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Hazard was real world class at Chelsea, he could be unplayable and score and assist any type of goal. Its said he liked a burger van after training but it certainly didnt affect him at Chelsea, perhaps his body caught up with him in Madrid with that injury. But his numbers at Chelsea over a 7-8 year period was awesome. Easily gets into the conversation if picking a team of the decade (2010-2019).

I was Clement originally but have probably switched to Muscat in the last 24 hours mainly due to his no-nonsense approach and someone earlier mentioned Clement might be a bit weak (he certain doesnt look it) which is something we had in GVB and the players cant be running the dressing room. I dont see the PLG comparison fully because I cant imagine any of the current squad being quite as strong as Barry Ma Baw Ferguson was at the time (but what Id do for him on the field right now!). But as Cammy said - neither gets you of your feet with enthusiasm for one reason or another, but its something we have to accept.

Thats Wayne Rooney available after leaving DC United by mutual consent. Would actually take him as a player at the moment!

Havent done a set of predictions for a while. To start with Ive got Sheff Utd, Luton and Bournemouth to get relegated at the end of the season. Luton 0-2 Tottenham Burnley 0-1 Chelsea Everton 2-0 Bournemouth Fulham 1-1 Sheff Utd Man Utd 2-0 Brentford Crystal Palace 1-1 Nott'm Forest Brighton 1-2 Liverpool West Ham 1-1 Newcastle Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa Arsenal 1-2 Man City

Delighted the Frank Lamppost has been ruled out. Frankly, I'd rather Frank Bruno get the job. Martin Keown yesterday said he should be given a chance to try change as a manager! Why on earth would Rangers and any other club for that matter risk going further backwards for Lampard's benefit to try get his career back on track - that was the most stupid thing Keown has ever came out with. Seems its been shortened to Clement and Muscat and perhaps Knutsen. All three are intriguing in different ways. But the mess Beale did in the summer has easily made the job less desirable that it would have been maybe 6 months ago.

Depending on his relationship with Gerrard it may be that he needs to team up with SG again and vice versa. Both careers took a downward spiral when Beale left Villa for QPR. It might be the case they could only get good form when working as a unit together. Thats been seen before, just look at Clough when he went to Leeds without Peter Taylor - albeit they were on a different level to SG and MB. (And Im maybe doing Gary Mac a disservice there) I'm just glad I dont have to listen to his interviews again (for now) however he has done a fair amount of damage in the summer. He was doing fine with Gio's team but ripped it up....selling Colak was criminal, he was good for minimum 15 goals a season.

I agree with that. Warnock always seems to get a reaction and in our league would probably almost guarantee a winning run and I'd have been fine with him coming in for a few months with Davis working with him. What he did with Huddersfield last season was another miracle.

Still very early for Dessers and perhaps the new gaffer can unearth why we bought him. However thus far he is heading for the bottom drawer to join Ostenstad, Jeffers, Gayle and the 2 Joe's - Dodoo and Garner. Feck me we have had some legendary duffers upfront.

Good memory - that was a sharp response. That result alone should mean RH is out of the running 😄

I think he would offer quite a lot on the training ground, no way would I expect him to be No.1 or 2. But I like him and always comes across very well and seems quite a popular option to be involved in the set up somehow. I've read most of the threads this morning and fully agree with your stance about the board. Thats where is has to start and a strong DOF is key to this.

Kind of knew that would have been brought up and was going to add a bit about this on original post. Its more about getting the right people in the right positions whether that means former players or not. The Laudrups and T Steven are adopted Bears which is significant. I think we are in bad way and Beale hit a destructive button in the summer and it may be that going down the former player route is what it takes to build things from scratch again, as it looks like a bit of a mammoth task of a job for anyone. Its not that I am adamant that ex players should be in the set up, I wasnt for Souness returning but certain values seem like they need to be put in place at the moment.

From the list I quite like the idea of Knutsen, he seems a very modern day type of coach. I also like Hasselhuttl but I'm not sure he has what it takes to get the better of Rodgers. Rodgers has a far better record from the Premier in England, although I havent searched their head to heads. Lampard - Id rather have a Lamppost. But the set up that I would realistically hand pick is: Director of Football - this role seems to vary club to club so it could be tailor made (Literally) for Richard Gough. Alternatively, Trevor Steven may be a good left field option for this. I believe he had previously been running a Sports Management Business in the Middle East which would give him a bit of corporate experience and skills needed, added to the fact he had one of the best footballing brains on the pitch that has pulled on the Blue Jersey. On the field: Manager - Michael Laudrup Coaches / Assistants - Brian Laudrup and Neil McCann (plus obviously a few others) If the players didn't learn anything from those three then they are in the wrong profession.

For some reason I'm longing for Kent at the moment. Beale's honeymoon period was over months ago but for some reason it seems to have a new lease because of the turnover of players. But all these incomings are his signings and you would at least think he had an inkling of what he wants to do - I'd actually say he had more of a clue last season. And what about Cantwell - I dont want to single him out but I'd have had him as my favourite for POTY this season but he looks a shadow of himself at the moment. Granted its early days to gel the new players but having read the thread some posters have mentioned they are seeing the same things as past years. Beale's stock hasnt quite dropped yet, its obvious he was the brains behind Gerrard and everyone saw how QPR dropped like a stone when he left but sometimes in football people are just far more suited to being a number 2 or 3. But we have to start seeing progression and Sunday is an absolute must win.

Having raked through the T&C of Gersnet (trust me as an ex law student this was fun especially with you) so I suggest you reset the original thread name as it had zero threat unless you found it so. Please reset it.

Whow and cant ander......... Roussea you do those...OMG...You think you will get away with that. hahah

Please Re-quote the name to Engerland or provide me a reason.

Of course Mr Bill. Im enlightened like you couldnt imagine despite your Swedish claims... So why the need for you and probably Rossaeu to wreck a fine football chat?? eff off if you dont want to discuss.

Elbarolate please. And in whos stature? This is a nonsense ....please return the original name please.

Quite an interesting point - considering I take more note on England than Scotland these days I certainly think its worth a football chat. I dont even recognise half the scottish squad now and when someone like McGinn can be a few caps off someone like Souness then something has went far wrong with international football. However your point - who cares - if you didnt you wouldnt need to post anything. But England certainly intrigues a large quanity of our (Rangers support). Considering the majority of the football I watch is Premier League being overseas then I certainly take an interest and I like to see England in a tournament - although getting knocked out around the Quarters / Semi's is a preference. I know there are plenty Tartan army who simply support anyone who plays England and I dont like that type of view - I personally lived down south and went to school there and made a lot of good friends so can relate more to them. As for now I think with the right manager in charge they could be serious contenders for World Champions, under Southgate I cant see it for a few reasons. Anyway - just saying - Because I actually care.

I agree he has been let off lightly after a poor club albeit short stint. I think he is the FA's dream though and much more of a Director of Footbal - although Im still trying to work out that role half the time especially Mark Noble is now Sporting Director at West Ham. You cant look past Englands run to the Semi's at the WC and the Final of the Euro's - both were pretty simple and the Euro's were practically at home. I just think England have a cracking squad and havent had this amount of talent for a long time, they could be wasting a WC with Southgate at the helm. If 'Arry Redknapp was 10 years younger he would be brilliant for this crop and just let the handbrake off them.

Any reason why you went so formal and changed the thread from Engerland to the England national team?

International week as depressing as usual but England are having a few problems with the World Cup less then 2 months away. They are having their worst run in years with no goals in open play for hours of football. But its Southgate's selections that are puzzling: 1) Maguire constantly being picked when there are far better options like Ben White, Tomori, Coady to name a few. Maguire hasnt kicked a ball for Man U in weeks. 2) Playing a back 3 who have never played together 2 games before a world cup is leaving it a bit late and only 1 of them is a natural centre half. 3) He must have been the only Englishman in the world who would have started Saka at RWB ahead of Trippier and Chilwell even though Saka played there for Arsenal in the past. And when making the Sub it was Shaw who hasnt kicked a ball recently for Man U either to come on for Saka ahead of the in form Trippier and Chilwell. 4) Leaving Ben White and James Madison out of the squad is baffling. 5) Calls up Toney and he doesnt even make the bench against Italy - GS said the reason is he is just integrating him to the squad - yet he can play a back 3 who havent played together which is a bit late to integrate. Only Germany at home on Monday to try out more options before their opener against Iran, who are no mugs - they beat Uruguay 2-0 yesterday.

Happy 60th Super Ally. He's doing alright for the Six Zero.

Agree. Its always a high tempo game at Tynecastle with a rocking atmosphere but to be thinking about dropping points there shouldnt enter the head. Aside - back to Saturdays game, Dundee Utd home or away was one of the fixtures I used to enjoy most and attended but I found myself trying to get motivated after the first 15 minutes and it was really difficult - that stems from on the pitch.

Man alive! See my post in Premier League thread and Ive been gentle. In saying that stranger things have happened its not beyond the impossible and is not particularly unrealistic.