Flasher

Was just thinking of that actually. Wasn't his sister attacked or in a compromising situation?

Ironically, the only player in that squad that has any dignity in the way he behaves is Maguire.

Why? His body is f***ed

I mentioned it. I said he has that way / style about him. Break up play then carry the ball. He's ace on the half turn under pressure, that's his real attribute . Hope he stays fit and gets comfortable being stronger and more aggressive, then we'll have a real player

All this chat of him needing time and others suggesting he'll get more time is hilarious. As Carra pointed out, it's been 3 years and we still don't know how his team is meant to be playing. Their transfers are shocking as well. Slot has had three games and the team already has a style and identity. Klopp did it in one game. Hope ETH gets a 5 year deal.

Based on today's performance, the third strip is my favourite kit.

Yeah, Dom didn't have a clue where to be or what to do last season.

I love Dom where he is. His pressing and set up play was great. Not noticing Macca in a game when you know he is still doing good things is a real positive. It suggests the others are playing much better now. I think Grav has massive potential. So good on the half turn, and was more of a destroyer today too.

Second season vibes. He's in, he understands it all now, and his manager wants him to play. Go for it Grav

Touch of Viera about the way he plays.

If we're honest, that was actually quite easy.

I'm agreeing with you I thought he was really poor but then scores two crackers

Quite a few of theirs on yellows. One of their midfielders will be off second half.

Two great goals but he lost possession soooo many times before that

I love the way we play now. Subtle difference but I like it. It gets the best out of Dom and Grav also. Salah isn't isolated like he was previously. We've bossed them that half

Players that aren't playing, sure. In that situation Trent could just refuse to talk to any club. See PSG and Mbappe

Indeed Hope we stuff Utd...

Utter bulls***. Our squad is excellent. Sure as fans we want a defender and a 6, but so does the club. Their method and / or intent to solve those positions right now is up for debate, but they've provided enough evidence that they intend to and have the funds.

The club doesn't get to decide if players nearing end of their contracts get sold or not, the player has all the control there. Also, I'm assuming contract renewals can happen any time, and most likely news on these would be in Sept if they're happening, not now??

Chiesa can play there

Indeed, what a d****ead from a footballing pont of view. I've people that I work with or report to me in Nigeria and so from a money point of view I get it. They are in a real dire situation over there currently so he'll be able to take care of so many people.

Pub?

Missed thepoint entirely. It's the lazy conspiracy that this is all deliberate that irks me. When comparing fan discontent to the actions and responsibilities of those actually trying to make things happen, then yeah, it's more complex than that, and there's tons of evidence to prove the clubs wants to sign a good quality 6. You can even go back to Tchouameni. The fact we haven't got one yet is another matter.

I don't think anyone is saying they "trust" them, more that it's not as conspired as others are making out. If the club wasn't in the market for a 6 I'd agree with you and others, but they are, and have been for a while. We can talk about competence given the failure to close deals for Caicedo, Lavia and Zubi, but it's not lack of funds from FSG, and it's not the lazy "smartest guy in the room" nonsense that keeps being touted.

I wouldn't describe an initial £10m as an alarming punt for a player with Chiesa's ability. He played a lot last season too. I'd happily argue we don't need him, but that's a different matter. Personally, I just refuse to believe the clubs hasn't looked at all options re the 6 role. Zubi didn't work out. Maybe they think they can get him later, maybe they think that can get someone else now, or someone else in Jan or next year when a different player is in a different contract situation etc.. All of the people in the "transfer committee" are way more experienced and knowledgeable about this than we are. They will have a plan, and they are clearly sticking to it. We might not like, but that's how it goes. I want a new 6. I want a Rodri type. Evidence suggests the club want this also, but for whatever reason haven't nailed it yet. What is also true is that we have Endo, Macca, Grav, Jones and even Trent and Dom that "could" play there at a decent level. Not only that, we play different now so the pressure on the 6 is notnthe same as it has been. Zubi is not a destroyer, he's a playmaker primarily. This isn't an effort to excuse anyone, more that for me personally it doesn't look like the club sees this position as something we desperately need to sort. They appear to only want a starter if they sign someone, and they haven't found that player yet. They also, seemingly, think they have adequate cover for now. I really don't think it's anything more complicated than that.