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I think with HWB out, Taylor slots in left Center back alongside Beyer. maatsen at left back and roberts at right back....
McNally has looked OK but replacing HWB is a tall order.

Was surprised that Egan-Riley wasn't first choice at center back.

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it's more than just a money saving exercise,though, isn't it? It allows us to bring it some new potential first teamers who will be under no particular pressure to hit the road running. I would agree its not just the money (although it should have been criminal for Dale Stephens to take a wage as l...

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That’s three out, soon to be four assuming the medical is passed. Credit to Pace for this restructure, it’s impressive and reassuring in equal measure (wage bill slashed in case we don’t go up). I'm happy to have the players move on, but i doubt we are saving much money in the short term. Its not l...

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Just my two cents… THB is destined for a top 6 squad, and could possibly break into man city’s squad in a couple of years. Our best bet is another year of him on loan. I think we eventually sign beyer. Maatsen is tricky because he doesn’t have a future at Chelsea but could get massive money from ano...

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WiscoClaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 01, 2023 10:09 pm
North American Clarets group can go see him.

I’ll drive down from asheville… someone needs to warn him that tea is only served pre-sweetened and iced. Seriously there is a ton of sugar in sweet tea you can stand a spoon in it.

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Still a lot of season left to go.... i'm not sold on Wolves since they can't seem to score goals. Fulham seems to being well enough to say up so at least one established team will go down.
I think it is safe to say that outside the top 6, every team is in a relegation battle.

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Conroysleftfoot wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:40 pm
Bad news for us, surely going to recall Tella now.

If Southhampton think recalling Tella is going to keep them in the PL, they are sorely mistaken.

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I knew today would be a good litmus test.

We have not been super sharp on our passing and Man U are certainly exposing it...

Benson certainly causing problems.

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In no way is he a good shot stopper. Most good shot stoppers , make good saves, which in the main he doesn’t. his penalty save was fantastic, especially from the view from behind the spot. While guessing is involved, he got down quickly and stretched out to make that save. Most keepers are remember...

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You can easily see that Muric was trained in the man city mold: good with the feet and distribution, good shot stopper, not so good in the air. At 6’6” he should command the box but doesn’t. I don’t think his center backs are helping out (hwb and beyer are good but dominate the air). If tarks was in...

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Thanks for the advice. It really parallels American sports: stadiums want the luxury boxes rather than the average fan. I’m been to some brutal nfl games in Cleveland Ohio (snow bitter cold) and it really ally adds to the experience

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I’m planning for my first trip to turfmoor next year and saw some matches where you could upgrade to a hospitality ticket? Is this something to splurge on or a regular ticket is fine?

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INteresting when people think that a penalty should be given when the player drags his left leg so that it colllides with the keeper when he has no chance of winning the ball, however, the same people don't think that it is a free kick if a player tries to jump over an opponent's leg and goes down....

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As a non-finance person, I applaud the effort taken here by posters to sort through the financials to see where our club stands. I was initially skeptical about Pace and Co. and by reading between the lines, our financial position may or may not be rosy. As an outsider, we are only really profitable...

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USA-Wales has 0-0 written all over it.

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How are the footpaths within the town?
Not to get off topic, but I'm planning a trip there next year, and noticed that some of the google maps show footpaths (specifically there is one near the Holiday inn on M65). Wasn't sure if people used them or it is a place to stay away from.

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Take what money? They will need to sell for more than £200 million to clear the amount they have put into the club... Sorry, didn't clarify. I think they would need ALL of the TV deal PL money (plus any parachute payments) to put a dent into that 200 million.... so maybe recoup about 100ish million...

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There is a gulf in class between the teams. Definitely in the 2nd half... can't believe how high Blackburn is in the table considering how poor they looked. They could finish in the top 6 if they keep winning these games rather than draw them. Honestly without the venkys, the club would be in even ...

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It's quite a well trodden route from Burnley/Hurstwood, many start it in the morning and then have the afternoon in Hebden Bridge before the one stop train back to Burnley or bus. I've done it a number of times carrying a baby/toddler. Will find some shorter routes which are accessible by public tr...

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/I just googled it.. its like 12 miles one way... people do this whole walk in a day?

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I walk a brisk 2-2.5 miles a day and can do more on my hikes. I would be starting in burnley

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So, I've been researching a trip to Burnley for next fall, and this was one of towns I was interested in going to (looks like you can walk to pendle hill which was another landmark i had noticed). i planned on a taking a circuit route via bus to get there and not drive. Are there other/better/less t...

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While Muric nor our defense really well today, the thing that I noticed was that NO ONE was shouting/organizing the back line. After like 387th consecutive corner, SOMEONE, needs to stand up/shout/encourage the squad. That was Tarks. That was Mee. We are a young squad, 3 of the back 4 are players on...

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Tbh, credit to Sheff utd management. They created the perfect blueprint to beat us! Hopefully he doesn’t pass it on to the other championship managers! Its not a complicated blueprint. I think to our advantage, no other team in the championship is as big/physical as Sheffield. Also, I think Brownhi...

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Norwich seem to a good barometer. Do well in the Championship, struggle in the Prem. I think Norwich is a good comparison. this squad in the PL would be relegation fodder. We would get a couple of great wins but the players aren't quite up to the PL level (yet). IF we get promoted, I don't see VK c...

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its not a match unless brownhill skies a free kick.... you can check that box off.

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This high press is looking good... looking to press for another goal is better than sitting back and absorbing pressure. Whole squad looks up for it today.

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jos wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:56 pm
How do you get rid of the advert in the middle of the screen?

I usually just double click on black box behind it (I watch on my phone)...that takes me to a full screen. Not sure how it would work on a desktoip.

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------------Muric
----Vitinho--HWB--Beyer---Maatsen
------ Cork--- Cullen
-----Brownhill----Benson
---- Tella---Zayouri

I like vitinho as a defender over Roberts.

Think we need to go younger up front.

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I thought it would take most of the season to gel but within the first 45 mins of the season I knew we were good. No complaints about the transfers, vk, or game management. The depth and talent of the squad is fantastic with quality players on the bench. I think top 6 is achievable.

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nyclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:15 am
Can Everton please just f**k off?

Everton might want HWB because they will need an experienced championship defender next year.... when they are in the championship.
I

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It looks like west brom is playing with 13 men... always seems to be someone wide open.

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this is my opinion but my guess is that most of our loanees don't have a buy option. Tella just signed like a 4 year deal with southhampton and almost certainly is going to go back to them. I can't see HWB in City's plans and probably will move on elsewhere (possibly us). I thought Maatsen was one f...

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Unless Saints are relegated......... Good point. In my opinion there is not really a big difference between 7-20..... each year there is usually one team that just destined for relegation, but it is cutthroat for the other spots. I believe at least 1 of the non newly-promoted teams get relegated th...

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Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 30, 2022 2:54 pm
You’d hope some of the loans might eventually lead to permanent deals.

I think HWB could sign on permanently. Maatsen maybe. Tella almost no chance.

In an ideal world and we get promoted, I can easily see HWB and Maatsen coming back, Tella probably goes back to Southhampton.

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gawthorpe_view wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:57 pm
Sounds like a plan.
Bring it on!

I'll take it all day as well. I'm all in the new squad/philosophy. I think we are very close to getting it to click, and think we can go on a really good run.

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Spijed wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:33 pm
We do seem to be acquiring quite a few wide players.

Did VK say we need 2 players for every position or was it actually 20?

Actually, I think our plan is to have 100% possession and manage 1 shot on target all game, winning 1-0.

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I like these changes. I'm all for mixing up the squad and would love to see us use most of our subs, but give the subs significant time (i.e. sub at half time rather at the 85th minute).... I don't understand why managers feel the need to run the squad ragged for close to 90 minutes, especially when...

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Even with a less that 1% chance of it happening, imagine Man U getting relegated? They looked completely toothless today. Liverpool next. Don't see anyone in the squad who can really fight through this and rally the team.

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I'm happy with the 4 points. Bossed huddersfield around, earned a a point against a well organised Luton squad, and should have at least drawn against promotion favorites Watford. I had a feeling it was going to take half of the season for the VK to get his system in place, but i've been surprised a...

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Again, fwiw, the defender from Liverpool not likely as they need a 30 game clause which we've already agreed for THB. https://twitter.com/OfficialVizeh/status/1557720317665382401 Since we couldn't promise (or didn't want to promise) playing time, this makes me think that either Taylor is going to b...

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Of course you'd be surprised to see Brownhill leave, especially to a PL club :lol: He must have impressed Moyes with his performance against Leeds... Delap was not in the squad against West Ham on Sunday.... probably doesn't quite make the first team squad this year, but as others said, it is awful...

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burnleymik wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:10 pm
Ueesssssss Brownhill

i first read this as useless Brownhill....

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They've just splashed out on the Brighton left back on a 6 year deal I think, so you'd imagine they see him as the future. If we don't go back up though, from the early signs, we'll surely see him playing Premier League football next year one way or the other. My bad... I thought that Coachella had...

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If there is any chance would love to see us sign Maatsen before the window closes if thats possible. I have watched the Huddersfield game twice and he was immense in every aspect of his game. I can see him being one of the stand out players for us, and his value dramatically shooting up. The type o...

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Jason Knight https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/liam-rosenior-provides-update-on-jason-knights-derby-county-future-amid-birmingham-city-and-burnley-interest/ i think whatever interest we had, that ship is sailed. Seems quiet now but Vitinho seemed to come out of nowhere, so anything can happen. Woul...

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Any news on any injuries? Is the whole squad available?

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I can't see anything new tbh https://twitter.com/ManCityMEN/status/1552315373214543873?t=sHgxNCJTja1Y7uJnxBAtrw&s=19 Some seem to think he should stay at City The article is just a rehash of the earlier banter. However I don’t seem how he is going to get much first team football with the top young ...

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Aaron Ramsey is available...

https://www.skysports.com/football/live ... eblog-body

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NewClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:13 pm
Looks like there’s something in these Benson rumours then. He looks good at running with the ball, not blindingly quick though.

His agent says he's like Gareth Bale !!!!

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