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Sorry, didn't hear any booing where I was in the BL and I stayed to the bitter end and clapped the team off.

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Muric 5-He did redeem himself to a degree with a couple of good saves, but sorry not for me on form thus far. Roberts 4-The way things are going Lowton might get more game time than he thought. Harwood-Bellis 7-Another good game for me. Our only worthy defender on the day. Taylor 5-Don't like soundi...

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I think we definitely need a goalkeeper. Our defence if it can be called that, looks very vulnerable and confidence has to come from the last line. We need another CD to play alongside our only decent defender and a combative forward who can play as a one or in a two if the formation determines. The...

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Not one for a knee jerk reaction but in the end that draw felt like a defeat. I hope lessons have been learnt, the first being we need more height in the team, this is a physical league.

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I always felt Deli Alli was destined to be a top player but the alarm bells starting ringing when Mouriniho took over at Spurs and it didn't take long for Conte to show him the door. Its a shame because he reminded me very much of Johnny White as a former Tottenham legend from my youth.

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Ive no doubt were moving in the right direction and appreciate we need to be patient. To dominate a match possession wise (77%) and only come out with a draw is concerning. I still think we're 3 players short of being really competitive at the top end of this division. We need more physicality in th...

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Looking at some of these transfer prices in the PL, I find it staggering. How can this lad be worth anything like what its rumoured Everton want. The figures being banded around make Haaland and Jesus seem like absolute bargains.

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Really sad to hear this. Lenny was courageous both as a footballer and undoubtably with his battle with MND. Lenny you'll always be a Claret, RIP.

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I still cant understand why United didn't sign Tarks this summer. His battling qualities are certainly what there lacking.

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Another poor decision by the powers that be at the BBC. I thought the Classified Results was an institution.

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Completely over inflated fee for this lad imo. However that's the price top PL sides are prepared to pay to beat off competition and get a quick solution. I'm just glad, in hindsight, that we're doing our major rebuild in the Championship where fees are in the main more realistic.

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Muric 6-I'll reserve judgement but so far I'm far from convinced. He makes me nervous when in possession. Roberts 7-Thought he played well and will be an integral cog in a unit that's evidently not clicked yet. THB 6-Again early days, the lads dominant in the air but for me a little suspect on the g...

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I must have watched a different game. For me yesterday and since he came back from injury has in the main been excellent. If he'd have put that late half chance away everyone would have be waxing lyrically about his performance and he'd have got MOM. As a former manager used to say 'fine margins'.

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What train station do you get off at nearest ground please Two stations more or less opposite each other on Wallgate. If your coming via Preston you'll get off at North Western, via Bolton into Wallgate. Manchester trains go into both stations. There's not a hundred yards between the stations. Turn...

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I like the way the squad is moulding together but I think we are still in the spine so for me we need reinforcements back up keeper, CB and striker.

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My wife was in conversation with a guy from the ticket office late yesterday afternoon and he said there were around 2k tickets left and he expected them to go on general sale. So no panic.

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The lad looks an excellent athlete and reminds me of a left sided Reece James when he was at Wigan. I thinks it's also only fair to give an awful lot of credit to Charlie for covering him when he foraged forward.

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Thanks for your help lagerbilly and wilks bfc. Now sorted.

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I suspect these might not get to general sale or even the 2,000 point category. Impressive given the number of tickets. Not sure how many tickets supporters can get within the various points categories but I find this very frustrating. When I went into my Team Card it stated I have 5,800 redeemed. ...

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I've got a smart watch and during the Newcastle game last season it buzzed twice during the first half with the message 'Your stress levels are higher than normal'.

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One of SD's best ever signings and my favourite Claret player over the last decade. Not sure why he didn't play for large periods of last year but without going over old ground it certainly cost us imo.

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I bought my last car from Bristol St Motors, part of the Vertu Group and can concur there an excellent company. More so now the boss is a fellow Claret.

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I personally think this is good business unlike the numbers we got for Pope and Collins. Definitely a player in there but bar the odd game Ive not seen much evidence over the last 18 months.

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Very refreshing open and honest interview. Still pinching myself that we've got such a high profile individual as manager. He tried to bring a bit of realism to expectations. If we can play some expansive entertaining football and show that we're making progress as the season progresses, I'll certai...

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It's been a fabulous transfer window thus far, but I think it's a mistake selling Hennessey. His experience would have been invaluable, especially as it appears its going to be an inexperienced CB combination.

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Hi O.L. I might be getting confused but I don't think it was the last tour, it was the one before. I saw him at the Etihad, where "Born To Run" was also played in its entirety. Gandolfini had died the day before as I recall it and there was certainly a dedication to him . My favourite all-time Bruc...

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Strangely enough I was reading an article on the same subject this morning regarding Crawley Town. All looks a little too futuristic for my thinking.

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Difficult to second guess what system VK will deploy, but my 2 concerns are goalkeeper and a striker. I'm surprised there's not more vocal support for Hennessey, for me he's always been a top keeper and I'd like to see him given his chance, unlikely as it seems.

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Whilst understanding the logistics of relegation and the need to put 'our house in order'. However, I find it hard to believe we've agreed a release clause on Collins of around £20m. To me it doesn't make sense, especially taking into account the sell on clause Stoke will no doubt have included. I c...

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Very knowledgeable and vastly underrated commentator. Really sad news. John RIP.

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I used to think Jimmy Connors was the greatest competitor, not just in tennis but in sport full stop....until Rafa came along. A real pity we'll not see him in another grudge match against NK today, but given the longevity of his career he must rank as one of the very best of all time.

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Charlie Taylor was the best LB in the Championship when he was at Leeds so with all the years experience since he must certainly be up there. I would say he's integral to us moving forward.

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The windows been very interesting, and early signs are promising. However if we are going to have a successful season we need to keep the core of last seasons squad and that's the part that concerns me. Evolution not revolution.

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Our greatest ever defender. Good luck Tarks and thanks for the memories.

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Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:53 pm
Cornet is nowhere near good enough to play for Chelsea.

Absolutely agree. IMO I think he's been a poor signing and I for one won't lose any sleep should he leave.

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Its an age old argument, 'what defines a big club' or a 'sleeping giant'. In reality there's no way on this earth how Liverpool can compete with Man Utd. However here we are and Liverpool at present are in a different ball park in part because of how the clubs run. Sheff Wed might historically be a ...

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A truly unique person and although I wouldn't have liked to have been stuck in a caravan with him for a fortnight :lol: , nevertheless he was always very engaging when in his company. He could be a person of extremes and a couple of illustrations that spring to mind. I still have a vivid recollectio...

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How could I forget Pash's debut match, an evening kick off v Blackpool. We were stuck in Palma airport with the plane delayed for over 4 hours. The cherry on top was a further delay at Manchester for over an hour waiting for baggage. Hence we missed the match but caught the second half on Sky.

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Such an exceptional and inspirational lady. The worlds the poorer with her passing. RIP Dame Deborah.

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I too thought Diana Ross was disappointing to say the least.

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I'm biased and a self confessed Beatles fan but last nights performance was something special. I could see my life flash before me in the space of 2hours 20 mins. Still at junior school when Love me Do came out, he performed my favourite single Lady Madonna and the cherry on top for me, Maybe I'm Am...

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I'm still pinching myself that we've secured VK. A breath of fresh air and I'm optimistic he'll do well for us.

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Pope has to be one of our greatest keepers. He must rank alongside Blacklaw, Stevenson and Heaton. I'm a little bemused that he only had 12 month left on his contract with an option but not sure in whose favour. Is it the done thing, us letting players run down their contracts. Tarks, Mee and Pope l...

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Fantastic news and possibly the most important signing of the summer. To have any realistic chance of a quick return to the PL, we need a nucleus of six or so of the starting eleven against Newcastle, and we've just re-signed the heart beat. I'm delighted.

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At his peak, Sir Paul was for me the greatest vocalist. Post Beatles with the odd exception (Ram album, Band on the Run)) I personally have found a lot of his solo work disappointing. That said I look forward to his performance at Glastonbury next Saturday night and hope he can still do himself just...

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Personally I don't think its a good idea to have a squad overloaded with loan players. I know it was the PL but Fulham had around 7 loan players playing regularly but it didn't keep them up.

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Don't think its a surprise, we've second guessed who would be released ever since relegation was confirmed. I don't think its a bad thing, it will drastically reduce the wage bill and give us a chance for a fresh start. If we'd have had windows we expected over the last 3 or 4 years I'd imagine quit...

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Beatles-Lady Madonna

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With the way things are going we're going to need bodies and I for one feel Barnes will be a shrewd extension given his know how and experience in the Championship. That said I don't see him as a regular starter, more of an impact sub.

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I too think its too early to make any predictions. Too many if's, but's and maybe's. One thing I can say for certain is that the Championship is a tough league with about 20 wannabe's. I for one am under no illusions, it will not be a 'cake walk' as some seem to think.

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