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Harry Brook when asked what style they want to play - “Go out there and bang it, get as many runs as possible and then look to take wickets” Earlier in the week he said they don’t have meetings to discuss tactics or the opposition because he hates meetings. Just fulfilling fixtures basically, allow...

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He made some very good saves in the game. Not enough in this day & age. He flaps at crosses and isn't great with his feet. His inexperience & slim physique don't give him that stature you need to command your box at the top level: think Ederson, Schmeichal, Alisson, Donnarumma, etc. Whether he'll g...

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Got it in one today! Can't believe it.

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Where does he fit in this team? You can see why Parker likes him, he’s full of energy and his pressing really does help us get on the ball and break up play. But then on the flip side he’s really poor on the ball. I lost count of how many times he chose the wrong pass today and lost duels. Is this ...

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https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/law-11---offside "1. Offside position It is not an offence to be in an offside position. A player is in an offside position if: any part of the head, body or feet is in the opponents’ half (excluding the halfway line) ...

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And let's not forget 7 mins to check a pen that clearly wasn't yet they were trying to find a way to give it!!
WTF!!

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Chinese comms is working! lol

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Fawanews just gone down for me. Anyone else?

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Man U surely have to be looking at him with their issues in that position.

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Looks like a squad full of question marks to me and TT wants to see a few players up close a bit more. Being in such an easy qualifying group then I guess he can.

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Think the new format is a bit of a farce really. Liverpools reward for the winning the league phase was drawing PSG. May as well have rested players the last few games. Also how many times have City played Real in recent years? Used to look forward to the big boys playing each other but just happen...

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Needs to settle - give him some time. Interesting interview & shows how disruptive it can be to move up sticks to a new place with the family, and then be thrown straight into Premier League action despite his experience. Got lots on his plate and has already shown to be capable. Give him some time ...

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Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:32 pm
it's about their manager.......

Fair enough. Still don't quite get the joke just because ETH is their manager and was Utd's last season. I must be getting old.

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Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:07 pm

Decent. But did they mention they got beat by a 3rd division side last season in the cup? Thought not!

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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:25 am
I can’t believe there are actually real people that want to pay tax.

I can't believe there are actually real people that want everything to be privatised!

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claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:13 am
Have a look at the results of todays racing to see how many favourites don't come in the 1st 3.

There was a 13/8 fav at the same meeting yesterday that came 7th of 9

Someone's telling porkies then!

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Slurpy wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 27, 2025 11:50 pm
Ran a decent race imo. Keep the faith, will do well handicapping

Favourites get in the top 3 at least.

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 27, 2025 11:09 pm
Or maybe not - I can't imagine the club he's gone to being able to pay him what he was on at Burnley so we are potentially paying a good portion of his wages still.

Weird if he's signed for them permanently but we're still paying him.

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Good draw and nice that many of the European sides got lower league. The only criticism for randomness, which a draw should have, is the fact they were the first eight ties. I'd change it to them being drawn home or away - as done pre-draw in this case - but also add in the tie number, i.e. balls wi...

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pureclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 27, 2025 9:18 pm
It shouldnt but try living without any , hes net worth at the moment is only about £11 million so over a 2 year deal he could double it tax free , His problem then will getting it back here lol

Only... he'll have a tough future ahead of him if he doesn't go to Saudi!

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Worth mentioning the sublime layoff from Bashley, which was perfect from Mike.

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Won't be backing it again after today's miserable performance.

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Awesome. Can really feel the emotion of the day! UTC xxx

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ClaretsPadiham wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:32 pm
Remember its 12.15 kick off tomorrow at Padiham, they are expecting quite alot of Sunderland fans in attendance.

How did you get on on Saturday? Was it a cup game?

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Maine road, goodison park, roker park, the Dell, and many more, iconic stadiums replaced....and still get filled. I wouldn't want to move, but if we ever become an established premier league club, its probably inevitable. And only one of those clubs listed is better off coz they've got oil money & ...

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Well I think estate agents (realtors as we are American now) would describe the existing arena as ‘tired’ at best, and you can’t knock it down and build a replacement in the space of a season break. Like it or not, at some point, IMHO it’s going to move. ALK are right to have a five year plan. If t...

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Why do people always use the word "soulless" when talking about certain grounds? What does that even mean? Only saw brief pictures today, but I bet there aren't many Everton fans pining for their old ground today. I have been going on the Turf since 1970 but would not miss it one bit if we moved to...

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Steddyman wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:14 pm
Should Burnley build a new stadium and sell the naming rights?

Some ideas:

'Trump Towers'
'Wendys Park'
'Apple Park'
'Taco Bell Towers'
'Walmart Woods'

F THE RIGHT OFF!

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Dead man walking and he knows it from that press conference given today. If there are still decent odds for 1st Prem sacking then get some money on him. Just a matter of time. Marinakis is probably already seeking his next man.

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Even if you think it you don't come out & say it, especially with a boss like that. Bit stupid of Nuno, he should've known better.

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Sad really that our 'community' club are feeling offended & intimidated by a smaller, local business trying to use matchdays to get some extra cash in. Is it really gonna make that much of a difference having a few more people in the FanZone & a bit more merchandise? Everyone loves an underdog, Alan...

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What needs to happen is people make videos, take photos, etc. of the chaos over the course of the season, and bombard the club with tweets, emails and even hand-written messages on cardboard so our dodgy American laughable saviour can see the hurt, distrust and anger we're feeling. It should not jus...

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Conroy92 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:40 pm
Or why don't we just claim to be away fans and just go down it with no colours on?

They'd surely have a steward at some point checking tickets. Or a fence/barrier then you ain't getting past that, or an airport style security entrance.

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Shaggy wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:17 pm
Scottish football is awful in general.

The old firm fans delusion is also massive. They think they are big players in the football world.

Gotta make their existance important somehow, seeing as domestically there is just no competition and must be as dull as dishwater watching that.

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Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 20, 2025 8:22 am
The next media darling to get canned is Potter another who manages to get good jobs on one success at Swansea.

Ostersund? BHA?

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Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:59 pm
Which is what he did but unfortunately for him and Everton it hit his arm. For me it's either chest or penalty.

Then the state of the game is seriously messed up if a defender can't move their body to block a deflected shot in case the ball hits an arm that is almost behind his back!!

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Have you also noticed... the Ibiza Final Boss is gonna be a millionaire. That's why the world is a mess! We once had The Beatles become legends and rich - rightly so - but now it's the Ibiza Final boss!!

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The rules are not crystal clear but I’m not sure that in this case that the player needs to have made his body unnaturally bigger for it to be a penalty. He only needs to have moved his arm towards the ball deliberately which he seems to have done by leaning in. The rule needs to be clearer. But su...

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Jakubclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:18 pm
Give your head a wobble fella you'd be the last person I'd want in the trenches.

Who gives an F.. we're not going to war!

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Sadly, social media has just made everything a BRAND! Marketing is the evil spirit in all of this and that's all social media is; presenting an image of something/oneself that is most likely false or distorted. And as we know, a marketing mentality sells anything for a bit of money & attention. Add ...

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It's funny when the statement came out it was all about improving professionally and getting new challenges. What a load of bull... it's about the deal & that's that coz he ain't going anywhere at a higher level than us.

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morninbob wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 17, 2025 12:02 pm
Rubbish, Esteve and Cullen at fault for the first, nothing could be done about the second and Johnson would out pace most defenders for the third.

Ekdal was about 5 yards behind our last defender, thinking he'd have the pace to cover! My god. It was awful defending from him.

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In his interview, Ekdal said his loan last season was without any option to buy coz the plan was to get playing minutes and come back to us. Why wouldn't this be any different?

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BradTee93 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:26 am
Ekdal first goal at spurs instead

Gonna be a bloody OG!!

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boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:29 am
Yet we actually matched them statistically speaking.

It was more in reference to their 2nd goal, if you look at the time of the post!

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They looked pretty knackered those last 10 mins though. Hot weather in Italy will have drained them. Flight back in the early hours of the morning. Not the best prep for a Sat afternoon game. Didn't see that much to be worried about.

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Has Enrique made a total cock-up with Donnarumma... is this the new keeper he wants? That was really poor keeping.

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Some memorable games with Derby over the years so a fun draw. Tough one coz Eustace is a good manager, but a home tie and we can give him a bit of stick & a bit of pantomine fun! And who can ever forget our win over them with Shacks!!

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Spurs playing in the SuperCup tonight. Let's see how they look & lineup.

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Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 13, 2025 5:04 pm
We needed to me more clinical too much tippy tappy stuff.We showed good touches against much older players a 40 and 37 yr old players for Dale.Under 21 competition ?

U21 for the Premier League Clubs, not the NL clubs.

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