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29 Aug 2024 16:25:44
Hi Ed002 hope you`re well. You said a while ago Arsenal were in for Ivan Toney if the price reduced. Is this still the case or as you like to say have we moved on? Thanks in advance COYG.
{Ed002's Note - I understand that efforts are being made still to take Toney to Saudi.}
1.) 29 Aug 2024 18:45:02
Hi ed002, you mentioned on the europe page before that Arsenal were likely bidders for Gyokeres. Is that unlikely as we near the end of the window.
{Ed002's Note - I am not sure I said likely bidders but it would take a single payment of €100M now and the player to agree. There may be an offer from elsewhere tomorrow but suspect Arsenal will step away at that price.}
26 Jul 2024 10:19:27
Hi Eds hope you are all well. Is there any interest in Thomas Partey as he enters the last year of his contract? Seems we are looking to upgrade him and just wanting to know if he`s aiming to run his contract down. Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - There has been interest from Turkey and the Middle East but he wants to see his contract out. Arsenal want him moved on.}
1.) 26 Jul 2024 14:05:30
Thanks Ed002, frustrating for the club I guess but if ( a big if ) he stays fit for the season he is a big asset. Much appreciated COYG.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
2.) 28 Jul 2024 16:35:50
From what I’ve seen merino isn’t an upgrade on Partey. Any CMs Eds you’d be looking at that’s up for potential grabs or you like the look of merino?
{Ed014's Note - I’d never heard of Merino prior to the Euros and never watched him there either.
Ugarte was supposed to be the dogs but looks like PSG are trying to off load him, have to ask why. Think Utd are looking at him to replace Casimero, but let’s be honest, any elderly lady would be better than that lump.
I liked the look of Wharton at Palace from what little I’d seen of him.
That aside no real idea mate, who do you like the look of?
3.) 28 Jul 2024 18:25:21
Wharton would be a great signing but I think Palace would want stupid money for him. I’ve seen Ruiz linked with us which could be a good signing.
4.) 29 Jul 2024 03:15:05
Well Ed I think the player I think Arteta could coach to be a worldy that would fit into the quality of squad we have is Mainoo not that we could get him. But he’s the kind of player. I always thought Kimmich could be an interesting one but I’ve seen you mention about his high wage and he looks maybe city bound if he moves?
{Ed014's Note - Mainoo does have a lot about him and I’m sure he’d be better here than where he is but that move would be very very unlikely.
Kimmich would definitely want big money and at 29 doesn’t have much of a shelf life.
I’m sure Arteta has someone in mind so it’s just a bit of wait and see unfortunately.
5.) 29 Jul 2024 18:59:02
Ed do you think though with Saudi buying players of all ages, teams will be thinking it’s now a possibility to get your money atleast back if you can get a quality player relatively cheap for the individual market valuation even if they’re on the older side of 20s?
{Ed014's Note - it’s possible mate but I don’t think things are going quite as swimmingly as the Saudis hoped and maybe the crazy money signings will drop off.
The other thing with Kimmich is how he’d affect the wage structure. There also doesn’t seem to be a mass of clubs looking to sign him.
14 Jul 2024 11:53:40
Hi Ed002 Hope you are well. Do Arsenal have any interest in Julian Alvarez at City? Not sure they would sell to us but would be a great signing COYG.
{Ed002's Note - There is interest from other clubs, but not Arsenal.}
1.) 17 Jul 2024 16:25:23
Thanks as always Ed002 ?.
18 May 2024 05:07:14
Hi Ed02 is there any truth in the rumour of Aaron Ramsdale to Newcastle? The reason I ask is because I would have thought Nick Pope was their number one and Ramsdale would be sitting on a different bench . Thanks in advance COYG.
{Ed002's Note - Aaron Ramsdale (G) Ramsdale is stuck rather and needs to figure out his future with Arsenal. Wolves are very concerned about losing Sa and are keen to take Ramsdale to replace him but have other options. Milan are the same with Maignan. Newcastle may offer a good solution that will be of interest to the player. A wildcard could be West Ham.}
1.) 18 May 2024 14:09:18
Thanks Ed! Other teams makes sense Newcastle not so much! Have a great weekend COYG.
{Ed002's Note - It will be due to Pope's injury and wanting better options than Dubravka.}
2.) 18 May 2024 16:19:50
Thanks again ?.
29 Aug 2023 13:14:54
Hi Ed002 Sorry to disturb you I`m sure you are very busy but I`ve just seen an article stating Edu has contacted Napoli regarding Osimhen and was given encouragement from his agent. Have we indeed contacted Napoli or is this just click bait? I have searched but couldn`t find anything. No worries if too busy just thought I`d ask COYG.
{Ed002's Note - Victor Osimhen (S) Napoli made it clear to Chelsea who enquired in 2021 that even €100M would not buy the player then and buy now they would look to around double that. He will not move this summer although an offer could yet be made by Al-Hilal will offer him a chance in the Middle East. Interest of Manchester City went with Haaland signing last year but may return if he were to depart. Real Madrid interest is elsewhere and Manchester United have opted for another. Conte wanted him at Spurs as a Kane replacement but the new management has other ideas. Bayern Munich now have Kane and that removes their interest and he is too expensive for Milan regardless of investment coming in. This leaves PSG, Chelsea and Arsenal, and his “agent” is doing the rounds this month to try and get them to seek to agree a deal with Napoli for next summer and give him a large fee now. Chelsea are not interested in such a deal. I doubt the others would be stupid enough to commit such huge amounts of money in such a deal either.}
1.) 29 Aug 2023 13:45:41
Thanks Ed much appreciated! Must stop reading clickbait COYG.
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07 Aug 2024 15:22:29
Really interesting information ( for me at least) from Edu regarding how we look at transfers. Fans I guess just look at performance as it adds to the team. Edu - I`m paraphrasing - takes into account the age the salary and the performance. The age cut off seems to be 27/ 28 but if they are performing it is acceptable to be 26/ 27 with a high salary. If not performing you are out at 28. Essentially younger players performing on acceptable / even high salaries are safe but have to justify it even as they reach 28. I like it it keeps players needing to perform. Can see why Ozil, Mustafi, Auba, Pepe etc etc were got rid of. Age massive salaries and importantly not performing. My thoughts are about Merino, he`s 28 probably a hefty salary and not sure if he will perform. Is he a gamble? For me yes but it`s not my money COYG.
30 Jul 2024 10:26:50
Excellent signing Calafiori - helping make a strong defence stronger with rotation. We do seem to have more left backs than England have right backs though!
I have too much time on my hands and I have a confirmation bias complex with Kai Havertz. Just from last season and I may be alone but let's take penalties out of the equation as I think gives a skewed view of how effective a striker is if pure goal stats are being thrown around
Haaland 27 goals 7 penalties
Palmer 22 goals 9 penalties
Isak 21 goals 5 penalties
Salah 18 goals 5 penalties
Watkins 19 goals no pens
Palmer is also new to their club as was Havertz. He carried Chelsea yet scored 13 goals without pens. This is the same as Havertz. Indeed if Kai scored all our penalties he would have been level with Palmer. Toney is not for me penalty heavy. I just think we have to be careful to not skew our view of players based on just goals scored which includes penalties. One last stat if I may, Havertz scored 12 goals in 26 after a poor start. Extrapolating that out is 17.5 goals this season without penalties or 27 with penalties ( Is he really as bad as some on here believe? ) My question is : is that enough or should we replace and if so who? COYG.
1.) 30 Jul 2024 12:33:36
Nice post Sussex, also consider how Havertz was either played much deeper or even from the bench for much of his first few months with Arsenal. Perhaps a sign he will eclipse that total this year, fingers crossed.
2.) 30 Jul 2024 13:52:22
High Wire thank you, I just think the one position we need to fill is Rice`s partner in midfield. A fit Partey and Jorghino would be great cover but buying the best Rice partner we can buy is a priority. Irony of ironies Kai ( a waste of money) can save us that money on a striker and allow that midfielder. Rumours seem to be Merino. Cover for Saka needed perhaps although Martinelli played well there albeit one game and Jesus can play out there COYG.
3.) 30 Jul 2024 16:02:45
Yeah nice post Sussex
Agree regarding king Kai.
4.) 30 Jul 2024 19:09:07
Kai ain't no, dare I say it, striker! Sure, he's tucked away a few goals, but extrapolation doesn't work in real world football. Young Martinelli put away 15 in the 2022/ 23 season. Last season he scored 6. Ode scored 15 in 22/ 23, last season 8.
5.) 30 Jul 2024 19:41:35
Evening Sharpie and I did say I had a confirmation bias! So if not Kai who? I’m easily convinced a bit like you when buying watches ? #inoticed- timepiecebandit
COYG.
6.) 30 Jul 2024 20:58:40
Hey Sus. I'm not even talking marquee signing in that position. Just someone who is going to be better than Jesus and Nketiah.
{Ed025's Note - Mr Bean could do that Sharpy.. :)
7.) 30 Jul 2024 22:42:59
Evening ed025 hope you’re well! Only just started watching Ted Lasso and knew it wasn’t real when they said Everton were in 8th place! Apologies! COYG Maybe red tinted specs but Jesus will surprise a few Eddie not so much ( probably be sold )
{Ed025's Note - maybe the one who could turn water into wine SUSSEX but not the one who plays for Arsenal mate, you have a great chance this coming season to win the title but you cant afford any passengers and for me GJ is just not good enough..
8.) 31 Jul 2024 08:12:31
Sus, what's changed from last season? Literally everyone involved in football were saying we needed a striker. Kai has only ever managed double digits twice in his career. Once with us, and once in Germany. He just isn't a striker.
Jesus, now here's someone we all had high hopes for, but he just hasn't delivered. Expecting that he magically will this season just seems like we're plodding along on a wish and a prayer. What's the point of assembling this otherwise great team?
9.) 31 Jul 2024 08:13:20
Ed025, I prefer the one that turns sticks into spliffs. That's my kind of Jesus!
{Ed025's Note - you do come across as a holy man Sharpy.. :)
10.) 31 Jul 2024 09:21:31
Which is my point in the original post and yet all I’m hearing is he’s not good enough GJ not good enough but I’m here waiting for someone to convince me xyz is better than we have. I am willing to listen . Watkins and Isak doubt can be bought, Osimhen ridiculous price and that leaves Gyokeres . So simple who and why? COYG Money no object Isak for me but Newcastle richer than C£ty - no chance.
11.) 31 Jul 2024 11:33:59
Sus, I already have a job that keeps me in mediocre timepieces. Surely, with an extensive scouting system that likely costs the club millions per year, you'd expect them to have a bit more of a clue.
However, just off the top of my head - Solanke. 16 goals last season for a quite meh Bournemouth side. He'd get the service at Arsenal to maybe better that goal tally.
12.) 31 Jul 2024 12:16:42
Not the same Solanki who got 6 goals (Full Vidiprinter SIX) the previous season. To conclude this let’s agree to let the pro’s decide I reckon - it’s their job on the line after all COYG.
13.) 31 Jul 2024 13:59:33
So you're saying he's improved? ? Wish we could say the same about Jesus and Nketiah. I'm not even suggesting we go out and buy someone. Could use pre-season to see how Martinelli fares there.
Another season of someone up front who doesn't find the goal more consistently could see us second best again. We were THAT close last season. Played some wonderful football. Could we have won it if we had a more capable striker? Who know, mate.
{Ed014's Note - this is going to put the cat amongst the pigeons as for me we lost the league in the game against Villa.
Why? Because Arteta made the mistake of playing Jesus up front and dropped Havertz in to midfield, which was pretty much where Jesus then decided to play.
14.) 31 Jul 2024 14:31:18
14, I'm sure he's a nice lad, but the football seems to have left him.
Defo lost the league at Villa, but maybe it wouldn't have mattered if we'd had a striker that could dig us out the Fulham or West Ham games.
15.) 31 Jul 2024 19:59:17
We won’t win the league with Kai and Jesus. Neither are scary strikers with a constant goal threat. They are good squad players and options but we need a far better option up front if we want to win the league. Kai is not turning a gsme on its head but can benefit from the team playing well. We need someone spangle of 20 plus goals and having that special skill to turn a game on their own. Henry, Agüero and Wright had that in them…. Kai just doesn’t and Jesus isn’t clinical.
{Ed025's Note - spot on SY..
16.) 31 Jul 2024 22:30:38
Brilliant! Who and why? It’s a simple question! Too easy to slag off and not have the solution! Solanki no chance ( replace Eddie perhaps) Who why and needs to be realistic? COYG.
17.) 01 Aug 2024 09:33:44
And just as an aside (doubt anyone has scrolled down this far ) Darwin Nunez scored a goal a game all but in Portuguese League cost thick end of £80 mill and has scored one in three with 11 goals last season. At a reported £86 mill is Gyokeres with very similar stats the answer, in a new league new team etc? COYG.
18.) 01 Aug 2024 12:00:59
Sus, bottom line is we have a need for a striker. Most people will agree with this. Clubs have scouts and analytical software that helps them identify targets for their very specific method of play. They'll also undoubtedly look at things like personalities, etc to make sure the player they are recruiting will fit their system/ philosophy.
And yes, sometimes it doesn't work out. Your Nunez example, or our Pepe. That's the risk clubs take. If they went gun-shy because some other club bought a player that didn't work out, well, no one would be buying players.
Let me flip this around and ask you - what do you feel the very minimum requirements are for a striker that plays for a team that one two occasions came up just short of winning the title.
Keep in mind, that in the 22/ 23 season and 23/ 24 season, the team that won the league had a striker scoring over 20 goals.
In the 23/ 24 season, we didn't have a single player in the top 10 for goals.
19.) 01 Aug 2024 14:01:36
I would say we are not far away as it is. I believe we scored 91 goals last season ( the same as C£ty by the way) and also believe we fecked it up v Villa as Ed14 pointed out.
Maybe we might score more goals with what we have settled formation/ team etc but there is no guarantees anyone comes in scores 20 goals and we don`t score more than 91 as that striker becomes more of a focus. City are very good yet Haaland and Foden scored more than half of their goals. All eggs in one basket but has worked for them.
I am not averse to a big name striker if only to see if it the missing piece. Has to be the right player who allows the team to score at least 91 this season - no point in having someone score 30 goals and we don`t improve goals scored or win the Prem. I have said before break the bank for Isak or Alvarez but remain unconvinced by Toney Gykores etc.
Yes we didn`t have a single player in top 10 yet scored equal most goals. Surely that is an indication of how we want to play which ultimately meant we didn`t win anything but only lost the league at home to Villa when at the business end. It`s why it`s a matter of opinion on here but it is MA Edu and scouting staff`s opinion that counts. MA has intimated he wants to mix it up so a striker could easily be on his way.
Sharpy I don`t have you down as agreeing with most people and who are these people anyway let`s trust MA he seems to be doing quite well so far. It is quite exciting though 20+ Striker and/ or a better left back (tick) better partner for Rice hopefully Merino (tick) to shore up defence and score more goals that way COYG
#havertzornewstrikerscores20+goalsthisseasonstillnoguarantees
#finemarginstwopointsonly.
20.) 01 Aug 2024 16:40:58
Sus, almost everyone who watched the prem last season would say they felt we were missing a striker. I agree with them because that's also how I feel. I'm not contrarian just for the feck of it you know ?
#14dislikespieeaters #COYG.
{Ed014's Note - I defo wouldn’t want Akinfenwa as our new striker! ?
21.) 01 Aug 2024 18:02:39
That lad ate the pie shop!
{Ed014's Note - what, just the one?
22 Jul 2024 17:07:15
Not long now to the Prem start! Just wanted to hear whether like me you think Arsenal are missing a trick here. Not long ago we sold Omari Hutcinson to Chelsea who promptly loaned him to Ipswich for a season and then sold him to Ipswich for around £20 mill. It now looks like United are going to purchase Chido Obi-Martin -a prodigious talent - promising him what? More game time quicker route to first team? Can`t see it they have Zirkzee and Hojland way in front of him. Thinking if they follow the Hutcinson route they`ll loan him out and sell him. Why are we not loaning him out and if he`s good we keep him if not so much we can sell him. It`s baffling to me but maybe he`s not happy which is why he wants to move. Anyone else confused with this? COYG.
1.) 22 Jul 2024 17:45:22
Hello Sussex mate.
Read a article over the weekend, not sure if it was Just Arsenal, Le Grove or something in that vein, saying the family or people representing the young kid are being extremely difficult to, deal with and we made him extremely good offer but they turned it down and wanted quite a costly contract.
There might be other reasons in play but this was put up on one of the websites.
2.) 22 Jul 2024 18:28:43
Happy we offered what we offered in which case Bill but also thought Balogun was the next big thing but he went for £35 mill for us but guess he`d signed for us. If the lad won`t sign we can`t force him and he`ll go. Not true in every industry but in mine those that follow just the money are not for me. Got to want to be at Arsenal - shame as he`s good and we`ve put time and effort into improving him. Regardless good luck to the lad. What will be will be COYG.
3.) 22 Jul 2024 18:59:01
He's 16 and can't even sign a pro contract with English clubs yet. Played for our u-18's right? Sounds a bit mental if a kid at that stage really was after money already but sadly i can see it being perfectly possible.
4.) 22 Jul 2024 23:02:21
Iceman, Liverpool are apparently going to break their youth wage structure to sign a 15 y/ o Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea.
5.) 23 Jul 2024 12:24:00
Would be nice to keep hold of talents like this, and totally not sure why he's chosen to leave. If it's because he didn't like the offer presented to him, then wish him well and send him on his merry way.
In other news, I know it's early days, but I can hardly wait to see who we get through the door this season.
21 Jun 2024 16:37:56
Declan Rice is bang average boring and a waste of money! It`s true, it`s on the United page so it must be. 14 can`t you get back on there it`s gone to rack and ruin since you left
COYG.
1.) 22 Jun 2024 21:37:30
Mate it was only Blackpool Red who said it and he’s a bitter ?? who hates Arsenal.
Add to that he’s utterly clueless in anything football related.
#justanotherplastic.
2.) 23 Jun 2024 07:24:14
That’s the fella! At least no one agreed with him. First game I’ve seen him have an average performance the other night! Brilliant all season but one poor game and written off! Bargain at £200 mill! Hope you and your much better half are doing mighty fine COYG.
3.) 23 Jun 2024 10:25:41
Sorry mate, the posts are not being held for me ?♂️
He really is a plank, made a charity bet with me after the deluded idiot said they’d finish above us, needless to say he never paid up or mentioned it again.
#pondscum
All good with us thanks mate and hopefully likewise with you and yours.
4.) 23 Jun 2024 11:03:55
All good here thanks E014. Massive Kai fan but if as Ed02 says we are in for a striker then its Isak for me but out of interest checked out Gyokeres and last season he played a game and a half v FC Porto and scored 3 goals and an assist whereas we scored 1 in two games. Hoping we`ve decided against Toney and splash the cash on Isak or Gyokeres COYG
#nottoolatetomakethewelsherpayup
Oh and the Pool fan talking about Trent saying Rice is not press resistant and can`t pass and prefers Wharton if Trent playing and picking Mainoo to help out Rice- one poorish game (all were poorish) and he`s written off. Did just fine for us last season #specialRice-neverthoughti`dbedefendinghimtwiceintwodays.
{Ed014's Note - great to hear mate!
I’d be more than happy with Isak, went right off Toney when he was giving it the big one to Gabriel.
Not really seen anything of Gyokores to comment on him.
Overhyped to much for me too and has already failed at other bigger clubs than Brentford.
Trent is the one that needs to be binned, he’s a liability anywhere, so it’s bring in Wharton and allow Rice and Bellingham to do what they do best.
Do Liverpool even have a midfield? ?
5.) 24 Jun 2024 10:14:23
Not sure why you two don't have a sunny disposition like me.
#lightenup #lookonthebrightside #saynotogrumpyoldmen.
26 May 2024 03:20:21
35th Anniversary of the greatest finish to a top flight season bar none and my Son’ s 31st birthday ? #footballexistedbeforetheprem. COYG.
{Ed001's Note - before the Prem was better.}
1.) 26 May 2024 07:59:17
Yikes Sus! You're way too old to be stealing luxury timepieces.
And Ed001, are you even old enough to remember pre Prem?
#stoptheoapfromusinghashtags #COYG.
{Ed001's Note - I have seen the videos obviously. I wasn't even born in 1970 but I still believe that World Cup's Brazil team was the very peak of footie. Nothing will ever quite compare with them.}
2.) 26 May 2024 09:08:16
Never forget that day Sussex mate
I still remember exactly what I did at work that day, what I ate that day. Coming home from work and the wife saying over dinner that we will nick at the death (crystal ball or not)
I was 13 Ed mate when 1970 World Cup was being played and your right Them Brazilians Wow each and every one of them a footballer. Not just Pele but every one of them. Had a little balding bloke in midfield called Gerson and my Dad who had seen the Hungarian side of the 50s with Puskas and read about Real Madrid reckoned he was one of the best footballers he had ever seen and has for Rivelino what a striker of the ball.
3.) 26 May 2024 12:49:22
That Brazil team were something else although Jeff Astle almost got us a draw against them! I for one Ed enjoyed the football pre Prem more - maybe just nostalgia- but the North Bank was a fun dangerous place to watch football now it’s very corporate and pretty safe which after terrible incidents society dictated we go that way and they’re right but still loved the pre prem atmospheres! Yes Bill remember that day well and love sticking on 89 and Fever Pitch! #jumpersforgoalposts #withagecomeswisdom #sharpieyoumustbetwelve?? COYG.
{Ed001's Note - it is not the atmosphere that is the issue, plenty of stadiums still generate great atmosphere, it is the football that is the problem. It is so soft now, no crunching tackles, which I loved. I like physical, aggressive footie to watch, but you can't be truly physical any more or players just throw themselves to the grounds. I hate diving, truly hate it.}
4.) 26 May 2024 14:04:27
Know what you mean Ed mate
I was 8 when I saw Arsenal play Leeds at Highbury who had just come up from the 2nd division and where getting their reputation. Billy Bremner and another footballer called Bobby Collins kicked George Eastham black and blue for 90 minutes and every time Eastham just got up and got on with it.
{Ed001's Note - it is a shame because a great tackle really lifts the crowd.}
5.) 26 May 2024 14:18:25
It’s the way players go down and bang their hands on the ground or up in air calling for a military field hospital then jumping up when not getting a foul! Embarrassing!
I’d say retrospectively book / ban them but they’d just stay on the ground! Unless they had a broken leg or kidney stones I’d still ban them. Some though like say Saka worth £100 mill plus and are an investment by clubs so sanitised football protects I guess!
Tommy Smith Chopper Harris Peter Storey would be shaking their heads! #banthedivingcheats-allofthem COYG.
26 Jul 2024 14:05:30
Thanks Ed002, frustrating for the club I guess but if ( a big if ) he stays fit for the season he is a big asset. Much appreciated COYG.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
24 Jul 2024 21:15:11
Hello Banbury hope all good! Shame you escaped the classic RTFP haha COYG.
17 Jul 2024 16:25:23
Thanks as always Ed002 ?.
08 Jul 2024 20:36:25
Is it Herr Trigger the German sniper? And away COYG.
{Ed014's Note - ?♂️??
17 Jun 2024 21:10:00
Hi Ed025 I agree never been convinced - one season 22/ 23 everyone bangs on about with 20 goals but 6 pens included! Saka does that from the wing. Forget the pity penalty v Bournemouth Kai didn`t score in twelve games - then scored 12 goals in 25 games (think no pens) so on that form he gets 19 goals without pens - which is pretty good. He also assists. Haaland scored 27 goals but 7 were pens. Kai is nowhere the scorer Haaland is (Haaland played less games) but he is important to the way we play. Unless it`s top drawer and prem ready spend the money on the best midfielder possible to complement Rice and Ode. Isak is the only option for me or Alvarez but City won`t sell. Anyway what do I know but I know a man who does - come on MA get Isak COYG.
{Ed025's Note - i think Isak would be perfect SUSSEX, it looks very unlikely to happen though but you still need a top draw striker for me mate, Kai will do a job but if he gets injured you are up the creek without a paddle i feel..
10 Sep 2024 13:18:54
Have to deal with it - just a nuisance it`s our three best midfielders out at once. I`d go Partey Timber and Havertz with Jesus if fit up front or if not Tross or Sterling false nining. Confident regardless FOYS.
06 Sep 2024 16:54:16
Tross left out - check out the arsenal.com website footage of training - Tross and Sterling looking sharp in particular. Timber a good shout in midfield I`m getting more confident by the hour! Enjoy Prague COYG.
{Ed014's Note - that’s an odd one and I always looks at the training vids and Sterling was looking very sharp. It didn’t occur to me that Trossard being there has meant he was left out of the squad.
Tedesco as well and surprised he doesn’t like Trossard.
And thanks mate, hopefully we will.
06 Sep 2024 15:15:53
I was Ed014, it’s how Chelski must feel in all positions. It’s the midfield that is strong ordinarily but a concern for Spuds.
If Odegaard and Partey fit we start with them plus one more maybe Zinchenko or Jorginho. Maybe with a pretty much full strength squad we have a go this time at C£ty. Always remember one win one loss better than two draws.
Also is the Belgian manager okay - they must have some squad to leave Leo out.
Agreed Mal and the C£ty game isn`t a title decider. Hope your much better half doing good Ed014 COYG
On Partey I know some don`t rate him at all and he can look he`s lazy but I rate him as a player and he can pick a pass. Not our best but certainly not thieving a living. Stays fit a great option.
{Ed014's Note - haha I thought so!
That’s why I think maybe Timber might slot into midfield and Calafiori into LB. I think we’ll have enough what ever we do.
Be interesting to see what impact if any that Sterling may make.
Has Trossard been left out of their squad?
She’s doing fine thanks mate, taking her off to Prague later in the month for her birthday.
I’ve always liked Partey and think he takes a few games to get up to speed.
He played 90 for Ghana yesterday so getting fitter all the time.
06 Sep 2024 12:02:19
I`m worried we don`t have enough cover at left back! COYG.
02 Sep 2024 16:52:02
Ten Hagrid COYG (stolen)
{Ed014's Note - I’ve just watched a clip of some of the absolute waffle he came out with after be quizzed by the press.
He is just an embarrassment!