Doctor Zaius

30K ST holders according to Chron journo Charlie Bennett on twitter. Anyway, 32K allocation in a 90K stadium is a joke. Fuck corporate.

Theres more allocation than there is ST holders, so counting out those ST holders that wont go, if you have an ST and want a ticket you'll get one.

1998 and 1999 cup finals for anyone that fancies some torture. Battered in both. Too young to remember anything but the goals but it surely feels different this time. Even looking at he teams.

Massively unfortunate own goal

You'll be fine, get yourself up!

Yeah, hopefully theres a big screen or something. I just think with the last train being 7.30ish itll be tight getting back, especially if it goes to ET and Pens. Cant stay over the Sunday either because one of the lads is a teacher and cant get the Monday off.

We've got a hotel booked for London but I think were gonna sack it off and watch it here

I think Ba was better than Wilson. Hope Isak and ASM start. Think Isak is a shoe in but I dont think he trusts ASM. They need to go for it which should play into our hands.

With Jorginho to Arsenal thats us over and out I think. A few worries about squad depth. Would have liked another midfielder but hopefully we'll be alright. Think we'll regret it if we start to tail off towards the end of the season. All the teams around us have a squad which they can rotate. We're gonna have the same midfielders starting week in, week out with maybe one option to come off the bench if everyone is fit. Big chance to qualify for the CL bringing in that sweet, much needed revenue. Would be an opportunity missed, especially given how hard it will be next season.

If Shelvey didnt have that year extension clause they wouldnt be letting him go you wouldnt think.

Only takes two injuries to one of four players through the middle and we're going to have to play Almiron as part of a midfield three. Think Gallagher on loan would be ideal but I doubt Chelsea will deal with us unless its permanent

Anyway i thought Gordon came across well in that video. Seemed like a nice lad. Being a dick on the pitch doesn't necessarily translate to being unprofessional or a 'bad egg' off it.

That photo was our nadir like

So how are Chelsea able to spend all this money? Whats the deal? Are there any decent articles/videos about it?

"Monitoring" on January 30th has just brought back 'nam like flashbacks

Would take on loan, not particularly bothered on a permanent though.

https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1619972702047211520

No chance this window

Wijnaldum didnt fair well in a team that couldnt keep the ball. He was still an international, league winner and Dutch footballer of the year prior to us signing him.

Yeah man, lets the discount the view of those that watch him week in, week out. What do they know?

I hope he does well for us. He might do, who knows but I cant help but feel we've dropped a massive bollock. https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/anthony-gordon.115788/page-925 This thread makes for some viewing like. They're delighted he's gone and think its sensational business for them. Guess we'll find out if he's as mediocre as they say.

So? We're allowed to debate the merits of the deal as we see fit. They're not infallible.

Wijnaldum played 38 games that season only coming off the bench twice.

Why is it? His performances this season clearly havent been good enough to warrant being a mainstay, despite playing under the same manager. Its absolutely relevant when considering the fee and a pretty good indicator as to whether hes good enough.

Really not sure what Gordon has done to deserve a 40M pricetag like. A few decent performances last season. Cant get in the team this season.