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24 Jun 2026 12:38:38
So Mikel and Mr. Henry both coming out and backing Viktor on the basis of loyalty and the fact we would have to adjust the attacking unit with a new CF. Would Alvarez score the number of goals Viktor would or would Alvarez outscore Viktor in Viktor's second season? Are we going to be more expansive a la the runners up seasons and would Viktor thrive under that system? Loyalty to a striker who helped deliver the Prem (a massive yes from me) or a player who wants Barcelona and might join us (Hmmm!) with the hump. Also I would keep Benny if he was happy to understudy Timber.

Spend big on pacy left winger - or two of them if Leo and Martinelli both go. I also like Leo and would keep if again happy to understudy new winger. Still buzzing and while I'm here how dare Chelski not report C£ty for tapping up Maresca even though they have the evidence apparently, and allowing an NDA to be signed provided big compensation is paid! We've had our transgressions, Norris (100 years ago) and George but we are in the Sussex County League compared to them two. Let's do it our way and be proud of that COYG Champions.

24 Jun 2026 20:01:39
Spend big on a winger.
Get a player that transitions defence to attack better than we have today.
Buy a proper striker who knows where the goal is, can trap a ball, & gets into the box quicker. Junior Kroupi or someone different. We can't have Vik as number 1, Kane showing him how to score with his nut on a Rice delivery.

Mbappe showing what pace does. Messi showing what skill does. Upgrade and move on.
We also need to figure out how to replace all those own goals & corner goals, as they don't repeat next year.

24 Jun 2026 21:32:13
Agree on the winger. I feel Eze and Odegaard are more than good enough! And yet we scored in 22/23 and 23/24, 88 and 91 goals, and we had Eddie, Jesus and Kai up front! A tweak in tactics perhaps. We are Champions and a penalty shootout from winning a tournament we've never won! As always, willing to be convinced about another striker, but it's also funny that when Henry talks and suits a confirmation bias it is gospel, but when he champions Viktor it is b*****.

Can't be both ways, surely. 😉 Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water is all I am for. COYG Let's keep the gooduns and buy best quality we can that improves us - simples.

19 Jun 2026
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19 Jun 2026 07:39:16
{Ed's Note - OptimumShots has posted a new article entitled, Everton Need One Clear Squad Plan

17 Jun 2026 11:16:55
Wow, how good was Mbappe and Olise last night! Those two would be my dream signings. Mbappe as our number 9, Olise as our 10. People say about his attitude, but his goals count in football not his attitude!

{Ed025's Note - that would be the dream Dublin mate..

17 Jun 2026 17:25:13
There have been some great games I reckon Dublin..

17 Jun 2026 21:44:25
Love to see Arteta tell them to treat the match like it's a first date. 😂 😂 That & you need to defend, guys, not run at the goal with the ball. 😂 😂

19 Jun 2026 10:27:41
Olise has improved so much that he's almost unrecognisable from the player at Palace. Playing with better teammates surely helps, but he's the creative engine of a very talented France side -- what a leap in progress he's made. Crazy to me that Eze and Olise were both Palace players at one point!

16 Jun 2026 10:23:58.
Felt disappointment for Merino, but what a result for Cape Verde against Spain and with a 40-year-old keeper!

11 Jun 2026 11:29:10
Just wondering if any of our eds have any news of potential incomings for Arsenal?

{Ed014's Note - sorry Sally I don’t, we’re linked with plenty but knowing who Berta and Arteta are actually looking at, without our ed02 is difficult to say the least.

Nico Williams the latest one today.

With the huge bid made by Madrid I think Alvarez is a definite no sadly.

Rogers from Villa would be a great addition. I’m still a fan of Baleba too.

It will be interesting to see how MLS develops next season in midfield.

11 Jun 2026 17:45:20
Cheers ed014 and Nico Williams would be awesome! We can dream.

{Ed014's Note - you’re welcome Sally although I don’t think that was much help to be honest.

I’ve not followed Nico so have no idea what he’s like but stats suggest no better than Trossard.

11 Jun 2026 17:46:51
I've got a good feeling about MLS ed, he's flying in midfield atm. And yes ed002 is sadly missed by everyone.

{Ed014's Note - agree he looked so good, far better than at LB.

Would really love to see him make it with us.

A definite miss for sure.

12 Jun 2026 10:30:53
I've heard a few whispers. Tonali, there's a cm from Roma, a free agent from PSG, defender Mbemba, his name is Livermento, Vini Jnr was linked this week, with Alvarez. Atletico Madrid will not sell to Barca or Real, so far they don't want to sell to a rival in the same league. I can't see PSG going for him with their attacking options, so if Arsenal really do want him, now is the perfect time to place a bid.

Rodgers won't discuss until after the World Cup. Barcola, Yildz. If any of you want to keep up to date, just follow Fabrizio Romano on YouTube, daily vids, and he's spot on all the time.

{Ed025's Note - love it Dublin..