TK-421

Key line in the article seems to be this... How can it be a problem then, if the PIF, our owners are 'not part of any purchase'???

Not really, as selling Minteh is to solve a problem we can't right now by selling Wilson, Miggy and Longstaff as nobody wants them right now. We may still sell them later, and that will help with the fact they are all either too old/injury prone or not good enough, and then they'll (hopefully) be replaced with better. But right now, Minteh is our only sellable asset (bar Bruno or Isak that we obvously need to keep/build on).

He is (Miley more proven), at PL level, which is what I said. We've yet to see if Minteh can make that step up.

Except that we know Miley can play/perform at this level, whereas Minteh is still untried, apart from one season in the arguably lower standard of the Eredivisie. Not saying Minteh will or won't be able to step up, and really dont know whats best where he's concerned. But do think if he goes, I'd have preferred it to be abroad, just incase he turns out to be a total PL baller. But at the end fo the day, this deal could be what the likes of Man City and Chelsea have done for years. Sweep up young talent, and sell them on for profit with little/no first team experience. Some turn out well for their new clubs, some not so good. Unfortunately, its probably part of the bigger picture now, that we will take on and move on some young talent where quick profit can be made. The DCL signing though, is a different argument, which on the surface (DCL for Wilson) makes little to no sense. But if thats who EH wants, and they deem the risk and fee worthy, then we have to trust the process that hasn't gone too far wrong so far.

So for any FFP/PSR experts... would that still benefit us, even though the fees are (allegedly) close, that we get £40m for Minteh, but then the way it all works the outlay on DCL is spread so not simply a 'like for like' transfer/fee, in reality? Out of £40m for Minteh (if we got anywhere near that), what are we potentially left with, taking account of his original fee, time left / ammortisation on current deal, etc?

Makes sense to be honest. Theres still two more current kits to release for the coming season, they won't want to impact initial sales by releasing that Remake kit too close. And 'early 2025' is only 7 month away.

Gotta love it, like. Refers to Ashworth as a 'World Class' Sporting Director, yet won't pay an appropriate compensation for him. Looks like Danny boy better get back to the Garden Centre.

Aye, looking like as much point Gordon being there as Wilson at the last WC.

I guess the new celtic shirt shows they can do hoops without the massive side panels that one has... https://store.celticfc.com/products/celtic-mens-2024-25-home-shirt?variant=48777597780283&cs=89288212795&type=none&pcidx=0&pName=&pNumber=-&pProducts=&badges=

Not sure if this has been posted, but maybe the back wont be blank, though still not great with the plain panels on the sides breaking up the hoops, if this turns out to be accurate... But again, think this is just a DHGate special based on the leaked mock ups, so has a chance for subtle changes like the home one did (from the leaks).

In fairness, neither has the actual club captain (Lascelles).

I'm guessing someone has taken a punt on a DaveyGate special. But based on guesses for some of the other Adidas clubs away kits, the badge seems to be non coloured, whereas that has the standard iron on patch (like the home replica version). Sela logo looks very high too for a genuine one. Seems the 3rd kit will be trefoil, with a simplified/alternative/retro badge, again based on guesses for other Adidas 'elite' clubs.

The sheffield United flag

Could/Should be a decent start that to be honest, then Man City but thats up here too.

With the green T-Shirts shown in the advert and Behind the Scenes, I think its pretty certain our 3rd kit will have the Trefoil now.

You can buy personalised shirts direct from the Adidas website too. however I'd guess both of these were bought on the club shop website, and thus the printing was probably little/nothing to do with Adidas in these cases.

Only seen the one pics of it posted before, but a few better pics on this tweet.

Wonder if The Overlap thing was filmed on 5th May, as he was also in DiMeo's down there (Overlap filmed in Spanish City) seemingly on same day? https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=942167787911820&set=a.139683341493606

2-0, probably be a hiding this.

Forgot that Carver was Clarkes' assistant.

The house Tripps is in is under offer, but seems he didn't own it. Estate Agent website says current owners had it since 2009, so he must have just rented it. Maybe they need to sell so he's having/had to move and/or maybe he just wants to be closer to a lot of the other footballers in Darras?

Wasn't really disputing how transfers are probably worked through these days, with player agreements (or close to) before bids are made to/accepted by selling clubs. Was more a point that Ratcliffe seems like he's got the 'we wont be held to ransom' attitude and throwing low ball offers around, thinking that once an individuals head is turned they'll agitate for the move and selling club will be forced to accept said low ball offer. They've done exactly that for Ashworth. Consistenly calling him the best Sporting Director around, but then offering less than we paid Brighton for him.

Quick question on the Ballot - is it literally for one ticket, or can you enter a ballot and try for 2 (say for my son), or would he need a separate membership and enter a ballot himself? I realise trying for two (if possible) would probably reduce the likelihood of being successful, but just for times he was home from Uni.

https://clip.cafe/sleeper-1973/thats-a-big-chicken/

They've been linked with Matheus Cunha in the last week or so, haven't they? Yeah, defintiely nowt dodgy going on, like (as Froggy alluded) Ashworth already trying to do stuff/work for them, while still contracted to NUFC.