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I think there's more than enough there that if we do sign him the usual improvement Howe and his team are able to get out of players should turn him into a top level keeper. 

This puts me in the same uneasy position I had pre-Man U game. Their injuries, and now sickness abscenes, combined with our form makes us the favourites, surely? I just have issues processing that in any game away at the 'Sky 6'. 

That's PSR sorted. 

Also don't forget other clubs in the top 4/6 are allowed to sell their dregs to Saudi for big fees to get the wages off the books, but the second it's even suggest we may do the same the very fabric of football integrity is unravelling. 

The time Howe takes in introducing new signings I'd say (unless we sign a RCB this Jan) there's a strong chance Schar at least starts next season as first choice in that position. 

I know it's especially poor for them atm in terms of injuries/suspensions, but this 11 Man U field on Monday may be the worst one we have faced at Old Trafford. Massive opportunity to get three points. If we're full strength and tney're having to play the likes of Casemiro, Mainoo, and Eriksen against Tonali, J7, and Bruno I may even make us favourites. Can't remember ever thinking that going into a game at Old Trafford. 

They'd need to add an extra £50m to that 83 just to get the bit where someone on our side picks up the phone just to laugh at them. 

This lot are properly shit. Unbelievable given the sums they've spent over the years.

Honestly, first order of business in Jan should be getting this guy signed to a new deal before any new signings. If Trippier and Miggy go that should give us some extra wage space to get it done. 

Imagine Howe may rotate out Tonali for Miley. Put Bruno back at 6. He only just gave him 90 mins for the first time I can remember at the weekend, doubt he (or more importantly) the medical team, reckon he can pull off three starts in the space of a week. 

Nailed on for his first start v Bromley I reckon. 

Hopefully gets a few runs from the bench between now and then. 

The Arsenal fan cycle on social media.

Claim Isak is the best striker in the league. 

Say he is nailed on to join them in Jan/the Summer

Balk at being quoted £100m+ for the best striker in the league

This is either BS, or means we may be moving for Trafford in Jan. It was supposedly close to agreed in the Summer before we fell down the Guehi rabbit hole.

All of you chatting like it isn't going to be Dubravka, which it absolutely is. He's been the number 2 all season when available. 

3 hours ago, rebelrouser said:

Out of contract summer '25: Longstaff (option to '26), Wilson, Kraft, Schar, Lascelles, Dubravka, Gillespie, Ruddy.

 

We probably need to extend Schar for a year.  

Krafth will (rightfully) be extended. Whilst we may have some breathing room PSR wise by the Summer I doubt we will be in a position where we can afford luxury's like a back up RB. 

I think Schar we will want to extend, wouldn't be shocked if he hangs fire to see what the craic is with us signing a right sided CB. People like Lascelles and Burn (when the time comes) won't have the same kind of options I imagine Schar is going to have iuf he decided to leave on a free. Could do well in Italy, Spain, or Germany. 

1 hour ago, Ben said:

 

What is the better job Newcastle or USA ? 

With the USA about to head into a home world cup it's absolutely the higher profile, higher paying job at the moment. 

That being said it's also the sort of job I imagine he will ditch as soon as that tournament is done. Regardless of how well they do.

Jesus. I know things aren't great for us at the moment, but I really think in the long run we will see just how big of a bullet we dodged losing this guy.

Just now, andycap said:

I'd take mourinho like. 

Bit of discipline in the team and a system they can all understand. 

Bit like what rafa done with us. 

No. Fucking. Way. 

Don't get me wrong, I love him as a character, but he is toxic. Eddie will (and should) get the season. But if we finish below 7th he will be gone then. 

24 minutes ago, Strawberry said:

Howe should be given until end of the season and we should replace him. He said one or two players can only improve the team.

 

It says a lot for a team who is carrying Murphy, Longstaff, Wilson, Krafth, Almiron. He really close the window for improvements that alone is a sackable offense.

Pretty sure he is just being diplomatic. He isn't going to ruin his relationship with players by calling them all shite and demanding they're all sent to Siberia. 

Ironic, 3 years to the day following the takeover we may be about to see it's full benefits. 

City win their case. Didn't realise the point they were making is how interest free shareholder loans weren't fair as they're basically the same as inflated sponsorship deals. Apply commercial rates to existing loans and most teams who have them will be in breach of PSR. 

Just now, Ronaldo said:

Lascelles surely has played his last game for us? Hopefully anyway.

I mean, likely yes as he is due back after Botman. With all CBs fit he would likely be 4th choice CB. But that being said, think he is absolutely fine as a 4th choice CB. Howe had him back/better than the levels he hit under Rafa when he had an extended run last season.

22 minutes ago, 54 said:

Just wait until we can unleash this

 

Think it's going to be some scrap between J7 and Willock for that left hand side of the three CMs spot. 

Stop. Creating. Threads.

Honestly think the final dick punch of this window will be this lad sealing a switch to Liverpool or Chelsea at some point today.