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Watched the first episode for the first time ever. Wondered why they referred to the game of thrones child as they and my wife informed me she is supposedly non binary. Not sure I'll watch again. The dramatic music reminds me of American reality shows.

We don't do that here

By ridiculing do you mean bringing up his previous posts and holding him to account for what he has said?

Repeat...... Outcome will be revealed on Wednesday onwards. It was stated right at the beginning that it will be announced sometime after the International break. And as for Rob Edwards taking over our young manager....FUCK THAT.

I totally agree. It’s simply nastiness. As a general rule most users understand that the veracity - or otherwise - of anything posted on this forum has always ( and probably will always) be conditional. Opinions are personal. Respect them or don’t respect them but attacking the individual for daring to express them? I think that’s not Saintly. It’s also commonly accepted that announcements on the OFFICIAL SFC SITE is the ultimate truth test. Until then all SFC related posts here on this chat forum are opinions suppositions and, quite often thankfully, light hearted entertainment. Even the posts abusing other posters can be regarded by some as, apparently, “ entertainment “ - unless you are the one being abused that is. It’s distasteful entertainment but there’s always an audience for it. So- MB do write whatever you like. My view on the veracity is secondary frankly. You are a content creator here.

The FA aren’t involved in the Man City case at the moment though. So saying ‘I hope they lose’ doesn’t make sense. \MLG

Scared of everything

Is that a new one as similar AI generated bollocks previously was in the Telegraph that was proven the people didn’t actually exist? if it’s real I will try and seek out the GoFundMe page to donate

Makes me shudder thinking how inept we were that day and missed such a good chance to beat them heavily. Will Still our worst ever manager.

I don't think they can charge an entire club with that, just individuals. I could be wrong though.

I think I read somewhere that the FA said that they would be taking a look. Nothing to look at properly until the appeal process has concluded, which could take years of course.

He did the meme 😂😂

Can start with the BBC

City could, and probably should, be subsequently charged by the FA under the same rule Tonda is charged under, bringing the game into disrepute.

Would that be a Scottish coin...?

Yes, I expect if they wait long enough then the Premier League, all 20 Premier League clubs, the Champions League clubs, the Europa clubs, UEFA, HMRC, the Treasury, the independent football regulator, all their legal teams, the world’s press and broadcasters, their commercial partners and the entire global audience will just forget about it. That certainly seems plausible.

VAFC: Will a homegrown striker finally break through at Valenciennes? Célestin Nyemb, Kylian Kouakou, and Dayann Lynion are the contenders. Since Adrian Grbic’s successful loan spell in 2023—where he scored 9 goals in 14 games—VA has been waiting for a key figure to spearhead its attack. The solution might come from within its own ranks, specifically from three academy prospects making a strong case for themselves: Kylian Kouakou, Célestin Nyemb, and Dayann Lynion. While the club’s renowned academy has produced top-tier defenders (Upamecano, Doucouré, Niakate) and midfielders (Fulgini, Tousart, Kaba...), it has yet to mold a striker who truly breaks through to the next level. Patience will be required, but the academy is now well-stocked with attacking talent that is doing more than just knocking on the door of the first team. Kylian Kouakou’s stalled momentum: "We can't wait for him to return." What would VA’s season start have looked like with a fully fit Kylian Kouakou? We will never know, but there is certainly room for regret given the momentum the striker had built up; he turned pro in 2024, signing his first contract at just 17. After arriving from Creil in 2022, he rose through the ranks at VA, making sporadic first-team appearances over the last two seasons (12 games, 2 goals) before enjoying an excellent pre-season. He notably scored a hat-trick in under ten minutes, and his highly successful July had seemingly paved the way for a starting role. However, he suffered a severe meniscus injury during the final pre-season match against Boulogne. "It’s really unfortunate because I think this was his season; he had really got the measure of the level," says Simon Raux, Academy Director. After undergoing surgery, he only ditched his crutches last week and is expected to be out for another month and a half. "It’s really unfortunate because I think this was his season; he had really got the measure of the level," laments Simon Raux, the Academy Director. His momentum has been stalled, but at 19, he still has time to bounce back. Pierre Blois values his ability to drive at the defense and make runs in behind. At full fitness, Kylian Kouakou has all the makings of a major asset for the second half of the season. "We’re really looking forward to his return," his coach confirms. Célestin Nyemb: the prolific scorer seeking consistency Regulars at VAFC youth matches know him inside out. Having spent time at OL before being scouted by Siga Diarra at Saint-Priest in 2022, the Cameroonian has been a veritable goal machine since arriving in Valenciennes. Top scorer in the U17 and then U19 leagues for two consecutive seasons, he also impressed last year with the reserve team (12 goals). VA logically signed him to his first professional contract in the spring—proof of the high hopes placed in him. "He’s a natural goalscorer; he just needs that first pro goal to really kickstart things," notes Simon Raux. However, Nyemb has only logged a few brief appearances so far and still needs to find greater consistency to increase his playing time. "The end of his pre-season was a bit tougher, but he’s bouncing back well," notes Pierre Blois, who was pleased with the few minutes Nyemb played after coming off the bench last weekend against Le Puy—his very first minutes with the senior squad this season. At 20, Célestin Nyemb has also sorted out his timekeeping after experiencing some issues with lateness for training—problems that were inevitably detrimental in such a fiercely competitive environment but are now behind him. "We need to be patient with him," asserts Pierre Blois. "He needs to be sure of his strengths and keep his confidence up," advises Simon Raux. And when that first goal comes, there is a good chance it will be the start of a great run. Dayann Lynion: The surprise package delivering maximum impact By scoring the winning goal (88th minute) against Le Puy just five minutes after coming on, Dayann Lynion didn't just rescue VA from a tight spot and send the Stade du Hainaut into raptures; he also firmly cemented his status as the feel-good story of Valenciennes' early season. "He secured the win against Le Puy and had already provided an assist against Bourg-en-Bresse; in just a few minutes, he’s already earned us points," Simon Raux notes with satisfaction. Indeed, 19-year-old Dayann Lynion is delivering maximum impact with the pros: 37 minutes of action across three brief appearances, yet already boasting stats that carry real weight—even if, of course, he still needs to prove this form over the long haul. Trained at Bordeaux and having spent time with Lens’ U19 squad two years ago, Lynion is the latest arrival of this promising trio but was quick to seize the opportunity that came his way. Things hadn't originally been planned that way, however. A key player in VA’s strong U19 season last year, he took part in the early stages of the professional squad's pre-season training before returning to the reserves. "We brought him back into the fold after the training camp in England; he came back a changed player," says Pierre Blois. Highly mobile and adept at exploiting open space, Dayann Lynion saw the door to the first team open sooner than expected thanks to Kylian Kouakou’s injury and Zaïd Amir’s absence on international duty. Given his impressive efficiency, there is no reason for that door to close again. VERSAILLES (5th) vs. VALENCIENNES (14th), Saturday at 8:45 PM Absentees: Kouakou, Blé, Belloumou (injured), Amir (international duty)

Hello everyone! How are you doing today? It's matchday for VA as they travel to face FC Versailles at the "Camp des Loges"—Paris Saint-Germain's old training ground. After last week's 2–1 victory over Le Puy-en-Velay Foot, the goal is to keep picking up points. Kick-off is at 8:45 PM French time. As usual, I'm sharing some local press articles with you. Have a great day! Allez VA !

Surely the action of killing a politician, and then plotting to kill another from the same party (understandably the facts and evidence around that haven't been disclosed), is a sign of political motivation.

Who do you think we are? 😂

Bore off 😂

He'll wait for either the Spurs or Man Utd jobs surely?

Man City’s case is between them and the Premier League. The FA have nothing to do with that, they’re a completely separate body with a different remit.

As far as I can see it does not say anything specifc about radicalisation or political motivation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv1j3lgrl6gko