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A mate of mine does as well but that’s based on one of the hierarchy being a nonce ?

There’s quite a few standout fixtures that weekend so the hope is it remains Saturday 3pm. No guarantees obviously…

Paqueta I’m guessing ?‍♂️

“Silva is a client of football super agent Jorge Mendes” Would maybe give him a swerve ?

Was impressed with the pace in Wolves midfield unless it was fitness. Something we still lack in midfield I feel. That pace for driving through midfields and for defensive recoveries.

Is he any good? Trying to recall if I’ve ever seen him play.

Hoping to jinx my own prediction ??

So 1 bad game and maybe 2 moments ? (Had one at Everton too) Hardly a stretch though giving he was playing every minute of each game. Try not to worry. He’d be fine.

Think the extra games have helped despite all the travel. We played 7 whereas some teams have only played 4. Time will tell I guess.

And win most games 1-0 ?

Don’t know their squad at all but heard on the radio the other day they had quite a few of their better players injured last season returning for this one so they’d be in better shape than it might first appear.

That and Chelsea wanting a huge loan fee. Wouldn’t be surprised if they want £10m for that alone!

And you give me grief over female artists ?

Apparently not… https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12406001/Premier-League-CLOSE-Financial-Fair-Play-loophole-Chelsea-accounting-rules-UEFA.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailsport No wonder they are going big this year with no European football to restrict them.

I once picked up the ball in the middle of the game whilst still in play one Sunday ? In my defence the pitch had been repainted a couple of yards from it had previously so was going off the faded touchline.

Don’t underestimate or forget how great Burn was and is every time he plays CB.

Very sad… https://x.com/everton/status/1691125587971059712?s=46&t=DDNXUN2PoOBhgKmoF77zNw

Absolutely nothing official to back this up but going off my vague memory only Tierney would fit comfortably in our wage structure between the two so the likelihood is only one if them is a possibility. Thankfully out of the two the one I’d prefer but not convinced either will be our real 1st choice target if even position this window.

Still think RCB priority and Livramento will play LB in certain games depending on opposition.

Could’ve mention Darlow but like you say fee almost irrelevant but he did make it clear this Summer. Wood was confirmed after he’d played 3 games but his fee will help FFP. Also if you do the math the £75m approx budget looks right all along with the ASM sale giving us that wriggle room for 1 o 2 financially creative signings it seems. £101-£15.4=£76.4. Add Shelvey sale too and that figure closer to £75m.

Someone has to start a chant each. If you don’t try at least once or twice don’t bitch and moan (not aimed at you) others aren’t doing so on your behalf.

Excellent ??? Repeat first line and end “with Tonali tonight “ and job done. Get it out there.

Is this the way to Barcelona? Bayern Munich…Lazio… or Roma… The Geordie Boys are taking over… The Champions League awaits for me!

Rewatched the match after attending yesterday. Just a few quick points overall about first game of the season. Chaos at the turnstiles at the Gallowgate end with massive congestion and delays. Took me 25 times as long as it normally would. Atmosphere on the concourse was great with those getting inside the ground early already in full swing. Match atmosphere for the match great in the Gallowgate. Even when the levelled the fans got straight behind the team. No pitch side clocks was a little odd as doubt it have much to do with the new rules. Wonder if it’s at EH’s request. Predicted the starting 11 and even the first two subs to almost the minute days prior and said the game would be won/lost in the 2nd half 50/55-70/75mins as time and time again on the first game of the season there is always a lull for 20mins as teams get their second wind and I fancied us to get it first having played the extra pre-season game. So maybe I know a little ball after all ? Really liked how we varied out tempo during the game. Obviously I love when we press high in beast mode but you can’t do that all game against good teams which Villa are one despite how we made them look at times when we did step it up. Pope had no chance with goal but did almost everything asked of him really well except when Burn had to help him out. Speaking of Burn as cumbersome as he looks and a few moments aside I actually thought he played well overall with some big tackles and clearances at the right time and his character and commitment is clearly infectious. Botman was very solid but hoping we see him pinging the ball around further and quicker through the lines as that seems to of gone out of his game a little. Trippier as usual lead the team and kept them calm when needed and Schär apart from one great pass could’ve played in his slippers and I wouldn’t of noticed he was that good positionally. Midfield a work in progress clearly and will no doubt get better over time but we have a bit of everything in there from all three which I love. Tonali the standout of the three followed by Joelinton. Bruno not having his best day (never seen him apologise to his teammates so much) which shows how much room there is for improvement but could be something quite special if it clicks. Gordon was the pick of the forwards until he gassed and the Barnes picked up the baton superbly. Definitely has a trademark move (The one two) trademark assist and trademark finish. Actually though Isak had a patchy game first half playing the ball out of touch and not weighing the easy pass to thread Miggy through but it was great to see him what I call centre forward goals and even more so winning two shoulder barges against bigger opponents which I feared he’d be incapable of when he first arrived. Special mention to my boy Jacob Murphy. Great cameo. Made one and should’ve had two assists to his name with Wilson delaying the last minute finish after a great pass from him putting him in one on one and a possible goal if Wilson had of returned the favour when he was open instead of taking the long range lob. Infectious squad player and proving all those doubters wrong. You know who you all are ? Now just for the small matter ofMan City away ? No KDB and a long trip back from Greece after the midweek Super Cup helps us somewhat you’d think though I’ve a feeling Foden will be the main problem if selected. Great to be back though. Let’s hope we are still full of smiles come May… ⚽️???

Really? Seems like he’s been here forever. Thought it be up in 12 months. Definitely the priority player to shift if EH sees no way back for him.