Coffee_Johnny

Acknowledging my limited knowledge of world football, but in terms of players I have seen a lot of I would put Shelvey in the same bracket as Paul Scholes who, although he wasn’t reliant on this part of his all round first class game, was incredibly accurate with long passes.

Catchy!

It makes me chuckle, but isn’t even original! We celebrated Mirandinha as a Mexican 25 years ago. Though actually think the sombreros were through ignorance/lack of choice rather than humour.

Thread title is undercutting our bid!

Well, last season in the league they drew home and away to Southampton, away to Palace, away to West Ham, home and away to Liverpool. Lost to Spurs home and away, lost to Palace at home. We’ll gloss over the rest. But if we can channel/learn from the unpredicted Palace and Southampton who knows!

Ramos, Gallagher, & Hudson-Odoi. Yes please and thank you very much. Oh! and Pedro. Why not, while we are at it!

Almost certainly lose him then.

Was it that adult hotel in Brighton?

Just don’t even go there… us not him. (Though him too, obvs!)

They all seem to be dotted around the South Trafford/North Cheshire area—some of the most affluent pockets outside the Home Counties stockbroker belt. I think he would probably fit right in as a Rusholme Ruffian though!

‘Tap in merchant’… one of the many new things to me this transfer window.

Nothing online to suggest this yet.

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Sorry to hear you’re so conflicted. You obviously love NUFC, and spend so much time writing and thinking about ‘us’, it must be hard to be ‘half in’. I don’t know how others reconcile their concerns, if they have them, about KSA being in the background of our ownership. I wouldn’t dream of espousing what is right thing to do. Each to their own. Personally, I have adopted the same kind of approach I took to other regimes, whether McKeag et al., (lesser) concerns about the Halls and Shepherd, and the previous shitshow. A bit head in the sand maybe, but as long as I can identify with and respect the values of the leadership closest to the players, and most involved in the direction the club is taking, then I am in. I opted out after the infuriating disrespect to and undermining of Keegan, drifted back and then opted out when Rafa experienced similar. I’m 100% back in now. Hope you find a way of reconciling things, mate. Or are more comfortable, than I imagine I would be, staying as you are.

Also like the black and white entrance hall, a SBR suggestion apparently.

Loved that post!

A balanced ‘whelm’. Refreshing!

Soooo wish I had tripled him!

Everton perhaps?

I love Shola. He’s bright, warm and personable, committed to NUFC, knows the ropes, loves apples. What’s not to like? I would trust him to do most any job he was properly supported to do.

I’m going too. First time in an age. Super excited!

Take your points, but I genuinely think they would be fine. Would be a lot easier obvs if the opposition rarely had the ball ?

Ok, I’m currently setting my heart on (myself up for disappointment regarding…) Ramos, Gallagher and a.n.other (possibly Pedro).

Not so sure myself. Whilst they’re unlikely to vie for places in anyone’s PL team of the season, I wouldn’t see either as a liability for a top six side. I’ve picked out two seasons which demonstrate how getting the blend right can bring out more from the defensive group. We finished third (1993) with a combo/mixture of 4 from: Venison, Beresford, Scott, Watson, Robinson, Neilson, Howey and Peacock. Goals against 41 (82 scored; 42 played). And third again (2003) with: Hughes, O’Brien, Griffin, Bernard, Caldwell, Bramble, Dabidaz, Woodgate. Goals against 48 (63 scored). All listed pretty much in order of most appearances. I don’t see Burn and Targett as in anyway worse players than the majority above.

Yep, I’d be excited about that. Re the CM thing, just noticed Wijnaldum went off to Roma on loan from PSG. Shame.