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15 years ago, Brighton finished 8 points ahead of us in League One and had been 12 years without their own stadium.

Now they're the world's biggest net spenders.

I've seen hardly anything good from our loanees, all disappointing so far.

How does a club like Shrewsbury get Castledine and we get the "highly rated" Donley?

There was no movement ahead of Walker. He was about to get pulled up for time wasting so had to release the ball. There was nothing wrong with throwing it back to Stones and retaining possession. Other than aimlessly throwing it into the box, he had no option. The problem there is we are too advanc...

He sort of couldn't win though and that's the issue here. If he dropped Kane and we lost people would be saying he was f*cking mental dropping one of Englands leading scorers, captain and most experienced forward. Special players (like Kane has been) tend to rise to the big occasion, which obviousl...

He sort of couldn't win though and that's the issue here. If he dropped Kane and we lost people would be saying he was f*cking mental dropping one of Englands leading scorers, captain and most experienced forward. Special players (like Kane has been) tend to rise to the big occasion, which obviousl...

''Finally, the Spanish coach would never have played a clearly ailing Harry Kane and neither would any other coach but that's been the main issue with England coaches, playing big names rather than doing what is best for the team'' You certainly know your football. Strange that you and many others ...

Gareth is a good guy but his decision making just isn't up to it. Went into the tournament experimenting with a right back in midfield. Bonkers. With the players available, he should have played 3-5-2 so we could be solid defensively and control the midfield. Our players are more than capable of ke...

Gareth is a good guy but his decision making just isn't up to it. Went into the tournament experimenting with a right back in midfield. Bonkers. With the players available, he should have played 3-5-2 so we could be solid defensively and control the midfield. Our players are more than capable of kee...

gshaw wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 4:28 pm League 1 football will be a lot tougher than any pre-season friendly, just a fitness run out you can't make any judgement from these games

But you can judge individual performances, for instance Dan Aygei looks really sharp and, as said above, Obiero looked class.

Dan Happe should have scored.

Jordan Graham's delivery has been world class.

Considering everything Richie said and how tough League One is going to be next season our Summer transfer business has to be spot on . IMO, It's going to be one of our most important Summers for transfer business . Get it wrong and we could be facing a relegation battle next season so fingers cros...

‘By weaponizing antisemitism in this way, Israel has done the opposite to what it wanted, ie. make more people antisemitic’ Really ? I’d say only those who were anti-semites to start with, hope you don’t fall into that category. No, youre wrong Ordinary decent people, with a sense of fair play, see...

Every time Russia steps out of line , we through sanctions at them at the expense of our economy. Russian sanctions are one of the reasons our economy is suffering. It does nothing to the Russians. But , if we are to sanction the Russians , why are we not doing the same to Israel. Israel seems to h...

The ICJ (International Court of Justice) has now ordered Israel to allow Gaza food aid, a legally binding decision. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/28/famine-is-setting-in-icj-orders-israel-to-unblock-gaza-food-aid Yet Israel is still claiming to be 'victims' and acting in self defence ....

Huge rise in antisemitism in the UK reported today, following the Hamas attacks on 7th Oct. Likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68288727 Whatever your views on what is going on in Gaza and the Middle East, there is no excuse for it. Shocking and despicable. That'...

Unfortunately this is why we needed to bring in an experienced forward. Perfect situation to bring on someone that has a bit about themselves and can hold the ball. Not a 19 year old kid with no professional games coming on against a big back 3 The point is, those young loanees would offer more tha...

Top of the JES wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:26 pm Zero impact off the bench on Saturday. Didn't press the defenders and moved at a snails pace. I can imagine RW was completely unimpressed.

Yeah, saw what we saw...

oriboy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:18 pm

Jeremy Bentham wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:13 pm Not in the squad...

Probably still running around Barnsley's pitch and still hasn't scored!

Not in the squad...

We can`t complain. We struggled in the 2nd half. I am sure will handle a game like this better next season. COME ON ORIENT!! Ironically, we restricted them much better in the second half just caught out by a long straight ball down the middle and a free kick where two of their players ran in unmark...

Still don’t get why Piggot comes on and we don’t give one of the young Loanees a chance, Piggot offers absolutely nothing I hope he proves me wrong, but pretty sure he won’t Unfortunately this is why we needed to bring in an experienced forward. Perfect situation to bring on someone that has a bit ...

Rich Tea Wellin wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:13 pm Immense from Moncs

And I thought he was finished!

Petrov788 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:45 am can still sign free agents after the window closes..

Jesse Lingard?

Joe315 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:34 pm

Jeremy Bentham wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:31 pm Against 10, WTF can't we play two up top FFS!!!

We've gone 2 up top

Should have happened when they went down to 10.