Recent posts

#81

General Discussion / Re: Club Statement

Last post by Free Elvis Hammond - April 18, 2024, 08:46:05 AM

Flares and smoke bombs are great. Big drums too. Lose the clappers and get a proper ultras scene going, I'll put up with a bit of smoke inhalation/second-degree burns

#82

General Discussion / Re: Club Statement

Last post by _Putney_ - April 18, 2024, 08:41:53 AM

Another miscreant 

I heard Betinelli is serving three months to life for that.

#83

General Discussion / Re: English teams failing in E...

Last post by KJS - April 18, 2024, 08:07:51 AM

I don't care about the Champions league, it's a fake contest for also rans and not just CHAMPIONS🙄

#84

General Discussion / Re: Schadenfreude - Man City a...

Last post by KJS - April 18, 2024, 08:06:13 AM

I have to confess I was pleased to learn last night that Arsenal lost and then I was willing Man City to lose on penalties. I just want Liverpool to win the league now (despite losing to us on Sunday) and I'll be very content. 

I hope the Bin Dippers do not win the league as they are an awful club

#85

General Discussion / Schadenfreude - Man City and A...

Last post by Southcoastffc - April 18, 2024, 07:41:48 AM

I have to confess I was pleased to learn last night that Arsenal lost and then I was willing Man City to lose on penalties. I just want Liverpool to win the league now (despite losing to us on Sunday) and I'll be very content. 

#86

General Discussion / Re: Is Marco Silva the Best Ma...

Last post by hovewhite - April 18, 2024, 07:06:35 AM

Feel playing style and his belief in his tactics then yes,also I know a dutch fan who said we were getting a donkey when bassey joined us and think he's been immense for us and improved by Marco and his team ,add to that Willian being bought back to form after 12 months of hell,muniz finally realizing his ability then definitely.

#87

General Discussion / Re: English teams failing in E...

Last post by hovewhite - April 18, 2024, 06:58:41 AM

Ancollotti master technician ,the low block is a conundrum all right and when man city and pep get stung buy it then every team is going to struggle.

#88

General Discussion / Re: Summer transfer business

Last post by hovewhite - April 18, 2024, 06:53:40 AM

Now that we are guaranteed PL status for another season... where do we feel we need strengthening and who will leave or be hooked.

In my opinion, at least 5/6 quality additions are needed for the new campaign..

Out...

Palhinha
Jimenez
Tosin
Ballo Toure ( however a permanent signing would be ideal)

In..
-Andre Trindade (CM)
-Yaser Asprilla (left footed right winger). Has been a success at Watford.
-Rayan Cherki (can play down both sides- Willian long term replacement)
-Another striker who can compete with Muniz.
-A top quality right footed CB (Diop doesn't feel me with confidence on the floor with his passing)
-A second right footed centre back for Tosin (assuming he goes)
- A left back.
Stansfield should be part of the squad now next season for certain too.

A nicety too would be a long term replacement for Cairney and Ream who can be blooded and integrated.

The average age has to be reduced going forward given the ages of some of the current first team.

Morgan Whittaker at Plymouth reminds me of TC in style and attributes.

looks a real good player and doing his best to keep them up on his own.

#89

General Discussion / Re: English teams failing in E...

Last post by Zoppa77 - April 18, 2024, 05:08:04 AM

It depends on what you consider a failure. To reach a quarter final in Champions League is quite an achievement. The teams at this level are so close that one incident/lapse can cost you the game. DeBruyne miss was uncharacteristically bad. If that goes in????
The remaining teams are all strong going forward. Goals will not be the problem. In the past, Defence has decided the overall winner & for that it's hard to go past Real Madrid.

#90

General Discussion / Re: Summer transfer business

Last post by The Rational Fan - April 18, 2024, 04:49:33 AM

No matter who leaves Fulham this summer, Fulham shall make some shrewd purchases, not only to replace whoever may leave, but also to improve the quality of the squad.
Marcos aim is not only to bring skilful players in, but to ensure they have pace and power.
The team will be physically strong with plenty of height.

The best way to improve the quality of the squad is to replace the "squad players leaving" with Starting XI, so that Diop, Ream, Reed, Lukic, Cairney, Wilson and Willians can start the season on the bench.