Boey_Jarton

I can understand people's concerns. The opta probability says 84 percent but that can swing significantly after just one game week. The Brighton game is an amazing opportunity. Win that and it feels nigh on impossible that we fail to qualify. We should go into that game with such mindset and should not think of it as a 'free hit'. That term gives me awful memories of Pardew's team going to Spurs in 2012 and getting pumped 5-0!!!

Rashford on a three year contract for a low fee could still be a £40m+ commitment. We would likely make him our highest earner, and the deal could potentially drive up wages for other squad members. It's still a significant risk, particularly for a guy that has questionable workrate and doesn't necessarily suit Eddie's style. Of course, if he could rekindle his 22/23 form it would be a no brainer, but that is questionable.

Man United's profit and loss account makes for interesting reading. Their healthy revenue somewhat mitigates their clusterfuck of decisions which have led to high wages/amortisation, bloated operating expenses and a need to service debt.

Anderson's's sale and subsequent success at Forest, rather than sitting on the bench with us, is arguably a demonstration of FFP working successfully.

Bloke has an arse the size of Ayers Rock

Was like the six nations. Ridiculous

They were piss poor but Barnes is quicker than many give him credit for. Probably because he is famous for being a one-two merchant rather than taking players on.

Shearer on the tangfastics

Whilst his presentation was a bit unpolished, Bellamy was an interesting pundit as he actually says what he thinks. I enjoyed hearing some of his insights and him talking about his playing career. I do think he was using the opportunity to push his credentials as a manager but who can blame him. However, I am unsure how genuine his new found fondness for Newcastle is. If you have read his autobiography he frequently talks disparagingly about Newcastle and a quick YouTube search will find you some videos of him during the Ashley era ridiculously claiming that Newcastle fans think they are a bigger club than Liverpool. A shame really, as he was an outstanding player for us, in terms of both technical ability, pace and workrate .

Flashbacks of the halcyon days of Shelvey versus Sheffield Wednesday

Thought the ref got all the pen calls for both teams correct. The Bruno one was somewhat annoying as the clash of heads makes no impact on what follows but it was a foul.

Brentford are a functional team with decent individuals but their manager is a bellend and their free kicks into the box and long throw-ins make for a grim watch.

Demonstrating FMV for an asset like a women's football team, where the market is relatively small but growing rapidly, is very tricky. There is no right answer. It is also easily manipulated. Chelsea accountants can play around with the future growth assumption and terminal value and it will magnify the valuation significantly. PL have got themselves into this mess by turning football into a bookkeeping game. Bookkeeping involves judgement which can be manipulated. There will always be loopholes and as soon as one is closed another will open. Chelsea are just playing the game that the EPL created.

After he scores last night, the NI commentator on the BBC immediately talks about Isak perfectly demonstrating why the likes of Liverpool are linked to him.