How come we haven't got a saucy little filly doing our transfer business,

[redgunamo]

like what Chelsea have got. We could've got Higuain otherwise :-(

[PSRB]

like what Chelsea have got. We could've got Higuain otherwise :-(

Rules, r. FFS

[redgunamo]

Rules, r. FFS

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dxn8hQYX4AkLQhP.jpg

[redgunamo]

Rules, r. FFS

Just kidding ..

https://images.beinsports.com/ORdHJJNB5ts6DUQxMzWQ54hP52s=/full-fit-in/1000x0/2449102-Screen-Shot-2019-01-23-at-3.45.40-PM.png

[Burney]

Just kidding ..

https://images.beinsports.com/ORdHJJNB5ts6DUQxMzWQ54hP52s=/full-fit-in/1000x0/2449102-Screen-Shot-2019-01-23-at-3.45.40-PM.png

Higuain appears to be in his early 40s.

[Luis Anaconda]

like what Chelsea have got. We could've got Higuain otherwise :-(

We don't need another striker, r - it's a fancy dan no 10 we want at the moment

[Sir C]

We don't need another striker, r - it's a fancy dan no 10 we want at the moment

Don’t worry la, we’ve got Ramsay and Ozil who can do the fancy stuff. Unai is sure to appreciate their talents and allow them to flourish.

[Burney]

Don’t worry la, we’ve got Ramsay and Ozil who can do the fancy stuff. Unai is sure to appreciate their talents and allow them to flourish.

I bet Emery's ideal player is James Milner.

[redgunamo]

I bet Emery's ideal player is James Milner.

Nice story the other day about "Hamez" being sent off by his old PE teacher.

Well, I thought it was nice anyway.

[Rich]

Don’t worry la, we’ve got Ramsay and Ozil who can do the fancy stuff. Unai is sure to appreciate their talents and allow them to flourish.

We have Iwobi, you imbecile. Have you seen how hard he works? Up & down, up & down for 90 mins. Wd Alex Iwobi.

[Burney]

We have Iwobi, you imbecile. Have you seen how hard he works? Up & down, up & down for 90 mins. Wd Alex Iwobi.

This is one of the most depressing posts I've ever read on here. And I remember Dorset's posts. :-(

[Rich]

This is one of the most depressing posts I've ever read on here. And I remember Dorset's posts. :-(

What has upset you about it, B? Do you not admire his industriousness?

[Burney]

What has upset you about it, B? Do you not admire his industriousness?

'Industriousness' is a very useful trait, but if I just wanted to watch people running endlessly, I'd stare through the window of my local gym.

[Rich]

'Industriousness' is a very useful trait, but if I just wanted to watch people running endlessly, I'd stare through the window of my local gym.

I hope you're not being racist, B. And he does kick the ball about a bit, among all the running. Sometimes he even does goals and assists. I like our #big17.

[redgunamo]

We don't need another striker, r - it's a fancy dan no 10 we want at the moment

But I want a proper Dreizack :-(

[redgunamo]

'Industriousness' is a very useful trait, but if I just wanted to watch people running endlessly, I'd stare through the window of my local gym.

:nod: Like "consistency". Very sad.

[Rich]

But I want a proper Dreizack :-(

What do you make of the James links, r? His Dad has said that there are offers on the table on the back of the rumours... And we are the only real team with rumours around him.

[Rich]

:nod: Like "consistency". Very sad.

Do you really need Unai to essssplaaain how important consistency is? He has told Ozil that he needs to have better consistencies and if not he is best advised to leave.

I think he makes himself abundantly clear to the players, which I like.

[Luis Anaconda]

'Industriousness' is a very useful trait, but if I just wanted to watch people running endlessly, I'd stare through the window of my local gym.

I thought they took out a restraining order on you for that, b

[redgunamo]

What do you make of the James links, r? His Dad has said that there are offers on the table on the back of the rumours... And we are the only real team with rumours around him.

Well, if both Real Madrid and Bayern München have essentially decided he's an expensive luxury...

.. he's probably perfect for us :rubchin:

[Burney]

I thought they took out a restraining order on you for that, b

That was a misunderstanding. I was simply adjusting my surgical truss and people got the wrong idea.

[redgunamo]

'Industriousness' is a very useful trait, but if I just wanted to watch people running endlessly, I'd stare through the window of my local gym.

Although, talking of all that sort of thing; did you see, Jimmy was at it again last night. We are going to miss him, you know. We're going to miss him terribly :-(

[Monty92]

Did you see the guardian article saying we’re not allowed to call black players “big and strong” or “powerful” anymore?






I hope you're not being racist, B. And he does kick the ball about a bit, among all the running. Sometimes he even does goals and assists. I like our #big17.

[Burney]

Although, talking of all that sort of thing; did you see, Jimmy was at it again last night. We are going to miss him, you know. We're going to miss him terribly :-(

Yes. He bowled far too short in the morning, though. Still impressive for a chap of 36 to put together 24 overs and take four for flumpence - even if it is against the Windies.

In other news: the decision to drop Broad is baffling. Curran is no strike bowler.

[Burney]

Did you see the guardian article saying we’re not allowed to call black players “big and strong” or “powerful” anymore?

Are we allowed to call the big ones 'a beast'?

[Rich]

Yes. He bowled far too short in the morning, though. Still impressive for a chap of 36 to put together 24 overs and take four for flumpence - even if it is against the Windies.

In other news: the decision to drop Broad is baffling. Curran is no strike bowler.

Agnew said that Broad isn't playing as he got absolutely bitten to shreds by bed bugs in the hotel, did he not?

[IUFG]

...I like our #big17.

If there were any more proof needed. There isn't. That you know the square-root of three-eighths of fúck all about football...

there it is...

[Ash]

Are we allowed to call the big ones 'a beast'?

Goodness, no. "A big unit" perhaps.

[PSRB]

Although, talking of all that sort of thing; did you see, Jimmy was at it again last night. We are going to miss him, you know. We're going to miss him terribly :-(

If Butler hadn't dropped Hetmyer, they'd have been all out last night. Was one hell of a spell from Jimmy

[Burney]

Agnew said that Broad isn't playing as he got absolutely bitten to shreds by bed bugs in the hotel, did he not?

I'm not sure that's a reason not to play a test match, r.

[Luis Anaconda]

If Butler hadn't dropped Hetmyer, they'd have been all out last night. Was one hell of a spell from Jimmy

:nod: Got to watch it as well which was nice. I like it when we play in the Windies

[Luis Anaconda]

I'm not sure that's a reason not to play a test match, r.

Management said it wasn't the reason he was left out - still not a great decision. Would have gone with him in front of Rashid personally. Two spinners seems a luxury on this surface. This Hetymer looks like the sort who will be fun to watch batting with the tail. I did like the fact that he batted in a sun hat yesterday

[Luis Anaconda]

Goodness, no. "A big unit" perhaps.


How about Sir C's penchant to naming them after pieces of furniture. It was Papa Bouba "the Wardrobe" Diop I believe

[Burney]

How about Sir C's penchant to naming them after pieces of furniture. It was Papa Bouba "the Wardrobe" Diop I believe

:nod: And Aaron 'The Welsh Dresser' Ramsey.

[Sir C]

:nod: And Aaron 'The Welsh Dresser' Ramsey.

He was a size though, wasn't he?

[Pokster]

:nod: And Aaron 'The Welsh Dresser' Ramsey.

Shane "chaise" Longue?

[Burney]

He was a size though, wasn't he?

:nod: A beastly unit.

Although, given that he was Francophone, should he not have been 'L'Armoire'?

[Burney]

Shane "chaise" Longue?

Jimmy 'Book' Case?

[Pokster]

Jimmy 'Book' Case?

Actually, using Sir C's measure .. wouldn't they be Shane "The Chaise Longue" Long, and Jimmy "the book case" case... doesn't work as well imo

[Burney]

Actually, using Sir C's measure .. wouldn't they be Shane "The Chaise Longue" Long, and Jimmy "the book case" case... doesn't work as well imo

I think it should also work for small players. So we could have had Santi 'The Occasional Table' Cazorla.
Or it could relate to ethnic origin, as in Mesut 'The Ottoman' Ozil.
Or sexual orientation, as in Thomas 'The Pouffe' Hitzlsperger

[Pokster]

I think it should also work for small players. So we could have had Santi 'The Occasional Table' Cazorla.
Or it could relate to ethnic origin, as in Mesut 'The Ottoman' Ozil.
Or sexual orientation, as in Thomas 'The Pouffe' Hitzlsperger

ah well played b, actualy just snorted tea out of my nose :-(

[Luis Anaconda]

Goodness, no. "A big unit" perhaps.

Shannon Gabriel has just been described as "big and strapping" - are we allowing this awimb?