Mark Riley approved and first British signing to Castle Face records (John Dwyer from Oh Sees label) Duds at The Albert tonight. Long sold out.
Spotify link for the album below. They're like a post-punk Magic Band.
https://open.spotify.com/album/60ZTjrrFVzlrf3e3YXJFlR
Here we go then. Say we continue bottoming out in tests but win the World Cup in 2019 (which is realistic and arguably what Bayliss was brought in to sort out after the 2015 Moores fiasco.) Is that mission accomplished?
And Williamson is just below Steve Smith with a few others in the 'best batman in the world' stakes.
Still a complete shambles though. I wasn't throwing the baby out with the bathwater after the Ashes but there has to be a reaction from the players now.
Additionally I know you could argue...
Big draft/trade news, the Jets have moved up to 1:3 in a trade with Indy for 1:6, 2:5, 2:17 and next years second.
http://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/draft2018/story/_/id/22805858/new-york-jets-acquire-no-3-pick-nfl-draft-trade-indianapolis-colts
So the Jets are definitely taking QB at 3 and Indy...
I think people are vastly over-estimating Glenn Murray's achievements this year and under-estimating the role our system plays in making the absolute most of his range of skills.
I can't believe people are actually advocating picking a 34 year old Glenn Murray in the England squad. When I first saw the suggestion, I genuinely thought it was a joke.
He's got a place because he is versatile and if we decided to go with four strikers, he could conceivably play a number of attacking positions.
I'd hope he doesn't go unless he has a decent finish to the season though.
Given the pro-bowl has become more of a popularity contest in recent years I'd point to the 7x First Team All-Pro & 2x Second Team All-Pro. An amazing level of consistency at a very important position.
Seeing as we've been doing a lot of Browns news here, sad news that Joe Thomas has retired. Should be a first ballot hall of famer.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22762480/cleveland-browns-tackle-joe-thomas-retire-11-seasons
3 yr/ 48m (30 guaranteed) is a huge risk on a player that was the Rams 4th receiver last year. I love Watkins talent but injury and ineffectiveness have dogged him in the NFL to date.
(I may still be bitter because I was all-in on Watkins in my NFL fantasy teams last year)
Just heard that you marginally missed out on Nate Solder who is going to the Giants. Would make sense for you to look for a solid LT to look after Watson.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22759986/nate-solder-expected-sign-new-york-giants
Looks like Malcom Butler is going to be a Titan. 5yr / $61m - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000921045/article/titans-to-sign-malcolm-butler-to-fiveyear-61m-deal
And I see the Browns have signed ex-Steelers OT Chris Hubbard. He was excellent in relief of Marcus Gilbert last year, sad to see him go but he needed to be paid somewhere and we weren't going to go anywhere near 5yr/37.5m.
Good start with the Taylor, Landry, Randall trades imo.
They also got good value for a scheme mismatch in Shelton and a player in need of a fresh start in Kizer.
I am hearing they are considering Josh Allen at 1.4 in the draft which will be a massive **** up if they do go for it. The kid has...
Steelers need an inside linebacker and a free safety. They won't be breaking the habit of a lifetime and getting involved with high profile free agents I shouldn't think.
Steeler nation is still eating itself after the Jacksonville debacle in the playoffs. Many are saying the £14m on Bell's...
His mates were Ian Duncan Smith, Michael Gove, Nigel Farage, Dappy from NDubz and Bobby Davro.
I think we can safely surmise that he is a massive ****.