MC Prussian

I do hope he's fully recovered by the time pre-season starts. He's one of those players that we desperately need up front, quick, skilled, with an eye for goal, freeing up space for others.

AFC Wimbledon.

Speaking of transforming toys, I've recently started collecting Takara Tomy Masterpiece Transformers, with a couple of Fans Toys Transformers on the way, too. Also got these Mecha Invasion beauties, as I somehow never managed to get all Constructicons as a kid: That's Giant Legion – all individual Transformers are Masterpiece size. The complete thing is huge.

The Loyal Subjects are bringing M.A.S.K: back this summer, starting with a first batch in July: https://toyhabits.com/mask-series-1-loyal-subjects-toy-fair-2025-tease/

Also down to the rivalry between Trohno and Montréal. And the Leafs have the odd ability to cock it up in post-season every single time. On a serious note, nothing against the French-Canadians. My favourite player ever is Super Mario. The reason why I follow the Pens up to this day.

Well, the Canadiens in '93 were full of Quebecois.

Will the Oilers be the one Canadian NHL finals team to break the 32-year old jinx?

Independiente third kit:

His influence is felt up to this very day.

… and on a free transfer.

Danny Ward. 52 matches in all competitions – in seven seasons with us. £12.5m well spent.

Why would I want a review of a Sunday match on a Tuesday afternoon?

Very "stiff" on the pitch whenever I've seen him play. But maybe he can live up to his potential in the Championship.

Well, I haven't heard Ivan Juric complain about the squad he inherited at Southampton, either. To be honest, the writing was somewhat on the wall with us towards the end of the 2023/24 Championship season. Remember all those poor results (eight defeats during the second 23 games of the season), and how we limped over the finishing line?

Pretty much still his team, though.

And beaten by RVN's Leicester.

Chuffed for Wimbledon.

It'd be nice if we had a) defenders that could defend (80 goals against in a 38-game season is appalling). What's the saying – "building from the back"? Just look at what Burnley achieved this season, incredible. We have to emulate that. b) a creative, attacking midfield (remember all the games when Vardy was left up front on his own because no one would pass the ball to him?) c) strikers that can score (Daka better rediscover his scoring boots in the Championship: 1 (!) goal in 23 matches this season, abysmal) d) passion, fight and determination e) players enjoying to wear the shirt instead of simply collecting a pay check At least our youngsters and some senior players do give me some hope.

Starts two alleged left-backs simultaneously, one of them as a "winger", when we have actual attacking players available on the bench (Buonanotte, Monga). Insists on starting Soumaré, when we have Pereira. Insists on starting Faes, when we have Okoli. Make it make sense.

There's always pre-season and entertaining 0-1 losses.

Less than one goal per game scored, more than two goals conceded on average. No attacking midfield. Vardy gone. The future's bleak.

SACK THE BOARD.

Soumaré wants to be a Bournemouth player so bad. Wonderful assist.

Start Ayew one storey underground and he'd have scored that.