LAM09

Just what I was thinking. His profile being too close to the names circulating is the only issue. My concern with his signing is that it wouldn't really offer much to have him next to someone like Osimhen. I could support a signing like Samu's a year ago (theoretically, Delap having already completed a Premier League season). We can't be going into a CL campaign with Jackson, Guiu, and Delap as our alternatives if we have any real ambition of being competitive.

Exactly. In KO football, anything can happen. The heat will certainly have a notable impact on most of the European sides as well.

Real Madrid did win the CL with Joselu, someone Thibo pointed out after their convincing defeat to Arsenal.

Wishing you all the best and full recovery. The lads have brought some much needed joy over the last few days.

We've won it all! I really hope this is the catalyst for many more to follow after a prolonged dry spell . CWC, who knows?

Our POTS rounds it off. We can categorically say this has been a successful season. History made in the process.

Still laughing, @Vesper @OneMoSalah ? 🤪

False nine now. Why? I can't stand this nonsense.

That's the game right there for Jackson. IQ.............

Can Noni look up for once? He's had three opportunities to create a dangerous attack.

Didier, is that you?

Enzo tucks this one away. Palmer with a bit of magic.

I really hope the decision to take Neto off instead of Madueke wasn't just tactical. If so, that sums up everything about this manager.

Not sure what Sancho is going to do. Perfect farewell on the cards?

Nkunku got enough flak for being anonymous. Jackson & Palmer have been exactly the same for months (putting that Liverpool game to the side).

Doesn't he know him from his time at City. If there's one player that should be keen on him, it's Palmer (unless something has been under wraps for years). Maresca was probably going to keep his job had we lost on Sunday. I don't believe he has the tools to take us anywhere, but we have to get used to seeing him on the touchline for another 6 months (at least).

They have shown they are shaking when defending. Maresca has to make amends by bringing James on at the very least & keeping Madueke on the right.

He gives off vibes that he doesn't want to be here or something rather than that of a player who's "just out of form".

Betis aren't exactly regulars in Europe, let alone finals. The decision to omit the only player in our squad to win a European final is still baffling. If Maresca has anything about him, he brings James on before HT.

The entire Betis squad look hungrier for it. Madueke it's disposed and just complains. If the whistle hasn't been blown, get on with it!

Gusto has looked lost from the first minute. He has regressed massively, so the decision to start him could be costly.

Loyalty. It's quite clear by a number of the selection choices.

Jackson walls back into the starting XI like nothing happened, and I needn't say much about the backline. Maresca really thinks it's smart to rotate or have "loyalty" to those who play thus far.

Marmoush hasn't done enough to sway you? He's impact arguably swung City's season which saw them finish third. The fact we are actually looking at his ex-teammate for €80m, €10m more than the fee commanded for him. The difference in quality between the two is massive.

The window is open from next Sunday until the 10th June for CWC registration. It would be nice for us to do some serious business to help improve our chances for next month and years to come. I feel like people seem to forget he hardly featured for PSG when they had no CF at all.