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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.

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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.

Seems that's the way Ratcliffe is gonna play it generally now then. Reach agreement with who they want then low ball on the fee.

I dont think they're photoshopped. Miley got his arm/sleeve tattoo on his 18th birthday, which was the same day (1st May) the advert scenes were filmed at the social club in North Shields, as they fetch him a cake out at the end of the BTS video. Same day, a lad at work saw him driving out The Beacon shopping centre car park onto Saville Street in the afternoon, so I'd guess he went for the Tattoo after the advert shoot. They had the home shirts at the social club shoot, so they probably took those player shots around the same time., and before Miley had his Tat done.

Aye, Sheffield Utd owner is also a Saudi Prince, isn't he? EDIT: * Previous owner

Ah thought that was a long sleeved top, but think its just a short sleeved over the same top the guy next to him is wearing.

"Decison not expected on future till after Euros" Teams be making sure theres no howlers like in 2021!!

Yeah looks like most Adidas clubs have the tiro pro template for the keepers. Gone are the days of bespoke Tyne bridge sunsets.

Did they sign him from Man City? I'd guess there could be a sell on clause in there too, hence Burnley wanting at least/around £20m for him.

Yeah, I can understand people wanting a players 'authentic' version, with same material, etc. But this is the first time I can remember there being actual design differences between the authentic and replicas - i.e. the collar on these, as slight as it is. Obviously no-one is forced to buy both versions, and most people will probably choose one or the other. On 3rd kits, the first I remember, and being released for sale was that Asics Green with blue pin strip one, when we have the clash with Sheffield Wednesday. Then obviously a few years laetr it became the norm across all clubs, as you say called a 'European' kit, but I;d guess clubs not in europe may have had them too.

It's definitely King Street Social Clerb, even says it right at the start of the BTS video.

Aye, as I said on another reply, maybe they are still selective which clubs get certain things, or it has to be agreed in the particular deal. Seems we didn't go for long sleeves for this season.

Aye, maybe that quote is based off last seasons supply. Maybe they are still selective which clubs get certain things, or it has to be agreed in the particular deal. Seems we didn't go for long sleeves for this season.

On the whole 'Elite' or not, long sleeves, etc, just found this which may explain some stuff. https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/newcastle-united/adidas-elite-teams-man-utd-arsenal-newcastle-182607-20231206

Mr Fender in the middle?

Replica left, Authentic right (with the breathable material)

Also a slight difference on the back of the collar too, which can't really understand why they did it... Replica (Left)... Authentic (Right)

Anyone recognise the venue? Could that be the King Street Club in North Shields, and done same time as the Bruno/Fender shoot?

As far as the 'Originals' stuff goes and whoever sells it, remember there was some sort of promo thing shot with Bruno and Sam Fender at that clerb in Shields. So I'd guess that sort of promo stuff will start coming out as/when.

As boring as they might look, I'm pleased the shorts are basically plain black, with the 'fangs' down the arse cheeks also in black.

Its a minor thing, but why is the crest properly embroidered on the keeper top, but on the home shirt, its the embroidered patch? I guess its as they don't make/sell as many keeper tops, but still.