All purpose football thread 2023/24 Season

[Brian]

PL fixtures are out tomorrow morning at 0900, so time to start the new thread.

Oh, and the transfer window is open.

 

[oldius]

I would like to wish most clubs all the best for the season ahead.
Most of all, I never want any player to suffer serious, long-term injury, whoever they play for.
And I wish for all football fans to watch and travel to and from games safely.

Best wishes to all.

 

[blossomchris]

I would like to wish most clubs all the best for the season ahead.
Most of all, I never want any player to suffer serious, long-term injury, whoever they play for.
And I wish for all football fans to watch and travel to and from games safely.

Best wishes to all.

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[webster]

Oh, and the transfer window is open.

FFS don't tell Boehly.

 

[Bob McC]

Good luck to Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town.
I fear Luton will need it.

 

[blossomchris]

Luton Town.
I fear Luton will need it.

superb kebabs just down the road, was 3 or 4 serving up

an old mucker managed under 12/14's a while back

 

[Salamander]

I guess the big news is the confirmed transfer of Bellingham to Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid complete signing of England midfielder on six-year deal - BBC Sport
Is he really worth £90 million?

 

[Weekender]

Premier League fixtures: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65889543
Opening weekend Fixtures. All times BST.

Friday 11 August
20:00 Burnley v Manchester City

Saturday 12 August
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest 12:30
Bournemouth v West Ham United 15:30
Brighton v Luton Town 15:00
Everton v Fulham 15:00
Sheffield United v Crystal Palace 15:00
Newcastle v Aston Villa 17:30

Sunday 13 August
Brentford v Tottenham 14:00
Chelsea v Liverpool 16:30

Monday 14 August
Manchester United v Wolves 20:00

 

[oldius]

So pleased to open at Burnley and welcome Vinnie and Craig Bellamy back to the prem. A tough opening for both - we will start slowly next year, I think, and promoted teams normally have several good weeks before things get tough.

 

[oldius]

I guess the big news is the confirmed transfer of Bellingham to Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid complete signing of England midfielder on six-year deal - BBC Sport
Is he really worth £90 million?

In a market where Fernandez (good player) is 105, and Grealish 100, yes
He has huge potential. He has probably played a bit too much for someone so young though, and his knees may be a medium term issue, a big one.

 

[Salamander]

Did Fernandez cost 105?

 

[Weekender]

Did Fernandez cost 105?

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-contract-ffp-26693561

 

[Weekender]

Our first five fixtures: Aston Villa (H), Man City (A), Liverpool (H), Brighton (A), Brentford (H).

They still done by one bloke (with a grudge) and a spreadsheet?

 

[Salamander]

@Weekender & @oldius I had forgotten about Fernandez, I was thinking of Fernandes who plays for United.

 

[gavreid]

"Gordon McQueen, who has died aged 70, starred for St Mirren, Leeds United, Manchester United and Scotland in a storied career."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/65909427?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=648b04f9c408bd3c18cbc4b4&From St Mirren to Old Trafford - McQueen remembered&2023-06-15T13:10:37.291Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:fc6c4bd2-65e0-4b62-86df-3f98c201b2c7&pinned_post_asset_id=648b04f9c408bd3c18cbc4b4&pinned_post_type=share

 

[Weekender]

RIP.
Top player and an awful way to go.
Obituary: Gordon McQueen: Scotland, Manchester United, and Leeds United great dies aged 70 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63664992

 

[martin dawson]

It ceases to amaze me how Real, Barca & PSG get away with the fair play issue season after season.

Regards,

Martin

 

[Bob McC]

I wouldn’t worry about. The rules will be abolished as soon as Qatar buy United.

 

[richardg]

RIP Gordon McQueen, Leeds & Scotland legend. A career only tarnished by his unfortunate move to the Scum.

I hadn't realised he had been so young when at Leeds, where he got his only league winners medal.

 

[AnilS]

Our first five fixtures: Aston Villa (H), Man City (A), Liverpool (H), Brighton (A), Brentford (H).

They still done by one bloke (with a grudge) and a spreadsheet?

Looks a testing start.