James

Just looked through the Brazil starting XI it has really just sunk in how bad they are compared to teams of old. Love Bruno and would love to see him lift a trophy however their principal central attackers play for West Ham and Brentford.

Bad goalkeeping performances cost us several league places last season I can see why signing two is a priority

Ryder is definitely being fed the NUFC line however Ross Wilson wants it communicated

If anyone is a bit meh about England, remind yourself that there is a small chance that this tournament ends with Dan Burn lifting the World Cup

Suspect the club reflected on how other clubs and agents used journalists last summer so Ryder has now been picked as our unofficial transfer spokesman who can be trusted due to his relative insignificance for non-NUFC matters.

Gordon this season was reminiscent of Sissoko and Wijnaldum during the relegation season. I also don’t think we’d have won the League Cup had he been available for selection. I also felt for a while that when he is in one of his huffs it brings the team down with him. For that reason I wanted him gone last summer. He is a really good player, was a success here, we made a profit and wish him well. But I am glad he has gone.

He suffered a knee injury before he joined which meant Man City no longer wanted him. At the time he signed, Man City were getting a lot of heat after an injured youngster they released killed himself after City basically fucked up his chances of finding a football career elsewhere. so this transfer has to be looked at with through that lens

Good riddance his misdemeanours as a player get too conveniently overlooked.

are they going to slap themselves or each other?

Imagine the lift it will give the players and staff that despite a challenging season for various reasons, we all still love them for what they have delivered up to now.

he doesn’t have to switch off completely, hopefully Ross Wilson and Hopkinson will provide leadership in delivering the signings and sales that the club collectively wants. this will allow time for reflection, rest and a refreshed plan. there are still questions Howe needs to answer on the pitch, but he should definitely be given the chance to stay and answer those questions.

I don’t feel he “has to go” in fact very disrespectful given all that he has done for the club. he does however need to stay at the club as an excellent goalkeeping option and compete for his place alongside another excellent goalkeeping option. that is not Ramsdale who is as we’ve found out worse than Dubravka.

Say say say what you want I thought Parker did ok at Burnley given resources

Lee Ryder’s missus has let him back in the house

John Stones would be an interesting one.