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    Needless Bookings

    Recently we've picked up some really needless bookings. Bissouma at West Ham - stupid booking for petulance early on meant he was on a tightrope the rest of the game. Similar for Bentancur against Fulham - booked for kicking the ball away in the first half. And lastly Richarlison - I will never...
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    Our strongest team

    So, we know it is all about the squad and like for like rotation. But if we had a CL final next week, who would you pick? This would be mine. It will be interesting to do this again in November and see what’s changed in our perception! Lloris Romero — Dier — Davies Doherty — Højbjerg —...
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    Madness at Barca?

    Barcelona are still in massive financial difficulties. It has been reported that they are still finding it tough to register new players. To bring in a new signing under La Liga rules, they need to recoup €3 for every €1 spent on new salaries. And yet they are handing out contracts like candy...
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    Race for the Golden Boot

    I was placing some bets on the UFC on Saturday night and saw I had some unsettled bets outstanding. I had forgotten that I placed cheeky bets on Kane and Son, both E/W, for top scorer back in the Autumn when we were not even managing shots on goal. Looking at the current standings, Salah has...
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    2021/22 Premier League Squad

    Now that the window has closed I thought a summary of our PL squad might be informative. I've almost certainly made at least one glaring mistake, so if you tell me I will update this post to maintain a single point of truth / reference for the season. The Europa Conference League Squad Rules /...
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    Predict Starting Line Up vs Man City

    Less than a week to go to the first game of the season against Man City. I think we can probably guess the starting line up (based on yesterday's game and pre-season). I am guessing we will see this team: Note - What I think Nuno will pick rather what I would pick: Lloris Tanganga Sanchez Dier...
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    Pressing

    Interesting to hear Jose moaning about the lack of pressing on Sunday, especially when he sets the defence up in such a low block and the players are clearly not match fit yet. Pressing is not simple and needs to be coordinated and requires high energy levels. I think there are a number reasons...
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    Kane,Dele,Lamela vs 100 Kids

    Hearing rumours they played a 3 professionals vs 100 kids similar to how Barca did a few years ago. Anyone heard the same or got a video?
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    Hypothetical Scenario Decision

    Would you rather beat Arsenal Weds, and go on to win the league cup, but come 5th in the league behind Arsenal ... ... or ... Lose to Arsenal on Weds, and they go on to win the league cup but we qualify for CL and they don't? For me an Arsenal team qualifying for the CL with their new manager...
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    Reality check

    Taking a step back and looking at us now ... we’re above Man U, Chelsea and Arsenal in the league, we’ve been in the CL every year for some time and are heading to the Nou Camp for a decisive fixture on Tues. We’ve also played the last 16 months without a home ground, and not forgetting we’re...
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    Seats for Weds against Dortmund

    thinking of belatedly getting tickets ... what blocks are closest to the atmosphere / singing? Not been to Wembley as our 'home ground' yet.
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    Hypothetical Scenario

    a Chinese club offers £300m for Alli and Kane. This would pay off the majority of the stadium. Would you take the money? UPDATE - Not sure why people are disliking or disagreeing the opening post(!?) - it's a hypothetical question, not an opinion or statement.
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    Kaboul vs Kane

    it will be interesting to see if their is any needle today between these two. We all recall last season's player coup led by Kane to mainly be about Ade, but Kaboul was the captain who was displaced and effectively it ended his Spurs career. I wonder if he harbours a grudge in any form. Although...
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