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Because very few English sides take it seriously when they’re involved. Plus I’m not arguing that it’s been stronger for the last 20 years but it has for the last 6-7 years. The Spanish league was undeniably better in the peak Ronaldo-Messi era. My original point was that the Premier League...

I cba to argue. It’s very mainstream and accepted that the PL is a more competitive league with stronger teams than others in Europe.

Historically it has been (look at Bayern, PSG, Juventus, Madrid/Barce) and mid table PL clubs far stronger than their counterparts in other leagues. Hence more competitive.

But the PL can decide, and they're top dog. Why change a model that works. The PL success, in part, came from (relative to football) equity in terms of revenue splits, all sides received a similar amount of broadcast money. Whereas in Spain and Italy it was and still is disproportionately...

Sums up my fear. However you hope for the unlikely, and we could create something special. Robins remains a very unique factor in our football club.

There are no doubt some owners who would want that, but it would be madness for the PL to consider that. Moreover the PL hold all the cards, so why they would deviate from the status quo I don't know.

Is interesting, and I do think there's a good chance it ends in misery. However, loads of PL sides now have been where we are; Palace, Brentford, Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton, Forest, Fulham - and they've all done brilliant things (bar Forest, actually).

What a weird thread, don't know anyone who wouldn't turn over at that point.

Gyokeres surely on his way. We have to use part of that money to strengthen as it feels like we'll have a really good shot at going up. I'm expecting about 5 or 6 to come in. 3 freebies and 2-3 we pay for. Tavares recent sub appearances have made me think that depth out wide could really...

Looks the part. I think he’ll go through barren, low-confidence spells, but we all know what he’s capable of now, and he’s got so much scope to improve. Exciting one, wouldn’t be shocked to see some serious interest in him this summer.

Wouldn’t want to sell, but equally if we get good money it’ll surely happen. I don’t think Sheaf would kick off to leave, but if there’s a club who look like viable candidates to stay in the PL, then I think he’ll want to go. A lot probably depends on whether we get the players in that give us...

Going to happen isn’t it? Wenger pushing for it. Basically looking for daylight between the attacker and defender for it to be considered offside. So potential that if we played yesterday’s games with the rules for next season, we’d have won...

Really believe it’s all coming together for us to have a proper go next season. I’ve seen enough this season to know that the ceiling of our performances is high. If we can add consistency we’ll surely go close. Today’s experience will count for a lot as well. The resilience and suffering...

Sheaf absolutely outstanding, as was Thomas. Wright, Simms and COH caused them lots of problems. Subs changed the game, thought JDS, Tav, Torp and Binks were all top class. Eccles and Van Ewijk kept us together in the first half.

Both will be great for us. Thomas has the ingredients to go right to the top IMO.

Plenty of mobility in the team elsewhere tbf, someone who can take the ball under pressure and dictate tempo would be a great option

Gyokeres will surely go. Sporting would be crazy not to sell while interest is so high. His value will plummet if his performances drop next season. Plus Amorim was meant to be a big reason for him going there and by all accounts he’s off. I’d be expecting another £6-8m to come in, of which...

He didn’t freeze out Bidwell but it was apparent that he was 2nd choice - that isn’t the same thing. Bidwell worked his way into the team through better performances than JDS. Valid point on training, and if Robins thinks it’s the right thing to do based on attitude then no issues. Even if...

Won League Two player of the season at the EFL awards.

Bit churlish. Fairly normal pov that he should start in our team, and find it odd how much he’s questioned. Well I suspected it, and hasn’t Saddlebrains confirmed that’s the case? But what do you want? Him to dominate every game? He was fine against Leeds. Southampton murdered us. He’s...