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Sounds like an Asterix character. Genetix, Geriatrix, Obelix, and Getafix, all have a great time together.

Any picture of an angry Australian is probably me.

Must be weird for some of the older people in England or any European nation really. Growing up everyone is white, maybe a different nationality/culture/language but within the same sort of appearance. Which is actually pretty normal for most of the world throughout history, must be pretty weird to see all of a sudden so many different looking people, with different clothes, accents, and mannerisms to what you are used to. I like to imagine the Aztecs and the Spaniards had pretty much the same train of thought when they first met; 'these people are fucking weird looking'. Another anecdote from history I quite enjoy is Roman Emperor Septimus Severus (born in North-Africa, an ethnic-Roma and Libyan mix) when an Ethiopian soldier hailed him, the emperor was so disgusted with the man's appearance he ordered him taken away instantly. On that note, has anyone else encountered bizarre historical revisionism recently? There are Black American movements dedicated to this; they will go so far to claim the aforementioned Septimus Severus as 'black' (a concept that didn't exist then as it does now) just for the shear fact he was born in north-Africa (a decidedly not very 'black' part of the world). I've also seen the BBC do things like this:

That is RasenBallSport to you.

I know the lad is a bit odd looking but there is no need to bully!

Could be ol' Pat Nevin.

@Bluewolf who'd you like during the 80s? Funny times for an outsider to look at, worst times of the club's life but created a host of icons.

Second from the left, why is there just a floating shirt?

Chuck Bakayoko in Mount Vesuvius and bring Van Ginkel back.

I like him. I hope he moves onto a club that appreciates him. Maybe in Italy or Spain?

I was joking.

oh next time I'll take my german related questions elswhere. sorry for the inconvenience.

Go on

So German friends, some of you know that I love German food and beers but I've a quick question for you: is it odd that I mix my spätzle with rotkohl and sauerkraut?

Of course it will. The 60s, 80s, and 00s all had teams playing conservative football succeed. Herrera, Sacchi, Mourinho, all coaches had their heyday when conservatism was at its peak

If they are anything like Chelsea fans it will take a little while after he is sacked for the delusion to disappear.

Was this mean to be a diary entry? Wrong app, Stan mate?

What a fucking moron. Nearly all the players he has weren't at Utd during the yewrs he has mentioned. I'm sick of the prick

Since I feel like actually contributing to the forum lately, I'll give my thoughts on squad building. Goalkeeping I don't think any changes need to be made here. Wingbacks/Lateral 'defenders' Excusing Palmeiri, I don't think Alonso, Moses, and Zappacosta are enough to cut the mustard. I do like what Alonso and Zappacosta bring to the table, I don't believe they are elite but their strengths make up for the weaknesses, however I don't think Moses is up to scratch as his inability to pass or cross the ball is too detrimental to the team. Centre halves Luiz and Rudiger is overkill, they are too aggressive, they'd be more suited to a midfield aggressor role (read: not a defensive midfielder) but Kante already does that and he is elite. Cahill, I like him but he is past it and not a player that is excelling in the three player system. Christensen is fine, Azpilicueta is my favourite Chelsea player but perhaps he should be back in his WB role? That Welsh kid is a future stalwart, I just hope the next manager agrees with Conte. I'm glad he isn't being rushed but I hope he does keep slowly getting more and more minutes. Midfield Kante is elite. Cesc Fabregas, I don't get this guy; maybe he does something I don't see but he never impresses or upsets me. Bakayoko, I like his physical aggression and power but timing and decision making are rotten. I think he gets more time but if he doesn't improve than it's over. Drinkwater and Barkley, I don't know these guys. An anchorman is pertinent if the team is moving forward with an aggressive CB. Forwards Hazard, Pedro, and Wilian (for the moment) are all elite and should be of no concern. Morata is worrying but I'm patient with him, Giroud is fine and a strong second string player. This is how I'd line up in the future using Conte's sytem: The idea is with the dynamism of the wingbacks, and the aggressive passing of a player like Luiz, the midfield would serve as more of a hammer than a rapier. Subverting the use of a traditional midfield playmaker for an anchorman would protect the CBs through the middle and give them chances to defend outwide to support the WBs. One CB presses, one midfielder presses, while the other two CBs retain shape, as does the anchorman.

A lot of American sports are shit, I just don't think they are 'embarassing' like that Scouse mong thinks. Being in an amongst the culture I respect them to a degree.

I was hoping that Irish bloke was going to level him