Coffee_Johnny

Well if they have their head screwed on there are numerous examples of that not being the rewarding strategy.

The term was Parish Priests, allegedly.

Thought I would check the cost of the 1995-96 squads (everyone 10+ appearances) NUFC vs MUFC. Their transfer fees totalled £17.28m for 16 players. 6 of the 16 came up through the youth teams. Only two players were bought in the previous two years (May and Cole). Our transfer fees totalled £34.1m for 16 players. 3 of the 16 came up through the youth teams. Ten of the players were bought in the previous two years (Asprilla and Batty mid way in 1996). We’ve heard/thought loads about what made the difference that season. Perhaps having a settled team who were used to playing together (not just the winning habit) was important too.

You might if the numbers in the lower offer still set you up for life. A life that would be likely to be happier if you were a key part of a good team, surrounded by people you got on with, in a great atmosphere, with everyone pulling in the same direction.

Is that true? Genuine question. I think that most of Man Utd’s title winning side 1995-96 were home grown. Whereas our team that season were mainly bought in.

I really don’t think the only consideration a player has is how much the contract is worth. It obviously makes a difference but suspect some of that is how valued it makes them feel. It is a pretty poor view of humanity to imagine everybody, particularly those who are never going to be strapped for cash, is so mercenary/striving solely for money.

I’m assuming you don’t know anything about Tosin as a person. So you are basically saying that you believe that these cream of the cream, driven and talented young sportsmen—who are all going to have a comfortable life financially because the rewards available in their sport—have no ambition or desire to make a difference, to be needed, and be part of a team in which they feel they can thrive. That nothing matters but the bottomline? Do you honestly think that?

Great article, in the New York Times no less (get us…). https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495236/2024/05/21/england-anthony-gordon-newcastle/

Winner - England Runner-up - Portugal Top scorer - Gordon Total number of red cards throughout the tournament - 4 At which round will England be eliminated? Final Germany 2 v 0 Scotland Hungary 1 v 1 Switzerland Spain 2 v 0 Croatia Italy 3 v 0 Albania Poland 1 v 2 Netherlands Slovenia 1 v 2 Denmark Serbia 1 v 2 England Romania 0 v 1 Ukraine Belgium 2 v 0 Slovakia Austria 1 v 3 France Turkey 2 v 0 Georgia Portugal 2 v 1 Czechia

Woke up feeling really excited about this transfer window. Whilst lots of disappointment last season, none of which is worth rehashing, I do think a potential positive outcome is the glaring necessity to stretch the PSR limits, move out the nonessential, unreliable, or past peak players, and give ourselves a chance of building on the improvements made in the last 2.5 seasons. I hope we do get some business done early, including outgoings and perhaps save an unexpected big signing until the 11th hour.

Shame on you! Disrespecting a famous Colonel.

I’m pleased he’s had a decent season. 14 starts, 27 sub appearances, 8 goals 3 assists. Helped get his side promoted. Must have felt much more rewarding than stagnating here. I think he’ll be an asset in PL, experience and confidence wise. Wonder if they will spend a couple of million to keep him.

Don’t be such such a small town boy.

Should have known better:

For goodness sake keep off those stilts and out of foot crushing range of them too!

To be fair, I am one of the people happy to sign anyone. Anyone that Eddie wants is the obvious caveat.

Well, even if he gets sacked, he maintains he is a man, and job or no job, you can’t tell me that he’s not.

Embrace the chaos Smal. We’ll still be able to pick a pass as we run riot over the great and good.

That sounds way more serious than Tonali case. If found guilty, guess it is harder to prove, but wonder what the sanctions could be. Is it a criminal offence?

Great minds! ?

Are the best kids not in Hong Kong for a 7 aside tournament?

Just seen the goals. Dear me… some woeful defending and goalkeeping. Guess we would have made more of a fist of it with soccer sevens team involved. Are they the pick of the youngsters? Did anyone have a decent game?

Oof! Are we Sheffield United!?!

Question is Jack27, are you on a roll? ? ⚖️

Know nothing about the Luton striker, but the strategy of swooping for a player or two from a relegated side (when those who do know have had a chance to watch him on the PL for a season) must be in our thinking.