Coffee_Johnny

Think I’d put Bruce behind Kinnear, Carver, and Pardew (in terms of their objectionable nature/embarrassment that them being in charge) in terms of my own least liked (relatively recent) list. Maybe Sounness at no.5 and Allardyce coming in strongly at no.6. I know there are past managers who probably trump them (… in their Trumpishness!), for example Gordon Lee (who had a great song) got lots of abuse. Actually, and probably equally unpopular, I also didn’t like Dalgleish. Felt he ruined our playing style and brought in a load of past their best buddies.

You’d hope so. There’s enough awareness out there of what we are trying to do. If that is enough to get him talking to Howe, and team, then I’d be confident they could sell the vision and how he could be a key part of it. The thought of being both relied upon and idolised must be enticing.

Hard to say, but Harrison is not of the same quality as Raphina and definitely not of Phillips imo. With Leicester I am still reeling at the reminder they got £80m for Maguire.

Good points, the random element is unrealistic expectations from selling clubs (thinking Leicester, and Leeds it seems)—these/some of them will only be challenged at the 11th hour. Though, that late stage change will come sooner than 1st Sep (please God!) if they need funds or buy.

I might ‘incentivise’ my 13 year old and let him loose on the project ?

Various press has us vying with Everton for Cornet (who I assumed was one of the three) and who is definitely on his way somewhere.

For what it’s worth, I believe we’ve two buys and one loan (first teamer) coming in in the next 28 days. Maybe one, possibly two, right at the death.

I still need to read the rules properly! Presumably you change your captain every week (if you think someone has an easier game coming up) and similarly makes subs with similar thoughts in mind. Any tips?

No, Magull.

It’s been a really exciting tournament. There’s a comparison to be had with tennis (where I think the women often provide more entertaining matches), there are differences but it has felt very wholesome and less edgy. Went to one of the live games and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Well that could get difficult for all three involved!

If all posts were based on Transfer Rumours it’d would be be pretty dry too!

Best goal was by The Toone. Geordie victory ?‍♂️

Not at all too optimistic or nutty! I can’t decide between 3-1 or 2-0. (…if only we could ‘decide’). I’ll go with a nice controlled 2-0 (1-0 HT), with occasional scare and Lingard volleying into L7.

£80m for Maguire… no wonder they’re playing hardball.

I mean… I know an England have just won a trophy, against the Germans, but are we going completely confidence crazy?

My first one with my eldest was the 7-1 thrashing of Spurs. Stood with her on my arm/hip for most of the game so she could see. She was very young, but my arm/back was numb by the end!

Don’t think it is either or. I think getting one of the positions satisfactorily (and then some…) filled with a loan opens up the purse strings for another, or maybe two.

The Fräuleins will have a spell now no doubt.

Tbf, them dam ye olde limeys tried (…and failed).

He was apparently played out wide for most of last season.

I’ll keep an eye on their website for team news prior to 6pm kick-off vs Sevilla, whilst not holding breath!

Wouldn’t rule out a.n.other too. Probs Cornet. If I am wrong I am wrong. If I am right… well just start a rumour that I’m Andy Carroll (…a different tall Gateshead Geordie! ).

I’d be gutted to lose Local Hero.