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3 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

Dyce in at Everton, 2.5 year deal.

Actually think this is the best appointment Everton have made in a long long time, he will cut the bullshit and get rid of the big boys in there who aren’t performing.

Has shown at times with Burnley he can get them punching above their weight and I do remember there was an 12-18 months where they were a pretty solid team who played some alright stuff considering his reputation. Lack of investment killed them and his chances of improving that though. Suppose we will see what he can do with more cash at Everton if he keeps them up.  

lol, the Ginger Mourinho rides again

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I am looking at Citeh, and they have some issues, the type that will only get worse if not addressed (they still have some insane assets, best on planet assets though)

if no Ederson, they are semi fucked at GKer

they need a rebound from Dias and Rodri and for Stones to keep playing his best football of his life

they are fucked at FB IMHO

they have MF issues due to age and the likely leaving of Bernardo and Gundogan

at winger, Mahrez is ageing, and Grealish has been a semi bust, but Foden is a monster (well can and should be), they only have those 3 (unless you play the probably leaving Bernardo at RWer)


Ederson  great GK
Stefan Ortega meh backup GK
Rúben Dias  slumped wee a bit this year, not the clear best CB on the planet like he was
Aymeric Laporte he will only go downhill from here, soon 30 and never fully recovered from his bad knee injury
John Stones  had a great year, can he keep it up?
Nathan Aké had a decent year
Manuel Akanji had a decent year
Sergio Gómez  shit
Benjamin Mendy rapist shit
Kyle Walker  turns 34 at the end of next season
Rico Lewis    not sold 100% on him at all, and he is smallish, in his favour, he is only 18, so mad potential
Rodri    like Dias, slumped a bit
Kalvin Phillips    injuries have fucked him so far, can he still be the player he was?
Máximo Perrone    this lad COULD be a steal, could be the next Enzo, will be key to Citeh storming back in the future, if he is the real deal
Ilkay Gündogan   probably gone and he turns 33yo in October
Kevin De Bruyne  turns 33yo right after next season ends, so he will eventually slow down
Bernardo Silva  likely gone
Cole Palmer    not sold on him yet
Jack Grealish  sort of a bust IMHO, especially for a 100 million quid
Riyad Mahrez   will turn 33yo next winter
Erling Haaland    Monster, but he cannot one man carry them, look at thsi season, he will score 50 plus goals and they may not win shit
Julián Álvarez   soon to be WC backup

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Folarin Balogun sends fresh Arsenal message and overtakes Kylian Mbappe in league goals

Folarin Balogun is flourishing in France after joining Reims on loan from Arsenal - scoring more league goals than Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus combined this season

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-balogun-mbappe-psg-reims-29110264

Folarin Balogun scored a hat-trick on Wednesday

Arsenal talent Folarin Balogun scored a hat-trick to help loan club Reims beat Ligue 1 rivals Lorient 4-2 on Wednesday evening.

Reims recovered from two goals down after Balogun found the net three times at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II. The 21-year-old has now scored 14 Ligue 1 goals this term - making him the top scorer in the division ahead of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi.

Balogun's scoring exploits mark a splendid turnaround for the youngster. His Arsenal future seemed in doubt after he was sent on loan to Reims at the beginning of the season, but manager Mikel Arteta will now be looking forward to his return in the summer.

"Before I moved, Mikel said he wanted me to develop as a man," said Balogun told reporters last September. "It was kind of like an open answer and for me to interpret what me meant by develop as a man. But by moving abroad, I’m starting to learn what he meant.

"It doesn't just mean on the pitch but also off the pitch. I think by the time I go back I’ll be in a better place to compete than I was before I left."

Balogun expanded on this during an interview with L'Equipe. He said: "Arsenal is my family. For me, the club represents brotherhood and unity. There, I learned always to push my limits. I remember from training the permanent desire to progress on a technical level."

He added: "I think by the time I go back I’ll be in a better place to compete than I was before I left. I realised there were certain things I would struggle with, but I think that’s a good thing. It helps you to manage stuff you’re uncomfortable with which is important."

Speaking last March, Arteta insisted Balogun has a big future at Arsenal. He said: "You can see how he is developing. This is going to give us more detail about what is the next best move for him to keep developing... we want him to be part of our future.

"He needed a pathway, he needs that exposure. He needs to go through good and difficult moments, and he needs to be able to adapt and find himself in the dressing room."

Balogun was spotted talking to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry ahead of Reims' 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night. The emerging star scored a last-minute equaliser and copied one of Henry's iconic celebrations after finding the net.

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Criminal proceedings discontinued against Man United player Mason Greenwood

https://www.espn.co.uk/football/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4867362/criminal-proceedings-discontinued-against-man-united-player-mason-greenwood

Criminal proceedings against Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood have been "discontinued," police and prosecutors said Thursday.

The 21-year-old footballer was due to face trial in November over allegations of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.

In a statement issued later on Thursday, Man United said they have launched an internal investigation with sources telling ESPN the club could only proceed with their own review once the criminal case had ended.

Sources have told ESPN that Greenwood will not play or train with United until the investigation is over and there is no timeframe for how long that might take. Greenwood last played for United more than a year ago in a 1-0 win over West Ham on Jan. 22, 2022.

United's statement read: "Manchester United notes the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service that all charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped. The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps. We will not make any further comment until that process is complete."

In his own statement, Greenwood said he was "relieved that this matter is now over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support. There will be no further comment at this time."

Explaining Thursday's announcement, the Crown Prosecution Service said key witnesses had withdrawn their involvement.

"A decision has been made to discontinue prosecution in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors," a CPS statement read.

A CPS spokesperson said: "A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction."

The CPS added that it encouraged "any potential victims to come forward and report to police."

Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, Greater Manchester Police's Head of Public Protection, said: "Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this.

"The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.

"Despite the media and public's interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.

"I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP's commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them."

Information from Reuters contributed to that report.

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3 minutes ago, Vesper said:

the scenes IF arse blow the League

I have my list of goona cunts to just kick in the nutsack (verbally)

They have a habit of being top at Christmas, only to go on and collapse (only side to do so in recent years, IIRC).

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