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1 minute ago, Nugget said:

SL backed Pearson when he was long term absent, he could have let him go. Heard a mumbling from someone close to the club that Curtis is doing most of the work currently, not sure how accurate or why so will try to dig a bit, maybe still a health thing. 

Interesting about Curtis, I made a remark that I see him as our next manager

If given the chance to extend I think he would. Seems like he enjoys living in the area and has a good project here with bringing through academy players albeit through the financial restraints, which I guess is always a good feeling for a manager to give young lads a chance to make a career in the game. 

Its just how much him and SL see eye to eye! 

11 hours ago, Loosey Boy said:

Judging by that interview with Darren Ferguson, they had more than enough time to sort the deal - sounds like a bit of a game has been played by Wally!

Making it look to the Gas ‘Eds that they were prepared to invest nigh on a million quid (and a big, three year contract for JCB), only for it to not then happen.

What an unprofessional outfit they’ve proven to be yet again

And too look like that new middle eastern invester actually is investing. 

13 minutes ago, The Bard said:

Yes really.  I am genuinely amazed that people think Bentley is better.  If I were a centre half I know which keeper I'd rather have playing behind me.  Give me solid, reliable and calm over spectacular but erratic and nervy anyday.

Bents loved a camera save which some fans like, when he messed up he messed up massively! 

39 minutes ago, Bedred31 said:

‘Building up a nest egg for the longer term’ sounds suspiciously like ‘I’m confident NP will keep us up this season, allowing me to indulge my preferred successor next season’. I don’t think this is an entirely terrible strategy, actually, but for the likelihood that it will all go arse up, leaving us having to spend everything over the next 5 years in League 1 trying to get back to where we are today.

I said this a couple of weeks about saving the money for the next manager. 

I think it's almost a certainty that Pearson won't be here beyond the season. 

I have a feeling that Fleming will be given the job. 

2 hours ago, And Its Smith said:

https://www.givemesport.com/arsenal-women-boast-higher-average-attendance-than-premier-leagues-bournemouth/

And tickets are significantly cheaper I'd guess? 

If they were the same price as the clubs men's team they'd get get a lot less as well. 

The foreign player comment is something I thought about over the summer. Most of the top teams in this division have them. Usually more pace, technically better or stronger. 

Pearson had them in his successful Leicester team so is it the board not keen? We have had some duffs over the recent years so can maybe see the concern! 

47 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

Lansdown won’t back Pearson from here on, i hope i am wrong, but i feel as if he will be looking forward to seeing the back of him. He has sorted the mess and should be fully backed, but as NP seems to call it as he see’s it, then it is completley against what Lansdown likes in a manager (we all know it’s his club and his money so he will do what he wants & no one can question it blah blah blah). Think this time next year our manager will be the one that is currently at Plymouth.

Just what I was thinking today even before the game. Holding the funds back for the next manager and NP like SC isn't his ideal type of manager. Will definitely go for a young and up coming one next. 

1 minute ago, Andy082005 said:

Let’s hope the next manager can help evolve this club

Can't see the club extending Pearsons contract at the end of the season. 

3 minutes ago, Banjo Island said:

Does anyone think that harry cornick will cut the mustard at this football club seriously

Nope. Would rather have Moore up front. 

That has to be the worse looking shirt on my 30 years supporting city. 

11 hours ago, Never to the dark side said:

in season 2022/23

total attendance of 19.8m in the 2022-23 season, the biggest since the 1953-54 season.

The Championship total of 10,391,945 fans is the first time for four years the number has broken eight figures.

and if the EFL stopped scheduling the likes of Bristol City cardiff swansea against Sunderland and Middlesbrough and vica versus  for mid week games they would be a lot higher.

I think I've read before that those types of midweek games are on purpose because even on the weekends they say it's unlikely to sell more tickets than against a team closer due to the distance. 

9 hours ago, JBFC II said:

Didn't we have John Ruddy as well at one stage around that time?

And Adam Federici. 

4 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

It was effectively cancelled, as predominantly Islamic Indonesia, where the WC was due to be held, refused to allow Israel to compete.

FIFA are currently looking for a suitable replacement host nation, at which time dates etc. will be confirmed.

Play it in Israel

Could Pring end up playing CB more next season if we bring in Currie? He played well there last albeit against a poor team. 

That's one CB position covered and the an academy lad as LB back up? 

2 minutes ago, ralphindevon said:

I’m not saying he doesn’t have weaknesses but at catching high balls all around his area I just can’t remember anyone better in recent years.

Kept us in at the end too.

I think he's decent, better than Bentley. 

21 minutes ago, Jimmo said:

Think he'll be a great addition personally. Intelligent with creating space and linking midfield to attack. 

Just the type of player Alex Scott could do with infront of him to help link up play. 

Hope this comes off.

I don't know why but I see him as a championship Matty Taylor 

49 minutes ago, Pickle Rick said:

Maenpaa Has got to be up there with the best goalies we’ve had even in the last 20 years. Shame it was quite a brief stint.

Was going to say the same thing. Shame about fitness, can only really remember one clanger him making in a home game but can't remember who against. The only other keeper in the last 20 years near him was probably Basso? 

On 12/01/2023 at 03:28, GrahamC said:

Always remember him from the 3-2 win at Ipswich, he threw one into the net & didn’t do much better with Paterson’s goal, either.

Might have been a one off, of course.

Pretty sure that season I saw him have a fair few shockers. Being at Millwall with a strong defence in front of him helps a lot 

12m plus some hefty add ons might be doable and if a bulk of that 12m is up front then the board might see it handy to give nigel some funds to strength this window. Obviously would like more but with our finances it could sort us out in the longer picture. 

13 hours ago, Numero Uno said:

His old man can be as robust as he likes but no Goalkeeper can be letting nigh on two goals per game go past him (unless playing for a bottom of the league side who he is personally saving from getting absolutely battered every week) and EXPECT a starting spot, particularly when the other guy steps up and is conceding one per game in a team with exactly the same defensive frailties. It's not like we have signed a dominant centre half and are comparing apples with pears. O'Leary has to put up with the same shite that Bentley had to earlier in the season and, to date, is showing up better.

That's how it is as a Goalkeeper, one spot only and the best performer gets the shirt. As well as the bigger picture which benefits the club O'Leary is in the side on merit to be fair.

He's been a liabity for us for a while and has dropped some major clangers. People like him as he'll make a good camera save during the game. True he'll have a game where he might save everything but 99% of keepers will have a blinder of a game once in a while. I'm not 100% sold on Max in goal but the stats don't lie and much rather him in goal. 

35 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I didn’t think teams were allowed to change their pitch dimensions mid season, thought they submitted at the start of the season and that was it!

I tweeted Toby during comms yesterday, and have just looked up the rules.

I was right.  Those years of playing Football Manager stood me in good stead.

I've always found it weird how pitches are allowed to be different sizes. Surely should be the same size. 

Any reason why? 

On 06/12/2022 at 15:32, Port Said Red said:

Shame Palace had a problem with the stream, it sounds like there were some good individual performances as well as a good team performance. Good to see Palmer-Houlden getting goals to go with his good build up work.

@Davefevs I was trying to think who he reminds of last time I saw him play, and I think it's a favourite of yours Cauley Woodrow.

He's a favourite of mine as well so if he's anything like him then great! 

20 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said:

 

Will be interesting to see how this years winners start the competition. 
 

Only downside with Brazil is the flashbacks to the Favela mission on MW2. That level can go on the hate list with Badminton Road.   

Great multiplayer map though!