The Footie Thread

[Bdill93]

When he broke through and was at his best for us he looked like he was going to have a great career ahead of him, but when he started to have business distractions outside football his form gradually declined which I think might have been the catalyst for him. I don’t think he has the determination to put the work in to be top player again.

It’s a shame as I don’t doubt he had the ability to play at the top level but he never fulfilled his potential.

Does seem to happen in the modern game. Some step up to the hype, others fall away.

Rashford IMO has never delivered on his promise. Not forgetting the british transfer record holder too.....

Tammy Abraham struggled to get a game in England but seems to be flourishing in Italy, Id like to see more players take that risk! Can only be good for our national team.

 

[Slime]

Maybe he thinks he'll lose his strength if he cuts his locks, A bit like Samson.

Kenny?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Permanent deal, on the verge of being done apparently.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1488170670953541633

Where's Paddyk when we need him ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

When he broke through and was at his best for us he looked like he was going to have a great career ahead of him, but when he started to have business distractions outside football his form gradually declined which I think might have been the catalyst for him. I don’t think he has the determination to put the work in to be top player again.

It’s a shame as I don’t doubt he had the ability to play at the top level but he never fulfilled his potential.

Hopefully a move away from London will remove some of the distractions and get his head right again, wake up the hunger. Another move within London probably wouldn't change anything but a bigger move, in terms of distance ?, may do the trick. Hopefully so, the old Alli is a player well worth having.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Finally announced and confirmed… that our media team are slower than Rondon. ?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1488142522928959490

Is top 4 still mathematically possible this season? Asking for a friend?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I wonder if the Ev have had a provi loan??

 

[Hobbit]

Is top 4 still mathematically possible this season? Asking for a friend?

Yeah, Liverpool will be vacating one of the spots.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

 

[Jimaroid]

Is top 4 still mathematically possible this season? Asking for a friend?

Maybe if Lampard puts his boots on?

I'm not sure about Dele Alli, seems too much like another underperforming player who's found the gaze of Moshiri to me. But maybe as a free transfer we're seeing some sense and Lampard can help him develop again.

Dare I say it but there's a glimmer of hope here. It's still a huge gamble, and I'm really concerned Lampard doesn't have the mettle for sorting out the bigger issues, but I do feel slightly better that he's brought enough with him in the staff to keep us up.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Maybe if Lampard puts his boots on?

I'm not sure about Dele Alli, seems too much like another underperforming player who's found the gaze of Moshiri to me. But maybe as a free transfer we're seeing some sense and Lampard can help him develop again.

Dare I say it but there's a glimmer of hope here. It's still a huge gamble, and I'm really concerned Lampard doesn't have the mettle for sorting out the bigger issues, but I do feel slightly better that he's brought enough with him in the staff to keep us up.

You never know, it could be Lampard who’s mentioned Alli, he certainly wouldn’t of been on Benitez’s radar imo.?

In all seriousness, he’s the manager now, so like Benitez I’ll give him my full support and judge him on results.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Donny joins Frankie, just waiting for Dele!

 

[Liverbirdie]

No it's not. Chelsea's revolving door manager policy has produced huge success.

Not in and of it's own though.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Looks like Mbappe is close to confirming he is going to Madrid - just the cool £800k a week

 

[Liverbirdie]

Perhaps it is time that managers were included in the transfer windows.

Some clubs need bi-fold doors rather than transfer windows.

 

[Orikoru]

You never know, it could be Lampard who’s mentioned Alli, he certainly wouldn’t of been on Benitez’s radar imo.?

In all seriousness, he’s the manager now, so like Benitez I’ll give him my full support and judge him on results.

Apparently it was Lampard who said he wanted Dele, plus the fee is not particularly high at all. I heard only £10m with add ons or something! That's nothing nowadays, I'm not sure what's gone on there if that's true.
Edit: just doubled check and it's even more silly, it's actually no money up front, then 10m after 20 appearances, then possibly up to 30m with further add ons. All to do with your FFP situation I'd imagine. You can put it down in the books as a free transfer for this season.

 

[fundy]

Apparently it was Lampard who said he wanted Dele, plus the fee is not particularly high at all. I heard only £10m with add ons or something! That's nothing nowadays, I'm not sure what's gone on there if that's true.
Edit: just doubled check and it's even more silly, it's actually no money up front, then 10m after 20 appearances, then possibly up to 30m with further add ons. All to do with your FFP situation I'd imagine. You can put it down in the books as a free transfer for this season.

Newcastle probably offering to pay more money to take him on loan lol

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Apparently it was Lampard who said he wanted Dele, plus the fee is not particularly high at all. I heard only £10m with add ons or something! That's nothing nowadays, I'm not sure what's gone on there if that's true.
Edit: just doubled check and it's even more silly, it's actually no money up front, then 10m after 20 appearances, then possibly up to 30m with further add ons. All to do with your FFP situation I'd imagine. You can put it down in the books as a free transfer for this season.

Sky just said the figure could rise to 40 Mil if successful, that means you’ll only ever get 10m

 

[Jimaroid]

In all seriousness, he’s the manager now, so like Benitez I’ll give him my full support and judge him on results.

Yeah he’s got my support too of course.

Looking forward to the next games instead of dreading them at the moment. It’s a feeling I’ve not had for a while. ?

 

[fundy]

Athletic now reporting a 6 mth loan with a 1 year optional additional loan been agreed for Aubameyang to Barca

How are they affording his wages (or are we still paying them?) or is Dembele coming the other way or going somewhere else?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Athletic now reporting a 6 mth loan with a 1 year optional additional loan been agreed for Aubameyang to Barca

How are they affording his wages (or are we still paying them?) or is Dembele coming the other way or going somewhere else?

Dembele off to PSG apparently