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A very large middle ground exists there. Was nothing more than a reflection on this dynamic of footballer culture and society at large, where now I think the average age at first marriage is about 30.

Only if you have enough common sense and perspective to choose the right person as a life partner at age 20. I certainly didn't, but not everyone is as much of a tit as I am.

Why is it that footballers always seem to get married so young? Particularly in a field where you have so much money, fame, access to potential partners, and move around a lot, why do so many seem to settle down in their first serious relationship - is it actively encouraged by clubs? Not...

Vasco currently embroiled in ownership issues after 777 Partners (of Everton fame) amidst a legal battle to retain control of the club. Presumably this complicates any potential deal but maybe a bargain to be found.

3-2, brilliant work. Simmonds strides into midfield, lovely ball out to Slater on the left and he cuts back to Howell who hammers in from just outside the area.

2-2 great header but nobody challenging their fella

Do we have many of our lads away on international duty with any respective U21/U18 sides? Or pretty much strongest team available?

Also true!

I am referring to both of those and the goal that he scored. They were all presentable chances for Haaland which would imply that he was not "in anyone's pocket". I'm not saying that we defended badly, I guess I'm just arguing semantics.

Build up his minutes from the bench, he'll get chances. At the moment he doesn't deserve that spot ahead of João Pedro, Welbeck or even Georginio. So he needs to bide his time and take the opportunity when it comes. Just like all the other young players do.

Maybe I'm being a spoilsport here. JPVH played well but Haaland scored, getting the better of him and then had 2 more clear cut chances. Baleba coming on at half time is what stopped Haaland.

With Tariq I think it's likely that he'll stay for cover and leave in the summer on a free. Full backs we have Pervis, Ferdi, Veltman, Hinsh and Lamptey. That's decent cover but one less and we look a bit thin. Moder I think will be sold in January, we have so many options in CM, he won't get...

We bought him from France after 6 good performances.

Well, we sign so many players, some do go wrong and that's fine. But the hit rate is still exceptional, and when they hit, they really hit. Also the reason they develop so well here is because of the environment we provide. Being a wonderkid doesn't matter if you're on the Chelsea bench all...

Hamfisted even.

Because by inflating the fees of him and the goalie they sold the other way, it helped their accounts for PSR. Sales are counted in full but purchases spread across the contract. So higher fees were in both Newcastle and Forest's interests. Reality is because both transfers were overpays, they...

Exactly this, we are where we are because of slow, sustained growth. Lots of teams our size have had an outstanding season. It takes long term and sensible investment to sustain it.

You need a bit of pantomime sometimes in a rivalry, someone exaggerated you can hate easily. Zaha used to be that. What we really need is Steve Parish to come out dressed as Widow Twankey, that'll respark the rivalry

Been here with Palace plenty of times before. They'll sack Glasner in December, bring in a boring merry-go-round manager (odds on its Moyes) who will sort out their defence and they'll finish 12-14th. The endless cycle of mediocrity. If I'm honest I feel far less passion for our rivalry with...

Sometimes it really smacks you round the face how far we've come. Imagine reading that after losing to 9-man Walsall.