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Yeah, I hear you. That's what I was trying to say It's just such a long table.

I see. But do they have to make appearances etc. on behalf of the club or anything like that? Or is it just a lifetime title and benefit.

The previous groups were getting so diabolical, with just a few having teams that had to compete to get through. Was usually just a couple of teams that everyone knew were going to come through, beating up on some minnows. The table for this format looks a bit mad with do many teams in it, but it's pretty straightforward to understand. A lot more less obvious teams seem to at least be in with a shout of progressing, and the bigger teams are getting more of a test that some are in danger of failing.

I didn't realise all these guys were still getting salaries. Do they all still do work for the club in some capacity?

Oh my goodness! We could have made some really decent money with such a move! Such a shame. Dangit!

Yeah, been far more interesting.

This Ait-Nouri is an air head.

Does really well there Cucurella. Annoying.

There's something seriously flat about this Chelsea team. Play with such low energy. Can't believe this is a home game for them.

Why don't they just play that Jorgensen guy they bought?! He's young but supposed to have a very high upside. How many chances does Sanchez get?

Why can't these goalkeepers hold onto the ball

Been looking at their list of centre backs and it isn't very impressive. Distinct lack of left footers too, which isn't the best all and end all, but clubs do like that option. Especially in Motta's system where the centre backs need to be able to carry the ball down their side of the pitch.

Would they not get Delap for that sort of money? If even that much?

I was pretty shocked to find out how expensive loan fees are. And so unless it's a player you really like and are likely looking to keep on long term, it can be a bit of a waste.

Paid £20 million for him right? Think we've done well on this deal all things considered. Good to see.

I think we'd have to keep Targett if he goes. Seems the only interest we've had for him has been loan deals anyway, so probably makes more sense. Also Targett, is more of a similar replacement for how we used Hall this season.

We went away from the three centre back look we had previously when in possession, and Hall also progressing so quickly has just meant he's somewhat surplus now. Still was a good pickup if there's interest in him, because any money we get is going to be pure profit that means we have more room to spend.

I did read something yesterday that was saying he was the one looking to leave. Think it was Graeme Bailey saying it, so pinch of salt. Ultimately our back four looks settled for the longer term now, with an RCB the only likely upgrade to come, and we are actively looking for one of those. And so he's probably thinking why be a squad player here, if he can do that at Juventus. Especially as they're far more certain to be in Europe every season and so there'll be more chances to play.

Plummeted because he hasn't come straight in just 6 months into joining a new club? No chance man.

He's definitely in on it. And he'll be getting a lot of money out of it.

So nice of Ipswich to boost Man City's goal difference to this extent. Twats.

If so we'd better not finish 5th

To think there was many complaints after he signed that we would never be able to move him if it didn't work out. Been only 6 months and we're potentially looking at a £20 million profit

Oh wow. Didn't even see your post Spot on! Definitely sounds like it!

Actually ... let me rephrase. I think he's trying to get himself sacked, so he can get his pay off and get the hell out of there