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6 minutes ago, JonBez comesock said:

sell Gillespie 

I actually think Gillespie is a perfect third choice. Will never rock the boat as he is just happy to be here. Would say it's far more likely this means the end for Woodman (as well as Darlow). 

47 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said:

Feels like Man U are desperate to offload him for whatever reason. 

It's the same sort of problem Chelsea have with Kepa. Your backup keeper shouldn't be on more £100k a week. Henderson is on £120k per week, De Gea is on £375k pw. They're paying £500k a week just to their goalkeepers. 

1 minute ago, LFEE said:

Never been impressed with him the handful of times I’ve seen him play for SU against us and when he got a run in MU’s first team. 

He was pretty fantastic in Sheff Utd's first season back in the PL. 

Just now, christ said:

I think Darlow and Woodman are more likely to move on than Dubs. They’re definitely looking to increase competition.

Darlow seems to have almost moved to Boro for 3/4 windows in a row. They're linked again so wouldn't be shocked if that finally happens. 

1 minute ago, McCormick said:

Love Howe but his recent quotes regarding the summer window and  upcoming season aren’t exactly inspirational.

 

- Not a huge war-chest; have to be creative with who we can buy.

- Improving bit by bit

- Hopeful of a good cup run.

- Premier League is very difficult, just want to improve

- Need to get new revenue streams

 

All sensible stuff tbf, but I guess I was more looking for kind of an ambitious statement of intent/ battle cry for the new season. Spending about 100m or less- which he seems to be intimating is the case- won’t see us making any significant progress imo. 

He has to manage expectations. Don't get me wrong, I'm in the camp of people who think the talk of a somewhat more limited budget is partly an exercise in ensuring we minimize agents/other clubs trying to take advantage. But it's also has to be take somewhat seriously. Look at Everton. Do you want to end in a scenario a few seasons down the line unable to improve your squad because you fucked your FFP up.

I also think a spend of 100m will see sufficient progress made. It will mean almost £200m spent on the squad between the Jan and Summer windows. Alongside Howe (and his teams) coaching/preperation, I think 80-100m spent well this Summer could push up towards 8th/7th territory. 

27 minutes ago, 54 said:

 

Smart. Like that collars seem to be making a comeback. Will look good on Thursday nights. 

One of the more low key fun aspects of our takeover was watching Inter twitter melt down. They were (and remain) convinced that the PIF were going to buy them. 

Just now, Consettmag said:

Anybody know why toffs have only got a very limited range of retro toon tops. They used to do loads.

I could be wrong but I think a lot of clubs are starting to realise the goldmine that is selling retro tops, and are clamping down. I know we now sell Score Draw retro tops on the club site now. 

2 hours ago, joeyt said:

He is, I can't stand him.

 

How can he not know how Joelinton in midfield came about

Yeah, he is a bit of a bellend. Made worse by just how fit his missus is. Not sure how his has managed that.

Absolute Radio's Sarah Champion to save people a Google... Or give them the correct thing to Google. 

1 minute ago, Thumbheed said:

I do wonder if ASM's unpredictability and high risk style of play impacts Targetts ability to attack. 

 

Must he really difficult playing behind him knowing he's not gonna track back if you commit to an overlap and when he loses the ball as often as he can.

 

Should 100% sign him. 

 

 

 

 

 

Not familiar enough with Targetts game before he joined us to say if it affects him one way or another. I do think it dictates the type of fullback we play on that side though.

Are people actually taking Marca seriously? They've had a rep for unsubstantiated, 2+2=rhino type bullshit for literally decades. 

10 minutes ago, wormy said:

Considering there shouldn't be any sign of a relegation battle next year I can't wait for January 2023.

Absolutely. Though that being said, there is that paranoid part of my mind that will breathe a little sigh of relief when we cross the 40 point mark next season. Will probably take a couple seasons to fully 'un-Ashley' myself. 

Saka is fantastic. Put him in the City squad and a combo of Peps coach and actually being able to be rotated and get a rest and he becomes a world class wide forward/winger in 2/3 years.

2 hours ago, Stifler said:

5 days he can’t play for.

Likely Lascelles for Burnley then. Can't see Howe playing someone who hasn't trained all week. 

15 hours ago, Menace said:

He's championship tier and needs moving on, similar with Almiron

 

Couple of months ago I would've agreed with you re Almiron, but his recent improvement makes his a useful squad player for next year for me. 

8 hours ago, greydos said:

Totally agreed. Think about Joelinton’s performances, and then remember what we got from Sissoko and Wijnaldum in a relegation fight. Absolute night and day

Honestly think he is captain material. Probably wouldn't get past Trippier when it comes to picking a new captain, but should at least be in the leadership group if he isn't already. 

Desire to finish as high as possible vs my desire to see Everton go because I hate them vs my desire to see Leeds go because I want Phillips (maybe even Raphinha) on the cheap. Tough call.

2 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

We need a reliable starting striker AND Callum Wilson. At his age the transfer fee would be pointless, but we should aim for the very best we can get and make Callum fight to get the shirt. He will need to be some player mind, Wilson is one of the best strikers in the PL.

Said this for a while, outside the top 4 there are few/no number 9's better than a fully fit Callum Wilson.

2 hours ago, Nexumaster said:

When is the new kit unveiled? Desperate to get Bruno G on one and I'm not normally the type to go for that sort of thing, but this is where we are.

Likely at some point in the next few weeks after the final game. Would usually have been unveiled by now, and potentially even worn in the final game, but change in sponsorship likely means they can't unveil till Fun88 are done at the end of the season. 

I honestly think if that rumoured £15m fee is correct then we should sign him up. I know the fee talked about for Lodi seems to be between the £20-£25m range, which is also a good price, and I do think Lodi is likely the better attacking full back. But Targett is solid, and I don't think Lodi is £10m extra better than he is.

33 minutes ago, 54 said:

 

Always interested to see teams who are known for one primary colour experiment with other accent colours. City are very hit and miss, generally they stay white, but have branched out to purple before, and now this. Liverpool with the odd bit of orange on this seasons shirt. 

1 minute ago, FloydianMag said:

 

Wouldn't be shocked if Al-Rumayyan is at the match later. 

Really looking forward to this game. Regardless of the outcome I imagine it's going to be a special atmosphere. 

To make a really depressing prediction, I do actually reckon Arsenal will sneak it. We can talk about players playing for a spot next season as much as we like, it will never be the same as actually still having something big left to play for the way Arsenal do. I am predicting 1-2. We take the lead, get pegged back, then they nick a winner late. Hope I'm wrong. 

Who do people prefer, Cornet or Sarr?

Seem to be linked a lot with Sarr, who I do like, Cornet does seem like more of a goal threat. 

4 minutes ago, 54 said:

Phillips, Bruno & Paqueta as a midfield 3 is pretty decent. 

I keep seeing this talk of Paqueta in a midfield 3. Whilst I agree he would be a fantastic signing, he wouldn't fit into a midfield 3 the way we currently play it. If we switch to a 4-2-3-1 then he could absolutely play anywhere across that 3 behind the striker.

If you were to try and fit him into our current system he's likely take the place of Fraser or ASM.