Coffee_Johnny

That is an impressive forward line! Imagine that for real.

They did well in cup run last season against PL opposition, if I recall correctly. Though whilst system and tactics likely to be the same/similar it is probably a completely different set of players!

Yep. That was the debate I was having with myself. Let them cope with us vs. adjust what we do to counteract their threat. Guess there are opponents that we do either or with, but for most probably a blend of both.

You might be right, not sure I’d even win the yellow card challenge!

That does look impressive. Shall we have a ‘Bruno-off’ comp this season? I know you don’t have CL football anymore, but we’d have to exclude any Europa League stuff. After pre-season my money would definitely be on ours getting more yellow cards ?

Interesting read. Thanks for posting. Sounds like they’re not going to be changing that system anytime soon. Wonder how much work is put in considering whether it is worth adjusting our system to counteract known formations?

T minus 28 days.

Playing the Scummy Cunt is more typical.

Still clueless this end ?‍♂️

Only twenty games, hardly firm foundations.

Your laying it on with a trowel now lads.

‘Kin hell ended up reading the whole thread. Grim.

Very raw young talent. Half a season in Lique 1, couple of full internationals (for Ghana). Not out of the question, but doesn’t seem likely.

I wouldn’t be surprised if our ‘new style’ of negotiation was to leave our ‘best and final’ offer with them (with whoever) rather than withdraw anything. Leaving things open/not chucking the dummy is a potentially more successful strategy. If there’s a late change of heart then great. If such a change comes too late and we’ve moved on then tough shit.

A bit of Werner hope? ‘RB Leipzig director Christopher Vivell has revealed that there is nothing approaching a done deal regarding Chelsea star and Newcastle United target Timo Werner. After two seasons with Chelsea that have not kept up with the high standards he set at RB Leipzig, Werner is now again of interest to the German club. However, they face competition in the form of Newcastle, as well as Juventus, in obtaining his signature. Vivell admitted that the prospect of Werner returning is enticing to RB Leipzig and revealed that contacts between the German club and Werner started as soon as he left for Chelsea. However, the sporting director confirmed that they are not close to sealing a deal for Werner and will not announce anything unless there is something firm. Speaking to Sky Deutschland, Vivell said: “Of course we find him exciting, he’s incredibly fast and a Germany international. “We have been in exchange [contact] with him since his transfer. “But we are not close to a deal and will only announce something when it makes sense.” RB Leipzig attacker Yussuf Poulsen has also made no secret of wanting Werner back at the club, but the coach of the German club, Domenico Tedesco, has refrained from commenting on the speculation.’ https://insidefutbol.com/2022/08/03/rb-leipzig-director-insists-no-agreement-on-newcastle-united-target-timo-werner/571332/

Do you think something has gone awry at the last moment? Or just someone has jumped the gun reporting a done deal?

Loving the exasperated re-brand!

Disappointed rather than surprised. Guess they hoped (hope?)Maddison would be signed, albeit not in time to play.

Crystal Palace 0 Arsenal 2 Fulham 1 Liverpool 2 Bournemouth 1 Aston Villa 1 Leeds 1 Wolves 1 Newcastle 2 Notts Forest 0 Spurs 3 Southampton 0 Everton 0 Chelsea 2 Leicester 2 Brentford 2 Man United 2 Brighton 0 West Ham 1 Man City 2 ?

Yep, totally get it. I disappeared with Rafa, but came back ?

I really enjoyed it. Nice to see you back.

I found a way of including both.

Fishing in the right pool then. Just need better bait.

Would make them even stronger I think.