The College Dropout

Ferguson achieved miracles at Aberdeen too - that bought him a lot of credit. His position in British football was far greater than Eddie's. Finishing 6th would be a great achievement. I've been critical of Eddie at times but finishing 6th under these circumstances would be another superb season. I would consider 8th as par.

He's a stop-gap backup measure for Madrid. He's only there on loan. Since he left us he's been on the up and up. A couple of really good seasons in La Liga led to the loan. I always thought he could look a tidy footballer but something else seems to have clicked for him. Commentary suggested he had been getting a bit of stick in the Madrid media. But like... he's Joselu... even before last night he had performed as well as could be reasonably expected - if not better.

Is that the worst thing you can find about me talking about JOSELU? I'm not the type to have a massive go at the likes of Joselu. He tried his best. Seemed to have some ability but also... short of "it". Which is why he had the career he had until 32.

He would still want to demonstrate his availability. Make it a decision. I suspect he's in contention to start on the weekend?

He’s also at an age he can secure 3 maybe 4 year contracts. Next year that’s likely to dip and he may have further injury issues. If we pay 70% of his wages and release him. He can probably get another club to get him to 90-100% of that value next season with a commitment for another year, 2, 3 already confirmed.

Unless they are transfer supremos - I do think it's hard to judge the DoF role. Particularly in regard to hiring and firing managers. Youth teams. Contract value and extensions. FWIW Dan's time here and Brighton - he seemed to have a tight control on wages. He negotiated those. I assume he was involved in the 25% CL bump for Isak and others for example. Now Dan has gone we seem to be happier to increase wages for contract renewals. I liked the hardline approach Dan/Brighton/Spurs take but appreciate that causes other issues.

Always liked Joselu. I always thought he was one of those players that was a good player but just not good enough. Liked his movement but he just didn't have it. Then suddenly last season, he had it a bit.

Messing with the oxygen in your body can't be good for injury recuperation. Any supposed fee we could get for him depends on what his actual wages are. At £100k we'll be glad to just get his wages off the bill.

I get your point. But there were 2 excellent skill/dribblers tonight. If Real win it Vini Jr. has a good chance of winning it and he’s fitting. And the Copa and Euros will bring forward candidates.

Thought Jude was decent tonight.

Kane was doodoo across both legs. Played in a lot of semi finals and finals and only seems to score from the spot.

Thought he was poor for the goal and on a few other occasions. But class for the goal on his weaker foot.

And Madrid stopped playing. Non incident.

15 pending.

Better than Bayern tonight. all that extra time ruined the vibe. Madrid did them old fashioned by 92 minutes.