Silas

Won't get any form though if he's not playing for his club. Could well be the last game he starts for a while barring the odd token Europa match. I don't like kicking the guy when he's down, but the Maguire question should be finished now. No way you should take a player so low on form and confidence to the biggest Tournament on the planet. Insanity. Big test of Southgate's metal for me. Under duress at moment too. But he's always said he'll pick on form. If he doesn't here, he's going to look weak. I'm all for loyalty, but it's way past that.

A legend of the sport shows how it's done:

The one thing this has unearthed to me, is how angry people are about our World Cup win in 2019: Was news to me, but the number of people genuinely comparing the two situations is mind blowing. A 100% accident (which everyone agrees) vs a planned, and ordered by the captain, purposeful action. Couldn't be more apples and oranges. The fact that some are even using this as part of the debate shows how weak their argument is.

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮:

Hang your heads in shame India women. Pre-meditated, and planned. Dirty stuff. I would even be okish with it if the batter was stealing a few metres. But this wasn't that. And I'm not interested in all the "It's legitimately in the rules!" It's not in the football rules to give the ball back after an injury throw in, but we all know the crack, and wouldn't want to score a goal and win a game that way. Some things transcend rule books.

Tbf I'd prefer that to the standard over-hype.

At least we're playing a decent standard of opposition in 2 warm up games. Didn't we used to play crap like Slovenia before Tournaments, and then wonder why we started comps half baked.

Only just switched on, how's Maguire done? I felt like this was a big game for him. Try prove doubters wrong. Just put in a good break saving challenge a few mins ago.

It's not a VIP club. Just people need to request access, so then they're fully aware of what they've signed up to and can't moan if someone insults them. You've probably just slipped through the cracks, I'm sure someone up top will find your email and get you activated soon.

Just finished The Responder on iplayer. Only 5 episodes. Martin Freeman as a bent scouse copper. Very good show. Gritty and realistic. Was written by an ex-policeman from Liverpool area. And it shows.

Dolan got skinned by Bell to start that move off. Far too easy to walk past your man.

I always like to check the H2H record to get the lay of the land. If I'm reading right we've NEVER beaten Luton away in the league, dating back to 1937. One cup win in 2007. Let's see if JDT has the magic touch to start breaking some hoodoo's. Luton away win, a win over Burnley, and a first win over West Ham in 12 attempts would put a few curses to bed.

Rugby League matches all going ahead over the weekend: https://www.rugby-league.com/article/60890/rfl-statement-–-weekend-fixtures

Champions league, but put in here cos he does it regularly in the Prem. No wonder Chelsea fans moan. So bad: I'm guessing he gets a healthy appearance fee for this garbage. Robbery if so.

Weimann seems to rip us to shreds every time we play him. Best player on pitch so far for me.

👋👋 Longers. Thanks for the Fri night entertainment. Now, to jump above you today. 😬😬

👀 Brereton v Chapman debate September 2022 feels like a different animal.

Anyway..... enough of the Burnley love in 🤮🤮 and back to more important matters, my Friday night entertainment. Looking like it could be an enjoyable night. Burnley only won 2 of last 11 H2H. And only won ONCE at The Hawthorns since 1969. Sign me up to that record thank you very much. Pack of beers, takeaway and......🍿🍿🍿. C'mon WBA!

I'm just glad they're all questions we've kicked down the road for 4 months now. But on the bit in bold, if we were midtable mediocrity he would have my blessing to slack off, but if we were in a 'battle' (top 6/relegation) there's no way he wouldn't put his literal body on the line for us, I don't have an ounce of doubt.

I was guessing you get adds ons just for appearances. Maybe International apps and goals too. But I'm maybe basing that on Champ Manager experience mainly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

The only figure written on these pages that's tempted me is the 15 + 5 million add ons. That I would have dealt at. Don't believe any club got anywhere near that. So delighted BBD is still here till Jan.

So much this. Loved that grin tonight. Whatever happens tomorrow I'm a lifetime fan, and will support his career regardless. A real rare breed in modern football. Good on him.

How is Madine not booked.

What a first(ish) forward thinking touch it was though. Sublime.

More importantly, hide Vale's quick!