The Prophet

It isn't having a go at the football fans, that's why I felt it was a refreshingly balanced read. Sportswashing and state ownership are important topics in football.

Fair enough. It is rather unusual and seemed rather deliberate though. I felt quite uncomfortable with it, granted I'll need to get used to the hot soapy sportswash, particularly if we become more successful. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer here by the way, no one should tell you how to feel. But I think the author did a good job of raising his subjective discomfort, along with my own, whilst still giving us our flowers.

You mean "the fella that got Bournemouth relegated"?

No sarcasm, I think he's done a very good job of discussing the elephant in the room, without taking anything away from the players, staff or fans. It's a balance many such as Miguel Delaney fail to manage.

After this week's joy and happiness for the players and staff, I just had a read of this. Very fair and well balanced piece.

Has he grown up a bit? Was meant to be a bit of a whopper when he was at Everton.

It's like picking your favourite shade of shite. Bruce is more unlikeable as a bloke, but Pardew did far more damage to the club.

I still remember a post-match interview during COVID, with a dishevelled looking Fab describing everything as "shit"

He's such a cunt.

More wishful thinking.

It'd be class if news of a contract extension dropped completely out of the blue. Preferably before the summer market opens.

I wonder what he makes of it all. He doesn't wear his heart on his sleeve as much as someone like Bruno.

The most Italian of men.

An old'un, but a classic.

Aye. We need to make hay from, Brentford, Leicester, Man United, Palace and Ipswich.

Has to be rage bait.

Was just reading that. He's very nicely covered all bases.

Still not sure how good Ekitike is. Bundesliga attackers are hard to judge, granted he looks like he has something about him.

Weird how nervous they looked too. From kick off VvD miscontrols it and Robertson shanks one out for a throw in.

Seeing Khusanov and Ekitike do well reminds me that our recruitment team know what they're doing. It'll be a good summer.

He was walking around unassisted post-game, fingers crossed.

https://x.com/LewisSteele_/status/1903216096557047978 It doesn't look too bad here. Hopefully just an impact injury.