The College Dropout Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 4 minutes ago, SteV said: They also lost to Monaco and Brugge. The new format gives you more space to breathe if you’re a lower ranked team (like us and Villa). It’s no surprise Celtic made the knockout round for the first time in a billion years. Celtic go to the play offs. Villa didn’t even play the playoffs because they did so well. And got a better draw as a result. They also did much better in the league. It’s pretty simple. They did better than us in their CL season because they had a better squad. If given a squad equipped for the extra games. I’m confident Howe would do even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Literally just had a daily standup meeting, talking to one of my Forrest fans colleagues and he says they do need to sell but MGW has only two years left and is refusing to sign new contract with City sniffing apparently so he expects him to go and Elanga to stay. Seems he’s wrong though? City have moved on. City aren’t Real, waiting for their man to run down contracts. They just move on. Real’s approach is funny when you think about it. They will leave their squad short so the position is open for someone to join for free 2 years later. ‘Endrick and Mbappe are coming next season so here’s a 10/B2B midfielder and Joselu…….You better win it all.’ Edited July 4, 2025 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 4 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Literally just had a daily standup meeting, talking to one of my Forrest fans colleagues and he says they do need to sell but MGW has only two years left and is refusing to sign new contract with City sniffing apparently so he expects him to go and Elanga to stay. I think his expectations are about to be confounded… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 (edited) Edited July 4, 2025 by Cookie1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 5 minutes ago, SteV said: I think his expectations are about to be confounded… Hope so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 8 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: It’s pretty simple. They did better than us in their CL season because they had a better squad. We were a group where two of the teams went on to make the semi finals that season. It’s mental to assume with certainty Villa would have progressed any further than we did if placed in the same format/group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 44 minutes ago, Slim said: That help? Definitely helps! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 Hope he's shit hot. Will piss @Froggy off no end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 (edited) Did a bit of YouTube scouting yesterday, he's definitely an interesting one. I can see why some people would say he's not great on the ball due to his running style and way of controlling the ball as he moves. It's a bit weird sometimes. But - he does make excellent decisions and doesn't seem to just run for the sake of it. He actually delivers early and decisive passes very, very well. Not sure I'd describe him as completely two footed but he is happy to have a go with his left. His shooting doesn't come across as overly brilliant but he does squeeze the ball past the keeper somehow in a lot of different situations. Crosses and corners are very good. You can tell he comes from that new school of players where the cutback or cross to an unexpected place are always an option. I can't see him making the brain-fart errors that Murphy does, but he also will be purely an attacker and maybe not work up and down the flank as much as Murphy does. Depending on how much Howe can brainwash him I guess, or depending on instructions to other players like Tino and the CMs. Edited July 4, 2025 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Did a bit of YouTube scouting yesterday DennisDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 3 hours ago, r0cafella said: Forest fans are a bit delusional reading that forum mind. Just a touch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 From watching the video i posted above it seems he is excellent at corners and free kicks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 I hope he's better than this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 3 minutes ago, UncleBingo said: I hope he's better than this lad. I liked Franz Carr. Didn’t understand why we signed Rob Lee at the time. May have got that one wrong… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 40 minutes ago, Jimburst said: I think I'll go on record here saying he's perfect for what we already do well, so there's no reason why he won't be a massive success. I know people (including me) want to be able to be able to mix the game up with a No. 10, dominate teams and up our ball retention, but honestly I love the way we play and he's going to be great for that so I think he'll be a great buy. Good age, good stats, good pedigree, good fitness and physical attributes. We can still get a forward thinking CM who'd mix it up with big Joe. This doesn't stop us buying one of those. I still think we might buy a no 10 type if there's one available of a decent quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 Franz Carr is a cool name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 5 minutes ago, Checko said: Franz Carr is a cool name. Like a German Border Reiver! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 2 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Like a German Border Reiver! Think Franz Reiver would be even cooler. Sounds like a detective in a dodgy 70s tv show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 Having someone who can actually take corners is a positive, I'll give him that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 28 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Did a bit of YouTube scouting yesterday, he's definitely an interesting one. I can see why some people would say he's not great on the ball due to his running style and way of controlling the ball as he moves. It's a bit weird sometimes. But - he does make excellent decisions and doesn't seem to just run for the sake of it. He actually delivers early and decisive passes very, very well. Not sure I'd describe him as completely two footed but he is happy to have a go with his left. His shooting doesn't come across as overly brilliant but he does squeeze the ball past the keeper somehow in a lot of different situations. Crosses and corners are very good. You can tell he comes from that new school of players where the cutback or cross to an unexpected place are always an option. I can't see him making the brain-fart errors that Murphy does, but he also will be purely an attacker and maybe not work up and down the flank as much as Murphy does. Depending on how much Howe can brainwash him I guess, or depending on instructions to other players like Tino and the CMs. Luckily we've got 2 of the best defending right backs in the league to put behind him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 31 minutes ago, Dokko said: Hope he's shit hot. Will piss @Froggy off no end. Big downgrade on Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 31 minutes ago, SteV said: We were a group where two of the teams went on to make the semi finals that season. It’s mental to assume with certainty Villa would have progressed any further than we did if placed in the same format/group. Mate - I know we support Newcastle United but the facts are the facts. I’m not suggesting anything - I’m stating some simple facts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 Just now, Froggy said: Big downgrade on Murphy. But a big upgrade compared to Mbeumo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 2 minutes ago, Froggy said: Big downgrade on Murphy. We'll sell you Murphy for £75m. Everyone is happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 4, 2025 Share Posted July 4, 2025 33 minutes ago, Dokko said: Hope he's shit hot. Will piss @Froggy off no end. Tbf has he ever said that we were overpaying for one of our signings before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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