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Keep forgetting Frank went there. I expected Brentford to struggle having lost him and some of their better players but they seem pretty comfortable whilst Spurs are still... Spursy

They had been after him all window but Palace held firm. Unfortunately though he wasn't their number one priority, Isak was. It was a very odd window for them when you look at it. They bought a player Newcastle wanted in Ekitike - had they not done this, the Isak transfer may have gone through sooner. They sold a very solid performer in Diaz. Continued in their quest for Isak, knowing they won't be playing two up top, rendering the Ekitike signing useless. Palace told them to F off at the last minute for Guhehi. I think they believed this move would go ahead, no matter what. Hence why they just kept toying with Palace.

Did they buy Isak from Wish? Absolutely shocking transfer so far, chased him all summer, spent an absolute bomb on him and he's, well... So far bombed. Still surprised they let that Luis Diaz goz thought he was a brilliant player.

I think there is a penalty to pay unless mutual. At the end of the day the parent club has financed based on said player out at another club who are paying X wages. Can't see them wanting to take that fee back on unless they either a) want the player for their first time or b) can find a similar or better offer elsewhere

If it's a season long loan the parent club has to agree to them returning, I think. The younger ones will probably go back, I assume Vila for example would rather Barry be playing. Godfrey not so simple. His parent club (Everton?) will probably weigh up the financial side of it. If there's no other likely suitors willing to pay the same wage for him.

Would look a lot better if the chimneys weren't so tall, in my opinion. Retractable roof and moveable pitch suggests they will be aiming for the big stadium tours from musicians and possibly NFL games.

Not sure I really want to wish a serious injury on any player. Bit harsh in my opinion.

Pressure is on them more than it is us, but a victory will bring bragging rights for either team and rightly so. However, it won't "hurt" us as much as it would them, if we were to win.

Probably something about Ruben Selles.

Do we think Bellingham did enough to cement his place as a starter last night? I didn't watch it all but didn't really see much from him, but also didn't see much from anyone until the changes came later on.

Ogbene taken off whilst on international duty, possible hamstring injury. Comments from socials from their own fans "good, he's done nothing" Proper scummy fans

I know we made 7 changes but this is a proper bore fest.

Portugal won 9-1 without Ronaldo. I feel Ronny may be their weak link

Makes you wonder, with his links why it never took off for them? He's had them in a very good position a few times under his ownership... Why didn't any of the powerhouses try take advantage of it?

Du du du Wilder est un crétin

Had some really bad injuries I believe. One at Arsenal I remember, which saw him miss out on either the World Cup or Euro's, which ever it was that season. Then I think he had a really bad injury at Liverpool which kept him out for a long, long time. Probably one of those injuries that players never really recover from. Pretty sure he was linked with United in the summer.

Not gonna lie, it has entered my thoughts that he was maybe someone we were looking at should we get the go ahead for the free transfers we've asked for... Wilder swooping in to "get one over" on us.

Yep I do like this approach from him. If it works, he'll go down as a legend but unfortunately if it doesn't it will be all because of this approach and nothing else from the media anyway.

No doubt he "Turned down Coventry to join us" line will be coming out. Let's face it, I think he would have gone anywhere but the Blades with Wilder in charge, should the offer have come.

According to some of their fans "He scores goals" Just had a quick look and he hasn't scored more than 8 in the league since the 20/21 season. He's hardly a prolific striker. Very desperate from Wilder but I can see him scoring against us. Like above may be the only thing he does for them but it'll get his name on the honours board.

Tuchel says Bellingham, Foden and Kane can't play together in his system. So he either has to change his system or not shoehorn them all in together. Thoughts on that one? We've known managers trying to fit the best players into the team which leads to someone playing out of their favoured position for many years, going at least back to the Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard days, so is it refreshing to hear a manager say this and likely see one of the "stars" on the bench in the WC?

Their fans are saying it will be a Pay as you Play contract... Like that happens in this day and age Also a short term deal until Jan... What would be the point in that? By the time he's "match for" his contract would be up.

Again it sounds like a similar transfer policy to what we had under Carlos when it all started going wrong. Over 30, always injured, not done much for a few seasons now.

Off the top of my head, they have made 3 signings for big money (Compared to us) that have all left for nothing. McBurnie Bewster Mousett Must easily be approaching £40mil on those three? Throw Tom Cannon in for a laugh. Turned a profit or broke even on a few like Archer, Berge, Anel but I doubt it's anywhere near the amount spent on the above.

I imagine some of these interested parties spoken or tried to speak to our former owner. Problem is, it probably went like this Hi I'm interested in buying your club Ok £200mil Erm, let's be serious here Ok £250mil No, seriously... Ok £300mil But you can't afford to keep it and it will go into Administration... It's ok I speak with Mayor of Sheffield ... Phone line goes dead.