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12 Feb 2026 07:39:27
Havertz out for 4 games, how on earth does this keep happening.
That's a big blow IMO.
1.) 20 Feb 2026 18:49:27
Apparently he wanted to have a pain killing injection and play but the medical staff said no Banbury mate.
2.) 26 Feb 2026 16:54:20
I believe he is made of cheese.
10 Jun 2025 10:48:40
See Benny Sesko move is facing a new challenge from the Middle East.
1.) 10 Jun 2025 11:37:14
I've read he still wants European football Banbury. Hope so!
2.) 10 Jun 2025 12:58:58
I hope so Sally, let's get it done eh?
3.) 10 Jun 2025 23:06:47
Surely the biggest issue is us trying to get him for way less than buy out amount or whatever the term is. Lowballing offers ?.
4.) 11 Jun 2025 09:25:50
Feck it let's pay whatever they want ( it’s called negotiating) and once we’ve paid too much whacked his wages through the roof and he’s not that great we can moan all season a bit like Kai perhaps? Also maybe that extra £10 mill might be the difference between getting say Garnacho ( NO! ) and Laeo. Cat the moment maybe we are choosing to slam the club and its transfer policy while knowing feck all! I apologise for language and trying not to labour the point ? COYG.
5.) 11 Jun 2025 18:45:15
Well said Cumbria mate ?.
6.) 12 Jun 2025 11:15:06
Sy I know we have a history of doing that, but I don't think that is the case with Sesko,
I believe he has a Movable (stupid idea) release clause, so I think the RB are chancing their arm a bit as they know we have chased for 2 years and now there is saudi money involved. I think we will get him for less than they are trying to say, as, according to all the reports, those have always been the figures talked about.
funny how Liverpool don't get the same criticism as arsenal for going in under a figure that the club wants. they are short of Wirtz asking price but have been largely applauded for making the offer.
7.) 12 Jun 2025 15:59:12
You’re right Hampshire, if true it’s Liverpool’s third bid! I say even if you will pay the full amount put in a lower offer. I guess it’s a fine line between taking the mick and a sensible lower offer! COYG.
{Ed014's Note - please tell me you’re not labouring this point Sussex! ?
8.) 12 Jun 2025 22:10:09
?? I’m labouring the labouring the point point COYG.
9.) 12 Jun 2025 22:07:59
Always Ed it’s the done thing ? COYG
#mustrememberonecommentperthread?.
{Ed014's Note - ???
#keepupthegoodwork!
10.) 14 Jun 2025 22:40:11
Sorry Sussex - are you saying Kai was a good purchase or are you painfully using him as a good example of a great negotiation? A player Chelsea probably could not believe anyone would want, getting 65m for EHI. egiving him the highest wage at the club while not being a player we needed. Strange point.
So if a house is on the market - offers over 2m. You think offering 1.2m is reasonable if the 2m probably isn’t a million miles away. Have you ever negotiated anything? It’s a stupid way of pretending you are interested or missing out on players you want ( sound familiar ) or getting them so late thst they don’t do preseason training with the club.
I’m not saying don’t negotiate as I’m not stupid enough to think 5m saved won’t get us a Chelsea keeper. Give me a break mate - I’ve been around and got a bit of experience. Picking Kai as example is laughable.
Crap negotiation for a player who isn’t good enough and we don’t need. That signing encapsulates what’s wrong with our club for me. Hard work over goals and not paying more for what we really need. Perhaps buying a player who’s easy to manage rather than a difficult winner who will be ruthless in front of goal but may be not track back. Was Wrighty a good defender or a good goal order. Or Anelka…. Neither of which we would sign as they like to score rather than defend.
11.) 15 Jun 2025 05:27:43
My post had nothing to do with Kai his transfer or ability! It was about you constantly slagging him off - labouring the point- and classicly you reply …. slagging Kai off! Oh and the club and MA. Not enlightening in any way shape or form, for me anyway COYG.
07 May 2025 12:00:05
Kudus
Reports that we are in for him from W Ham. surely not.
1.) 07 May 2025 14:31:34
Ed totally appreciate its way too early to be talking transfers. With K De Bryne out of contract and Martin under performing since becoming Vegan, Any whispers of any interest big or small in De Bryne who is apparently open to staying in the PL? He is 33 and would want a hefty Salary I imagine.
{Ed014's Note - I just can’t see that happening mate, I also don’t think he really has a lot left in the tank, injuries are an issue too, let alone, as you say, the likely size of his wages.
I hadn’t realised Odegaard had become vegan, I looked at him in the training photos yesterday and he looked so gaunt.
He looked ill to be honest.
2.) 08 May 2025 18:41:42
That's what I have been thinking ED14. He seems so gaunt in the face, I was worried it could be an eating disorder .
{Ed014's Note - hopefully what ever the issue is Sally he manages to resolve it over the summer, it was a little shocking to see him looking that way.
23 Jul 2024 10:18:06
Hi Eds
Any news on a potential Centre Forward, surely we need one?
{Ed002's Note - We have been through this.}
1.) 24 Jul 2024 21:15:11
Hello Banbury hope all good! Shame you escaped the classic RTFP haha COYG.
2.) 26 Jul 2024 07:43:57
Hello Susssssss
WTF is RTFP :)
3.) 26 Jul 2024 08:31:04
Read The …. Page ?.
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16 Mar 2026 06:43:54
When you look at the stats v Everton you can't really complain, we moved the ball quicker 20+ shots at goal also, play that Tomorrow and we go through.
1.) 16 Mar 2026 14:17:59
Agree, BG, I thought the players really did put in a lot of effort to move through the gears. Glad to see Noni get a deserved start as well.
I have to say as well, Everton were genuinely excellent, no surprise they've turned it around and are in the top half of the table.
13 Mar 2026 12:09:28
If you are talented you will play with anyone, not this. He plays better with so and so, they are all together in training.
Entitled Sal to you opinion but not having it. Sorry.
Maybe he needs a reality check and put him on the bench.
1.) 13 Mar 2026 15:59:05
I second that. He's been dreadful lately, and his goals and assists are nowhere near world class. We seemed more dangerous when Noni came on. As for him in a number 10, no thanks.
2.) 13 Mar 2026 16:33:08
Saka may just need some rest, he hasn't been in top form last few games. He definitely needs to be more impactful now that he is the top earner.
I would give Dowman the number 10 role. He was great against Mansfield. He can be replaced by Eze (or Ode when available) in the later part of the games.
3.) 13 Mar 2026 16:40:03
I don't think he has been the same since coming back from injury, Bill.
4.) 14 Mar 2026 09:18:29
I think that's a valid point, Sally, but he really needs to be aware of Gyokeres making runs, and he needs to get into the box more.
5.) 14 Mar 2026 12:07:51
Don't worry about Saka - he's quality. Funny how no one backed me pointing out how poor Ode was. But now Arteta has killed our attack; he has forwards defending and playing more naturally with our backs to goal, so that Saka is seen as an issue. It's our boss & his style of play. Look at Eze, look at the strikers (non-strikers) he buys. Look at the lack of fire we like in our captain. There is a lack of creativity because of Arteta. I'm not sure Saka is world class, but he is head and shoulders above Jesus, Vic, Kai, Martinelli, and Trossard. If they were all up for sale, which player would Real or City bid for if there was room in their team? Saka& Rice would be one & two.
Blame the boss, not one of our best players.
Blame the people that call him world class, which is a term only a few players in each position can hold. It's like the word celebrity or star. If a reality TV person is a celebrity, what the hell does that make Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.
Sorry for the rant, but there are plenty other players & manager & people in the dugout to blame first, who celebrate winning a corner rather than getting a bit of play for a goal. We struggle scoring, so what do we do? Long throws & wrestling.
6.) 14 Mar 2026 16:45:00
SY4, the style of play is (potentially) gonna win us our first title in 20 years!! Saka, and only Saka, is to blame for poor form. It has nothing to do with Arteta or the coaches. Jesus Christ, we are gonna win our first title for 20 years and Arteta is still getting stick, pmsl.
If, and it's a big if, Arteta wins our only CL trophy, he will go down as one of our greatest managers, and people will still have a go l, can't please some people, hahahah.
12 Mar 2026 07:25:42
I agree with Highbury, we just don't look like scoring in open play.
I have a concern that we will struggle to score more than 2 against the big boys, as we are playing now. Yes, we outplayed B Munich but we were in out pomp and very fresh.
We have to up the game now.
1.) 12 Mar 2026 08:02:52
Banbury, the thing that annoys me most is the constant sideways passing. It seems more important to retain possession than provide any threat!
2.) 12 Mar 2026 08:30:29
We definitely need to up our game for the business end, else it will again be the case of 'so close yet so far', and if we end up in that situation with nothing to show at the end of the season, next season will be very difficult.
We retain possession for the sake of it. Yesterday Gyokeres made a run, pointed to where he wanted the ball, but Rice took a touch, looked around, and then passed on the byline to Martinelli, who tried his 'trickery' and lost the ball on the edge of their box.
So annoying!
Hope we regroup, reenergise and get 3 points against Everton.
3.) 12 Mar 2026 14:49:34
Zubimendi made a great little run, same thing happened, it happens quite a lot, which is frustrating as hell.. Get the ball forward with pace, be quick and direct. We have the players to do it.. It's about having the minerals to do it.. COYG/VTH. ?⚪️❤️
05 Mar 2026 07:49:29
What a rubbish performance
BUT there is no extra points for artistic impression or style, you only get 3 points if you win
Well done lads, let's keep everyone moaning, I find it hilarious.
27 Feb 2026 11:52:04
CL draw has been very very favourable for us BUT BUT one game at a time.
1.) 27 Feb 2026 12:48:59
Yes, Banbury, mate. Best we could have hoped for. But, one game at a time. Bodo have been a surprise package this season, so no easy games for sure.
2.) 27 Feb 2026 12:57:11
Hello Banbury, mate, that ain't a bad draw at all. Just to let everyone know, I could not remember my password, so I had to register as HighburyBill1956, not as HighburyBill.
3.) 27 Feb 2026 13:28:51
Hello Bill, that's happened to me a few times lol. Yep, it's as good as we can possibly hope for.
Banburyshire Gooner's rumour replies
21 Jul 2025 08:53:18
I agree Mal but time is against us, I still can't help thinking we will end up with Watkins.
10 Jun 2025 12:58:58
I hope so Sally, let's get it done eh?
26 Jul 2024 07:43:57
Hello Susssssss
WTF is RTFP :)
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16 Mar 2026 06:42:25
International break, and then the FA Cup. It's a long wait, mate. I am planning on us beating Bournemouth, City dropping more points away at Chelsea, before we both meet at the Etihad. We really are at the business end, aren't we?
04 Mar 2026 11:17:46
No easy games in the PL, ask Liverpool and Villa.
04 Mar 2026 10:25:15
It's a huge game tonight. A win, and that's 3 in very quick succession, and, in a blink of an eye, only 8 games to go.
Come on, the lads, full steam ahead, and then rotate at the weekend.
27 Feb 2026 13:28:51
Hello Bill, that's happened to me a few times lol. Yep, it's as good as we can possibly hope for.
20 Feb 2026 08:49:32
Fair point ICE, I also guess because of the talent he has shown our expectations of him are through the roof, more so than someone with a huge price tag.
ED, yep we are too safe, is that Arteta though? We certainly have flair and talent in abundance.
{Ed025's Note - you do BG but somethng is not quite right mate..