suewhistle

You're right, but I think SaintJack has won this thread at a canter - much appreciated.

I've only seen the Downs clip, but I respect your judgement. Sometimes talking about players we forget that it's a team game and I noted that he seemed quite good in bringing colleagues into play in a way that we've missed since Che left, if not before. Hopefully his physicality will aid others, and in that respect he can't do worse than TP.

This, I'm afraid. Two year contract perhaps, but 3?

And they're off!

Thanks! Just about to do an online lesson and will sort when finished. ta..

But Trousers never gives an opinion!:-) Not one he can be held to, at least..

Ah, you can't receive PMs..

I'll have it. PM you Monday morning, if that's OK?

I've not followed Infantino's time waster at all but now off to the pub to watch England v France, where all the players _will_ be taking it seriously.

It was the mention of BBD that threw me! Maybe a pre-season with Still will help, but whether that helps fitness, touch, pace, passing, effort or any other aspect remains to be seen He must have something to have scored a few goals but I certainly haven't seen what it is.

I'm not sure; the recent departures of Purfield, Pike and Haaland at the end of their contracts could mean our offers were turned down as it talked about them being in discussions. I haven't followed up to see if they've signed elsewhere as the OS just says pursuing other 'opportunities elsewhere', thanked them and wished them all the best for the future. They might not even be staying in professional football, following the path of other slightly older players with alternative careers.

Yes, just had a look at the video and he shows a different level of dynamism and urgency over TP. Brings other players into the game quite well too, giving and going into the space. How he'll perform with us will be interesting to see, but he does have age on his side.

Frankly professional sport always rather surprises me. When you have to pay to go to the gym or local pool, and pay £25/35 a month to play grassroots football all the figures bandied about seem high to me! But yes, KWP was probably on more..

If I were you Saint86, I'd delegate that aspect of it to Farmer Saint..

Oi, I played full 11-a-side last season and was 70 at the end. Mind you, I did only last as long as TP but probably did run around more than BBD when I was on the pitch and at around the same speed. I thought that's where they used to do the beheadings and then paraded the heads in front of the crowds? We're going to have a better motivated side next season, I can see.