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Don't know if to be annoyed at the club or proud that we've been clever enough to worm our way out of it.

Probably me being bitter but it will essentially be a mass karaoke with everyone's phone out anyway.

Its been going on for years in other areas, perhaps without you generally noticing but as with everything, it goes too far once and everyone jumps on it and it will get changed. Same goes for hotels in big cities when events are on, holidays during the school holidays etc

They'd have to encourage general sale first

Only the early rounds I know but have tickets been on sale for this tournament? I don't think I've seen a single person who isn't linked to a player in the crowd. Lots of players on the tour will love it though. Good money, probably top hospitality and hotels/facilities and they don't have to play in front of anyone.

To be fair I kind of get this. Clubs have had all summer to try and sign him. With Jakub out, we'd of had to find a keeper or have a youngster as 3rd choice. You bid on deadline day, expe t to pay more. Interesting that Iversen was on the bench yesterday now its confirmed he's staying. Unless ward picked up a knock I don't know about.

The Everton crowd don't help. Constant anxiety, can only imagine how nervous they made the players after the first Bournemouth goal went in.

Jeez, seems to be some more sad news every day. Great character and personality. 39 RIP Sol.

I get that people want to see them, I wouldn't mind it, but I ain't paying obscene prices to do it. You are all contributing to the absolute piss take system. There is huge demand, but its pure greed. Not just Oasis but the whole live music industry, especially the big stars. But if people are stupid enough to pay it, then why not.

Can someone tell me when Vardy has had any impact as a sub?

Picked because Faes refuses to play left centre back?

I'm not convinced Mavididi has enough to be a success at this level but I think he deserves an opportunity to prove if he is or not from the start. Ayew is going to be cut some slack because he has endeavour. Unless the ball falls to Vardy in the 6 yard box he has nothing at this level any more, proved he can still finish but we need more.

When was the last time we had a proactive manager in regards to subs? Im not counting Rodgers taking Praet off at half time every time he started him. We have 5 subs, half time gives you an extra chance to use one. Already losing, make a change.

I understand bilal not starting but we can't start with that midfield 3 and expect to score goals. We struggled for creativity last season and we haven't improved.

At least Everton have cheered me up

This forum is going to be unbearable this season. Even more so than normal. And I've only jumped into the thread in the last 10 minutes.

Watching some of the first round of the Saudi masters tonight. Some of them are inexperienced and young, but jeez it makes you appreciate how good the better players are. Appalling standard.

Will we ever sign someone who can replace Vardy?

The issue I potentially see for Braybrooke is he's not like an Alves and other attacking players who can impress in a struggling side. If Dundee are shit it's going to be hard for him to stand out. But loans aren't always about stats and results. It's about experience and becoming accustomed to adult football.

Don't really understand how they convinced Golding to come here. May as well have just stayed at Chelsea and probably gone out on loan. He and Alves are wastes being the 2 extra players we drag around everywhere on case someone gets injured on the day.

We needed a new striker start of last season, let alone this one I'm not sure we worse, just not better, especially up front.

Don't want us to buy for the stake of it at this stage. Can't remember the loan rules but if we have space for one then we need to use it.

Was there any official diagnosis on Daka's injury?

I'd be delighted if Cooper went into this game looking at how we win the game, not how we survive the game. OK, there's a chance a defensive approach keeps us in the game and then maybe attack the second half but it would be great for the mindset if it was a fatawu, Bueno, Mavididi and vardy front 4.

Not tested but was generally more composed than anything I saw in pre season. Apart from the one panic pass.