The posts of well only compete once Boehly sells are pretty ridiculous. The difference is we are not a state backed side, and that is material. 

I think we all underestimate the impact the sanctions had on the club. The entire organization, almost every position in the club has turned over. Ultimately this manifests in the rubbish we saw on the pitch. 

You can’t fault their investment and desire. Boehly and team have made some naive decisions, quite a few really, but it’s early days. Pochettino is a good appointment, and if we can get Caicedo we have the makings of a good team coming together. I’m excited. 

Apparently Bournemouth have sacked Gary O'Neill !

And there was me thinking that guiding them to a 15th place finish had him in the frame for manager of the season LOL.

 

 

2 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Apparently Bournemouth have sacked Gary O'Neill !

And there was me thinking that guiding them to a 15th place finish had him in the frame for manager of the season LOL.

 

Shocking decision 

On the other hand this could be their Adkins > Pochettino moment. 

48 minutes ago, Bob stark said:

Shocking decision 

Sacked him and appointed someone I've never heard of LOL.

Some Spanish manager called Andoni Iraola who was previously at Rayo Vallecano.

From the write up on BBC web site he sounds like the Spanish version of Potter 🙂 

Edited June 19, 20233 yr by Sexyfootball

Hard to feel any affinity with this England squad with no Chelsea representation whatsoever.

Unless it’s a major tournament I’d struggle to shake of the tribalism if there are zero Chelsea players in the lineup. 

3 hours ago, Term_X said:

Hard to feel any affinity with this England squad with no Chelsea representation whatsoever.

Unless it’s a major tournament I’d struggle to shake of the tribalism if there are zero Chelsea players in the lineup. 

This lineup is pretty ridiculous tbf. Only thing stopping this team is Southgate. 
 

 

8 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Sacked him and appointed someone I've never heard of LOL.

Some Spanish manager called Andoni Iraola who was previously at Rayo Vallecano.

From the write up on BBC web site he sounds like the Spanish version of Potter 🙂 

O'Neil did wonders keeping them up with a few games to spare. Unless the new guy is the next Pep or Klopp, Bourenmouth really shot themselves in the foot there

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

This lineup is pretty ridiculous tbf. Only thing stopping this team is Southgate. 
 

 

If Chilwell can stay fit, I would have him over Shaw every day of the week. 

I don't think it matters who is in charge of this group, England are serial bottlers, no different from Tottenham. Nobody should have England as challengers for anything because of this. They haven't beaten a single top level nation in the World Cup since they won it in 1966, so until that changes, I don't see how they can ever win a major competition.

9 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Sacked him and appointed someone I've never heard of LOL.

Some Spanish manager called Andoni Iraola who was previously at Rayo Vallecano.

From the write up on BBC web site he sounds like the Spanish version of Potter 🙂 

I read many good things about him but I have never watched his team play. 

I think it comes down how stubborn the guy and how well he is going to be backed up by bournemuth board. 

 

23 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Sacked him and appointed someone I've never heard of LOL.

Some Spanish manager called Andoni Iraola who was previously at Rayo Vallecano.

From the write up on BBC web site he sounds like the Spanish version of Potter 🙂 

He was a very good RB at Athletic Club Bilbao (my Spanish team), but I don't think that he has done much as a coach other than taking Rayo to the Spanish Cup semis. I can only wish him the best as he was one of my favourite players at Athletic when he was playing, but it is going to be tough for him to succeed.

Love this quote from Kompany

 

 

aRsENaL aRE dOINg sOmEThING eXtROdInArY

Quote

 

1) Manchester United: £-479.39m
23/24: 
22/23: £-196.62m (3rd)
21/22: £-94.8m (6th)
20/21: £-54.96m (2nd)
19/20: £-133.02m  (3rd)

 

2) Arsenal: £-469.36m
23/24: £-56.2m
22/23: £-144.08m (2nd)
21/22: £-116.25m (5th)
20/21: £-57.14m (8th)
19/20: £-91.59m (8th)

 

3) Tottenham: £-453.19m
23/24: £-81.82m
22/23: £-118.93m (8th)
21/22: £-52.38m (4th)
20/21: £-83.08m (7th)
19/20: £-73.5m (6th)

 

4) Chelsea: £-440.22m
23/24: £69.58m
22/23: £-464.7m (12th)
21/22: £26.45m (3rd)
20/21: £-162.45m (4th)
19/20: £95.96m (4th)

 

5) Newcastle: £-315m
23/24: £8.55m
22/23: £-147.05m (4th)
21/22: £-111.15m (11th)
20/21: £-33.1m (12th)
19/20: £-31.85m (13th)

 

6) West Ham: £-268.65m
23/24: £1.71m
22/23: £-147.39m (14th)
21/22: £-60.06m (7th)
20/21: £-7.94m (6th)
19/20: £-54.97m (16th)

 

7) Aston Villa: £-259.84m
23/24:
22/23: £-39.44m (7th)
21/22: £-2.39m (14th)
20/21: £-84.25m (11th)
19/20: £-133.76m (17th)

 

😎 Manchester City: £-230.60m
23/24: £-25m
22/23: £9.97m (Champions)
21/22: £-38.55m (Champions)
20/21: £-93.5m (Champions)
19/20: £-81.9m (2nd)

 

9) Nottingham Forest: £173.51m
23/24: £-14.53m
22/23: £-162.6m (16th)
21/22: £-5.23m (4th in Championship)
20/21: £521,000 (17th in Championship)
19/20: £8.33m (7th in Championship)

 

10) Liverpool: £-158.37m
23/24: £-36m
22/23: £-48.38m (5th)
21/22: £-49.1m (2nd)
20/21: £-57.14m (3rd)
19/20: £32.14m (Champions)

 

 

Surprise Surprise. 

Liverpool signed Szoboszlai. 
 

Nailed on he scores a screamer against Kepa. 

16 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Liverpool signed Szoboszlai. 
 

Nailed on he scores a screamer against Kepa. 

No idea why we have Vivell (ex Leipzig) as a technical director if we miss out on such a talent to Liverpool. Release clause was well known, and would have been the perfect replacement for Mount and at the same fee.

On 01/07/2023 at 05:21, ducavis said:

No idea why we have Vivell (ex Leipzig) as a technical director if we miss out on such a talent to Liverpool. Release clause was well known, and would have been the perfect replacement for Mount and at the same fee.

Szoboslai's issue is his pace, much like Hakim Ziyech he is a very technical player but without the ability to burst past defenders in top-tier leagues. That said, he will be a very good player in Liverpool's system as they need him to play deeper and more centrally.

Should also point out that Vivell "missed out" on Haaland from RB Salzburg to Dortmund lol

Edited July 1, 20233 yr by SydneyChelsea

On 01/07/2023 at 03:21, ducavis said:

No idea why we have Vivell (ex Leipzig) as a technical director if we miss out on such a talent to Liverpool. Release clause was well known, and would have been the perfect replacement for Mount and at the same fee.

Not sure we need him. 

Are we going to sell chuku? 

4 hours ago, Bob stark said:

Not sure we need him. 

Are we going to sell chuku? 

He is years ahead of Chukwuemeka development wise, and I am still not sure of the plan with Santos, Chuks & Casadei.

 

17 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Szoboslai's issue is his pace, much like Hakim Ziyech he is a very technical player but without the ability to burst past defenders in top-tier leagues. That said, he will be a very good player in Liverpool's system as they need him to play deeper and more centrally.

Should also point out that Vivell "missed out" on Haaland from RB Salzburg to Dortmund lol

He isn’t lightning fast but definitely quicker than Ziyech and has way more tools in his Arsenal. My worry is Liverpool have added 2 quality midfielders with goals & creativity for the same amount we are about to pay for Caicedo who doesn’t offer any of those qualities. If the idea is to add Caicedo & Veiga after gutting the midfield, it’s going to be a long season.

On 30/06/2023 at 21:00, Sconnie Blue said:

Liverpool signed Szoboszlai. 
 

Nailed on he scores a screamer against Kepa. 

Super good player that guy, Liverpool is having a great window

On 29/06/2023 at 00:11, azpi28 said:

 

Seeing as we are signing all of these kids, where have we been on this one? Usually you can tell just from seeing a player a few times if they are going straight to the top, I would be shocked if he doesn't end up being one of those players. I don't know if this is accurate, but apparently he has a clause in his contract and can leave for as little as £20m. It's looking like he is going to end up playing for one of Real Madrid or Barcelona though.