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Beresford is a probably the best we’ve had so far (and he wasn’t international class) in my era. Enrique was class for us but tarnished his rep. I can’t think of anyone else. Olivier Bernard was great under Robson. edit: Elliott before his first knee injury was superb as well. He was never the same after that. I think he did it v Leeds.

They used to be able to control games and looked deadly up front. I think they’ve taken a massive confidence hit and don’t seem to be able to pull themselves out of a rut. Son is a shadow of his former self as well.

Does Rob Lee get any credit with the younger generations? In contrast players like Warren Barton (who was absolute shite at best) is a cult hero and often finds his way into Top XI discussions.

Later in his career he changed to a defensive midfielder (and barely scored during that period). I think Robby Bobson also deployed him as a sweeper at one point. He always played well for England as well.

Rob Lee was class by the way. Especially early on in his nufc career.

Which outlet is reporting that?

Rumours today are that Juve are going to offer Douglas Luiz and possibly Vlahovic for him.

I don’t find him frustrating at all. His pros nullify any minor weaknesses.

Makes you think

Wissa might give our old CBs and issue over the top. Schade and Mbeumo are rapid on the wings as well. This will be a tough one.

England u18 player, I think.

If Bellamy was shit he wouldn’t have gotten away with his attitude. The counter argument is that good managers should be able to manage these mavericks better. I hate Dyer more than anything. He seems regretful the way he treated Bobby but he can get fucked as far as I’m concerned.

Yeah. we've hit a massive milestone by winning something this season. It might be subconsciously easy to take the foot off the pedal slightly which wouldn't result in a good run. Whatever happens we can look at this season as being great. I'd love us to get CL but if we don't then im still happy.

Aren't they due to open a Hooters in Newcastle next month? @PaddockLad can confirm.

I can see him being shipped out on loan soon, especially if this Big Mitch Summer you keep banging on about takes place.

Oh dear. 1-0 already.

Forest V ManUre is a weird one. i should be hoping Forest lose but it’s a weird feeling to want Man Utd to win a football game. Hopefully a draw.

I see they are trying to give a 20 year sentence to a 24 year old that fire bombed a Tesla. https://bsky.app/profile/kenklippenstein.bsky.social/post/3llpkkh2r7k2l

Is actually like to see Palace win it. I think Villa will though. They are actually a good set of semi finals. Very watchable.

Ultimate banana skin this one lads. Brentford are on a fine winning streak away from home and we struggle against teams like this.

I heard him say that at the time. If I was half a decent player I wouldn’t go anywhere near Man Utd for many years.

Possibly not. It's clearly not enough if they are hitting the poor/disabled as well though. They've just about alienated every demographic. Im trying to keep level headed and see if we are better off in ~4 years time before I decide who to vote for. The options are parse right now.

You're probably right and it's still early days but the signs aren't great and they are just pretty much following Tory policy. As far as I can see they have not impressed any demographic in the UK. They should be at least making massive noise about taxing the rich/tax dodging corporations etc - even if its just for PR, but they are just digging themselves in a hole for which they might never be able to get out. LDs had a taste when joining the coalition, but I agree on that point as well. You could counter that Reform have even less but then they are likely to be our new gov.

Aye. If we had a snap election tomorrow, who would you vote for? I’d have to check out what the Lib Dem’s are upto but Reform have the appeal and backing to win comfortably.