ScottishRed

Watched both. Come across as grounded, focused lads. I did laugh when they opened the fridge and there was a pack of Stella, a can of Thatchers and some wine...... ” It’s for my dad ( and mum), when he comes over” ??

As someone who is currently fighting this odious disease my heart goes out to the lad. As said above football and rivalry means absolutely nothing in circumstances like this.

Just to add fuel to your flames @Mr Popodopolous I see the BBC are reporting that today a European Parliament VP has been arrested on suspicion of bribery by a Middle East state......take a wild guess at which country is being implicated?

That is a totally reasonable assumption but I would not discount Portugal too readily, especially WITHOUT Ronaldo. For what it is worth I think England will win tonight.

In some ways an odd decision @Major Isewater. He apparently turned down Wolves as he wanted to take QPR to the PL ( which, looked a possibility), then a few short weeks later he goes to a much inferior league, albeit with a club that can win domestic trophies. The other strange factor is that back in the homeland it is very widely reported, and has been for some time, that Rangers are not awash with money. He is apparently close to the DoF at Ibrox and that may have played a part but still an odd choice in my opinion.

His negativity cost England Euro 2020. I simply do not understand why Phil Foden does not start every game if fit. He is a generational talent, ask Pep, yet he goes with Mason Mount. Sorry, I just don’t get it.

I wish him all the best.

Would be stunned if we got anywhere near 10m and 5m with add-ons also seems a stretch right now. His form has dipped and he is not a regular starter at the moment, I truly can’t see much interest as things stand.

According to an article on the BBC Football site, which is predominantly about the fans zone - a fans zone with little shelter from the sun - the cost of the tournament to the host nation is £160bn! In these difficult economic times the cost of bribery seems have gone up a level or two. FWIW Winners Brazil Top Scrorer Mbappe England round of 16

When the story broke before the WC squad was announced it was pretty clear he would not be selected Silly,Silly boy. I know it is a relatively rare occurance however, the rules are crystal clear, why be so stupid.

Never been to Qatar but in Dubai this is standard practice in hotels that can sell alcohol and is extremely popular but is usually a weekend thing. Obviously a different country and not during a major sporting event so the rules could be very different for either or both, of these reasons.

Watched his post match interview from the defeat at the weekend on the BBC Football website. No need to watch it, just substitute Hibs for Bristol City and you will know all you need to know.

And three week WC break for thr SPL. The way things are going for him recently he probably needs to clear his head!

And the key point is the ‘handbrake’, which is the reason England did not win the Euro’s. 1-0 after 8 minutes against an aging Italian side, albeit on a good run, and he tries to shut-up shop - niave in the extreme. I am not one of those anti- England Scots, I genuinely want you to do well but with Gareth in charge I can’t see more than the last 8.

With the career NP has had I am absolutely certain he does not need to worry about where his next square meal is coming from. I suspect, if Saturday does not go well he will walk away of his own volition without any payout.

Decent shout, I know they are winning tonight but it don’t think he is getting the job.

I would imagine that Southampton will be offering a contract that will be at least x4 what Luton pay him, maybe more. Also, they have been given permission to speak to him that does not nessecarily mean he will be offered the job.

Agree with all that.What is equally disappointing is that no players from any of the countries that have qualified has turned and stated that they are not available for selection. Not a surprise but still shameful.

Keep up the fight Oskar, you will win through in the end. Best wishes to you and your family, see you at AG very soon fella.

We all saw this coming. But given the state of the public purse and the economy in general this sets a hugely dangerous precedent by HMRC and not just in football. Nothing to stop the owner of a limited company that is struggling to not pay taxes then put the company into administration,buy it back from the administrators at a highly discounted price and pay HMRC 25% of what was originally due. There are more than enough business owners that would take this course of action. Madness, and a real kick in the teeth to individuals and businesses that do pay their dues.

I suspect that may be a good appointment.

And I will ask the question again, although I don’t expect an answer, who do we replace him with?

Didn’t NP say earlier this season or maybe back end of last one that Kalas was a really likeable bloke?

Not surprised, as I said further up this thread. He is still learning about being a manager and a move to a PL club so quickly could be fatal for his career - might not be, but it could. I think he has done an excellent job at QPR so far so if he keeps that up and makes the top 6 or dare I say top 2 the PL will come calling again.

I thought Bilic was a good appointment albeit for a basket case club but it would not surprise me if he was fired before Saturday. I listen to 606 when I can and the Watford fans have had enough of the chopping and changing, the owners need to be careful or they will seriously alienate the fan base.