1 minute ago, bisright1 said:

Yes. And since then he's not been. And he's still only 22. 

It's all a bit irrelevant, the guy I was replying to was moaning that if we sold Palmer we would only end up spending it on Brazilian teenagers. 

TBH if Paez and Estevao are even half as good as they're expected to be selling Palmer in 2028 could pocket us a fortune. Quite like the business model we seem to be heading in. More Paez's and less Moreira's though pls. 

5 hours ago, bisright1 said:

I'm just not an idiot.

Definitely not on the board then.

 

5 hours ago, bisright1 said:

And Caicedo hasn't been underwhelming by any measure.

But maybe you are Caicedo's mum.

Scored his first goal for England and it was probably the worst penalty I have seen him take so far.

7 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

Scored his first goal for England and it was probably the worst penalty I have seen him take so far.

And the most nervous he has ever looked. Understandably. Had a decent game. Has to adjust to not having the freedom to do his own thing as he does at Chelsea.

Not a great game to watch last night although Palmer still showed great touches now and again.

Great that he is involved in the Euro's, but part of me wishes he could just go and have a holiday now and relax. Been a long season for the lad and we cannot afford for him to suffer any burn out or get a niggly injury.

I would like to see him in Euro's. He is a player and players like to play. He also needs to step up to everything in his career so why not start in the biggest stage. I am sure he is better off with the national team rather than some island somewhere partying.

Was played centrally behind the striker last night, its like southgate has never seen him play for us, complete waste of time. Play him wide right you clown.

Just reading a laughable piece on Arsenal maybe readying an 80 million bid for Cold Palmer🤣🤣🤣

35 minutes ago, Ballack & Blu said:

Just reading a laughable piece on Arsenal maybe readying an 80 million bid for Cold Palmer🤣🤣🤣

Double their money in a year?

Clearlake be like:

 

 

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On 04/06/2024 at 13:04, dkw said:

Was played centrally behind the striker last night, its like southgate has never seen him play for us, complete waste of time. Play him wide right you clown.

When we sign Olise he’ll have to play centrally for us as well

On 04/06/2024 at 10:31, Nibs said:

Not a great game to watch last night although Palmer still showed great touches now and again.

Great that he is involved in the Euro's, but part of me wishes he could just go and have a holiday now and relax. Been a long season for the lad and we cannot afford for him to suffer any burn out or get a niggly injury.

And if he has a great tournament he’ll come back full of confidence and ready to step up further

2 hours ago, Ballack & Blu said:

Just reading a laughable piece on Arsenal maybe readying an 80 million bid for Cold Palmer🤣🤣🤣

£80 million 😀😀😀

If he wanted to leave we’d be looking at £150 million at least and that would be to Madrid or Bayern. 
Anyone in England who wanted to buy him would have to pay £30 million more than that.

On 04/06/2024 at 21:04, dkw said:

Was played centrally behind the striker last night, its like southgate has never seen him play for us, complete waste of time. Play him wide right you clown.

I actually think he's England's best option at that position with Maddinson out, neither Foden nor Saka are as comfortable in the centre.

Problem is Harry Kane often plays like a no. 10 and doesn't run the line to create space like Nico Jackson does.

2 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

I actually think he's England's best option at that position with Maddinson out, neither Foden nor Saka are as comfortable in the centre.

Problem is Harry Kane often plays like a no. 10 and doesn't run the line to create space like Nico Jackson does.

I think Jude has that no 10 position locked 

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12 hours ago, AndyDowsleftflank said:

When we sign Olise he’ll have to play centrally for us as well

I hope not, it would be massive mistake.

6 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

I actually think he's England's best option at that position with Maddinson out, neither Foden nor Saka are as comfortable in the centre.

Problem is Harry Kane often plays like a no. 10 and doesn't run the line to create space like Nico Jackson does.

Englands No.10 needs to be able to go into centre forward as Kane drops out as you say, and Cole has shown he has no idea how to play that position. Complete waste of his skills.

7 hours ago, Bob stark said:

I think Jude has that no 10 position locked 

Subject to how Southgate sorts out his midfield issues.

9 minutes ago, dermott said:

Subject to how Southgate sorts out his midfield issues.

For me international tourney is all about struggle ball. Rice + Conor in midfield. 

Kane 

Foden - Bellingham - Saka

Conor - Rice 

Trippier - 😵‍💫😵‍💫 - 😭😭 - Walker 

Just invert Trippier, push Conor up high. Foden on the wing 

Edited June 13, 20242 yr by Bob stark

1 minute ago, Bob stark said:

For me international tourney is all about struggle ball. Rice + Conor in midfield. 

Kane 

Foden - Bellingham - Saka

Conor - Rice 

Trippier - 😵‍💫😵‍💫 - 😭😭 - Walker 

Just invert Trippier, push Conor up high. Foden on the wing 

And who protects your emoji-laden defence? And they - whoever they are - are going to need protection.

Chances are he’ll start as sub. Goal behind, what a truly fantastic option. I’m Chelsea and biased, but think the sky’s the limit with kid

1 minute ago, Timmy Elms said:

Chances are he’ll start as sub. Goal behind, what a truly fantastic option. I’m Chelsea and biased, but think the sky’s the limit with this kid

 

1 minute ago, Timmy Elms said:

58 years old. First tournament ever going into as favourites- wonder if we’d be favourites overseas if placing a bet?- bookies edging their bets because of patriotic backing….anyway tournament football in the summer…walking down to the pub in a pair or shorts to watch a game of football- absolutely love ❤️ it

2 hours ago, dermott said:

And who protects your emoji-laden defence? And they - whoever they are - are going to need protection.

That is why I want Conor and Rice in front of those two. 

9 hours ago, dkw said:

I hope not, it would be massive mistake.

I agree, which is why I dont understand why we are going for Olise. Palmer/Noni for the right wing is perfect and we really should invest whatever funds we have elsewhere. Olise is a cracking player and probably will be great for us though, dont get me wrong - but putting Palmer in that 8’ means he has to more defensive work which I feel is a bit of a waste of his talents. Maybe there’s a different plan for the two of them though, we’ll see

6 hours ago, Bob stark said:

For me international tourney is all about struggle ball. Rice + Conor in midfield. 

Kane 

Foden - Bellingham - Saka

Conor - Rice 

 

That is what Southgate will go for -  BUT imho if we want to win the trophy . . . Rice goes solo as the DM

Foden - Bellingham - Palmer- Saka

Rice