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37 minutes ago, Baddar said:
Just noticed Spurs and Newcastle are now travelling to Australia to play in a post-season friendly on Wednesday. Wtf.
But they play so many games.
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Usyk wins, but there's a mandatory rematch, so we get to do this all over again, probably in Saudi again, and with even fewer people giving a shit.
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Never trust a Brazilian youngster signed from Brazil that Real Madrid have said no to.
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The pyramid Pirlo deserved better smh.
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Not a chargers fan, but the best schedule release video by far.
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Danny Welbeck now has more league goals than Antony, Martial and Jadon Sancho (any league) this season.
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4 hours ago, Lineker said:
I mean we play Sheffield Utd on the final day. Surely even we can't fuck that.... right?
It would be very Spurs to beat Man City and lose to Sheffield United.
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Emi Martinez has now scored more own goals than any other goalkeeper in Premier League history.
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Oh are they still pretending this fight is happening?
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1 hour ago, Colly said:
Is there a "rest of the world" vote?
Yes, but only for the televote.
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8 hours ago, DFF said:
Also, can't believe UK votes Israel 1st. Fucking idiots.
They and like 15 other countries, plus the rest of the world.
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France and Spain both turning up is unprecedented.
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Norway's song felt like it was the Disney film version of the original story that Ireland's song was.
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Spain turned up this year! Spain never turns up! What on earth is going on?!?!?!
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22 minutes ago, Adam said:
I think it's a good move to have more EFL games on, personally - but on that last point, are they legally allowed to show 3pm Saturday kick-offs?
Blackout only applies if Prem sides are playing at the same time it seems.
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Madness. Would love him at Argyle.
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There's very few people currently playing for the club I'd definitely keep but the problems United face are both that there's very little value in the squad, and not being in Europe will hurt the club's ability to attract players. But y'know, that's their own fault, based on how poorly they've run the club.
I was discussing this on a discord this morning, and basically came to the conclusion that out of the current squad I'd really only try to keep:
SpoilerGK: Onana, Bayindir - there's really no point addressing this area and continuing to throw money at a problem that feels unsolvable until United decide how they want to play.
Fullbacks: Diogo Dalot (and possibly Brandon Williams if you think he can provide valuable cover) - United's two left backs have played 12 league games between this season and all of that is Luke Shaw. They're too unreliable and should get rid. AWB should go to, he hasn't added enough to his game to justify still being there - it's telling that Lindelof is favoured at right back more than he is.
CB: Lisandro Martinez - he's also struggled with injuries but this is just as much to do with how garbage ETH's defensive scheming is as it is anything inherent with Lisandro. Everyone else can go and someone should've gone by now. Maybe keep Evans if you think he provides something useful in coverage and as a mentor.
Midfield: Mason Mount (because there's probably not a market for him), Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes (unless a super offer comes in for him from somewhere, you need to fund this rebuild from somewhere) - everyone else is old, broken or has seemingly been on their way out for the last couple of seasons. Maybe keep McTominay based on his clutch-ness this season but don't feel like you have to.
Forwards: Garnacho, Diallo, Hojlund - Martial should've gone several seasons ago, Rashford should go for the good of his own career, PSG would be perfect for him, he loves playing in Paris. Pellestri was signed to make Cavani happy, he hasn't kicked on since Cavani left, there's value for him in Spain probably. Antony should go if you can find a place for him (jail?). Sancho could stay but I would explore a move for him. Obviously Greenwood should be fired into the sun/sold.That's a massive clear out that likely wouldn't happen over a single window, but probably should. Even then, United probably don't get great value for most of them (bar a theoretical Bruno or Rashford transfer). So United would have to be much smarter than they've been previously. One player they should bring in is Tosin Adarabioyo, who is out of contract at Fulham in the summer iirc. He's big, not bad on the ball and from Manchester, which matters for some people. Similarly, Danny Welbeck's an option - he has more goals this season at 33 than Antony, Martial and Sancho combined and is home grown, if that still matters.
I don't know how attractive a not-in-Europe rebuilding Man Utd will be to certain players, but if they can manage it, Bologna (4th in Serie A) have a couple of players that could very much improve them - Lewis Ferguson is a current international for Scotland with more than 200 professional league games under his belt in midfield at just 24 and has been impressive for them. Joshua Zirkzee isn't the player he was predicted to be when he first broke through at Bayern but he'd be a good facilitator-style forward who could link up play well. Whether they'd come from the successful Bologna to whatever it is United will be in the summer is a big question, especially as I imagine other teams will also be looking at these players. -
1 hour ago, Chris2K said:
From the "we can't have nice things" collection, we now have:
I've seen worse monkey paw deals, but not many.
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LANDO
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So that's LeBron at Liverpool, Brady at Birmingham, Farrell at Leeds and Reynolds and McElhenney at Wrexham. Feels like American celebrities are just spinning a wheel at this point and going with whatever pops out.
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So, I have a dilemma. these guys are loved by the fans and relatively good. But one of them is my closer who just gave up five runs in the 9th innings of a deciding playoff series game, and the other guy is a useful hand but wants to start, but he's no longer the guy.
If I get rid of them, the fans will hate me, but I really think I can upgrade on them. What would y'all do?
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After playing Leeds about 22 times this season, I wouldn't mind never seeing them again.
The New New Kit Thread
in Myke's Sports Bar
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Superb. I am going to buy this. Have a soft spot for VX3 for coming up with bangers like this: