1 hour ago, terraloon said:

I thought it was realistic to have a sponsor in place for the start of the 25 /6 season however unless something pops up over the next two days that won’t be the case.

There was an update from an industry expert ( supposedly)on 1/8, which I can’t now find,stating that the club had narrowed down the numbers down to three companies one of which was a Middle Eastern company.

It was suggested that the three came from Riyadh air, Oman Air, Turkish air, a technology company from Vietnam and an US company.

I still think it will be Riyadh Air

As long as it isn't that god awful 'Stake', i'm not too fussy who we end up with anymore.

Different topic,

I think fans in general should tone down on the hype surrounding him just a bit.

Estevao is really good but he's also still very young, really hope the hype doesn't overwhelm him

6 hours ago, Deino said:

Different topic,

I think fans in general should tone down on the hype surrounding him just a bit.

Estevao is really good but he's also still very young, really hope the hype doesn't overwhelm him

He is the second coming of Christ, the hopes of a Nation, to return us to where we belong, rest on his shoulders.

HE IS THE MESSIAH

11 minutes ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

HE IS THE MESSIAH

He's not the messiah, he's a ...

Not expecting him to start against Palace but I bet he comes on and makes a big impact.

3 hours ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

HE IS THE MESSIAH

Messinho

When you have a player with this much talent and potential it is a crime to leave him on the bench when you are playing 1 game a week.

56 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

When you have a player with this much talent and potential it is a crime to leave him on the bench when you are playing 1 game a week.

Actually playing him a lot is a crime.

I actually thought he looked pretty good physically, brushed off 2 players with relative ease within 5 mins or so of coming on.

Seems to be able to handle himself which is good as he will probably have to be a starter sooner than people thought.

5 hours ago, Remodez said:

I actually thought he looked pretty good physically, brushed off 2 players with relative ease within 5 mins or so of coming on.

Seems to be able to handle himself which is good as he will probably have to be a starter sooner than people thought.

Forgot who I was debating with, wouldn't be surprised if it was Bob, in saying that Estevao will handle the physical nature of the league fine. He'll definitely need to bulk up, but South Americans are already used to sh*tehousery.

He looked the part on the ball yesterday. his age/immaturity showed a bit yesterday with his run where he tried to take it on the turn. He has to be leaving that for Neto to step onto who was in a much better position to get the shot on target.

I’m sure that side of his game will develop but even his willingness to run at players is so refreshing particularly in games like that. Hazard was brilliant at it, hopefully Estevao becomes the same!

Think he's already shown more than Gittens so far and deserves a start. Gittens had his wow Mudryk 10 minute cameo vs Leverkusen but not show much in his 2 starts. Estevao looks like he wants to take his man on every time even if it's not the best decision vs Gittens who didn't look like he wanted to take anyone on. Wonder why Maresca picks Gittens?

I can see why there is talk of him playing as a 10. Would be good to see him there with Palmer cutting in from the right.

First goal he has cost us....

Maresca will be furious he didn't pass it backwards there.

26 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

First goal he has cost us....

Made up for it with the cracking run and assist

26 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

First goal he has cost us....

He is 18. He will have a moment it is expected, but then follows it up by the assist. Can we not over criticize an 18 year old with world class potential?

14 minutes ago, Clown Lake said:

He is 18. He will have a moment it is expected, but then follows it up by the assist. Can we not over criticize an 18 year old with world class potential?

I'll criticise any of our players who loses the ball in our own half because of trying silly flicks and tricks. 18 or otherwise....

Just now, nonotnowjim said:

I'll criticise any of our players who loses the ball in our own half because of trying silly flicks and tricks. 18 or otherwise....

He judged that wrong, a bit of a lesson probably.

1 hour ago, nonotnowjim said:

I'll criticise any of our players who loses the ball in our own half because of trying silly flicks and tricks. 18 or otherwise....

I have more of an issue with allowing Paqueta to get a shot away without getting closed down and Sanchez not reading the flight of the ball.

Such an exciting player and early signs are superb. Love that he plays with a smile. Should have had a goal, but can forgive that for the quality of the assist!

Sky gleefully showed his flick that gave the ball away for the goal. They were headline searching. Twats.

Kicked on straight after that and had a really good game.

Will be on and off the starting line-up this season which is totally normal, definitely going to start all the Cup matches. But hard to think he's not going to be one of the first names on the teamsheet starting next season, once he gets accustomed to the league and puts some muscle on. Exciting times with Palmer and Estevao on that right pocket. Wee man is a star in the making.

With the emergence of Estevao, the SDs will probably consider offers for Palmer.