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Tom Joel loves Excel at a level that is not natural I suspect (Good info though Tom)

Sure I saw ghost up on the balcony earlier too, spooky...

and so he should to be fair!

They have, but its not either/or - Winks has been a useful (old bugger)

Yes, the youth are looking quite exceptional, but it important to also recognise who is making plenty of their opportunities. Space of youth and older heads for sure.

Wilf….edge of the box….oh yeah, now I remember.

Yes but would prefer a more consistent clinical striker than Mav

But for now, we keep giving them starts, keep the pathway to the starting XI open and obvious, so when we get back in a better position, these youngsters will hopefully more liable to stick around.

Monga. Blimey.

Nice free kick

Oh no Vestergaard found, but in a body bag……

Here to heckle Daka I imagine

Seems likely that Marti is done and getting Xavi released and signed up as assistant is causing the delay.

Money in the bank that….

Saw post after finishing work, happy birthday Ric

Need someone in sharpish, we aren’t at the top table for the moment, this guy or similar is potentially better (or at least less jaded seeming) than the standard fare, so we will see soon enough.

Now That’s What I Call AI - Volume XII

Of course, not trying to claim any credit here, just had not time to get any info on him today, work has been so full on, so asked ChatGPT and found it interesting is all. We really have become an insufferable bunch of miserable bastards.

Weird miserable bugger post, would you care to name names?

Find this encouraging also 🎯 In Summary: Yes, Cifuentes and Maresca are quite similar—both are Guardiola-influenced coaches with positional play foundations, structured build-up, and high pressing. However, Cifuentes tends to be slightly more pragmatic and occasionally quicker in vertical play, while Maresca leans toward extreme control and patience. If you like Maresca’s style, you'd likely appreciate Cifuentes too—though Cifuentes may feel a bit more adaptable, especially in the Championship A bit like Maresca but not as inflexible.

So busy of late, seem to be relying on AI aggregation for news…even in these most critical of topics 🎯 Bottom line: Cifuentes is not just open to youth—he actively integrates them. Across clubs, from Scandinavia to the Championship, he’s consistently handed teenage academy players significant game time based on performance. So yes: if they earn it, youth players will get chances under him.

And for balance, a less toxic criticism https://chatgpt.com/share/686d05e9-85e8-8012-8b83-e8a73a65f1b8

https://chatgpt.com/share/686d05e9-85e8-8012-8b83-e8a73a65f1b8 (Hopefully that link works!) Not my choice by a long shot, but just an attempt to stop this place being such a self referencing hell scape