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grayhawk
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Well in case  the owld one doesn't  return i'm starting a new one....

Well done Vertonghen backers
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Report Poppydog. May 26, 2026 1:22 PM BST
Any others???
Report Poppydog. May 26, 2026 1:22 PM BST
I know this may seem like a doom-laden post, during such a joyous time,
but just trying to understand why we are lumped in, odds-wise, with Hull, Ipswich and Coventry to get relegated
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- May 26, 2026 3:03 PM BST
Because spurs nearly went down.

It's a tough league, there will be near misses next
season too, bookies won't offer inverse of those prices
so they are inaccurate, and geared to volumes they did
this time last season.
Report morpteh mackem May 26, 2026 4:33 PM BST

May 26, 2026 -- 1:22PM, Poppydog. wrote:


Possible reasons why we are so low-priced to get relegated next season:-

Report morpteh mackem May 26, 2026 4:34 PM BST
some of the points ( obviously not all ) could apply to other clubs that finished close by
Also injures not included or is that encapsulated in point  i ) ?
Report Poppydog. May 27, 2026 6:43 PM BST
Report grayhawk May 29, 2026 5:46 PM BST
Don't get to witness many days like that..the perfect storm really

Last game of the season with something on the line....played on a glorious sunny Sunday with a bank holiday following LoveLoveLove

Sure beats sitting there nithered on a bleak January afternoon ....as me mate always says we should be playing football in the summer.
Report grayhawk May 29, 2026 5:47 PM BST
Plenty of Sundays to come next season WinkHappy
Report morpteh mackem May 30, 2026 10:58 AM BST

May 29, 2026 -- 5:47PM, grayhawk wrote:


Plenty of Sundays to come next season


means be less Mondays and Fridays, tbf think only had one of each

Report grayhawk May 30, 2026 2:10 PM BST
And Saturday early Ko's ...did we have many of them last year Confused
Report morpteh mackem May 30, 2026 2:50 PM BST

May 30, 2026 -- 2:10PM, grayhawk wrote:


And Saturday early Ko's ...did we have many of them last year


wham and Bmouth away only ones can think of.

Report morpteh mackem June 5, 2026 10:21 AM BST
dont fill in rfo wc wallchart, its incorrect. Shocked
Report Poppydog. June 11, 2026 7:54 PM BST
Enjoy the World Cup, lads

Apparently we have 11 (maybe up to 12) players at the World Cup,
but here's a quiz

There are another 7 former players there, too.

It's actually not too difficult to get the 7..... ???
Report morpteh mackem June 11, 2026 10:04 PM BST
gordon, henderson, diallo, pickford , Sad
Report grayhawk June 12, 2026 8:09 PM BST
Ross Stewart,,,do Kiwis Michael Woud and Tommy Smith count with them not starting a first team game.
Report morpteh mackem June 12, 2026 9:33 PM BST

Jun 12, 2026 -- 8:09PM, grayhawk wrote:


Ross Stewart,,,do Kiwis Michael Woud and Tommy Smith count with them not starting a first team game.


not sure  ,Smith was signed on loan just before covid but never played

Report Poppydog. June 13, 2026 12:38 PM BST
Got most of them, can't remember the 7th, but the 6th is an absolute African star,
who played a few games for us, but only started one of them.

???
Report grayhawk June 13, 2026 1:51 PM BST
Semenyo
Report Poppydog. June 13, 2026 1:59 PM BST
Yep, well done
Report Poppydog. June 13, 2026 2:01 PM BST
To think, before us in League 1, he was at Bath City and Newport County.
A few years later he scores the winner in the FA Cup Final with a backheel.
Report grayhawk June 13, 2026 2:49 PM BST
Yep..just goes to show how much a player can develop given time.
Report ----you-have-to-laugh--- June 13, 2026 4:48 PM BST
Geertruida is a past player (possibly) , and present player (probably) , and (probably) future player.

Mark him under Schrödinger
Report morpteh mackem June 13, 2026 5:56 PM BST

Jun 13, 2026 -- 4:48PM, ----you-have-to-laugh--- wrote:


Geertruida is a past player (possibly) , and present player (probably) , and (probably) future player.Mark him under Schrödinger


Laugh

Report Poppydog. June 20, 2026 6:55 PM BST
Mixed feelings, when your striker, who you're really going to need next season, becomes a global superstar
Report grayhawk June 25, 2026 6:25 PM BST
Some strike by Isidor last night Shocked... you can't hit a ball better than that for a standing start, seemed to be increasing in speed the further it travelled - similar to this one https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2CqDXycTyXg
Report grayhawk June 25, 2026 6:25 PM BST
* from a standing
Report morpteh mackem June 25, 2026 7:06 PM BST
brobbster back in action tonight and he's had nee tea. Cool
Report grayhawk June 25, 2026 7:15 PM BST
Grin
Report grayhawk June 25, 2026 9:16 PM BST
Getting monotonous now....every time you turn the telly on one of ours hits the back of the net Tongue Out
Report morpteh mackem June 25, 2026 9:54 PM BST

Jun 25, 2026 -- 9:16PM, grayhawk wrote:


Getting monotonous now....every time you turn the telly on one of ours hits the back of the net


Grin

Report grayhawk June 26, 2026 8:32 PM BST
Diarra scores for Senegal.....you would think it's only a matter of time before Roefs scores now.
Report morpteh mackem June 26, 2026 9:58 PM BST

Jun 26, 2026 -- 8:32PM, grayhawk wrote:


Diarra scores for Senegal.....you would think it's only a matter of time before Roefs scores now.


need adsingra, tailbi and alderete to notch

Report Trackman June 26, 2026 10:24 PM BST
If you had some Englishmen,Mischief England would be odds on for the cup
Report morpteh mackem June 27, 2026 9:30 AM BST

Jun 26, 2026 -- 10:24PM, Trackman wrote:


If you had some Englishmen, England would be odds on for the cup


be lucky to get to 1/4s, worst squad since 2012

Report GLASGOWCALLING June 27, 2026 11:36 AM BST
Looks like Southampton may be signing Dan Neil, what happened at Sunderland I know he had an injury?

Few fans saying sorry to see him go but assuming he just wasnt good enough.
Report morpteh mackem June 27, 2026 1:36 PM BST

Jun 27, 2026 -- 11:36AM, GLASGOWCALLING wrote:


Looks like Southampton may be signing Dan Neil, what happened at Sunderland I know he had an injury? Few fans saying sorry to see him go but assuming he just wasnt good enough.


would say not good enough at prem level, can make silly mistakes at times especially been caught in possession, overall neat and tidy player though, will chip in with a few goals.

Report morpteh mackem June 27, 2026 6:10 PM BST
Xhaka going ?
Report grayhawk June 27, 2026 7:36 PM BST
Just seen the news CryCryCryCryCry....biggest loss of a player in our history for me...he sets the whole culture in the squad.
Report morpteh mackem June 27, 2026 7:53 PM BST

Jun 27, 2026 -- 7:36PM, grayhawk wrote:


Just seen the news ....biggest loss of a player in our history for me...he sets the whole culture in the squad.


aye, bad news

Report grayhawk June 27, 2026 8:09 PM BST
Just when things are going so well it wouldn't be Sunlun without a kick in the knackers GrinSad
Report morpteh mackem June 27, 2026 8:10 PM BST

Jun 27, 2026 -- 8:09PM, grayhawk wrote:


Just when things are going so well it wouldn't be Sunlun without a kick in the knackers


needs sorting asap

Report GLASGOWCALLING June 27, 2026 10:05 PM BST
Cheers MM.
Report grayhawk June 27, 2026 10:42 PM BST
Glasgowcalling...whatever you do don't judge Dan Neil on his Ipswich stay...I watched the majority of Ipswich games last year due to financial reasons and i fully understand why they would be underwhelmed with him but that wasn't the real Dan Neil...he went there after no football for five months and for me he never fit right in, could never get any run of games to establish himself - he's way better than he showed there. 

He's a good Championship player ..a good passer of the ball but after watching our midfield last season in the Premier League i can see why they never gave him a chance there - his athleticism wouldn't have been up to standard.

Personally i'm a big Dan Neil fan...loved watching him play football but hasn't kicked on as much as what i expected.

Wish him all the best and hope he does well for yous.
Report GLASGOWCALLING June 27, 2026 10:44 PM BST
... Thanks for the reply. Happy
Report Trackman July 1, 2026 9:29 PM BST
Is he won of yours inarl ?
Report morpteh mackem July 1, 2026 9:36 PM BST

Jul 1, 2026 -- 9:29PM, Trackman wrote:


Is he won of yours inarl ?


certainly isGrin

Report Trackman July 1, 2026 9:37 PM BST
Chelsea will be after him too Mischief
Report morpteh mackem July 1, 2026 9:56 PM BST

Jul 1, 2026 -- 9:37PM, Trackman wrote:


Chelsea will be after him too


can have him for 200 million

Report grayhawk July 1, 2026 10:17 PM BST
Best i've seen Diarra play...bar that one he's just shinned.

How bad are Belgium Shocked
Report morpteh mackem July 1, 2026 10:35 PM BST

Jul 1, 2026 -- 10:17PM, grayhawk wrote:


Best i've seen Diarra play...bar that one he's just shinned.How bad are Belgium


very

Report grayhawk July 3, 2026 5:26 PM BST
Be a canny few idiots currently deleting social media posts you would think ...
Report morpteh mackem July 3, 2026 5:49 PM BST

Jul 3, 2026 -- 5:26PM, grayhawk wrote:


Be a canny few idiots currently deleting social media posts you would think ...


about a lot of things...

Report grayhawk July 3, 2026 6:49 PM BST
Grin
Report morpteh mackem July 3, 2026 6:57 PM BST

Jul 3, 2026 -- 6:49PM, grayhawk wrote:


more importantly can only be good news would have thought- can start eating toblerone again.

Report grayhawk July 3, 2026 8:23 PM BST
GrinGrin
Report grayhawk July 5, 2026 9:10 PM BST
I see there's only three Weatherspoon pubs in the whole of the country staying open for tonights game....Bishops Mill in Durham and Cooper Rose in Sunderland - both must be good earners
Report morpteh mackem July 5, 2026 9:17 PM BST

Jul 5, 2026 -- 9:10PM, grayhawk wrote:


I see there's only three Weatherspoon pubs in the whole of the country staying open for tonights game....Bishops Mill in Durham and Cooper Rose in Sunderland - both must be good earners


cooper rose is alway chocca on matchday

Report grayhawk July 5, 2026 9:24 PM BST
Aye yet has no SKY in ...ok for the World Cup with it being on council telly.

Been told Bishops Mill is one of the highest earners.
Report morpteh mackem July 5, 2026 9:28 PM BST

Jul 5, 2026 -- 9:24PM, grayhawk wrote:


Aye yet has no SKY in ...ok for the World Cup with it being on council telly.Been told Bishops Mill is one of the highest earners.


is it in city centre ?

Report grayhawk July 5, 2026 9:29 PM BST
Gala theatre area.... down the steps next door to the champagne bar
Report morpteh mackem July 5, 2026 9:31 PM BST

Jul 5, 2026 -- 9:29PM, grayhawk wrote:


Gala theatre area.... down the steps next door to the champagne bar


aha I know where you mean

Report grayhawk July 5, 2026 9:48 PM BST
Ere M2 get on rtg and tell them who think there's no touch for the penalty decision to rewind to 10:23 and watch Vinicius touch the ball, it travels about 4-6 inches, the defender then gets a nick and it clearly changes direction....doing my napper in that so many couldn't see it AngryGrinGrin
Report grayhawk July 5, 2026 9:49 PM BST
Cunha i mean LaughLaugh
Report morpteh mackem July 5, 2026 9:58 PM BST

Jul 5, 2026 -- 9:49PM, grayhawk wrote:


Cunha i mean


aye , thought the same

Report grayhawk July 6, 2026 3:25 AM BST
Canny game so far Grin
Report morpteh mackem July 6, 2026 9:50 AM BST

Jul 6, 2026 -- 3:25AM, grayhawk wrote:


Canny game so far


classic game. Some great performances last night .

Report grayhawk July 6, 2026 12:36 PM BST
Aye...you can see why they have a good record at home....mind i think they played into our hands late on, there was no variety in their play when they could see we were defending our box excellently from wide areas.
Report morpteh mackem July 6, 2026 12:39 PM BST

Jul 6, 2026 -- 12:36PM, grayhawk wrote:


Aye...you can see why they have a good record at home....mind i think they played into our hands late on, there was no variety in their play when they could see we were defending our box excellently from wide areas.


aye, was horseshoe football , as long as could handle crosses ( which England did admirably )  we were ok.

Report morpteh mackem July 7, 2026 5:19 PM BST
Cool
Report grayhawk July 9, 2026 8:29 PM BST
Talbi starts a world cup game for the first time Happy ( well deserved on his displays as substitute )......problem being it looks as if could be on the right and he doesn't look half the player out there from the little i've seen of him
Report morpteh mackem July 9, 2026 9:32 PM BST

Jul 9, 2026 -- 8:29PM, grayhawk wrote:


Talbi starts a world cup game for the first time  ( well deserved on his displays as substitute )......problem being it looks as if could be on the right and he doesn't look half the player out there from the little i've seen of him


think he's there as a runner, wont last whole game

Report grayhawk July 9, 2026 9:46 PM BST
Do Morocco actually believe they can win...
Report jasstardust July 9, 2026 9:54 PM BST
running county lines.
Report grayhawk July 9, 2026 9:55 PM BST
Seen that Monty inspired goalie top M2?....looks the bollocks Happy
Report morpteh mackem July 9, 2026 10:07 PM BST

Jul 9, 2026 -- 9:55PM, grayhawk wrote:


Seen that Monty inspired goalie top M2?....looks the bollocks


aye class, waiting for the Barry Siddall one though.

Report grayhawk July 9, 2026 10:09 PM BST
GrinGrin...listened to a podcast with him the other day, came across as a nice fella Happy....likes a bet anall, NH fan.
Report morpteh mackem July 9, 2026 10:26 PM BST

Jul 9, 2026 -- 10:09PM, grayhawk wrote:


...listened to a podcast with him the other day, came across as a nice fella ....likes a bet anall, NH fan.


class

Report Trackman July 11, 2026 8:59 PM BST
Double m,that back four of England would normally all be in the box for an England corner. Shirley one of them has to stay back but which one ?

Or maybe Elliot Anderson stays back Confused
Report morpteh mackem July 11, 2026 9:42 PM BST

Jul 11, 2026 -- 8:59PM, Trackman wrote:


Double m,that back four of England would normally all be in the box for an England corner. Shirley one of them has to stay back but which one ?Or maybe Elliot Anderson stays back


would think Anderson tbh as all others could cause problems . 2 cbs for Norway are dangerous, Heggem had one cleared off line in Ivory Coast game.

Report SlippyBlue July 11, 2026 9:45 PM BST
Financially Norway to qualify would be great but.....sod that.

Come on England.
Report grayhawk July 12, 2026 10:05 PM BST
Think this is the week some transfer news begins to break for us....
Report morpteh mackem July 13, 2026 9:06 AM BST

Jul 12, 2026 -- 10:05PM, grayhawk wrote:


Think this is the week some transfer news begins to break for us....


be like London buses man.

Report grayhawk July 13, 2026 9:22 PM BST
Wink
Report morpteh mackem July 15, 2026 6:14 PM BST
Gray, got your membership ?
Report grayhawk July 17, 2026 12:10 PM BST
Aye Wink
Report morpteh mackem July 17, 2026 6:33 PM BST

Jul 17, 2026 -- 12:10PM, grayhawk wrote:


Aye


just wait for europa league draw now Mischief

Report grayhawk July 17, 2026 9:22 PM BST
GrinGrin
Report Trackman July 18, 2026 10:19 PM BST
About timeCool
Report morpteh mackem July 19, 2026 9:47 AM BST

Jul 18, 2026 -- 10:19PM, Trackman wrote:


About time


too right. Grin rarely get through a tournament without an England cb scoring.

Report Poppydog. July 19, 2026 1:48 PM BST
Keep thinking Europa Lge draw must be about now, but it is well over a month away.
Report morpteh mackem July 19, 2026 1:57 PM BST

Jul 19, 2026 -- 1:48PM, Poppydog. wrote:


Keep thinking Europa Lge draw must be about now, but it is well over a month away.


August 28th I think

Report grayhawk July 19, 2026 7:09 PM BST
Been onto one of me mates this morning...i was on the Europa league site just earlier on checking the teams who are in it and still can't take it in that we're in amongst names like Juventus and AC Milan Happy....who'd have thought it just four years ago.

Wish the market was up so i could start indulging WinkGrin
Report grayhawk July 19, 2026 7:13 PM BST
Anyone know what tv station these US games are on next week?
Report morpteh mackem July 19, 2026 8:05 PM BST

Jul 19, 2026 -- 7:13PM, grayhawk wrote:


Anyone know what tv station these US games are on next week?


think safc are streaming them and discounted for members

Report grayhawk July 19, 2026 10:56 PM BST
Ta....i'll not be buying then....can't watch a full friendly mesell and might have just flicked on and off.
Report morpteh mackem July 20, 2026 10:00 AM BST

Jul 19, 2026 -- 10:56PM, grayhawk wrote:


Ta....i'll not be buying then....can't watch a full friendly mesell and might have just flicked on and off.


plus the times of some of the games

Report Poppydog. July 20, 2026 1:40 PM BST
Report Poppydog. July 20, 2026 1:40 PM BST
Can't really work out what it may mean, but there you go
Report Poppydog. July 20, 2026 1:48 PM BST
Qarabag, which is miles and miles away in Azerbaijan, beat Vestri, which is one of the nearest remote towns to Greenland.

Interesting travelling possibilities.
Report grayhawk July 20, 2026 5:21 PM BST
Ta ..i had a look yesterday
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