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Absolutely. They seem to be saying to the other clubs pretty clearly, “come across to our side or it’ll cost you”. Given the Gulf States’ unlimited funds, you’d assume some will cave. I suppose we need to start looking at the commercial deals we can do at ridiculous values. Maybe the fish and...

This. Seems Chelsea would rather sell things to themselves at inflated values than put money in directly through shareholder loans which is more transparent. City seem to want everything to revolve around them with zero interest in the integrity of the competition as a whole. The ability to...

City doubling down on their assessment that it's a magnificent victory by writing to all PL clubs saying the Premier League is misleading them. Will take more legal action if rules are revised in a way they don't like. It's going to be very messy. Wise advice or threatening letter? “We will be...

Much as it pains me to admit reading something in the Telegraph, Sam Wallace says, “The rules will not be backdated. From the moment that these additions are made, PSR likely only has around nine months to run until it is replaced by the new so-called squad cost financial controls. Interest on...

That thought occurred to me too. The common outside misconception is that Tony Bloom has spent a fortune on the team when, in fact, he was rebuilding an entire club virtually from scratch. While he was subsidising the playing side in the Championship years, hopefully almost all transfer spending...

To a certain extent, I just don't get this. Surely a competition can set its own rules and if you don't like them, don't bother being in it? I really wonder whether one day the Super League will come about when all but 6 or 7 clubs say 'good luck, off you go, enjoy playing each other 4 times a...

No expert knowledge of this but it would seem extraordinary if Albion could be penalised under PSR when it has abided by the rules as they exist. The club has operated in a manner that has been widely lauded as an exemplary model for smaller clubs. Hopefully you're right - no backdated issues...

One national paper actually cited this (and praised it) as shithousery of the highest order on the club’s part. The reporter assumed it was a pop at Maddison’s darts celebration. Think they read a bit too much into it!

Maybe more solid defensively because Spurs naturally dropped off themselves with two goals in hand. By the time we were level (not long) couldn’t get going again. Great 👍

He liked one first time around too! I think his bad tackles got worse as he slowed down in later years. Great player though. Could still send 3 opponents the wrong way with a drop of the shoulder.

I don't think anyone was wrong to be concerned at half-time. For weeks, our defence has been pretty easy to pick apart and it happened again. The second half was a different story. Putting it down to spirit seems quite simplistic and a way of Hurzeler avoiding the limelight. True, Welbeck...

Freed From Desire was great when that Wigan (?) fan came up with the Will Grigg words that got the ball rolling. The lyrics make zero sense in a football context otherwise - almost as bad as Sweet Caroline - though the chorus is a belting singalong. But it would be dead easy to adapt for the...

Hans Kraay seemed a bit of a nutter back in his playing days.

Agree to an extent. Last week I felt Chelsea took their foot off the gas a bit as it was so comfortable. Yesterday Spurs still had to go for it. For the first time in a long time, we pretty much retreated to doggedly protect what we’d got and look for the occasional counter rather than chase a...

Thought the defending was good in the second half. Pragmatic, especially at 3-2. I’ve been worried at times this season but very heartened by the use of subs and way we adapted today.

Fair enough. Either way, the form is very easy to understand.

Who goes to the dentist 52 times a year?

The major difference is that a parking company makes its 'rules' as obscure as possible, deliberately looking to line the pockets of its owners. That helps nobody but them. The "official mind" in this case is protecting taxpayer's money so it is spent wisely - which most people (taxpayers...

Definitely. And physically more imposing. Buonanotte continues to develop on that score too.

Genuine question. If she quits her job and is physically able to work, how long will she get those benefits for? Not that long I'd imagine and not worth making yourself unemployed for.