Jon the Hat

Indeed, although some of their governance is questionable. They should not be allowed to fund political parties though.

And offspring. Allegedly.

More obvious than that even. You could argue against an elected second chamber on a number of angles, but I can find none whatsoever to support letting rich people or indeed Unions fund political parties.

Sounds like a lovely chap. Yet another reason why political donations should be completely illegal from anyone. Provide central funding based on number of candidates and remove the whole mess.

I guess the question here is whether the numbers add up around relegation, ie is it actually possible to drop from 70% of Prem income to 85% of EPL income over one summer? What happens if you cannot?

Yes I am not saying they don't take money out, but they are likely not paid directors of the LCFC company (except Susan) so not in that original figure. Management fees are a standard route to move funds around group companies. Essentially, they pay the group for its management support to ensure tax optimisation, and also recharge people's time directly as well where they can.

It is a little arrogant for a guy with one managerial failure on his CV when he joined. Lets hope his confidence is well founded!

Suspect we quickly reach the point where no one believes anything is real unless they see it directly on a major news outlet. Which may be no bad thing. Jumping the shark etc.

We are English though, most of us are not capable of calmy enjoying things without some kind of deprecating comment.

I can totally do this. #winning #royalblood

It is so bloody nice having some crisps in the house. They disappear sodding quickly. A bit like ice lollies around here.

This has zero to do with Director of football roles, and everything to do with corporate structure. Most of these companies have a parent company and the directors are either paid from there or not paid as they are owners. Top is not paid by the club, only Susan is a paid director. Chelsea have several including Todd B, who no doubt is a paid director.

No chance - most people have zero idea what the conspiracy theories are. Going public with something even vaguely serious on the other hand would be global front page news for days possibly weeks.

You are confusing Director of football (job title) with company directors (those who make up the legal company board). No chance Rudkin is one of those, probably the only paid director is Susan. Top and/or others from the parent would be paid by the parent or simply non-paid shareholders. Chelsea obviously use directorship as a way of actually paying some of their non shareholding advisors or something. Edit: Confirmed: Directors are: Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha Apichet Srivaddhanaprabha Shilai Liu Susa Valerie Whelan

He probably has one of them swanky new phones that merges the images for you with AI. And then posted it on Insta like everyone else. To be fair there is **** all they can do about conspiracy theories without revealing what is going on, and they clearly see no advantage in that.

She must be dead then, there is no other sensible conclusion. After all, literally no one ever did a slightly shoddy multiple pics into one edit and shared it on social media. Mind you if someone actually formally sent this to the media they need sacking for being a ****wit.

Happy Birthday @fuchsntf!

To be fair I think he was signed to play the Vesty role, but much to everyone's surprise except himself, Jannick has been exceptional at that role. Easy to say in retrospect it is a waste of money, but at the time it looked essential, and we all agreed.

Interesting take. Surely what makes a manager is being able to cope with such challenges? Not everyone can start their management career at Barca or manage Man City.

Very good point. Winks was invisible today wasn't he?

He might not always get in the right place, we might not always give him the service, but my god its like a flashback when we it clicks!!

Phew

Gah so close

Come on you cardiffians!

Bristol is a fine city. It’s definitely got two football teams though.