McCormick

Despite all the dreaming and silliness (of which I’ve been sucked into of course!) we’re probably a good 500 million plus pounds, along with an exceptional operation structure, away from being a perennial Champions league contender. I’d be more than happy if we were in a similar position to Everton in 2-3 years time (solid upper mid-table club looking to push on). It’s just nice to finally not feel like we’re going to be perpetually circling the drain.

Obviously, I’d be delighted with one of Rangnick, Monchi or Campos as our Sporting Director (Rangnick being the dream one). If we’re allowed to keep dreaming, then Conte would be my main choice for the manager role. Also, if I could be cheeky, I’d also want that Director of Science/fitness Dr. from Bayern to pump our players full of roids.

People turning their noses up at Potter etc., saying we could do better? We are still the same team (all thanks to Ashley’s mismanagement) that’s been stinking out the premier league- in the spells we’ve actually been in it- for nigh on a decade. We aren’t hot shit yet, gents. We have an amazing opportunity to be, but that’s down the line. Potter would be amazing for us, and that’s if he’d even want the job.

Personally think he’s overrated. I understand he’s been messed around but he’s not been particularly great for a while now. Wouldn’t be worth the risk considering the fee and wages he’d command imo. Seems like the kind of player who’s destined to get a cozy gig warming PSG’s bench in the near future.

Would love having Potter. Not a huge name, but it does send a strong message that we can now poach the best players and managers from other lower mid-table clubs.

He’ll only be here for the Spurs game if all of our ambitious targets reject us. Can’t imagine he’ll last more than a month tbh,

As I’ve mentioned, I’d be delighted. Largely unheralded but a very good manager imo.

Kamara would be another one I’d be wanting us to look at.

I really like him as a player and surprised he hasn’t moved on to a “big 6 side”* yet. Would love him here, exactly what we need.

Fonseca would be great; entertaining football with solid defensive foundations. Really rate him.

Probably be Fonseca. Assuming he’s still out of a job?

I mean to be fair, these barbaric practices and archaic rules have been banned by the very man who has bought us.

He can buy property in Saudi Arabia with a valid business visa and local commercial partner (which he already has). Unless you’re suggesting the government of KSA will partner up with Mike Ashley in some capacity or facilitate something for him? Just don’t see it personally.

It’s more to do with the fact that PIF will pay up front and will give him the inflated price he’s looking for imo.

How? Sports Direct is already in KSA

@Yorkie @Ashley17 @reefatoon @SUPERTOONAh okay , no wonder it was all sounding a bit one-sided. Cheers!

Reading through this thread, it’s seems as though it’s not looking particularly promising.

Quick summary for those that can’t watch?

Don’t think I’ve met anyone who uses ‘kid’ as a slight who wasn’t a massive bellend tbh

Bruce’s pe-match excuse lined up right there.

Doubt it was anything dodgy. Just piss-poor scouting imo.

Definitely. Arsenal should have been all over that.

Doucoure seemed to have been pushed further forward, the passing was quicker and Digne appeared to have been in the final third more. Whether you can say these were “tactical changes” or just a change in mindset after going behind; either way Rafa deserves credit for getting them going for the second period of play.

Judging by their forum (I’m sad, I know) they seem to be on board with Rafa now. “He gets the area”, “tactically changing things at half-time to win the game” “staying behind for ages to personally thank the fans” etc. Proving what a class act he his. They don’t deserve him, man.