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  1. The Fish
    Good post. Long post. Fishy type of post
  2. The Fish
    Swear I saw on twitter that Sunderland haven't scored in >470 minutes.They've failed to score in 14 games, that more than even Shot shy Boro have managed.
  3. The Fish
    I mean, they're possibilities, but not as likely as it's made out. Hayden is picked ahead of Colback when fit, Yedlin usually ahead of Anita, so I'd expect Rafa to either rely on the better player he's got or look to strengthen in the Summer. Ashley failing to provide the funds is a concern, but he opened his cheque book last summer, and the summer before, he even opened it in January (which he seems loath to do) when McClaren was taking us down, so I'm confident Benitez will be backed before next season. It might not be £90m, but enough to get to safety? Newcastle are top of their league, with a top manager and likeable players, Sunderland are bottom of theirs and the fans are miserable, and of course Sissoko is an unmitigated disaster at Spurs. Football life is good, mate. Enjoy it #Cans
  4. The Fish
    Last time we went down we were a Premier League side because enough of our top flight players stayed to fix things (Colo, Taylor, Enrique, Jonas, Butt, Nolan), enough of our squad players were good enough at this level to be amongst the best in their position so we didn't need to replace them (Carroll, Ameobi, Lovenkrands, Taylor, Harper). People seem to think we're as strong. We're fundamentally not. We're a Championship side on the whole, a good one and one likely to be back in the 17/18 Premier League. But we're so obviously weaker it's bonkers that people are expecting us to win comfortably every game. Last time it didn't matter if teams set up to defend for 90 minutes because the 2 Argentinian internationals could either cause rightbacks to have nightmares or put every Championship striker in his pocket. I mean, could you imagine the damage Benitez could have done with that squad? But he's limited because of the personnel, I'm sure he'd love to have players of their caliber now, but no, instead of Danny Simpson and Jose Enrique at fullback, he's got Paul Dummett and Deandre Yedlin. He'd love to have Jonas Gutierrez, but he's got fucking Gouffran. Kevin Nolan? Nope, Diame and Perez will have to do. He's winning this league with a team he built in order to win the league. We've won more often, are further ahead of 2nd than we were then, and have key players coming back for the final push. I just don't understand the pessimism.
  5. The Fish
    2-1 job done. Newcastle laboured to a win. Brighton laboured to a win as well Huddersfield lost at home to a relegation side. So, what I'm taking away from today's result is; Gayle looks like he's getting back into the swing of things, Shelvey too, Ritchie is having a decent season, we could have done with some signings in January to address areas of weakness. We've extended our lead on the dreaded Play Off spots and we've maintained the gap between ourselves and 2nd. Gamez might have been better at rightback than Anita (who had a decent game by the way), but he hasn't been thus far, so why would we rely on that? It seems that whatever the result, some people just enjoy a moan?
  6. The Fish
    Looking forward to Noelie's hot take. Did. Not. Disappoint.
  7. The Fish
    Pretty much what we expected, a nervy scrappy win. Rotherham relegated, first side in England to have their demise confirmed. Sunderland 7pts from safety and Swansea play goal-shy Middlesbrough tomorrow.
  8. The Fish
    Fucking hates them, doesn't he?
  9. The Fish
    Aye and Brighton are relentless as well. Didn't realise Rotherham are relegated if they don't win today.
  10. The Fish
    Sounds like a poor ref is contributing to an already scrappy game. Hopefully a lead will mean Wigan will have to push out more. Bring on Atsu and Perez later to take advantage of tired legs. Introduce Hayden as well, ease him back from injury.
  11. The Fish
    Lazaar and Gamez haven't taken their chances and Dummett is, if nothing else, reliable at this level. Yedlin isn't fit, so Anita is 1st choice by default Gouffran provides cover for a limited left back, but I'd be happy for Atsu to start today. Hayden isn't fit, so Colback is 1st choice by default. Not sure there's enough in the line-up to get upset about.
  12. The Fish
    One of, if not the worst team in the English game (without loading even lower leagues). I normally pick Newcastle, or a random Championship side. Want to try a full career, starting with rot, see if bigger clubs come calling, etc.
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    Started a new save as Worcester. They play in the Vanarama National League North (the lowest league possible) and their board expected me to bravely struggle against relegation. They are fucking terrible; their 1st choice 'keeper is on loan from West Brom and has a first touch of 1. One! He's a professional fucking footballer. They've a decent striker, but so much of their squad is terrible. I've got rid of a few of their shit old angry defenders, brought in some kids with League 2 potential, loaned a few teenagers and after 11 games, I'm 3rd in the league with the most possession and passes completed. Started the league well, played 4, won 4, scored 9, conceded 0. Since then I've played 7, W2, D 3, L2. Just put 5 past Matlock in the cup and I'm hoping that gives the forwards a bit more confidence so I can work on the defence a bit.
  15. The Fish
    Probably, but at least now if when KnackaJack picks up his customary yellow in the 1st half, we've an option on the bench.
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  17. The Fish
    Bit early in the morning for talk of self pleasuring, isn't it?
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  19. The Fish
    But it will cut out a lot.
  20. The Fish
    No, there wasn't.
  21. The Fish
    Loved that, but it's not long enough.
  22. The Fish
    Probably annoy the shit out of you lot on here?
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  24. The Fish
    They don't even seem to have a popular message board.
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