53 minutes ago, Valerie said:

It's a club from the sweating hairy armpit of humanity

I’ve asked before, but really, I’m intrigued as to why you dislike them so much. Total football, Michels and Kovacs, Neeskens and Krol. Admittedly non of them are Wim van Hanegem, but still.

56 minutes ago, Qaz said:

at least it's not the upcoming fight night Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 😆

(call back to when you were unhappy about the DAZN boxing commercials)

Our victory had pushed this to the back of my mind, thank you very much for reviving those f**king boxing commercials 😡

10 minutes ago, Snedger said:

I’ve asked before, but really, I’m intrigued as to why you dislike them so much. Total football, Michels and Kovacs, Neeskens and Krol. Admittedly non of them are Wim van Hanegem, but still.

Entitled unwashed bunch

Never even heard of this c*nt let alone seen him play. So I'll defer to the more knowledgeable on here.

Will it have any bearing on the future of a certain Mr W. Fofana?

9 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said:

Never even heard of this c*nt let alone seen him play. So I'll defer to the more knowledgeable on here.

Will it have any bearing on the future of a certain Mr W. Fofana?

Probably not, Wesley Fofana will continue to play 8 games a season for the next 4 years.

Just watched the standard YouTube compilation and he's seems to make a lot of sliding tackles and goes to ground very regularly. Some tackles were secondary tackles because his first tackle went to the opposition. While this looks great on Youtube it's not want I want to see every weekend. He looks a bit wild and not in control.

As Maldini (one of the greatest Left backs who also can play centre back) once said 'If you have to make a tackle you've already made a mistake' or something along those lines.

Looks very good going forward though.

15 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

Just watched the standard YouTube compilation and he's seems to make a lot of sliding tackles and goes to ground very regularly. Some tackles were secondary tackles because his first tackle went to the opposition. While this looks great on Youtube it's not want I want to see every weekend. He looks a bit wild and not in control.

As Maldini (one of the greatest Left backs who also can play centre back) once said 'If you have to make a tackle you've already made a mistake' or something along those lines.

Looks very good going forward though.

Proper brexit footballer, exactly what we've missed. Bring some grit to the team, no throwing himself to the ground looking for a freekick.

20 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

Just watched the standard YouTube compilation and he's seems to make a lot of sliding tackles and goes to ground very regularly. Some tackles were secondary tackles because his first tackle went to the opposition. While this looks great on Youtube it's not want I want to see every weekend. He looks a bit wild and not in control.

As Maldini (one of the greatest Left backs who also can play centre back) once said 'If you have to make a tackle you've already made a mistake' or something along those lines.

Looks very good going forward though.

I've never understood that quote from Maldini because he used to slide tackle all of the time, and he is considered by many as the best defender ever.

As is so often the case our first offer has been rejected by them.

40mill euros rejected, they are asking for 55mill fixed fee and 5 mill in add ons. They need the extra to rebuild a title winning team to annoy @Valerie

10 hours ago, Snedger said:

I’ve asked before, but really, I’m intrigued as to why you dislike them so much. Total football, Michels and Kovacs, Neeskens and Krol. Admittedly non of them are Wim van Hanegem, but still.

I only have fond memories of them in the early 70's. Neeskens Johnny Rep and Cryuff were amazing.

1 hour ago, OneTommyLangley said:

I only have fond memories of them in the early 70's. Neeskens Johnny Rep and Cryuff were amazing.

Cruijff was a c**t. Neeskens wasn't.

1 hour ago, OneTommyLangley said:

I only have fond memories of them in the early 70's. Neeskens Johnny Rep and Cryuff were amazing.

That 78 World Cup. Rudi Krol, Neeskens, Johnny Rep and was it the Van der Kerkof brothers, Rene and the other one? Was it Willy?

40 yarder goals, what a team. Anyone other than Argentina in their own back yard and the Dutch would have won that World Cup.

Edit - Having posted this it prompted me to google that side. Can't believe I forgot Arie Haan, Jan Peters and Rob Resinbrink. I know the Dutch sides of Gullitt Van Basten, Rijkaard, the de Boers and Koeman are revered but God that squad from the 74 euros through to the 78 WC was unbelievably good.

Edited July 24, 2025Jul 24 by WhiteWall

4 hours ago, Valerie said:

Cruijff was a c**t.

He had a funny turn.

20 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

I've never understood that quote from Maldini because he used to slide tackle all of the time, and he is considered by many as the best defender ever.

Whilst never really verified, Maldini apparently averaged 0.5 tackles a game throughout his career.

I think that stat, and his quote, is referring to when he was playing CB. Much more applicable.

Edited July 25, 2025Jul 25 by Sconnie Blue

Deal looks to be complete for around 40 + 3 which in the current market for a player of this quality and potential could be deemed a ‘bargain’.

39 minutes ago, The Boehly Babes said:

Deal looks to be complete for around 40 + 3 which in the current market for a player of this quality and potential could be deemed a ‘bargain’.

Agree. Only concern is he is potentially a world class player and has been earmarked as one ever since he broke through at 16yrs. A player of that quality you just sit on the bench indefinitely or start a RB at LB ahead of him.

You are guaranteed that he will demand a move away next season if he doesn’t get ample game time.

4 minutes ago, markpitts said:

Agree. Only concern is he is potentially a world class player and has been earmarked as one ever since he broke through at 16yrs. A player of that quality you just sit on the bench indefinitely or start a RB at LB ahead of him.

You are guaranteed that he will demand a move away next season if he doesn’t get ample game time.

Cucurella and Colwill can't play every game and he'd be next in line for both.

9 minutes ago, markpitts said:

Agree. Only concern is he is potentially a world class player and has been earmarked as one ever since he broke through at 16yrs. A player of that quality you just sit on the bench indefinitely or start a RB at LB ahead of him.

You are guaranteed that he will demand a move away next season if he doesn’t get ample game time.

Cucu has played an exceptional amount of football since the Euros really. A proper credit to his resiliency but is bound to slightly burn out at some point.

Taking into account we’re in a proper European competition this year so there won’t be that midweek break a lot have got used to.

Believe Hato should easily make 25+ appearances this season for us which is absolutely no mean feat considering the step up in competition from the Eredivisie.

15 hours ago, Valerie said:

Cruijff was a c**t. Neeskens wasn't.

Cruyff was a freaking genius.

Chelsea's first bid for Jorrel Hato is €40m, but A**x want €55 to €60 million. The expectation is that both clubs will reach an agreement somewhere in the middle. It's said that €50 million is also a fantastic amount.

That is a steep but fair price. Surely he isn’t coming in a as a backup.

Reliable Dutch journalist is saying this is done at 50m euros.

I remember going after Hato every time I play the manager career mode in the last two years. I was like it must be nice if Chelsea bought him in real life 🤣

10 hours ago, markpitts said:

Chelsea's first bid for Jorrel Hato is €40m, but A**x want €55 to €60 million. The expectation is that both clubs will reach an agreement somewhere in the middle. It's said that €50 million is also a fantastic amount.

That is a steep but fair price. Surely he isn’t coming in a as a backup.

Probably play left centre back after they flog Colwill for the pure profit LOL

I think both he and Simons need a lot of coaching. Not to be ignorant but they seemed directionless in their highlight reels at A**x and Leipzig. A lot of wrong decisions too. Going to take some time before both of them are fine tuned into the system.

10 hours ago, markpitts said:

That is a steep but fair price. Surely he isn’t coming in a as a backup.

I think the player knows he isn't first choice. Had his debut for the Netherlands against Spain a few months back and was a disaster. Having him start for us would be equally as bad.

A player as consistent and experienced as Cucurella ahead of him is great for his development.

Not confirmed by either club, but I'm getting reproachful looks from colleagues that support a certain Amsterdam club. I've offered them Jackson and Badiashile, but they don't seem grateful.

Edited July 29, 2025Jul 29 by Valerie