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Reply | Man City Academy v QPR DS today
at 11:35 7 Jan 2026
I thought exactly the same about him being loaned out. He could definitely do with regular men’s football and there was some noise about him going to L1 clubs. A loan out might still be a possibility later in the window depending on the injury to Burrell. |
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Reply | Man City Academy v QPR DS today
at 11:18 7 Jan 2026
With Burrell being injured Bennie is now first back up for Kone and Kolli (I’d play him ahead of Frey) With 8 goals in 10 for the DS he’s deserved some minutes in the first team. He seems better suited to being a striker than a winger because he clearly knows how to score.
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Reply | Kolli rescues Rangers, but injuries mount – Report
at 20:54 5 Jan 2026
Among several misjudgments that JS has made over Christmas the continued selection of Varane has, to me, been right up there with the best of them. Despite having, as you say, all the physical attributes, it is clear that he’s just not that good at football. I also think his injury was much more to do with the fact that he tried to tackle using the wrong leg rather than the pitch.
Field did well when he came on but I really hope Morgan gets a run in the side. He’s been very patch to put it mildly but I’m sure he’ll get better the more minutes he gets, especially if played in midfield because a defender he ain’t. [Post edited 5 Jan 20:56]
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Reply | Gaffer on today's defeat
at 22:36 1 Jan 2026
I like Kieran Morgan but apart from his last minute goal he’s been a big disappointment this season. Yes I know he’s only 19 but he’s been pretty awful in the last couple of appearances and was just getting minutes again after his disastrous game at Coventry. I’d be surprised, having seen the comments from the manager at 3:00, if Morgan got on the pitch again other than as a last resort. You could sense his absolute disappointment with Morgan and that he almost felt let down by him. JS seemed very deflated. Unusual for JS to name players in his post match interviews.
I actually think Morgan could do with a loan out for the rest of the season to get regular games rather than a few minutes here and there. He’s not going to progress at all if we keep him here. |
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Reply | Madsen
at 23:52 30 Dec 2025
So why would you hope that, by your own admission, our best midfielder leaves the club? |
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Reply | Madsen
at 20:29 30 Dec 2025
Judging by comments on this site and on SM Madsen seems favourite, at this stage, for Player of the season. |
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Reply | The Annual Gong Fest
at 08:45 30 Dec 2025
Don’t get me started on the House of Lords which aggravates me far more than it really should. Such a phenomenally abused institution being filled with so many undeserving, under qualified friends, family and political nonentities. It’s so utterly corrupted that people call for it to be abolished which is the complete opposite of what should happen. Who’d want the legislation of some cretinous Govt to be un scrutinised?
The place should be filled with, as far as possible, non politically aligned experts from every profession imaginable. If ever an institution needed truly radical reform it’s the HoL.
Knighthoods/Damehoods etc are the same; awards for the undeserving financial donors and two bit entertainers. These awards should be decided by a panel of randomly selected members of the public. |
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Reply | January transfer rumours
at 22:14 27 Dec 2025
Aged 20 Jimmy Dunne was on loan at Barrow in the National League. I think Centre backs are more akin to goalkeepers; they take a bit longer to ripen. |
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Reply | Gaffer on Portsmouth, Christmas and beyond
at 21:58 24 Dec 2025
I think the fact he doesn’t come out with the tired football cliche’s is one thing that I like about him. Interviews from other managers (no names) are boring, have an almost defensive attitude and you’re never able to penetrate past that to see any kind of personality. That is definitely not the case with Stephan; a man that seems very comfortable in his own skin. That kind of genuine, open personality is far more relatable and the players appear to get on well with him (from just a few snippets admittedly). |
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Reply | Gaffer on Portsmouth, Christmas and beyond
at 21:18 24 Dec 2025
I don’t think I’ve ever seen him speak and not be impressed with his communication skills, his football acumen and his personality. I think we’re very lucky to have him. Definitely the best communicator since maybe Warburton? |
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Reply | Poku
at 10:55 24 Dec 2025
I find this idea that clubs are loyal to players or that players are loyal to clubs for any other reason than money and self interest rather touching in its naivety. [Post edited 24 Dec 2025 10:57]
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Reply | Poku
at 09:28 23 Dec 2025
I get this point of view completely. I’d be sorry to see Smyth go. However, even though Poku and Vale have barely played this season I’d be surprised if, between Poku, Dembele and Vale, we couldn’t cover the right side of midfield for the remainder of the season.
Also you don’t need half a season to spot a more technically gifted, better player. [Post edited 23 Dec 2025 9:30]
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Reply | Poku
at 23:12 22 Dec 2025
He’s only ahead of Poku and Vale at the moment because they’ve been injured. When fit, which they both are more or less now, they’re both much better footballers. I like Smyth for all the reasons you’ve listed but he’s technically rather limited and there’s little to no resale value at the end of any new contract we may offer him. With Dembele playing there as well, despite his limitations (Leicester aside), does it really make sense to have a fourth player in the same position?
I’m surprised that the club are negotiating a new contract with him tbh and, as I’ve said, I like Smyth. |
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Reply | Poku
at 15:52 22 Dec 2025
Impotant goals?! That reminds me of the old joke about the man who returns home from a Dr’s appointment wearing a new Top hat. His wife asks him why he’s wearing a top hat to which he replies…..
(answers on a postcard please) |
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Reply | Poku
at 15:40 22 Dec 2025
I’d be surprised if the club weren’t offering anything other than a very low contract. Poku, Dembele (especially after the Leicester game) and a fit Vale are better options IMHO. [Post edited 22 Dec 2025 15:42]
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