Saint Fan CaM

Nothing like a bit of inspired thought in the kit design studio eh? Think shirt sales will be stunted this season, but perhaps that’s Solak giving something back to fans…”if you’ve got the 24-25 kit, you don’t need to spend a penny more this seasons kit…you’re welcome”. 🤔😉😂

Interesting you mentioning that - it fleetingly crossed my mind that it was rather coincidental that France were pitted against Morocco - a country with many ties to France and clearly unlikely to cause an upset. Another example of FIFA fixing…surely not? 😉

How about failing to address the many ‘misdemeanours’ of Man City FC? Given the number of clubs across the country adversely affected by their ‘misdemeanours’, you’d think they’d be duty bound to punish City swiftly and commensurately against the 100+ charges they face, but that wouldn’t suit their narrative would it? Tantamount to cheating at the very least.

When you think of the current squad options available to Eckhert it’s hard to see any position other than CF where he would need to consider a new player. Possibly a new CM if Charles does get sold (looking likely, paving the way for a JWP return) and a new CB if THB leaves (you’d think likely, but there’s little sign of suitors at this point so perhaps we’re still talking to him about a new contract?). The key to all this I think is keeping as many of the side who are on-side with Eckhert and the club as possible - the team bonding of last season will play a big part in our success in the coming season I would imagine.

Bit quiet on the transfer news - lots of weird speculation though.

Yeah that was kind of my point - the man can make things happen. Fell a bit flat though. 😂

Argentina vs England final - written in the stars. Or is that in Infantino’s fairytale storybook?

I think you’re all ‘pointing’ out the obvious.

Excellent - USA getting Trumps just desserts. Hope it ends up an even more emphatic win just to prove cheats don’t prosper.

I’ve reminded myself of my thoughts that JWP was a ‘luxury’ player for us in our latter days in the Prem - great for free kicks on goal, but not really utilised in a manner that allowed a quick transition of the ball forward and not a player that could put in a crunching tackle to break up opposition play. Don’t think I’ve changed my position on that, so I’m of a mind to say no thanks.

I agree - at times he looked almost lazy, but in a moment exploded into action. Wonder if Dan Burn could do a specific, strict man-marking job on him? He’s certainly got the stature.

Is JWP a ‘journeyman’ footballer - a resounding no. Despite his Pompey connections, he was the definition of a loyal professional for Saints - I met him while he did some of the community/charity work he involved himself with. Is JWP a player we need right now - quite possibly, depending on whether Charles moves on (likely). The only issue is whether he’s kept himself fit enough to deal with the Championship, but I suspect he has.

We need to match their intensity and keep a higher backline if possible - play too deep and we’ll lose this…our defence is not good enough.

Can I sleep for an hour and an half and wake up in time for KO? 🤔😵‍💫😴

With all the shenanigans going on - all the shithousery - all the cheating and you just wonder what hope England have got tonight in Mexico. Reckon FIFA will make sure Mexico have every advantage they possibly can have - the narrative will not allow an England win. Will it?