TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 26 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Dear God that brinks back horror memories. I haven’t drunk alcohol in a lot of years now, but Mad Dog was a low point vapour trails…….. I’m not sure most of our livers fully functioned by the age of 16 tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 58 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Is he going on the tour? I assumed those going to the Euros won't go. I'd be astounded if Trippier makes the England squad. From an England point of view I really hope he doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 7 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: It’s the most participated in part because both genders play it (which is a positive, not trying to be dismissive) and it is played in every state. Most of the native Aussies I meet seem to be aware of the PL, but only in the same way that the average British sports fan are aware of the NBA etc. that’s odd as that isn’t my experience at all. Pl was really popular with most males I knew when I lived in Sydney for 10 years. Optus sport are currently getting massive viewing figures for PL games and I can’t see that’s in any way comparative to nba in Britain. Based on my 10 years living in Australia, I would compare the prem more to the champions league in terms of awareness than the nba. The prem league is more of a side sport to the Aussie sports. The biggest issue stopping more people watching was always the time difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 4 minutes ago, Shearergol said: I'd be astounded if Trippier makes the England squad. From an England point of view I really hope he doesn't. Ordinarily id agree however Shaw looks like being unfit, James just ruined his chance, Colwill still knackered? He will probably be needed as Chilwells backup(TAA and Walker right side) unless im missing someone obvious? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 2 hours ago, Beren said: I'd sell him if we have enough cover at full back. Haven't read the comments etc. Just think he's not as good as Tino at this point and a bit of a progress stopper. Also takes Gordon off set pieces. Need to recycle any proceeds/wages to other areas of the squad which need attention. No animosity towards the guy, appreciate what he's done at Newcastle and wish him well. Going forward players generally shouldn't be finishing their careers with us. There might be one or two exceptions but most players will have a couple of years at the end of their careers where they can play at a lower level but are no longer good enough for the level we want to be at. Trippier has reached that point. He'd be good backup for Livramento but i'd rather we got someone younger in to fill that role and cash in while we can. He gets to go with his head held high. He's been one of the clubs most important signings ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Tripper is a shoe in for the squad surely? He seems to be one of Southgate’s favourites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Yeah Tripps gets in purely because LB options are thin on the ground and he's a known quantity there. Based on form and fitness he shouldn't, but he will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 1 minute ago, Fezzle said: Ordinarily id agree however Shaw looks like being unfit, James just ruined his chance, Colwill still knackered? He will probably be needed as Chilwells backup(TAA and Walker right side) unless im missing someone obvious? Gomez I'd take Mitchell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Just now, Shearergol said: Gomez I'd take Mitchell. Awful the only two times i watched him mind. Although one wasRB and other CB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Just now, Fezzle said: Awful the only two times i watched him mind. Although one wasRB and other CB Assume you mean Gomez? I agree, can't stand him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 1 minute ago, Shearergol said: Assume you mean Gomez? I agree, can't stand him. Sorry aye, Mitchell looked good at both LB/LWB every time i watched him. Have a feeling he even chipped in at LCB once too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 23 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: I’m not sure most of our livers fully functioned by the age of 16 tbh That and White Lightening cider (Snake bite for the win) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Just now, Fezzle said: Sorry aye, Mitchell looked good at both LB/LWB every time i watched him. Have a feeling he even chipped in at LCB once too Shame Rico Lewis has been injured. He'll probably be pushing for a place next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 15 minutes ago, Shearergol said: I'd be astounded if Trippier makes the England squad. From an England point of view I really hope he doesn't. Why would you be astounded? Southgate loves him. Southgate likes to pick the same players. There are few choices at LB. All Tripps needed to do to get on the plane is prove his fitness imi. I agree he's not had his best season though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Why would you be astounded? Southgate loves him. Southgate likes to pick the same players. There are few choices at LB. All Tripps needed to do to get on the plane is prove his fitness imi. I agree he's not had his best season though. Well, yes, given who the manager is, astounded is the wrong word. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Form and fitness aye he should stay home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 13 minutes ago, FLUMPO235 said: that’s odd as that isn’t my experience at all. Pl was really popular with most males I knew when I lived in Sydney for 10 years. Optus sport are currently getting massive viewing figures for PL games and I can’t see that’s in any way comparative to nba in Britain. Based on my 10 years living in Australia, I would compare the prem more to the champions league in terms of awareness than the nba. The prem league is more of a side sport to the Aussie sports. The biggest issue stopping more people watching was always the time difference. Optus don’t publish viewing figures - but they’ve got just under a million subscribers to Optus Sports. But Optus also gives away Optus Sports for free many of its mobile phone deals, and it’s the equivalent of about £3.50 per month otherwise. Even if every subscriber watched a game (which they won’t) it would be dwarfed by the AFL and NRL viewing figures. The PL isn’t popular in any meaningful sense - people are aware but that doesn’t mean that they’re sat watching it. People often speak to people who share their own interests. There’s no chance it could be considered popular generally - the high number of immigrants in Sydney helps the interest levels, but most Aussies I’ve met either in work or outside of it are aware of the PL, know who Man Utd and Liverpool are, but couldn’t hold more than a brief conversation about any details on the sport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Going to be laughs when he picks Maguire, Rashford, Henderson, Shaw, Trippier, James etc despite no form/fitness or owt because thats never been a disaster in the past for England managers. Suppose we should be grateful Phillips is out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 1 minute ago, Fezzle said: Going to be laughs when he picks Maguire, Rashford, Henderson, Shaw, Trippier, James etc despite no form/fitness or owt because thats never been a disaster in the past for England managers. Suppose we should be grateful Phillips is out James doesn't go. I don't think Shaw will go. I think at least one of Rashford or Henderson goes. If Rashford goes it will be at the expense of Gordon imo. If he's fit Maguire is a shoe-in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 (edited) 7 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: James doesn't go. I don't think Shaw will go. I think at least one of Rashford or Henderson goes. If Rashford goes it will be at the expense of Gordon imo. If he's fit Maguire is a shoe-in. I learnt ages ago that second guessing Southgate was for fools Edit: Actually only noticed Stones has played 111 mins since 10 March ffs, wouldnt even have got the last 21 without Ake getting injured. Going to be some rusty players on our plane Edited May 17, 2024 by Fezzle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 7 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Optus don’t publish viewing figures - but they’ve got just under a million subscribers to Optus Sports. But Optus also gives away Optus Sports for free many of its mobile phone deals, and it’s the equivalent of about £3.50 per month otherwise. Even if every subscriber watched a game (which they won’t) it would be dwarfed by the AFL and NRL viewing figures. The PL isn’t popular in any meaningful sense - people are aware but that doesn’t mean that they’re sat watching it. People often speak to people who share their own interests. There’s no chance it could be considered popular generally - the high number of immigrants in Sydney helps the interest levels, but most Aussies I’ve met either in work or outside of it are aware of the PL, know who Man Utd and Liverpool are, but couldn’t hold more than a brief conversation about any details on the sport. We will have to accept we have different experiences. But to compare the prem league awareness in Australia to the NBA in Britain is one of the silliest things I have ever heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Just now, FLUMPO235 said: We will have to accept we have different experiences. But to compare the prem league awareness in Australia to the NBA in Britain is one of the silliest things I have ever heard. Yeah, it wasn’t a well-thought out simile tbh mate. I agree - was trying to think of another sport which people are aware of players and teams but aren’t turning it on to actually watch it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Just now, TheBrownBottle said: Yeah, it wasn’t a well-thought out simile tbh mate. I agree - was trying to think of another sport which people are aware of players and teams but aren’t turning it on to actually watch it Yeah sorry, not looking to argue. anyway, you get to live in Australia you lucky sausage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 Just now, FLUMPO235 said: Yeah sorry, not looking to argue. anyway, you get to live in Australia you lucky sausage! It’s a hard life - I miss Tyneside at this time of year, mind. That feeling has usually disappeared by the start of October, though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 17, 2024 Share Posted May 17, 2024 The daft thing is, he would benefit from more game time before the euros since he's been out ages and rusty AF. Currently he's having a holiday and watching the euros from home like the rest of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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