andycap Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 1 minute ago, STM said: The best answer Eddie gave: "Do you think Alex has been badly advised?" "Thats not for me to comment on, its for Alex to reflect upon". Thats a genius at work right there. Absolutely beautiful stuff. So basically he means yes. 😂 By stating he'll have to reflect upon this saga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 3 minutes ago, STM said: The best answer Eddie gave: "Do you think Alex has been badly advised?" "Thats not for me to comment on, its for Alex to reflect upon". Thats a genius at work right there. Absolutely beautiful stuff. We're so lucky to have him. His brain said 'he's been fucking terribly advised' but 'for Alex to reflect upon' came out of his mouth. True gent and true pro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyBlanco Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 Anyone noticed a notable change in the tone of the pasta nonces tweets today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 Howe has definitely studied psychology. It's quite interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 21 minutes ago, Sibierski said: People need to stop assuming he was downing tools, guy was ragged as the 2nd half of season went on. Why we are trying to pursue an established talent for the 2nd striker spot. From connecting the dots as best as you can I probably see it as: Isak informed Howe he's open to leaving this summer and giving someone he respects an early heads up so it doesn't disrupt (lol) plans too much and it's not a shock when bid comes (likely as his agent has said Liverpool and Arsenal are both in the market for a top end striker) We then knowing a bid could come in for Isak, look to prioritise a more top end striker in case that does happen, so move for Pedro missed out. Then move for Etitike, miss out to Liverpool. This then is when Isak agent comes into the play, likely pissed that Liverpool have moved for Etitike first and not Isak (with Arsenal going elsewhere) Liverpool make a play, we reject, all kicks off. We meantime now are looking at two strikers, one as a Wilson replacement in case Isak stays, but also a top end one in case we have to sell Isak. Howe and Isak talking, things all good between them and aim to keep it behind closes doors. Miss out on Sesko, Wissa ongoing. Isak agent makes a play that promises were broken (no promises were made), played out now in public. Howe / club / players want Isak to stay, door firmly open, and unless things suddenly fall into place over next 72 hours (we have two strikers lined up, Liverpool offer big for Isak), he stays and he's reintegrated. Dot 1.... I don't think he informed Howe out of respect. More so that the person who made a promise was gone so he pursued it with the next person he thought would help him get his wish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 Just now, BennyBlanco said: Anyone noticed a notable change in the tone of the pasta nonces tweets today? Pasta nonce does what his pay Lord tells him. I assume Isak agent is dialling it back as a precursor to the window closing. Honestly I'm sick to the back teeth with this. I really hope he does leave at the end of this season but also hope the club gets it's stuff together and properly plan out a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlau88210 Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 2 minutes ago, BennyBlanco said: Anyone noticed a notable change in the tone of the pasta nonces tweets today? he is just directly quoting Howe tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 And then he self diagnosed for the 2nd last game of the season - RAT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 4 minutes ago, BennyBlanco said: Anyone noticed a notable change in the tone of the pasta nonces tweets today? No not at all. Them again I've blocked him so I suppose I wouldn't really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 I stopped following Romano immediately after 🇸🇪 because it was at that moment I knew for sure he was actively working against my club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 I mentioned not long ago that his two sudden injuries happened when we just so happened to be playing his two most likely suitors. Coincidence or deliberate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 19 minutes ago, lovejoy said: Carraghers article is the best I’ve read Apart from the bit claiming we should be castigating Wissa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 I blocked him four windows ago he’s still seemingly impossible to avoid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 13 minutes ago, TK-421 said: Just seen a bit where Howe confirmed there were discussions with Isak 'before the end of the season' about his future. He seemed to nod/confirm Isak stated his intention to leave then, before correcting to 'discussions were held, but will remain private'. Yep. So if we bid for Ekitike as an Isak replacement, as seemed most likely at the time all things considered, then it beggars belief that Liverpool fucked up their supposedly preferred signing 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 18 minutes ago, STM said: The best answer Eddie gave: "Do you think Alex has been badly advised?" "Thats not for me to comment on, its for Alex to reflect upon". Thats a genius at work right there. Absolutely beautiful stuff. He's so good. The way he answers questions (not specifically this one, just generally), I couldn't come up with anything better if you'd given me a month to prepare and could just write it in an email - he's largely doing it on the fly in front of a room of vultures waiting to pounce on any minute slip-up or inconsistency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 Oh dear, Luke in the mud again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 34 minutes ago, Sibierski said: People need to stop assuming he was downing tools, guy was ragged as the 2nd half of season went on. Why we are trying to pursue an established talent for the 2nd striker spot. Given the way he's went on it's not a massive stretch to think he'd want us to miss out on the CL to give him an easier route out. He's earned no grace here like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 4 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Yep. So if we bid for Ekitike as an Isak replacement, as seemed most likely at the time all things considered, then it beggars belief that Liverpool fucked up their supposedly preferred signing 🤷♂️ Liverpool do need multiple forwards. But aye if they really wanted Isak, letting us have Etikite - even making it seem like they let us have him - would’ve been beneficial to them. But they think they can bully us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 Howes decision to separate himself from the club is very clever. Anything bad towards Isak, "the club are dealing with that". That way Isak cant blame Howe on anything. Hes even telling everyone what a nice guy Isak is... imagine how infuriating that is for Isak himself. Just fall out with me goddammit Im telling you the way this ends is by us and Isak having a "nice chat" whereby both sides "accept mistakes" or some shit that nobody believes whatsoever. A marriage of convience is ahead and everyone will pretend its all fine... apart from our fans who will rightly give him dogs abuse the first time he steps back on the pitch. Even then Eddie is smart, he will drip feed him in, probably as an unused sub at first, just to protect him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Liverpool do need multiple forwards. But aye if they really wanted Isak, letting us have Etikite - even making it seem like they let us have him - would’ve been beneficial to them. But they think they can bully us. Yeah they thought it was a power play by getting ekitike. Now they are strapped for cash to bid for isak, they want us to do them a favour and flog him cheap. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 57 minutes ago, Dr. TC said: The bombshell was at the end when he confirmed Isak told him 2 weeks before the end of the season that he wanted to leave. That reframes the Ekitike bid. For me this is the most unforgivable selfish act. More interested in his own future than focussing on qualifying for the CL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 Reading this thread I get the impression that at certain points this summer they've tried to replace both Isak (Ekitike and Sesko) and Wilson. But right now they seem focused on replacing Wilson, which to me at least explains the current links. I genuinely think Isak isn't going to be sold, they're going to get somebody in the door to replace Wilson and go forward with that. Then probably sell Isak next summer provided he doesn't do a complete U-Turn which seems unlikely all things considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayola Kid Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 A lot of comments about Isak underperformed at the end of last season, with a suggestion he was deliberately below par or not trying. So, do we want him forced to stay? Play 25-30 games, score 12? Not sure there is a good outcome for us here, if that's not too miserable a thing to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonFC Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 1 minute ago, Crayola Kid said: A lot of comments about Isak underperformed at the end of last season, with a suggestion he was deliberately below par or not trying. So, do we want him forced to stay? Play 25-30 games, score 12? Not sure there is a good outcome for us here, if that's not too miserable a thing to say. Not if he sits down with Eddie and is given assurances he can leave next summer. He will then start bangin the goals in cos he will be in the shop window all season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayola Kid Posted August 22, 2025 Share Posted August 22, 2025 3 minutes ago, Crayola Kid said: A lot of comments about Isak underperformed at the end of last season, with a suggestion he was deliberately below par or not trying. So, do we want him forced to stay? Play 25-30 games, score 12? Not sure there is a good outcome for us here, if that's not too miserable a thing to say. Won't be any 150m bids next year if so, either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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