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Reply | Big favourites now
at 16:21 13 May 2026
Hull carry more goal threat than Middlesborough. They actually have Strikers that can take chances. Our defenders will need to be on their game. THB playing is a must. Would not fancy Wood and Stephens at our central defensive partnership.
If we can keep their chances to a minimum I fancy us. |
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Reply | Is Damian Downs Our Worst Ever Signing ?
at 15:03 5 May 2026
Wasn't he in the Dave Jones era? I think he played left back if memory serves and yep he was awful. I don't think we'd have wasted as much money on him as Van Damme though. |
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Reply | Is Damian Downs Our Worst Ever Signing ?
at 14:53 5 May 2026
Ok here goes on my all time worst 11 signings per position (not including current players, loanees, or players we picked up for free like Ali Dia)
Gazzaniga
Nielsson
Van Damme
Hoedt
Davenport
Bleidelis
Clasie
David Lee
Sulemana
Carillo
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Reply | Who is your Player of the Season?
at 09:20 2 May 2026
Larin and Stewart would have been on the list if I had 12, but could only choose 10. Put them lower down as Larin hasn't played the whole season and mostly used as an impact player or cover for Stewart. He has done really well though. Stewart only really got going at Sheff united and then got injured again. Since his comeback he's done great in spells and scored some important goals. Honourable mentions. Another one would be Stephens post Will Still era as he's been a different player.
I went with Scienza in the end as his creativity has won us a lot of games. |
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Reply | Cyle Larin
at 10:37 8 Apr 2026
I have to say I had my doubts about Cyle Larins signing, but we have not missed Adam Armstrong, since he was effectively replaced by Larin.
Tonda's system requires a No.9 that holds the ball up and brings in the likes of Azaz, Matsuki and the wingers. Also a No.9 prepared to have a go at goal himself. I never critisied Arma for not having a go shots wise, but he was never the full package as a centre forward. Along with Stewart our options up front are now so much better. |
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Reply | Arsenal Have Injury Issues After the International Break
at 12:28 31 Mar 2026
Arsenal have a reputation for one of the best at scoring from set pieces. We unfortunately have an awful record of defending them. I think if Rice doesn't play that will give us a chance if we keep them out early. |
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Reply | Who will be the Relegated 3 this season
at 13:11 18 Feb 2026
Sheff Weds - already down
Oxford - too inconsistent and can't seem to put results together even if they do come out with some shock wins now and again
WBA - current form not good enough
I expect Leicester to put a run together at some point. They do have quality where it counts.
Blackburn seem to nab wins away which is quite handy. If they can improve their home form, they will stay up.
Charlton - nearly have enough points in the bag already. It would have to be a complete implosion to go down from where they are.
Skates - Got to admire them for grittiness. They do lack quality everywhere, but they get the results to keep them away from the drop zone when it matters.
Norwich - The form side at the bottom. They are going to end up somewhere in mid table. The new boss seems to be working out for them. |
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Thread | James Bree - Our man on the inside
at 16:38 16 Feb 2026
Firstly does anyone know if Bree can play in the up and coming fixture with Charlton? I'm not sure on the rules about a recalled loaned player then playing against his loaned club on return to the parent club.
I'm sure he'll have a few insights on how to beat Charlton, which may prove useful, especially if he is allowed on the pitch.
I think he's made that right back spot his own and I've been very impressed with his form on return from The Addicks. I certainly didn't know he could score with headers :) |
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Reply | Cyle Larin
at 16:30 16 Feb 2026
Fair point but people are only remembering Archer for missing sitters at the moment! |
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Reply | Cyle Larin
at 13:04 15 Feb 2026
Well you got that spot on and both worked out well :) |
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Reply | Cyle Larin
at 11:47 9 Feb 2026
I'd say we need to give Larin some games time. He didn't get that an Feyenoord. No point in using him as a bit part player because all you'll get is bitty performances. Give him 6 starts and we'll soon know if he can be a consistent threat.
I like Ross Stewart, but sadly his body is not up to being a 1st choice No.9. |
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Reply | Southampton Confirm Adam Armstrong Departure
at 07:13 3 Feb 2026
Have to agree with Southamptonfan. Arma is excellent in the championship, but needs too many chances to score and as you get less chances as a stiker in the Prem, thats going to result in less goals. Therefore if your not clinical.....well we all saw what happened.
Not an ideal time to lose him, but fully understand why the club would cash in now, as I wouldn't see him getting offered a better deal down the line. He's done well for us, had his time and now signs off in a positive manner having bagged another 11 for us this season.
My major concern is have we upgraded? It doesn't look like it. although I'm happy to be proved wrong. Larin's stats might not be good, but at least he's big, strong, with experience (for a change). |
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Reply | Stoke Game Match Day Thread
at 14:35 31 Jan 2026
Well I didn't see this coming after the Portsm**th game! We actually showed some intent to get the ball forward quicker today. Not an impressive performance like Charlton away, but at the very least competant.
COYS |
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Thread | 2 Poor teams at Fratton Park
at 09:23 26 Jan 2026
I think those of us that haven't woken up yet, need to. The 2 teams that played yesterday at Fratton Park were very poor, even if it was an improvement on the showing at St Marys earlier this season.
To be slightly better than a very poor Portsmouth team should not be nothing to aspire to. They should have been at our mercy this season, instead we have come away with 2 bang average draws.
Of all the players in the Saints team, we have to think about who we'd keep to get a promotion drive going for next season. Judging by the last 10 games, we are so way off a promotion level team it's laughable. I think we are just about on relegation avoidance level form.
Sorry to come across as pesamistic, but this season has kind of worn me down.
So who would you keep? (obviously apart from Leo, who I think everyone knows deserves the shirt.) |
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Reply | 5 at the back
at 19:02 4 Jan 2026
Fair point. Our DM's are a bit better than our CB's. |
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Reply | 5 at the back
at 17:55 4 Jan 2026
I no longer think the formation is the issue as we have played well for Tonda 1st 6 games using his preferred back 3 with 2 supporting wing backs. I just don't think we have the players of a decent standard in the backline.
Stephens - Never rated him has very few games without several mistakes and is not a leader of men. The worst Captain in SFC history
THB - Overated.just becasue he came from a good Man City youth setup and had 1 decent season with us in the championship 2 years ago. Found out in the premiership and has only proved to be very inconsistent in the team this year.
Quarshie - Plays like ayoungster, Doesn't have the experience to make effective useof his pace and height. Isn't a great passer and lacks vision.
Wood - Probably our best defender, but can be exposed, probably because of the players he's having to play with at the back!
Edwards - Looked promising at times but also aliability at times when he was playing. Doesn't get the game time to let his potential be fulfilled.
In short we need to get ride of at least Stephens and replace him with a Ball playing defender with pace. We'll need to fork out as I don't think we have one in the current squad.
We also need Charles back as I don't think Flynn Downs gives much to the team at all.
We also need to sort the Captaincy. Not sure why Orirl still isn't playing, but we could do with him as Captain on the pitch. [Post edited 4 Jan 17:57]
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Reply | Did we appoint Tonda too early?
at 17:43 26 Dec 2025
I think the Jury's still out. I don't want to condem him too early. He did after all find a winning formula for 5/6 of his first games. All he needs to do is find it again.
I do think teams have studied us and worked us out though. The manager's job is to change up things to outsmart the opposition. We seem to have just gone back to possesion driven sideways bullshit that we had before TE. It makes me think senior players in the squad are an issue in influencing a young manager that we need to play the RM way. They need to get rid of that style now or TE will face the same oblivion WS did. [Post edited 26 Dec 2025 17:44]
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