38 minutes ago, NestorGarde said:

Agreed. I would add our forum to the list too

poor Val....

1 hour ago, nonotnowjim said:

poor Val....

I think I'm taking a long holiday from this forum, I have limits

6 minutes ago, Valerie said:

I think I'm taking a long holiday from this forum, I have limits

Deleted, apologies 🫣

4 hours ago, just said:

Tremendous player. Our whole squad and especially Maresca could benefit from BJ.

I completely agree. I am an accomplished hack psychologist and it is my firm position that sexual release is the only thing standing between the straitjacket managers (and there are many) and winning multiple Champions' Leagues with nothing more than a raised eyebrow and a fatherly arm around the shoulder.

"The players will take time to learn my methods"

vs

"The players deserve all the credit" 🤨

Our new young Brazilian wonderkid has been compared to Neymar.. We'll have TWO Neymars on the team. Can't wait

Nicolas Jackson’s style of play

When he first burst onto the scene, Jackson was compared to Brazilian icon Neymar for his mazy dribbling skills and the way he carried the ball in attacking areas

On 15/06/2025 at 21:57, The Rising Sun said:

Our new young Brazilian wonderkid has been compared to Neymar.. We'll have TWO Neymars on the team. Can't wait

Nicolas Jackson’s style of play

When he first burst onto the scene, Jackson was compared to Brazilian icon Neymar for his mazy dribbling skills and the way he carried the ball in attacking areas

Not sure about Neymar - but he got a good assist for goal 1 last night. Cracking pass from deep.

22 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

Not sure about Neymar - but he got a good assist for goal 1 last night. Cracking pass from deep.

Sunstroke ?

He was better last night, but still not a goal threat. Delap is now our No. 9. Either play Jackson wide or just give him the domestic cups games next season.

I'm still a bit pissed off about his overall attitude from last season, but if the plan is to stick Noni as LW, I'd rather we have a go with Jackson there, could maybe produce something of a partnership with Delap as he looked like doing so with Nkunku during pre-season. Madueke is definitely not a LW, just like Jackson is definitely not a proper 9.

3 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Sunstroke ?

I am always fair and give credit where it is due.

We will add this to this seasons list.

• good game against west ham

• good 10 mins against Leicester

• 2 good runs against Newcastle.

• good winning goal against some team I forget

• good pass last night for the opener.

4 hours ago, nonotnowjim said:

Not sure about Neymar - but he got a good assist for goal 1 last night. Cracking pass from deep.

And actually really created a nice chance for Noni too.

Nico will miss first 3 Premier League games start of next season. Pretty much the worst possible situation for him. Delap beds in the side at CWC and he most probably starts all 3 games if we don't buy another striker on top of Liam. That might mean Jackson plays a bit part role deep into the year. His own doing of course but not a great situation to be in.

Just now, evissy said:

Nico will miss first 3 Premier League games start of next season. Pretty much the worst possible situation for him. Delap beds in the side at CWC and he most probably starts all 3 games if we don't buy another striker on top of Liam. That might mean Jackson plays a bit part role deep into the year. His own doing of course but not a great situation to be in.

Great for us however.... biggest boost to the team sheet we could hope for.

1 minute ago, nonotnowjim said:

Great for us however.... biggest boost to the team sheet we could hope for.

Nico is a good player but this is down to him. I really hope this added competition makes him concentrate on staying on side and being composed in scoring situations.

Not sure how missing a key player is good for the team....

14 minutes ago, evissy said:

Nico will miss first 3 Premier League games start of next season. Pretty much the worst possible situation for him. Delap beds in the side at CWC and he most probably starts all 3 games if we don't buy another striker on top of Liam. That might mean Jackson plays a bit part role deep into the year. His own doing of course but not a great situation to be in.

Is that right? I thought it was a three game suspension and he's already missed two.

1 minute ago, bluedave said:

Is that right? I thought it was a three game suspension and he's already missed two.

You are right! I misread on sky sports article. Thanks for correcting.

A bit related to this. AFCON is on again.

25 minutes ago, evissy said:

Nico is a good player but this is down to him. I really hope this added competition makes him concentrate on staying on side and being composed in scoring situations.

Not sure how missing a key player is good for the team....

Simple. Delap plays instead and Delap is a proper striker.

31 minutes ago, evissy said:

I really hope this added competition makes him concentrate on staying on side and being composed in scoring situations.

I don't know how the mind works, but I struggle to see how by having competition can help fix those issues. I can imagine it increasing motivation to get that bit fitter, work a bit harder, chase down lost causes maybe. But if having competition is what it takes for you to stop being regularly offside and slicing chances etc, then I'd have to ask why you persisted doing that just because you appear to have felt you didn't need to try because you're place was guaranteed.

And from what I've seen, my money is more on sulking and hissy fits if he isn't automatic first choice. Time will tell.

48 minutes ago, evissy said:

A bit related to this. AFCON is on again.

Sincerely hope Senegal get all the way to the Final.

For Chelsea’s sake.

1 hour ago, Nibs said:

Simple. Delap plays instead and Delap is a proper striker.

I'd rather have Jackson available to keep Delap on his toes.

True story.. 🙂

On 15/06/2025 at 18:57, The Rising Sun said:

Our new young Brazilian wonderkid has been compared to Neymar.. We'll have TWO Neymars on the team. Can't wait

Nicolas Jackson’s style of play

When he first burst onto the scene, Jackson was compared to Brazilian icon Neymar for his mazy dribbling skills and the way he carried the ball in attacking areas

Surely a misspelling.

Neigh-mar perhaps

28 minutes ago, guddy69 said:

True story.. 🙂

Total bullsh*t

(click the link to "Fabrizio Romano")

1 hour ago, bluedave said:

I'd rather have Jackson available to keep Delap on his toes.

Delap doesn't need motivation. Plus you also run the risk of Maresca playing Jackson instead of Delap, so no thanks!