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Post by FullerMagic on May 17, 2024 8:42:32 GMT
The explanation constructed by some Sheff Utd fans is that we're paying him 35-40k-a-week.
lol
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Post by FullerMagic on May 17, 2024 8:12:33 GMT
Judging by the twitter comments, there are a lot of other Champ fans who thought they had a shot at King Vik, and are a bit salty that we've got him.
Lovely.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 17, 2024 8:07:06 GMT
Fine from a phone still mate, i've been unable to embed from a laptop for ages now, so i don't even try anymore tbh. I normally do it on my laptop, and that workaround seems to have gone this morning. Phone it is then!
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Post by FullerMagic on May 17, 2024 7:51:40 GMT
Not that it needs more confirmation once it's been Percyed. (It also looks like twitter have changed their url, so you can't embed tweets anymore) x.com/FrazFletcher/status/1791372471465128075Fraser (Fletcher) Gillan @frazfletcherViktor Johansson medical today, personal terms agreed and release clause activated. Stoke have their new Goalkeeper β
βοΈ #SCFC @teamtalk . Thatβs a bit annoying. Must have been a change just a few hours old? www.theverge.com/2024/5/17/23829098/twitter-x-com-url-links-switchYeah - it's finally been detwitterfied, but there's obviously a workaround as gaznandi has managed it.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 17, 2024 7:41:34 GMT
Not that it needs more confirmation once it's been Percyed. (It also looks like twitter have changed their url, so you can't embed tweets anymore) x.com/FrazFletcher/status/1791372471465128075Fraser (Fletcher) Gillan @frazfletcherViktor Johansson medical today, personal terms agreed and release clause activated. Stoke have their new Goalkeeper β
βοΈ #SCFC @teamtalk .
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Post by FullerMagic on May 17, 2024 7:32:00 GMT
x.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1791370878166450202John Percy @jpercytelegraphΒ·Stoke City transfer news - Rotherham goalkeeper Viktor Johansson expected to complete medical on Friday ahead of Β£1m+ move. Stoke have activated a release clause in his contract
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 20:32:45 GMT
Itβs gone now what did it say? Nothing important - just a salty Rotherham fan saying something like 'He can do much better than Stoke,, He should sack his agent" But other Rotherham views are available!
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 18:10:19 GMT
24k for absolute handbags that was forgotten by full-time. The mind boggles
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 18:04:11 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 17:59:45 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 17:41:54 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 17:30:51 GMT
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united-boss-steve-evans-praises-character-and-humility-of-top-class-viktor-johansson-and-makes-a-pledge-4613916"Viktor's been a wonderful goalkeeper for the club. Everyone is aware of the huge interest in him. "I'm getting phone calls from managers who want my opinion on what he's like behind the scenes. They don't ask what he's like between sticks. They see that for themselves. "Fans have bonds with managers and players because they recognise what they do and how hard they fight for their club. Viktor is a top-class talent. "I've sat in the stands and watched him and he's been wonderful. More importantly, he's a really good guy off the pitch. He's really professional. "He's also really humble, which is different to how you sometimes find players in the Championship who have got aspirations.β βToday I met his grandad who is spending time in this country," the Scot said. "I told him: "Forget Viktor's footballing abilities, just be proud you have a grandson who conducts himself so well.β βHe understood when I came in that it was highly probable that he would be going and he also understood that I had to do some homework into Dillon (Phillips). Weβve tried to look after him the last week or so because it could be life changing whatβs might happen to Viktor but if he walks in the building at the end of June Iβll be absolutely delighted. Dillon Phillips is a number one, he just met Johansson who was number one star, star, star"
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 17:03:02 GMT
Fair play to Nixon, It's another to go in the tick column for him.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 16:47:17 GMT
The national team's Viktor Johansson at Arlanda to fly to England. Expected to sign for Stoke City shortly Johansson travels to sign for StokeDaniel Kristoffersson Here is the national team's goalkeeper Viktor Johansson at Arlanda about to sign for Stoke City. According to Sportbladet's information, the club wins the tug of war for the Swede. There have been serious rumors about the national team's goalkeeper Viktor Johansson recently. He has been linked with a number of clubs in England, with Leeds, Stoke, Southampton and a couple of other clubs in The Championship looking for the Swede. He also had a buyout clause in the contract with Rotherham of SEK 13.5 million according to English media. And according to Sportbladet's information, Stoke now activates that clause and buys him off. The player was at Arlanda on Thursday evening to fly to England to sign for Stoke City. If everything goes as planned, he will be presented as the club's latest signing within the next few days. Maybe already this weekend or next week at the latest.
Johansson made 46 appearances for Rotherham and kept six clean sheets. In total, there were 144 games for the club, which will play in League 1 next year.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 16:43:30 GMT
Not looking good at left-back I never knew this player existed until I saw a tweet last night but if Southgate wants to play a back 3, Juve have an English wing back/winger who people are raving about. I canβt remember his name but could be an option? www.transfermarkt.co.uk/samuel-iling-junior/leistungsdaten/spieler/581672Yeah, interesting. Although more of a wing-back. So can't see him being chucked into a back 4. Can see him going with Chilwell now he's back in training and on the bench, with the knowledge he's got Trippier as a steady option on his wrong side. You certainly can't take both Shaw and Chilwell with their track record. But got to take another left-footer in the 26. Can only really see Mitchell at Palace or Hall at Newcastle as an outsider.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 16:32:43 GMT
Not looking good at left-back
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 12:50:33 GMT
Preliminary squad named on Tuesday apparently, and will be bigger than 26.
Assuming that these 15 are in if fit, which seems fair given they're all at least 1/9 with the bookies:
Pickford, Ramsdale Walker, TAA, Stones, Maguire, Trippier Bellingham, Rice, Gallagher Foden, Saka, Palmer Kane, Watkins
The other 11 he'll end up going with seems total guesswork, based on finger-in-air injury prognosis of about 5 defenders and a feel for what Southgate normally does.
1 from: Pope (8/15), Henderson (15/8), Butland (11/4), Trafford (7/1)
At least 5 from: Branthwaite (1/5), Gomez (2/7), Guehi (1/2), Chilwell (4/7), Shaw (8/13), Dunk (Evs), Konsa (6/4), Colwill (6/4) James (2/1) , Dier (5/2), Lewis (9/2), Mitchell (9/2), White (5/1), Livramento (8/1), Tomori (9/1), Quansah (16/1)
2, possibly 3 from: Mainoo (2/7), Henderson (2/7), Wharton (11/4), Jones (10/1), Phillips, JWP (10/1)
2, possibly 3 from: Maddison (1/6), Gordon (2/5), Rashford (4/6), Grealish (4/7), Eze (5/6) Bowen (10/11), Elliott (11/4), Sancho (5/1), , Rogers (16), Sterling (20)
Maybe 1 more from: Toney (8/15), Solanke (8/1), Wilson (12/1)
Shaw (chance of being on the bench for Cup Final?) Chilwell (bench yesterday after a couple of months out. Played for a few weeks in the winter, again after a few months out, when he looked poor. So who knows?) James - great player and playing again after 4-5 months out. Normally you'd rush him back and risk him, but any point taking him along with Walker, TAA and Trippier, even in a 26? Guehi - 2 brief sub apperances after 4-5 months out Maguire - possibly back for cup final.
Can't see him risking both Shaw and Chilwell, so does that mean you muddle through with 'do a job' types or take a swing on someone like Tyrick Mitchell who has the advantage of being uninjured and left-footed?
I'd probably take a punt on Shaw, given any fitness encouragement then go with Mitchell as a left-footed fit option, knowing Trippier can play there too
Don't think Maddison or Rashford have shown enough, especially with Eze playing as he is
Midfield is another weak area - it must be if Conor Gallagher is nailed-on for the squad. In the absence of any other options, I'd be tempted to roll the dice on Mainoo and Adam Wharton, someone who actually enjoys playing deeper, as the squad options, and I'd be tempted to start Bellingham a bit deeper too.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 16, 2024 7:13:10 GMT
Hull owner says they will try and sign Liam Delap, but gives them only a 50% chance due to Prem interest
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Post by FullerMagic on May 15, 2024 18:23:26 GMT
Hopefully there's massive fan mobilisation over the next 2-3 weeks to try and get it gone.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 15, 2024 17:28:10 GMT
Spot on from Wolves. Almost feel like applauding
π¨πΊ OFFICIAL: letter sent to the Premier League regarding scrapping VAR.
"Wolves have formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League to trigger a vote at the league's AGM in June, on the removal of VAR from the start of the 2024/25 season.
The introduction of VAR in 2019/20 was a decision made in good faith and with the best interests of football and the Premier League at its heart. However, it has led to numerous unintended negative consequences that are damaging the relationship between fans and football, and undermining the value of the Premier League brand, which include:
β’ Impact on goal celebrations and the spontaneous passion that makes football special.
β’ Frustration and confusion inside stadiums due to lengthy VAR checks and poor communication.
β’A more hostile atmosphere with protests, booing of the Premier League anthem and chants against VAR.
β’ Overreach of VAR's original purpose to correct clear and obvious mistakes, now overanalysing subjective decisions and compromising the game's fluidity and integrity.
β’ Diminished accountability of on-field officials, due to safety net of VAR, leading to an erosion of authority on the pitch.
β’ Continued errors despite VAR, with supporters unable to accept human error after multiple views and replays, damaging confidence in officiating standards.
β’ Disruption of the Premier League's fast pace with lengthy VAR checks and more added time, causing matches to run excessively long.
β’ Constant discourse about VAR decisions often overshadowing the match itself, and tarnishing the reputation of the league.
β’ Erosion of trust and reputation, with VAR fuelling completely nonsensical allegations of corruption.
The decision to table the resolution has come after careful consideration and with the utmost respect for the Premier League, PGMOL and our fellow competitors.
There is no blame to be placed - we are all just looking for the best possible outcome for football - and all stakeholders have been working hard to try and make the introduction of additional technology a success.
However, after five seasons of VAR in the Premier League it is time for a constructive and critical debate on its future.
Our position is that the price we are paying for a small increase in accuracy is at odds with the spirit of our game, and as a result we should remove it from the 2024/25 season onwards."
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 17:29:26 GMT
Apparently there's a long interview with Schumacher (and possibly Walters too) this time next week on Radio Stoke
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 14:38:28 GMT
twitter.com/KNTFootballKBS SPORTS INTERVIEW WITH BAE JUN-HO π°π·π Bae Jun-ho gave a short interview in Korea ever since arriving home and shared his thoughts about how his season went, how meaningful the awards/his chant song have been to him, and also his future goals to advance into the EPL and play for the senior KNT. Good stuff! π₯ Thoughts on your first season in Europe? π£οΈ "I really think it was a successful first season when I look back. At first it was very hard, but I overcome the difficulties. Because I adapted faster than I expected I showed better performance, I think I can take it to another level next year. I think it was very successful for my first season overseas." You were selected as the Player of the Year, chosen by the fans! π£οΈ "Since it's only my first season, I'm the only Asian player from overseas, and I don't think it would have been easy for such a player since it was an award given by fan votes, it's a very meaningful and personally rewarding award. As I'm learning English and trying to communicate in the language, connecting with the fans through interviews, everything's been getting better and better." Talk about your cheer song. π£οΈ "It's my first cheer song and the reality is not many players have their own songs, but as they've made a song for me it's been so meaningful, and through that song I think my confidence went up alot." Can you sing your cheer for us? π£οΈ "Right now? Uhh...it's a little awkward..." (Bae shyly runs through the cheer for the interviewer.) Do you have any regrets about not being able to join the Olympic team? π£οΈ "I was so sorry. Because the player's heart is to want to be helpful to the team. I wanted to go no matter what but the situation at Stoke wasn't good...I felt sorry to Coach Hwang. He fully trusted in me to the end and he did everything he could to bring me, but I couldn't help." Goals moving forward? π£οΈ "For now, I would like to advance to the EPL and I would like to debut for the senior National team, those are my goal. I am confident that I will grow into a better player than I am now, so watch out for me!"
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 14:09:14 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 12:14:01 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 11:54:31 GMT
Interview on Korean tv about his season. No translation - although funny when he nervously tries to sing his Bae Junho (Ah-ha) chant.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 10:38:42 GMT
You must be having a laugh paying 5m for Delap he was absolutely garbage for us and signing him will guarantee another bottom half finish He was great until his injury www.not606.com/threads/liam-delap.409406/Delap has the world at his feet, absolute quality. Big, strong, quick with the close control of prime Matty Fryatt. Reminds me of Harry Kane at times. Lets work some magic and get another 5 million pound fee like Jaden. Surely any Champ team would take that combination of pace and power in a 21 year-old
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Post by FullerMagic on May 14, 2024 10:13:28 GMT
Re: Delap, some forget that he asked Man City to terminate his loan here because of how his dad was let go. So he wonβt be in any rush to come back here The 2 instigators of that ill-feeling, Neil and Tricky, have gone though. And Delap senior will still be close with Walters, Shawcross etc. Can't see that being insurmountable.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 13, 2024 21:35:28 GMT
With Delap, I think we fell into the first loan trap, as we have with so many.
I think the absolute minimum he'll be is a really good Championship player, and maybe much better than that
Million-Delap-Bae would be exciting
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Post by FullerMagic on May 13, 2024 21:25:46 GMT
Yeah, Hull fans loved Delap.
Hard to work out who may gamble on him and for what cash. Maybe not Hull with Rosenior gone.
Nixon was mentioning they were looking for 10m but may be optimistic.
The fact Neil and Tricky have gone could sweep the ill-feeling away as a factor.
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Post by FullerMagic on May 13, 2024 17:33:58 GMT
I just hope Walters and Schuey are on the same page about the direction of travel. And if Walters wants to go down the experienced road, and Schuey doesn't, who wins out? I think the bigger question is "Have they ever been on the same page?" Would be interesting to hear the answer from both sides. Suppose it's the case, to a degree, with any coach-technical director relationship. And we've got absoutely nothing to go on yet, beyond his interviews and the suggestion that's been translated into talking to a few "grizzled Championship leaders" But certainly interesting with Walters coming in with apparently such a firm idea about what's needed in terms of characters, DNA and all that type of rhetoric - especially if theoretically he's the ultimate decider. It could be that they get on great, it's all very collegiate and adult and there's a meeting of minds. There's definitely quite a bit of scope for the types Walters seems to favour in the back line (although difficult to marry that up effectively with pace and energy), and maybe the back-up striker in terms of someone like Rodriguez? But would imagine there's the potential for a bit of disagreement if there isn't real alignment because both parties know their reputations are on the line.
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