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Of all the loan players we had last season THB was the one I wanted most to resign, no matter how many CB's we may have. It was disappointing losing Collins but this lad for me will have a more successful career than him but he needs to be playing regularly in the PL. I still convinced if he was all...

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I'd personally take Tella any day of the week over Gyokeres if either was possible.

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Really sad to see, a bit like United being relegated to League 2. The teams of the seventies and eighties were on a different planet cricket wise ably led by Clive Lloyd. Its difficult to single out individuals but the era contained the best batsman i've seen in Viv Richards and two of the greatest ...

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When you consider Mac Allister went to Liverpool for a rumoured £35m, it looks an absolute bargain considering what Chelsea are purported to be asking for Mount.

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I think £15m for Tella is reasonable, given our current status and the impact he's had on/in the team. Is it no1 priority? We also need to strengthen midfield and left back positions first imo and if your in the PL, nothing comes cheap.

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Who would have guessed City first up.

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Excellent article CT on one of our all time greats. I think the biggest surprise for me was Taff moving to Derby. I know they were 1st Division champions and in Europe at the time but from what I'm led to believe there were bigger clubs in for him, most notably two North London rivals. Had he gone t...

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Another for Asics, presently using Gel Kayano 28. Wouldn't wear any other brand.

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Think I'm right in saying we shifted 38k when we played Sheff Utd in 2009.

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Coventry 2-1. They have the momentum and will have the larger support reported they will have 37k. Also for Mark Robbins, an under- rated manager who has worked wonders when you consider all the issues Coventry have experienced in their recent history.

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Tina Turner 'Private Dancer' RIP.

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Not a great Elton John fan but Funeral for a Friend/Love lies Bleeding takes some beating in my opinion.

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Muric along with Roberts were our two most improved players post WC imo. I'd be surprised if he wasn't our No1 but I certainly feel we need a stronger No2.

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I was going to say no gifts in the PL, but then my mind goes back to the last game of last season at Gtech CS. Surely lightening can't strike twice? I expect Leeds to go down with Leicester. Can see Everton getting 4 points from their remaining games and fingers crossed for SD.

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I for one hope that McNally is very much in Vk's plans for next season. He's got a composed air about him and I feel, given the opportunity, he could be a major asset for us moving forward. More so if we can't get THB back in some capacity.

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I concur with jdrobbo, the victory against United on 22nd January 2020 was a fulfilled dream for me.

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I must say that Weghorst must take some beating for me.

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No, a couple of years ago maybe.

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Good interview. Whilst VK deservedly takes the plaudits, you can't underestimate the job that CB has done. He's matured and one day will make a fine manager.

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Born in Nelson. Moved to Bacup when I was 18 months old until I was 5 when I moved to Morecambe. From there moved to Ashton in Makerfield when I was 10 and have resided in the Wigan area ever since. Attended 4 primary/junior schools. Moved so much due to my father being in the Police force. First ma...

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Roberts post world cup for me. He's played the orthodox and inverted right back role very effective and has become an integral and very important component in the set up.

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Must be honest but I'll be most surprised if we see Tella in a Claret shirt again. Just my opinion but he's proved he's the type of player who can score goals to get a team out of the Championship. If as media suggest Gyokeres would cost around £25m, i'm sure Tella would be likewise and thus out of ...

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AP always comes across as impressive.

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You could make an argument for a handful of players, it's been that good a season. However for shear sustainability Cullen thoroughly deserves it, and here's hoping he can replicate next season.

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And your bird can sing-Beatles from Revolver and Till the Morning comes-Neil Young from the brilliant After the Gold Rush album.

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One of the great characters to wear a Claret shirt. Ash, you'll always be a Claret'. Thank you and good luck in the future.

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Unreal and Bittersweet. Unreal because I thought we'd be lucky to end up in the top half this season. Bittersweet as I could only watch the celebrations on Sky and my eyes kept focusing on the 6,000 empty seats. Thanks Rovers but please don't ever forget we clinched the Championship 22/23 at Ewood. ...

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Never hear him complaining, an absolute credit to the club. Brilliant performance last night, all the better given his lack of game time. A consummate professional.

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Very disrespectful and ignorant remark from Fry about a founder member of the football league with a great pedigree and a rich history and a club that can attract big names to be our manager.

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My team would certainly include the experience of Cork and Taylor.

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BPF 5-Appears to lack authority for me and i'm sure it must transmit to the back four. Roberts 8-Thought he had another very good game. Come on leaps and bounds since the WC. Al-Dakhil 5-Not sure about him, but he's still learning. Beyer 8-Thought he was excellent. Maatsen 4-Not sure whats happened ...

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Managers have to take opportunities when their stock is high. The Spurs job is one of the biggest in European football and given the right assurances I personally believe he'd take it.

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Excellent article CT, it gave me goosebumps and you can see your life flash before you. Like you I've witnessed 9 as well. This season has been very special and there's still a lot to play for. Not being greedy, but I'd like us to top the 100 point mark. All that said, the 72/73 was my favourite and...

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My favourite SD signing out of 4 possibilities that come instantly to mind. I was disappointed when he was subbed at half time on Monday night but I understand the necessity for change and there was no way VK was taking Cullen off.

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Getting rid of Brendan Rodgers, I think he would have kept them up. Same with Leeds letting Marsch go. I can only applaud WHU for holding their nerve with Moyes.

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NO Nay Never.

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Chances to move to a top club don't come around every week. If and I know it's a big 'if', VK were to be offered the Spurs job I'd be most surprised if he turned it down. However for the time being, the only thing that matters is VK guiding us to 3 points tonight and getting the City debacle out of ...

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I'm not so sure Burnley are culpable in any way here. Rovers are the home side and within the rules can do what they think fit to gain a possible advantage. It used to really grate me when we gave the likes of Leeds the full CFS. Talk about 'shooting ourselves in the foot'. I'm glad that over time w...

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Congratulations to Harry Kane. Fantastic achievement and he will only set the bar a lot higher over the remainder of his career.

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XTC-Wiltshire

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Peacock-Farrell 4 -Didn't instil confidence in me so I can only guess how it affected the back 4. Roberts 5 Beyer 8* Al-Dakhil 5 Maatsen 5 Cullen 6 Gudmundsson 5 Tella 6 Zaroury 4 Vitinho 4 Foster 4 Cork 5 Should have started alongside Cullen instead of Vitinho and played JBG out wide. Barnes 6 Shou...

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Quite frankly I didn't realise he was on the pitch.

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Muric 8
Roberts 8
Beyer 8
Ekdal 6
Maatsen 8
Cullen 8
JBG 7
Vitinho 6
Tella 9*
Zarourry 6
Barnes 8

Taylor 6
Benson 6
Cork 6

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Another excellent performance and great relief for the win to save my blushes as I live amongst a lot of disgruntled Latics fans. Muric 8-One good save, one outstanding, and excellent general all round performance. Roberts 7-Not his best of late but still solid. Ekdal 7-Good apart from the back pass...

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Pearcey wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:04 am
Does he get back in the side at the moment?

Absolutely and the sooner the better with big games against Sheff Utd and Boro on the horizon.

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Just seen a touching memorial service held by Blackpool FC. It's in the Blackpool Gazette. My deepest condolences to the family of Tony. May he RIP.

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In my opinion the present squad have been fantastic and have surpassed my wildest expectations. That said, without wanting to put a dampener on proceedings it would be a long way short of being competitive in the PL in most areas. Add to that the uncertainty as to whether the likes of Bayer, Maatsen...

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I can remember paying a half time visit to the toilet at the back of the Bee Hole end and coming out with a ruined pair of new trainers.

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I'd be really surprised if this guy was at United next year but I for one don't want to see him in a Claret shirt again.

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An excellent blog and thanks for not reverting to bad language. Sorry about the hot dog, you might have been better advised to purchase a Twix

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