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05 May 2024 18:26:10
I should have added to match summary that Gallagher is a better No6. I could see him playing alongside the lad from Arsenal in the Euros.
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05 May 2024 18:34:51
Gallagher is definitely growing as a player.
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05 May 2024 19:47:43
Yeah he’s started consistently providing in the final 3rd with goals and assists. Think I’m finally in the give him what he wants camp in terms of a new contract.
These last few weeks things finally seem to be gelling. Kinda throwing a lot of what I thought would happen in the summer up in the air. Cucu is playing v well in the inverted LB role, so not needing to sell him anymore. Chalobah has shown enough to stay too. Badiashile has improved since the Arsenal game and seems to be getting back to the form where he looked v good when he first signed. Madueke is finally getting starts and contributing both offensively and defensively.
Think in the summer window, apart from those on loan, the only definite out imo would be Sterling who’s been a massive disappointment this year. Also leaning more into keeping Poch for another year. A) the footballs improved over the year and B) I don’t think changing managers every year is good for the younger players.
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05 May 2024 19:59:23
CFC personally I feel that all of our players are showing obvious signs of improvement and growth (Noni passing the ball to Jackson for example, when usually our players choose to shoot in that situation) . However what’s even better to see is that they’re not just growing as individuals but as a team too - long may it continue.
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05 May 2024 20:19:54
We didn't get Rice. we must keep Gallagher.
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05 May 2024 18:21:08
Ok, now home after a wonderful day at the bridge. The result and performance was good but so was the food on offer in the corporate hospitality.
Hats off to every player and Poch. Playing Cucarella in an inverted position is certainly paying dividends. He was very good today.
Palmer is just class and I was so pleased that Jackson's workrate got what it deserved.
Noni is proving to be a real handful and Mudryk gives us natural width.
This will sound odd but playing Chalaboa or Colwill as a RB allows Cucarella to be the extra man in midfield. It also means that playing a more defensive FB instead of Gusto stops Caicedo having to cover so many gaps.
OK, my MOM was Caicedo, another magical display of control and discipline. What a signing.
No better site than the West Ham supporters deserting there team at HT. They had there day out!
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05 May 2024 14:41:26
What a game! Common blues.
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05 May 2024 16:48:16
I thought this would be harder than the Spurs game. Love to be proved wrong like this. Didn't get to see the match, but seems like Poch has finally found the right balance in this team. We CANNOT sell Chalobah or Gallagher.
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05 May 2024 17:30:57
To be honest EdW, West ham were already on the beach, no urgency or press, felt like an end of season game, we did play well though, we are finding good form and balance, shame there is only 3 games to go, 6th place looks like a real possibility.
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05 May 2024 17:36:22
We are starting to tick now. I honestly don't think I can criticise a single player from today. Cucurella starting to look like a Spanish pirlo in that midfield, Im delighted for him as he has taken so much stick and rightly so as he had been shocking but he has really turned a corner.
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05 May 2024 18:36:05
Great performance from the whole team but just want to say how well Badieshile played today. The lad got pelters and rightly so recently. But since the Arsenal match he has been fantastic!
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05 May 2024 18:42:53
Hdkn, spot on mate and it shows how guilty we can all be rushing to judgments.
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05 May 2024 20:24:18
I think most of us were saying how for a long time after his injury BB was v poor but thst we obviously hoped he could regain his preinjury form. He seems to have done that which is great. Fantastic to see the way we've played in last 2 games.
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05 May 2024 13:15:54
Wow got to say I’m surprised at our bench. Lots of players back but I do wonder how much time they’ve got in their legs. Hopefully we get no early injuries and they can just come on for 30 mins at the end.
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05 May 2024 07:39:06
{Ed's Note - BlueNose1878! has posted a new article entitled, Sean Dyche is doing his job at Everton
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04 May 2024 19:47:38
Hi all, hope someone could help, if Man City win the fa Cup and with Liverpool winning the league Cup and them both qualifying for the champions league what league positions are to qualify for Europe?
Thank you
UTC.
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04 May 2024 20:52:52
The league cup becomes a league position qualification.
Spurs will probably take 5the spot and qualify for the Europa.
If City win the FA cup that would then revert to the 6th place as a Europa qualification.
So, there is every chance that 6th spot would be a good place to finish and hope Utd get beat by City.
I think that is the case if my explanation makes sense.
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04 May 2024 21:32:20
Not sure I do follow.
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04 May 2024 23:07:40
JBS, I’m sure it’s me and I’m not a 100% sure.
We have to finish no lower than 6th but that may not be enough if Utd win the FA cup.
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05 May 2024 08:28:19
as far as i can tell 7th gets you in to a european conference league spot as long as Man utd don't end up 8th or worse and win the FA cup.
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05 May 2024 09:24:12
Thanks Tom and seymns I think I've got it now!
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05 May 2024 09:37:28
Seymns, you may well be correct but I seem to remember that there were two places for the Europa League.
6th and 7th would have qualified if we had got the 5th Champs league spot.
I’m beginning to think this is a bit like getting involved in FFP or PSR discussions. That in my opinion should be avoided.
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05 May 2024 15:46:05
It is very very simple. Top 4 will get Champions League, 5th place will get Europa league and the winner of the FA Cup will also get Europa league, if City win it that place will go to the team who finish 6th in the league. If Utd win it and finish outside the top 6 they will get it. The conference league place went to Liverpool but as they appear bound for the Champions league that place reverts to the league. We need to finish 6th to qualify for Europe or 7th if City win the FA Cup.
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05 May 2024 20:26:28
Hi G8 I thought EPL got two automatic Europa league places not just one?
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05 May 2024 20:53:54
JBS. Again I may well be wrong. So, I think we do get two Europa league places but one would go to the FA cup winner unless the winner of the Fa cup have qualified for the champions league or Europa league via there Premier league position.
In essence, it should help if City win the FA cup.
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04 May 2024 11:19:14
Ed002
Rumour doing the rounds that we don't have a shirt sponsor in place for next season.
Is this correct?
Many thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Not entirely.}
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04 May 2024 12:02:05
Are we still in talks with airlines Ed and are infinite the not entirely fallback option if all else fails?
{Ed002's Note - There are still ongoing talks. IA are not the fallback for main shirt sponsor.}
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04 May 2024 13:24:48
Thank you ED, much appreciated.
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04 May 2024 11:16:57
Now the season is nearly over what are your thoughts on.
Player of the season.
Most improved player.
Must keep player.
Best signing.
Unsung hero.
Flop of the season.
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04 May 2024 11:44:40
Cole Palmer
Jackson
Big Trev
Cole Palmer
Moises C
Mudryk.
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04 May 2024 12:26:00
Cole Palmer
Connor Gallagher
Trev
Cole Palmer - Gusto close second
Moises Caceido
Disasi.
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04 May 2024 12:37:50
Conor Gallagher (100% a force in everygame. CP occasionally not)
Moises C (he had a pretty disastrous start)
TC
Cole Palmer
Malo Gusto
Sanchez.
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04 May 2024 12:51:56
Palmer - different class champions league next year or he does and rightly so.
Keeper- massive position and a position we have struggled with much better than we have had but still think we need better but had an ok season.
Trev - think there’s something there with an experienced defender at the side of him was really good against a poor spurs team.
Gusto - not missed James says it all
Silva - been amazing while at the club and still the best defender we have till he leaves, will be missed
Jackson - just not a world top striker keeps defenders busy but you just can’t miss the amount he does in this league and if we are to push on for Europe just not good enough.
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04 May 2024 14:35:27
Palmer
Cucurella
Gallagher
Palmer/ Gusto
Caceido
Lavia/ Nkunku.
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04 May 2024 15:17:12
Palmer
Caicedo (started horrifically)
Gallagher
Gusto
Not sure a about unsung hero
Flop, Lavia and Nkunku.
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04 May 2024 16:44:33
Palmer
Jackson
Caicedo
Petrovic/ Gusto
Chalaboa
Mudryk (understandable with personal issues)
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04 May 2024 23:52:13
Palmer
Petrovic
Galagher
Gusto
Chalobah
Mudryk by a mile.
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04 May 2024 07:39:09
{Ed's Note - Seano_ has posted a new article entitled, What Liverpool FC Should Do
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03 May 2024 21:08:36
Ed002
I noticed that you have said the club are experiencing difficulties in signing some of the key targets.
Is that related to not being in the CL or financial limitations or both/ neither?
Many thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Neither.}
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04 May 2024 09:44:10
Sorry but I feel it could be our targets choosing or preferring other clubs over us and even the supposed selling clubs not willing to sell the player.
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04 May 2024 08:49:28
Is it the project or the owners Ed?
{Ed002's Note - It is a difficult "project" to sell. The Champions League situation impacts one target.}
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04 May 2024 11:59:53
Thank you for your response ED, much appreciated.
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03 May 2024 20:28:22
I think we all want Conor to stay but will he? Time for him to sign that contract. As for big Trev, I have seen nothing to suggest he will leave and certainly hope he stays. Home grown and a really nice lad as well. As for Poch I'm now in two minds, as most of you who read my posts will know I did want him replaced, particuarly after the Cup Final but with the team starting to gel and players finding form do we stick with him? hard one to call? ED01 what would you do as far as Poch is concerned?
{Ed001's Note - personally I would replace him because I don't think he is a winner, but I can see the value in giving him another season at least. Right now there are not many options out there to replace him, so it probably makes a lot of sense.}
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03 May 2024 22:00:08
Thanks ED01 for your reply. How are you? I'm going back out to Dubai later this year and would love to buy you a pint if you are out there at the same time.
{Ed001's Note - I am good mate, I am going back there in a few days to try and find a place to live, so I might well be out there. Though it would have to be a pint of fruit juice or something as I don't drink alcohol! Are you working out there?}
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03 May 2024 22:30:19
Yes ED01, weeks on and weeks off. I love it. Weather is a bit strange at the moment, lots of wind and a bit of rain which is strange this time of year.
{Ed001's Note - yeah I am just hoping the airport will be open!}
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04 May 2024 09:09:18
I had to work in the UAE for 2x6 month periods a few years ago.
I enjoyed living in Abu Dhabi more than Dubai and the property prices were about 50% cheaper. Although there was a lot more social life in Dubai.
{Ed001's Note - it is not that much cheaper any more. Personally I am not a fan of Abu Dhabi - too many restrictions.}
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04 May 2024 11:11:04
It is very expensive now Tom.
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04 May 2024 11:24:57
G8, yes I’ve been told that property has increased in price but I’m just assuming that Abu Dhabi is still cheaper property wise.
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