Whitey Grandad

And what in there is relevant? What have I missed?

Limping to protect his ego.

That may be where we see things differently. A back five shifts our centre of gravity back towards our own goal. If reduces our presence in midfield and encourages the sort of passing back to our goalkeeper that can so easily go wrong. This is a relatively modern fad that will eventually die a natural death along with all the other hipster trends.

Fair enough. I didn't see that at the time.

I've noticed that sort of thing a lot lately. Two of our players getting in each other's way, even colliding at times. This is something that you never see in professional football and I can't remember it ever happening when I played Sunday morning football.

Stephens didn't make his customary howlers which was refreshing. He didn't act the captain though when the referee went out of his way to warn him about Scienza's hissy fits when his play acting didn't earn him a free kick. Stephens just nodded and then carried on.

That's a big if. We had several chances each of which was clearer than the one where we scored.

Disgusting. Maybe not charging for waste disposal and providing facilities where it can be disposed of free of charge would be a help?

Why is it that it's only our players who fall over?

VAR had more influence on the game.

I have come to the conclusion that these owners are treating our club as one big experiment. Some people with weird ideas have persuaded someone with money to burn/launder/offset/dispose/throw away to have a big of fun. We are a rich man's toy.

From what I can find out the US doesn't pay any rent for any bases.

Not on the pitch, obviously.

I think it's way over 100%. Certainly seems like it.

He's part of the reason that we're exposed. That's what annoyed me the most. In space, with no opposition player within twenty yards of him and yet he just pings the ball back first time. He might just as well not have been there.

I like his enthusiasm and commitment but I detest his ability.

Agreed. I felt that he was trying too hard, was too hyped up. Overhitting passes and mistiming tackles. We need someone with a cool head.

Who could forget Gareth Bale?

Angry and annoyed where I'm sat. That might just be me though.

They've done nothing wrong.

Back in the 1970s when I was working at a TV research facility I used to organise midweek trips by coach to Wembley to see England play. The total cost was less than a fiver but I remember the match ticket prices starting off at about £1.50 and steadily increasing to about £3.50 in just a few years. I used to order them direct from Wembley Stadium and they would arrive by Registered Letter. As an aside, seeing your user name I should let you know that my neighbours are still in occasional touch with Ivan and this Christmas they received a card from him.

You could say that about any forward.

He's still top goalscorer.

Is that a problem? And if it is, why?

Only for a day visit on a cruise. I remember it as being somewhat dusty.