The drama of pens is the only way to finish this but can see more goals

Holy fuck.

We'd give either of these sides a game. In fact, I'd say Gordon and Isak would love that Barca back line.

Regardless of your view on the pen, stuff like that will happen when you defend in such a way. You don't win CLs defending like that. Traditionally, trying to simply outscore the opposition for 2 sets of 90 minutes without ever thinking about consolidation in spells, will catch you against good sides.

Yeah i hear ya. I think we will be looking in the 40- lower 50 bracket. 21-26, experience for their age etc, internationals, at clubs who are vulnerable to us.

Looked like he got the ball to me?

Mental defending here.

Aye it's lush. You should try Castle Douglas too, real beautiful part of the world.