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Man Utd away...

Potentially. I wouldn't say I know enough about several other teams over the years to have been relegated that were the strongest. But Villa & Newcastle perhaps, or maybe some Fulham or West Brom teams that have dropped? Not sure. I think I've answered where it's gone wrong before, but in summary: Rodgers being given free reign to sign some absolute cart-horses Letting Schmeichel go without finding an adequate replacement. Not just for his goalkeeping ability, but his leadership, character and personality. We lost a big player there. It's almost like he knew the shitshow was about to occur but I don't begrudge him a move to continue playing in Europe at all. Rodgers being given too long to stay in his position despite our disgraceful drop towards the bottom of the table. Could/should have gone in the summer, after 7 games, after the World Cup, before the March international break. Too many players being far too comfortable, not really having the commitment to the club, which leads to under-performing and just not being bothered about the fate of the club while they secure a move elsewhere Our owner not being ruthless enough, being ill-advised by an arsehole of a Director of Football (Jon Rudkin). It's why I've mentioned that things off the pitch are just as bad as they have been on it. It all filters down in some way, shape or form. And that's what has happened here. When the general doesn't know what's going on or know how to lead, how can the proverbial soldiers know what to do or take charge?

Survived on the final day thanks to the above We beat Brighton anyway, but Chelsea winning helped!

You've gone up in my estimations @Danny. San Sebastian is absolutely beautiful. Glad you mentioned, and experienced, the pintxos. Love how many different varieties you can get in any place you go. It's just a lovely place to relax and take in the world, and just to enjoy yourself in the beautiful surroundings.

@nudge brace yourself for this thread to explode with pictures of food with a V on from @CaaC (John)

Love this from Lazio And Ajax

It's sometimes very difficult to admit there's a problem though. Where did he lie about it, just out of interest?

They said on the radio earlier today. It's in the transcript as well apparently that's been released. I think it's a bit harsh to say the addiction angle was to try and reduce the penalty. A betting addict is a betting addict. Nowhere in the definition of being a gambling/betting addict would it say it has to be on different sports. It can be football and only football. Addiction can be very complex. I don't think it's as simple as saying the veracity is questioned based on what he's bet on, a opposed to the volume of bets he's making. On the flip side, you could say it enforces how much he is addicted to doing it by ignoring the rules about betting on your own team so much...

Yeah don't get why he can't train. And why from September only. Odd. Also heard how a doctor advised he gets professional help but he wasn't given it. The match-fixing thing is debatable. He's bet on his own team to lose. Even if he didn't play in it, you can reasonably comprehend how he can still have an influence on the game through teammates etc.

Turns out Arne didn't fancy slotting in at Spurs. Apparently he's 'snubbed' them. Spurs one step closer to getting Rodgers

Happy birthday John!

The video is weird, but I guess that's par for the course for them

Seen Pope is having surgery on his hand which explains that decision.

Palace's Eze and Johnstone included @The Palace Fan. Nick Pope not included.

Given he was barely getting picked when he was in very good form, I doubt Southgate picks him in the initial squad if he's basing it on the last 5 months. I guess he'll get in people pull out due to injury.

I did think about this too. But Henderson is quite clearly a big character and leader for the squad. Phillips looked knackered after about 60-70mins vs Chelsea.

Southgate picking England squad at 2pm for June Euro 2024 qualifier games. I suspect it'll be: Goalkeepers - Pickford, Ramsdale, Pope Defenders - Walker, Alexander-Arnold, Trippier, Shaw, Chilwell, Maguire, Stones, Guehi, Tomori, White Midfielders - Rice, Henderson, Bellingham, Gallagher, Foden Forwards - Grealish, Saka, Kane, Rashford, Wilson If Dier is selected I suspect it'll be in place of Tomori. No space for Maddison rightly so as his form has tailed off considerably after Qatar. Benefit of having TAA is thanks to his new-found versatility to be a midfielder too if used correctly. And White based on how he's played for Arsenal.

Loving BMTH's new one @Whiskey

It's tragic to see, really. One player targeted by thousands of fans pretty much each game he plays in away from Real. Always makes me think what do other black players in teams of the fans that are abusing him feel?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65674665

Same as what I thought.