Other Football Stuff - July 2021

[The Colonel]

I am not interested in any of the hype surronding this game, so I haven't read or watched what is on the link. Nevertheless, I do understand the sentiment that appears to be being expressed. We all know about plastic supporters in both South and North Wales following the big PL clubs, so supporting the England national team is merely a progression from that.

Whereas I wouldn't personally support England, I can see the benefit for football in these islands in a group of UK born players beating the cream of Europe, from whom those same big PL clubs cherry pick the mercenaries who, in turn, hinder and deny young British talent from getting places in those squads.

There would be a certain sense of irony in an England victory.

I think it's more about having to listen to them banging on about it for the next century if they win.

 

[TDA]

I think it's more about having to listen to them banging on about it for the next century if they win.

As I said somewhere else on here, I only switch on for the actual game time these days and don't watch or listen to any of punditary anyway. All the same, it is pretty nauseating

 

[Travis Bickle]

Monday's gossip column

Rafa Benitez wants to be reunited with Kalidou Koulibaly at Everton, while Arsenal have started talks with Wolves about Ruben Neves, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Reaction as England suffer Euro 2020 final heartbreak, plus transfer latest

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/57800991

 

[Barry Clunt]

Good news for Cymru. Owen Beck, 18 year old Welsh full back has just signed a new long term deal with liverpool. Looks a prospect this lad, seems similar to Neco but plays on the left. He’s a Wrexham lad and the great nephew of Ian Rush.

Owen Beck signs new long-term contract with Liverpool FC

 

[Travis Bickle]

Tuesday's gossip column

Manchester United are closing in on Raphael Varane, Chelsea to make 'big offer' for Erling Braut Haaland, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

England have caught rivals - McClaren

Former England boss Steve McClaren believes Gareth Southgate's side have caught up with the best teams in the world and will be contenders for every tournament they play in.

www.bbc.co.uk

Really

 

[Travis Bickle]

 

[Travis Bickle]

Sancho has medical at Man Utd

England winger Jadon Sancho has a medical as his £73m move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund edges closer.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Wednesday's gossip column

Chelsea want to sign Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann on loan, Tottenham target Danny Ings, Arsenal are keen on Wolves' Ruben Neves, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

 

[Travis Bickle]

Messi agrees Barca stay on reduced wages

Lionel Messi agrees to stay at Barcelona on a deal until 2026 that reduces his wages to half of his previous salary.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[stantys tattoos]

abroath 1-0 L

 

[Wavey]

abroath 1-0 L

Sky sports say it finished 2-0

 

[stantys tattoos]

Sky sports say it finished 2-0

it did i posted it ages ago and in the wrong thread

 

[Wavey]

it did i posted it ages ago and in the wrong thread

I didn't notice it was a different thread

 

[Travis Bickle]

Thursday's gossip column

Kieran Trippier waiting on move to Man Utd, Everton want Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly, Liverpool prepare bid for Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Portsmouth and police probe racism claims

Portsmouth and Hampshire police begin investigations after some of the club's academy players allegedly use racially abusive language in the wake of England's Euro 2020 final loss.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Friday's gossip column

Tottenham are interested in Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini, Arsenal have been linked with Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Travis Bickle]

Saturday's gossip column

Manchester City are determined to complete a double swoop for Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, while Real Madrid are set to keep hold of Gareth Bale, plus more.

www.bbc.co.uk