Dave

EAT MY GOAL! Aside from players in there mid thirties not getting worse and demanding 40k a week that was a good game.

@Danny thoughts?

Toonlass and the Burnley fan who were blatantly the same person.

What's the betting that today Priti Patel takes credit for their being less violence at football matches.

That didnt take long . . . .

I'm gutted to hear this. Hope he pulls through mate.

There is a famous story that Rob Lee was persuaded that Newcastle is south of Middlesbrough so he would sign

Whilst it was a light hearted comment on my part I'd like to see a strategy put in place on what works now that develops over time (experienced back line, Longstaffs and ASM). Players like Omishen, Cyprien, Diallo, Aouchiche in Ligue One that can grow with Saint-Maximin and the club. I've seen them inevitably linked with the likes of Coutinho who, whilst be a fantastic footballer, doesnt really have any motivation to succeed in such an environment.

On a serious note is big investment needed at SJP and academy? The big appeal to Newcastle is the infrastructure to be a massive club seems already there. A QPR fan I was speaking with described Les Ferdinand "all mouth" when I ask I asked if hes any good. Probably best off bringing back Ruel Fox.

You're going to be a modern day QPR.

Sad news about The Fink. Saw him a couple of years ago at a meet and great. One of my friends does a good impression of him. Volkoff was impressed. Finkel told him not to quit his day job hasn't done the impressuon since. --- On a side note I think this weeks Smackdown and AEW shows are an insight in to the future really until things can move back to reality. A lot of easy wins for people against enhancement talent. A shame really as I dont trust WWE to have an end game when they do this stuff. As shown with Rowan and his spider that Aleister Black easily ended.

With FFP presumably laws being laxed over the next 2 or 3 years to support clubs through this epidemic now is the time to invest heavy if you wish to do so. If Abramovich is to ever spend again it will be this summer.

I was more referring to a nine figure industry feeling the need to lay off so many staff after making out everything was fine during this pandemic. Sure, they shouldn't have whored so many people when AEW emerged, but how much money did they pay that dickhead who hosted WrestleMania recently? The revenue they get should more than cover the talent there. In regards to "one or two surprises". Some of those lower midcarders had been around forever. Then you have Rusev, Rowan and The Good Brothers who have been in big storylines recently.

The list of releases and furloughed staff so far today is absolutely shocking.

Ffs

As special as the people of Peru are I dont believe you'll see cases confirmed that quickly.

Apparently Dark Side of the Ring have released an episode on Droz which is a good one.

Pipe down Meltzer.

I must say I really enjoyed that Boneyard match. 100% they'll do something similar with Sting next year.

Do Americans actually like this bellend host?

I swear this opening video has gone on longer than the Cesaro Gulak match.

But think of the videos in 10+ years time when they talk about how loyal and enthusiastic the staff were to entertain their fans during a global epidemic. They'll forget to mention the years of them being shafted by part timers of course.

The media havent helped the situation by giving a platform to those wibbles that were upset about a heavy handed Police approach. People in London are well aware they're not going to get a flimsy fine because of it. Especially when The Commisioner is making such statements: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/met-chief-cressida-dick-policing-coronavirus-lockdown-rules-a4401451.html

Over 200 people in Crystal Palace Park earlier today. Kids in the skate park, groups having bbqs, people travelling 40+ minutes away to go for a walk. Literally lost for words.

Predictions this weekend? WWE Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Drew McIntyre Save Drew's big moment for a crowd. Universal Championship: Goldberg (c) vs. Braun Strowman Really depends if Goldberg is willing to extend his deal. What a depressing mess this situation is. Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Shayna Baszler Becky to win and then they'll scramble to think of new ideas for her. NXT Women's Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair I just dont see Charlotte's long term future in NXT. Last Man Standing: Edge vs. Randy Orton Hopefully a good end to a good storyline. Boneyard Match: The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles Looking forward to this one. Cant see WWE putting AJ on Brock/Roman level with a W. Firefly Fun House Match: John Cena vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt Please for the love of god dont bury Bray again SmackDown Women's Championship Fatal 5-Way Elimination: Bayley (c) vs. Sasha Banks vs. Naomi vs. Lacey Evans vs. Tamina Hopefully the ending will lead to a Bayley / Sasha storyline. Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Daniel Bryan Looking forward to this one. Been impressed with how everybody involved has helped carry the show in the last couple of weeks. Kevin Owens vs, Seth Rollins I didnt realise how good Seth's WM record is. Let KO have his moment. SmackDown Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: John Morrison and The Miz (c) vs. The Usos vs. New Day I dont mind who wins this one. All three are good teams Raw Tag Team Championships: Street Profits (c) vs. Angel Garza and Austin Theory Raw tag divison has taken a pretty big shafting since Covid19 but Street Profits have been entertaining for a considerable period of time. WWE Women's Tag Team Championships: Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross New Champs may just give new life to a dead division. King Corbin vs. Elias Hopefully a short quick comedy match with little damage done to withers reputations. Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler I've actually quite enjoyed this storyline. Let Otis have his moment. Aleister Black vs. Bobby Lashley AB to keep his momentum going. God knows when they'll fully press the trigger though.