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Thanks I've now got the name Fanny Quickscuttle in my head and intend to use it at every opportunity.

Doesn't half feel like: a) an early tester for perhaps a summer move. Or. b) An agent (he's represented by his family) trying to get his name out for a move in the next 6 months.

He's just signed a new contract in September, so Bournemouth aren't vulnerable in that regard. I wonder if he has a release clause of some sort. Bet he'd jump at the chance of the move mind.

We ain't getting shit for Wilson, given his injury record and the length on his contract. Although, I'm OK with that since he's one of the few players from the MA years who's actually repaid his transfer fee.

Yeah I think I was done by the sarcasm.

Solanke would be a superb signing IMO. He's grown into a real quality PL striker. He's not Isak levels obvs, but he's probably not far off Wilson, with the advantage that he's a bit of a unit, which is something we don't have in that area. As always with these things, it depends on the price.

He wasn't even a good player when he was good, man.

Thinking about it. Couldn't have asked for a better away ground for our fans. Thames boat etc. Hope Eddie goes strong.

I certainly concur that we need a more traditional option at DM. The amount of games where we needed a cool head to come into the middle late on and just protect the defence. We shouldn't tear our blueprint up but we really could do with that option. Carragher did a great piece on what a difference Endo has had on Liverpools midfield, we could do with something similar.

Ah I think I'm misunderstanding the idea of "system". For me putting Phillips as number 6 isn't a change of system. Its the same system, except with someone perhaps more naturally suited to the more subtle side of snuffing out counter attacks. Although, signing Phillips would give someone who could play in a 2 with Bruno comfortably. That would be a change of system.

None of them were problems last season. You could put a more traditional DM in there, but that's not a change of system, that's a change of personnel. A change of philosophy, formations, tactics would be suicidal. I wonder if Man City or Liverpool want Klopp/Guardiola to tear up the blue print because they lose a few games?

Why are wanting to change system?

When I see people knock Miggy it annoys me. Not because their criticism isn't correct, he is one footed, a bit of a headless chicken, frustrating in front of goal etc but.... We shouldn't be playing him every week. The poor fuckers game is all about pressing, forcing mistakes, running the channels, relieving pressure etc. The fact that Howe has brought him out the starting line up and weve had a bit of a rest as a squad, it's come as no surprise that we saw the old Miggy yesterday. Players need a recharge. Gordon had been poor for a handful of games for the same reason...he also had that spring in his step back. The difference is that Gordon is a smarter footballer than Miggy, so can be useful at 80% or whatever. I'm sure Howe never intended on Miggy playing this many games and although Murphy isn't an upgrade footballing wise, he's a good player to help Miggy have a rest. We know he has limitations, but he's as reliable as you can get, if you don't over play him. It's a priority position in the summer. We need a different option to Miggy for those games when we need a bit of craft.

In fact, hasn't he been doing his football directorate stuff? Wouldn't be surprised if we are grooming him for a role upstairs in the future.

As if Eddie is going to let him leave. Hes probably Eddies favourite player. The only way he goes is if Schar himself has decided to have a change but I doubt it.

I'd snap ya bollocks off for 6 and that would be a good season all things considered.

Top 4 is now off the cards but you can always count on other sides fucking things up. They can't all win. Let's get our heads down, get players back, go on a run and see where the points take us.

Get a DM and allow Bruno to play further forward, that way Bruno can be playing those little inside through balls, Isak will get another hat full. He's nowhere near his potential. Hardly even see him on the ball, taking on players etc. Yet he's still scoring. He's an absolute killer.

The Old Firm is bigger but its watered down slightly because they play each other so often. Who else is there... Manchester derby- shite, Man U don't even see it as a real rivalry historically. Manchester vs Liverpool- not a derby, just a historical rivalry Birmingham- I'm sure they hate each other but its hardly ferocious London- they just don't count. Cockneys have nee passion and just na. Steel City- Arguably a real contender, they actually hate each other. Leeds/Manchester- Arguably not a real derby and Leeds will take this more serious. Liverpool/Everton is literally referred as the friendly derby. That can fuck off. After than you are talking midlands derbies and Ipswich/Norwich etc. Anyone got anything that comes close?

look at him man. Just lush

Werner is a very astute signing for Spurs. Can play in a few positions and suits their style. Also at a good price.

How did I forget. 5-1 Villa was not bad either.

He's got 13 goals, yet he's hardly out of 3rd gear and missed loads through injuries. Just stay fit please.

Man United 0-3 Man City 1-0 Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea 4-1 Mackems 0-3 Sheffield United 0-8 Blokes given me these fantastic memories in this season alone. More than anyone since SBR. We've still got some choppy water ahead but I wouldn't swap him for anyone.