Shays Given Tim Flowers

Competitive. Rich people are dickheads.

Saudi Arabia has no personal income tax Though foreign nationals apparently pay 20% flat rate.

Villa played at a really high tempo for a pre-season friendly. Really good prep for our lot.

Hopefully not Dunston.

Page 161 is classic NO. Perfect.

Preferred you on the Simpsons ngl.

Will we see it, on account of the juice?

I was saying boo-arnes

I'm sure the wages he picks up will soften the blow of not wanting to go there. Does anyone know what the tax is like for players there?

Reminds me of the Dennis Pennis line 'you look like a million lira'

How do we compare to Leicester in terms of attacking opportunities created?

Nice finish last night.

Napoli ain't matching the wages.

The Saudi Salaries are insane.

anyone with a cursory knowledge would know there have been other games where he has shown an ability to compete at a high level and cause problems for the very best teams. Given the wage increase we’ve given Tonali wages for ASM are likely to be an obstacle for top teams.

You cited ASM goal scoring record from last season. I referred to Isak's the season before he signed for us. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12920431/summer-transfer-window-2023-who-has-signed-for-saudia-arabia-clubs-roberto-firmino-ruben-neves-karim-benzema-and-more#:~:text=Ruben Neves%2C Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino have signed for,offers - and more will follow. £40-50m for him is probably the equivalent of selling him for £30m in Europe/PL.

Any need? Look at Isak's season before he signed for us. He is a player who has consistently caused problems for defences at the top level.

Watch ASM v Man City (H) and tell me he's not worth the money.

Compare it to Ruben Neves though. For FFP the difference between £40m and £50m is less pronounced. I'd be happy enough with £40m.

Also no great technicality here, just two important witnesses who have communicated that they wouldn't attend court for the re-trial. The Jury deliberated for 20 hours last time and were unable to reach a verdict. Sounds like a messy case.

For lying? Dangerous precedent that like.

I just hope we get Maximin value.

Like most academies. I bet there is higher attainment for Chelsea academy graduates than most other clubs. It may not be the best place to go if you are a superstar at a young age, but if you are a young player trying to maximise your chances of a pro career at the highest possible level, it's probably one of the best places.

It's not for Harvey Barnes. Harvey Barnes is the replacement but the money is probably for someone else.

We might have a world leading academy in 5 years. But if you’re coming of age now, what’s it to you?