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I think the EPL will do due diligence on this and request some sort of clause that doesnt allow the mens sides in. However if it did happen along with Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham being in the Football League for a long time then it has to be worth pushing. Id be happy starting in league 2.

Yeah couldnt remember her surname. They will be a huge step up to Lineker. Was watching snooker last night and Hazel Irvine has been part of that for decades and does a great job.

I never understood getting rid of reserve league like the 80s and 90s (and prior) - always thought that was more competitive as it mirrored to top flight league and drew crowds on occasion. It was good for players returning from injury. Wasnt there once a OF game at Parkhead postponed and about 25000 went over to Ibrox to see the reserves? Same with B internationals, always allowed fringe players caps. Having a B team in a low league just allows game time for fitness only.

Ive no issue with the ladies presenting but commentating sounds wrong most of the time. If they are good enough then it doesnt matter if they are black, white, yellow, male or half half - but there is too many pushed into the meet and agenda. Soccer Saturday isnt the same, Dawson is plastic, Clinton Morrison makes Merson sound articulate and even the presenter isnt great. There has been plenty women presenters over the years who have been good, Dalglish daughter is good, Georgie Thomson was a joy to look at, Natalie Sawyer on talksport is good.

Haaland just signed a 9.5 years new deal at Man City Have they beaten FFP?

I'll give you that, however the the formation doesnt work without the right personnel 😉 But wasnt Chelsea a direct 3-4-3 / 3-6-1 where as Ive no idea what this formation is for Man U, its like 5-2-2-1 but on one side you have a natural full back and on the other side a natural winger.

Man Utd so jammy, they are a poor side and we can go there and get something. To be fair the manager needs a summer window but the formation doesnt work in the premier league.

Haha Circa 1984. I reckon a kick a boot would have been better than the hairdryer

I wish he would. Old School. I just watched "Sir Alex" documentary and there was a clip from him saying "theres nothing wrong with losing your temper" - that is what is lacking these days.

Yup Im with you on this. Its the lack of ability to change things that got my bells ringing. Like I said - he seems weak.

Then you dont read between the lines

I should add - its absolutely right we can now start questioning the manager. I want him to succeed but the excuses are cacking up back time.

I just find him too weak and the interviews are getting repetitive now. Like i said in the match thread - St Mirren, Motherwell, Hibs and Dundee = 3 points. That is certainly no blip.

Seriously - separate thread for Clement though? First time last night I was fed up of his excuses and nice guy approach. Its like the Celtic game was a fib. I am not one for knee jerks as its best wait to live in the now but holy shit question marks all over him now.

Right now. Rangers 0-0 St Johnstone. again @Rousseau - dont worry about my predictions for the table - although I'll promoted and romping it next season.

Roger That. Fixture list is updated. Wycombe v Portsmouth - not a bad tie itself yet overshadowed by Villa v West Ham.

I dont get Clements interview. Also think he doesnt have the dressing room. I never like to be talking about changing manager but it might be the right time.

Wolves v Portsmouth - why is this on a friday night. Keep all matches to a saturday. Cant be because location - Villa are nearby and also kicking off Friday night. Looking forward to seeing Potter's team, if he gets it right then an away win is well on the cards. Arsenal v Man Utd obviously the pic of the bunch over the weekend.

The Europa form and table is keeping Clement in a job. Its still baffling how we can be so good on the continent yet dog awful domestically. I am leaning towards Clement he no answers in the bread and butter competition - the league. Yet his contract was extended to 2028 so getting rid isnt going to be easy. St Mirren, Motherwell, Hibs and Dundee = 3 points, that is very sackable.

Yeah but as he is out of contract in the summer I thought the remit would be just keep them in the league then start afresh. They must be thinking Ipswich and Wolves are capable of enough points to go past them. Id like to see what Dyche could do with a talented squad and money, he has been permanently firefighting

Potter came across well in his interview - not sure how the players will respond but I think the Hammers can get a result there. They have CHampions League to think about. Good match for a friday night though

Im surprised Everton pulled the plug on Dyche, I thought it would be just keep them up then change at the end of the season. Fonseca - available and known to the owners. Return for Moyes?

They are spreading the fixtures over about 5 days like internationals which for me lessons the competition.

Another bad move. The fans dont want Potter either. I certainly dont. What has he done? I wanted Thomas Frank but as I said the other day Sullivan is tighter than a ducks ass and never goes for managers that are in jobs. West Ham are a passioniate bunch and the manager has to win the fans over from day 1, the mood within the supporters groups is nothing like happy.

A total defensive overhaul isnt going to realistically happen, where are the funds coming from knowing a that clubs need at a minimum of 4 centre halfs. King is still young and not had a run so the jury is out if he is good enough. Nsiala hasnt kicked a ball. What happens if these two are duffers? I actually dont mind Propper, I think there is a half decent player in there and may settle better next season. He has done fine in Europe. Is Souttar not getting offered a new deal or something? going into the last year of his contract this should be sorted around now.