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For clarity, is it just that guy? I’ve been pretty convinced we’ll complete the deal since the Nigerian source claimed we were ‘nailed on’ and now the BBC and a Sky journo are claiming we’re progressing it.

Which is why I think it’s tactical. You’re right he could make that choice, but the calculation is push on ahead. Without re-running the convo from Monday, we actually didn’t concede any big chances from those counter attacks. Their winner came from a completely unforced error that they latched...

I don’t think the Sheff U links come from a credible source, do they? Thought it was one bloke with 112 followers.

Yes I was at the game, did a ‘posh away day’ (usually meal/drinks afterwards) that day… this weekend will not be posh 😂

Yes, I moved back to Cov last year and I’d be one of those parents that’d take kids to every home game from about 8-10. IIRC, that’s when I started going by regularly with JSB and could sit through a game.

I will certainly agree with that, for me the reason why we’ve been quite exposed is deliberate. We set out to win the ball high up and accept when that doesn’t happen, we retreat into a narrow shape. There have been times where we’ve just not picked up the loose balls or been physical enough to...

There will be a creeping Liverpool presence if I have kids with my partner. In no certain terms, all non-Cov or England kits will be bought. A point my mates and I have spoke about is that we need the fans more than these other big teams.

Given the opportunity to play for either club, you’d be an idiot to join Sheff U over us right now. Even if they offered more money. Promotion clauses will give nice bonuses and pay rises to most, if not all our players.

I don’t know why anyone cried that we signed Markelo. It’s not immediately obvious why we signed him but Lampard has a plan for the squad, we’re signing a £4.3m player* to not be involved. A psychosis takes a hold of this place when we lose a game or we’re under any pressure. If you’re going to...

People can stop panicking now…

Wrong on both counts Shmmeee. Esse’s defensive stats were impressive before he went to Palace or if you watched the Stoke game, he’s good off the ball as well as on it. Were we open because of Esse or because tactically everyone pushed up? It’s the obviously the latter. Besides, Norwich’s left...

I’d rather start a winger who’s last goal was nearly 3 months ago… 🥴

I’m just pointing out that Lampard had good pretext for starting Haji v Millwall because he scored v Leicester. My view is that we should start Simms at the weekend, his goal scoring record this season when we’re away is very good.

If you followed my posts on this, I’ve supported moving Sakamoto to either LW/AM to leverage his best asset which is his crossing. Ironically, your point about him coming off the bench supports my view that he’s best suited as a role player for us. This back and forth between us goes back to...

‘Too raw and doesn’t add much off the ball’ lol

Whatever you do, don’t go to the transport museum on a Saturday…

When was the last time Haji scored a header and you want to start a player on the basis that they cross well. Esse has scored in consecutive games and is just a better player, wanting to drop him for Sakamoto is just not sensible. Simms got dropped because Haji also scored…

Chances created is of course one metric, but if it’s as simple as you present, why is he below everyone else? Now do successful dribbles, he’s behind EMC, Rudoni, MVE and even Esse has half his tally in 3 league games. We can rinse and repeat this all day when it comes to xG and shots taken and...

No room for 2 in 2 Esse? 😂

That’s precisely my reasoning… Unlike Sakamoto, they are high volume shooters and dribblers of the ball, Sakamoto is a cross-first winger. I just don’t believe we’ve signed Markelo to be 3rd choice, so either Sakamoto drops down the pecking order or changes position. That view point could well...