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Who knows, but after his crap time at Hearts it looks like he's definitely getting his mojo back. He's just turned 19 and kids need their confidence to perform. They can lose it so easily.

NT manager makes a big deal about picking people in form rather than relying on past performance. Garang hasn't played enough in recent times but will definitely be in Arnold's plans. If he keeps up his current form is just about nailed on to go the Asian Cup in January.

That looks very simple but was so neatly done. Brought the ball down and set up the cross with one touch, having already seen the run of the striker and played the perfect ball for him. Did it with his left foot from the left, when he usually plays on the right. Genuine two footed player.

How many did Qatar have? Was it eight?

Australia would put on a first class world cup. Did you not just see the record breaking numbers for the women? In fact we're one of teh few countries in the world with all the existing stadia and infrastructure. We could put on a world cup with a month's notice. The instant support of the Asian Confederation for the Saudi bid is not going down well in Oz... Could the AFC split into two confederations? - FTBL | The home of football in Australia

Looks like I'm turning into your dedicated Garang reporter... Started the last three games and (apparently) was Volendam's highest rated player in two of those. Unfortunately, they seem to be an appalling squad bound for relegation so being their best doesn't mean a great deal. Somewhat better than being rated their worst...

While Garang's goal was excellent... I just watched extended highlights of the match. Fuck me... Volendam are dreadful. Their keeper had a blinder and thank christ he did or it would've been 8 - 1. Eight bloody one!

Dreadful defending but he took it awfully well.

Started on the weekend and played well by all accounts.

Why on Earth are you guys even discussing selling Isak? He could challenge Haaland for the golden boot if he keeps getting decent service. Guy can certainly finish.

Been impressed with Madders in preseason. I suspect Spurs might do OK this season but they need a CB and striker pronto.

Surprised Klopp still has a job frankly...

From the Volendam site... Work permit Kuol's eligibility to play depends on the ongoing process for obtaining a work permit. I thought that had long been sorted. Is there a separate process now for Europe after Britain? Probably explains why he's not been sighted in preseason.

Yeah, most people want him to go to a technical league like Netherlands or Germany, but I'd rather he stayed in England to play in a tough league at pace. He's got pace and technique but needs to learn the fight if he's to make it in the EPL. Mid table Champo would be good, but it needs to be a club where he's likely to be trusted to play decent minutes. You'd think that would be easy for someone who's played at a World Cup but league football has a certain pragmatic reality.

This drives me fucking mad. The number of people in Oz who won't go to AL games because it's not the EPL. The quality is good enough, and the salary cap means that all teams are even-ish (or should be) so nearly all games are competitive. Can't beat match day at Central Coast. Idiots don't know what they're missing. Anyway, rant over. Glad to see the Geordies are shaping well for the season.

Absolutely shone at A League level - as a 17 yo. Played well enough to get into the WC squad and got minutes there, including a chance to snatch a draw against Argentina in the dying seconds of the Rd of 16 (beautiful piece of skill to control the ball but fabulous save by Martinez). He has lightning pace and all the skill in the world but needs a lot of coaching and experience yet to make it at EPL level. Needs to go somewhere where he'll actually play. He's being paid a shitload of money (for an 18 yo) so NUFC must rate him.

I'm very far from a LFC fan but didn't mind him as a player. What did he get up to in the bar (allegedly)? Don't think he's smart enough to be a manager.

Needs to earn his stripes proper like...

Probably already discussed on this thread (but couldn't be arsed looking). Ange Postecoglou will make Spurs a force again. It may take a couple of years to bed it down but he's a proper man manager, which is exactly what they need. Will be interesting to watch. He typically hits a few bumps before it starts to come good.

I hear he's gone to Verona for a pre-season boot camp.

Haven't read the whole thread but Chris Donald of Viz is a huge fan. And all the Lindisfarne lads, unfortunately Alen Hull has died though.

Any whispers yet on where he's likely to go this season?

Got another assist today in a 2-0 win over Mexico U23s. Very good at getting to the line and then hitting it hard and low away from the keeper for a tap in.

Set up two goals today in a 3-2 win for Australia under 23s over a Mediterranean Selection... whoever the fuck they are.

He was, but not much of it was his fault. Our lads tore M City apart out wide and that's where the damage was done. Have a look at Sammy Silvera - only 22 and already had one Euro experience that didn't work out (I refer you to my earlier comments on Australians going too early). He came back and rediscovered his confidence - super quick and very creative. Good's well regarded here but there's no comparison between AL and EPL. The very best AL sides might survive in the Championship... might.