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FFS, who’s given him a semi final man?

‘Legitimate’ as in according to the PSR rule book, obviously not by any normal, sensible measure.

Well the Greek keeper shenanigans was sailing fairly close to the wind (obv not the only club doing that kind of thing) so if that wasn’t a ‘loophole’ as such, it wasn’t far off.

Hopefully everyone else has ran out of hotels then.

It was legitimate, and they’ve had to amend the rules as a result. But that was on the PL not Chelsea. If we found a valid loophole such as that, I would expect us to use it.

There’s a difference between ignoring the rules and finding legitimate ways round them though, which is what Chelsea have done. And tbf, the whole signing of the Greek keeper was a massive dodge round the rules by us.

Agreed on Schar, not sure he’ll be that bothered about Dubs come the summer if we get a new keeper (Trafford) in. Doubt Dubs would want to sign an extension if that were the case tbh.

If he’s that good why’s he not really getting into an average Brighton team?

Armstrong ending up at Sunderland only ends one way, and everybody, hopefully him included, knows exactly what that would be.

Depends when you want to class us getting Hall. As we actually paid for him in the most recent summer window.

They’re not just good they’re exceptional. Obviously it’s probably down to Burnley’s defensive structure as much as him, but there’s no way he can have the glaring faults some seem to think he has, and yet concede so few goals.

Yeah, I hope so too. But I can guarantee you that if we’re 1-0 (3-0) up and they were to pull one back with a reasonable bit of time left, the nerves would spread throughout the crowd like a descending fog. It’s mad really, you sit there as an individual, trying to encourage the lads so they don’t get nervous, and you see plenty others doing it too, but that nervousness just sweeps across everything and there’s nothing you can do about it. Having said all that, I’d hope having had a very recent experience of being in this situation will help everyone. Players, management, fans. As Eddie said, “calm, calm, calm”.

Hmmm. We scored twice against Southampton to go 3-0 on aggregate, and all it took was a goal out of nothing for them to turn the stadium into an absolute bag of nerves.

Or we just went for Hall instead.

Or a message to Juve to pay up or he stays? Or more likely no message to anyone.

Too much nervousness I fear. Probably too much expectation too (even though we are genuinely in a position where we should get through, so not unreasonable expectation). And expectation is the biggest atmosphere killer going.

Do these supposed bids for Turkish clubs ever amount to anything. Seems like they leak the fuck out of them and then bid £3.50.

Stopping off at Guantanamo Bay.

Aye, you’re probably right. It wouldn’t really be on to suddenly make Mags+ a requirement in relation to getting tickets when that wasn’t advertised as such. However, they can’t really be letting people buy a membership next week and have the same chance as someone who’s had one all season. Anyway, let’s just hope this is all still a discussion topic come Thursday morning 🤞

They did last time. Obviously there was a bit of uproar about how they went about, and no doubt there will be again, however they decide to do it. If I remember correctly the allocation is slightly more than (what we believe to be) the number of ST holders, and that’s without considering that not every single ST holder would apply.

I think it’s more likely related to potential cup final tickets

Big game coming up for them today. Whilst obviously hoping for some injuries/suspensions on the back of it, I’d take it being really intense with some controversy coming out of it.

I have no idea how Villa are intending to manage this turnover to wages ratio business that’s coming in?

Lewis and Lascelles are out of contract.

Why are there over 10k seats not available for sale?