Kimbo

I can picture Luke’s source sniggering on the end of the phone as they tell him we’re after DCL for the 8th consecutive summer.

Man U giving everyone a lesson on how not to go about things. I can’t imagine a way in which they could’ve fucked this up more. They could’ve just done it by the book, been professional (ie not insulting the people you’re negotiating with in the press), and made a reasonable compensation offer. Instead they tried to do it in a cheap underhand way, and end up looking like fools. It’s a bit silly. Comforting to know their new regime is another clown in a minefield though.

I have no idea what the conclusion of all this will be. Rattledcliffe has clearly tried to pull a fast one and has been caught out. Meanwhile, he’s been taking jabs at Newcastle in the media making this a high profile situation (rather silly really), so his ego probably won’t be able to take forking out reasonable compensation. I wouldn’t be surprised if Daniel finds himself unemployed in late 2025. I reckon at some point during the summer Rattledcliffe has one last lash out, probably in an interview with Oliver Holt, and walks away while accepting none of the blame.

I can’t think of this guy now without thinking of Gary Neville’s story about Dan telling him he’s got a shout at the England job if he has a couple of good months at Valencia.

When it comes to technique, the only real problem Bruno has is some of the players around him.

I’m hoping the rumours of Leeds wanting to bid for him this summer are true, and that Howe really is ruthless.

Straight up bottlejob, that Man U defence is made of paper. The list of players I would look to shift in the summer has just grown.

Foul from Amrabat. Wtf are they watching?

Feels like we’re playing with a 1 man midfield.

They still haven’t got over it. They never mention Havertz trying to break Longstaff’s leg, if that was dealt with properly it would’ve been a straightforward win for us.

I think there’s going to be a reality check about how much we can spend this summer. We’re already committed to spending a chunk on Hall.

Love a keeper howler.

Victor Roque definitely leaving Barca this summer. He fits the bill for a Wilson replacement surely.

The only proper LB we have is Targett and he can’t play/needs to go. Dummett is leaving. Burn is a CB converted to LB, and his days at LB are numbered IMO. Hall is a CM in the process of being converted to LB, and it’s going to take time. Livramento is a RB that’s talented enough to do a job wherever. Kelly gives us versatility and another player that can do a good job there until Hall is ready to be a nailed on starter.

Arsenal barely turned up and still won with no problems. Awful lifeless game.