Stan

it's about time this section/thread became more active

Funding increase for the Women's game across the sport in Europe https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56905827

Nagelsmann is going to Bayern

Rodgers, thankfully, has ruled himself out of the running for the Spurs job.

This is our 'best' starting XI when everyone is fit... Kasper Fofana - Evans - Soyuncu Ricardo Castagne Ndidi - Tielemans Maddison Vardy - Iheanacho The fact Barnes isn't even in there is crazy in itself, but mainly down to Iheancho's current shit-hot form. He could be the one to eventually replace Vardy in a front-two as this gets the best out of Iheanacho too. If anything, where we need strengthening is just in terms of depth. Recently being able to play that above line-up, and then have back-ups like Praet, Perez, Under on the bench to call upon instead of inexperienced youth players (despite the good job they've done filling in) has been handy. We definitely need strengthening in that midfield - any one of those 3 get suspended/injured and we really do feel their absence. Given the fact we're likely to have CL football, we do need to improve there. We'll probably see more of Dewsbury-Hall though as he is highly-rated by us and seems far too good for Luton based on his loan there so far. And for a few transfer windows now we've been looking for a striker that would be ready to fit in as Vardy can't be playing 2-3 games in the space of 7-8 days. He'll have to be managed properly given his recent injury concerns and age anyway. And the only way to do that is strengthen that position so he's not relied on but can be played for the big games he can deliver in. When we get Justin & Barnes back it'll be great, as it means Rodgers has that 'selection headache' as opposed to falling back on to youth players that barely set foot in a PL game before they're called upon. Bit of both. I also get the feeling that Rodgers just doesn't rate him and perhaps isn't the player that was sold to us (albeit on loan for now). He has his flashes of 'brilliance' or skill but maybe it's consistency. I had the same feeling as you as if we'd got the best of both worlds in that we've got a loan for a really decent player and also apparently an option (not obligation) to buy. I doubt we'd take up that option though. His fitness even before the injury recently was a concern and he hasn't really done anything to alleviate those, either for Rodgers by the looks of it or for the fans.

Don't get me wrong I do understand and appreciate your point. If I was on the receiving end of that kind of abuse or hatred I'd want to see other people stand up, distract, support, face up to him as well. Some people do have pure fear though when they see someone that enraged or abusive or offensive because they don't know how they'll be seen in that person's eyes. And prefer to stay out of focus or attention of the aggressor.

I partly agree. But there's been several cases for Police (in UK anyway) where phone footage has been incredibly key and used as valuable evidence as opposed to it just being someone's word against another's. It has genuinely helped in criminal cases. If the person filming hasn't alerted police or some kind of security/official that can help, then yeah they're stupid, but these days it phone/video footage can be crucial.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/26/erik-ten-hag-among-tottenham-contenders-julian-nagelsmann-poised/

I'm surprised people like Scott Parker & Eddie Howe are even in contention and that Gerrard is as far out as 28/1. He probably is waiting for the Liverpool job to be fair. I don't get how Howe can be in any realistic contention given what happened with Bournemouth. Same with Parker - it's a step up too far for now, surely? Agree with all your points about Rodgers. Ten Haag would be the best choice I think? Think he'd get the best out of the players currently at Spurs, not to mention the kind of players he could persuade from Ajax...

Usually through fear of repercussion from the racist/violent person.

His PR team will be very busy over the next few days...

Hahahah that is hilarious

Not fish and chips?

BBC News - Man on trial in Madrid, Spain, for 'killing and eating his mother' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-5683919 Absolutely messed up. @Devil-Dick Willie would be proud, mind.

Good to see players speak out about it.

Just read that BL and 2.BL clubs are going to have to enter quarantine camps (for the final 2 games) to ensure the season finishes on time. Didn't expect that. Puts an end to any chat of fans returning.

Likewise. The big six owners have showed their hands too early and paid for it. But in doing so, they've quite clearly also shown they will just jump at the next opportunity under the facade of 'we're doing this for the fans, and to make sure the club remains competitive...'

Don't forget the Glazers and FSG.

Are you in Wuhan?