And Its Smith

1 minute ago, AshtonGreat said:

Which three? 

Alaba, Modric, Benzema. 

If you merged these teams I’d only have 3 Madrid players in the XI so Liverpool must be favourites but this should still be a close one.  Hope the pitch doesn’t ruin it. 

28 minutes ago, SecretSam said:

Don’t believe everything you read 

2 minutes ago, chinapig said:

Judging by his interview he expects to play centre half but is happy to play left back or midfield. 3 signings in 1.

Can play holding midfield as well. 

1 minute ago, BCFC Richard said:

A bit salty on th eLuton forum  - referring to OTIB:

It’s a wankathon over there about Kal. A journeyman for most of his career. 18 months under NJ and his team and has one decent season in probably 12 as a pro and they think they’ve signed Rio Ferdinand. The team that took Bakinson and ruined him and I noticed O’Dowda who they signed ahead of us has now left on a free. 8th is their best ever season in the championship under the playoff system. A nothing club that’s won **** all and never will.

A lot of that is quite true to be fair!!

It’s a good signing for sure. Very impressive.  Mainly played left centre back of a three last season but can clearly play left back as well. Don’t think it points to any particular formation ideas from Pearson.  From what I have seen I would say he’s more of a left back than a centre back in a flat back four though 

If I was offered a great job and there was a proviso that I towed the company line on something then I would do it. It’s as simple as that.  Ashton made the signings.  LJ’s signings at Sunderland show that he knows a player when he sees one. We know that Webster was his man and the same with Brownhill.  I appreciate it’s hard for some to give LJ any credit at all but as Harry says, he does deserve some. 

Generally I am against cashing out as you will lose over time but you have to look at each individual case.  I cashed out because £230 for me is a lot of money and I wasn’t going to let it go through the play offs anyway, plus I cashed out when Sheffield United were 7th I think.  
 

The Liverpool bet by the lady is another example where the cash out option simply has to be taken. It’s literally a no brainer for almost everyone because of the sums involved.  That amount of money matters.  Don’t cash out for a tenner or the like, absolutely no point.  
 

Someone’s stance on cash outs has to change when the winnings offered makes a difference to that person. If someone gave me £100k and said heads or tails, win and it’s £300k but lose and it’s zero, I would turn the offer down and take the £100k despite the odds clearly showing I should gamble.  Because £100k is a lot of money to risk. 

11 minutes ago, TheReds said:

Lovely? That proves my point perfectly. Ripped off!

Haha I would have won nothing and I won over £200.  Was a calculated decision 

Lovely cash out 

4 minutes ago, Super said:

You have friends?

Did I say that ?! 

All the Liverpool fans I know are very quiet but then the signal around Anfield is very bad apparently

1 minute ago, Red Army 75 said:

Quadruple my ass 

No thanks 

Yes!!!! Man City win the league 

2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

Phil Foden going in goal for Man City

Eh?

Yessssss!!!!’ Come on!! 3-2

2-2 get in!

Liverpools title now 

Grealish doesn’t even play a minute in a game his side need to win. What a waste of £100m

Man City losing. 

Hopefully Man City win the league, spurs get 4th and Leeds go down.  

7 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Pricey day out innit, unless you're on a freebie. 

Been told members area is collar and tailored trousers/shorts. My host is saying he's gotta get there at 09:00 as it's unreserved seating

You there on day three? See you at the veuve clicquot area!

No way would I go if I had to pay for it. I love test cricket more than anything but two tickets for what I’ve managed to get is about £400 I think. Just day one for me I’m afraid.  Hope your host saves you a seat so you don’t have to get their for 9am!

1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Somehow managed to blag a ticket in the members area at Lords on Day 3 of the first test v NZ. Anyone going? 

Me and the boy in the upper mound stand with lunch and tea in the restaurant, day one.  All courtesy of my generous employers. Cannot wait. If it rains he will most probably cry.  Nice work getting in the members area. Make sure you dress up for it!

2 minutes ago, Portchy said:

Wasn’t really thinking that far ahead with it to be honest.

Just think it further improves the pathway for younger players.

Different leagues have different numbers of subs and the premier league is the only one with VAR so they can make adjustments if they want 

2 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said:

You have to remember that any rule change has be applied to the game, right down to parks level and youth football. How would your suggestion work lower than say League 1 level, where there are no academies ?

Is that true ?  I’m not sure it is.  Think they could bring that academy rule in if they wanted