Hazelboy

He could always say no, that’s bullshit and not a penalty?

All this interest But he’s ended up on trial at Derry, after what seems like multiple failed loans to the conference/ conference south? To be clear, I have nothing against the kid and hope he makes a very good career for himself, but this obsession that it’s a travesty he’s not getting a new contract is all a bit weird!

Aden Flint acting the cock he is, handing stuff to the ref.

Pleased with that. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the red ball team anyway.

His lack of celebration had nothing to do with ‘respect’ to an old team he was on loan to for a season, more to do with the support he got from 99% of city fans & the entire club with everything that he went through whilst here.

Nice being a local lad but let’s not take away from the facts. He’s come back from a loan in the conference where he had been dropped from the side. He was poor throughout. He was at fault for both goals None of this means he won’t be a good player in the future, he is young and learning his trade, but In no world should he be ahead of Atkinson in a championship league game. Poor management for me, especially putting him in a 2!

This x1000! Just stood waiting to kick off, at least someone get involved, bit of handbags but would whip the crowd up again. After the winner he celebrated in Weimanns face, all he did was winge to the ref (who was obviously trying to hide the considerable spunk stain on his shorts after the winner), would have been nice to see a bit more fight, as you say, wouldn’t happen when Flint, Pack, Wilbraham or even Osbourne were in the team! I imagine that’s the last time we’ll see him at the Gate, providing we don’t get relegated. He’s finished, as bad a player as I’ve seen at this level now, less mobile than Chris Martin!

This 100% Why the players didn’t surround the ref, like QPR did with King, immediately after that is a mystery. Down to 10, bad decision on not getting a penalty, ref being absolute shite and having no control on the game

1. No 2. Not in the squad 3. Is he on good money? Doubtful, imagine he’s one of the lowest paid 4. Not really, doing a bit of coaching, bit of a big brother in the changing room, a clever club would put the majority of his ‘wage’ down as a coach to keep it Out of FFP ?

No

That Reminds me of another great LJ quote, ‘Who motivates the motivator’

What are we doing for the next test then? Does Root back himself to bowl 30 overs of spin that will be needed? If not does Bess overtake Leach? For me I don’t think you can pick both of the old uns with zero match overs in their legs! Interesting most people are focussing on the bowling side, which on the whole performed ok. Is there any batter who deserves to come in? Burns Hameed Malan Root Stokes Pope Buttler Robinson Wood Leach Anderson Drops Woakes out which elongates the tail, but think Wood & probably Leach have to play.

Anybody else expecting to wake up tomorrow morning to England at least 6 down?

I feel stupid, after listening to the pre series podcasts/ interviews I’d given myself a lot of false hope - the balls going to be better, the players are ready, all their families have been with them, Australia haven’t played for a year, the wickets like England, Starcs shit and shouldn’t be playing, 6 left handlers so broad will roll them over in no time, Cummins will struggling juggling captaincy and bowling etc etc In reality, it’s going to be an easy 4/5-0 win for the Aussies (weather dependant) Such a poor opening pair, dull, salty Seam attack and let’s be fair a pretty shit spinner, albeit one that’s never really given a chance! The big 4 from Australia will have a field day, I can even see Warner hitting runs.

Only positive to come out of today is that, surly everything planned has to be brought forward to the January window. Even SL can’t be stupid enough to sleepwalk into another relegation!

Bakinson would bottle a 50/50 with his Nan. Absolutely no heart when the going gets tough. Not good enough

Patiently waiting for ‘I’ll believe it when it’s on the OS’

From my very limited ITK-ness, Nigel Pearson is running every single aspect of the football side. He’s essentially manager and Director of Football. With his continuing health issues, I wouldn’t be surprised if at some point this season he moves upstairs and a young head coach comes in. They were very keen on Russel Martin when Holden got the boot but obviously thought experience was needed.

Sounds like you’ve dodged a bullet!

Absolutely ******* shit. We had a really tall side today so at least Ian will be happy!

Better off playing a fan in centre midfield than Bakinson. Absolute shithouse bloke. No ability or heart

Noticed he took time to have a walk round with his arm around Benarous as well. Definitely in for his experience more than his playing ability.

I mean we all know it’s going to be the guy who does it midweek & fills in when Stellings away…

Back to Ajax i’d imagine. You’d think that would suit both parties…if he wants to continue his career that is!

It was worth sticking with it all the way through for Harry’s ‘the I love you that is Dean Henderson’ comment, completely out of nowhere! On the whole a very good podcast, some guests I enjoy some I really don’t but not a lot I can do about it, they all tend to add something different.