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I have nothing against women playing football (or any sport). I think the negativity from men towards women's football in particular is largely down to how forced it feels from the media. They put such a spin on it that the reality is somewhat disappointing. I get that they need to big up the game a bit to try and get people interested...but I think they go too far and it has a negative impact. Even when watching the games the commentary is massively hyped - and that's where some mocking comes in.
He only scored five goals in the most recent campaign, down from 14 the year before, and was often ineffective in the system preferred by head coach Graham Potter, who took charge in January and favours wing-backs over wingers.
Kudus was often utilised up front by Potter and seldom featured wide on the right, arguably his best position, but one in which West Ham already have captain Jarrod Bowen.
Has been completely underwhelming since his loan move to West Ham in January. Seemingly not fancied at Brighton. McKenna's a fan. Will he be out of league for next season? Personally, after seeing Osula against us at Newcastle - I'd love to see him here next season.
I heard a rumour today at St James that Newcastle would send Osula to us on loan if they get Delap. Based on his brief time on the pitch today, I’d take that (if we’re going to lose Delap).
The thinking behind it was Cunha at Wolves. He signed a new contract in January to increase the minimum fee release clause in his contract to £63m, knowing that in the summer someone will trigger it.
Something that I don't think has been mentioned about the Delap release clause...
Yes - Man City could exercise their supposed £40m buyback and sell him on OR we could lose him for £30m once relegated...
BUT (and this might be naive what with the ruthlessness of football)
Is there a possibility Delap could sign a new contract with us to remove the clause? I only say it because (and this could be the naive part) Ipswich signed him and helped him be the player he is. He might feel he owes it to the club to repay that by signing the contract to remove it, still with an agreement to sell to a Premier League team, but without a clause stipulating the amount.
The bidding war bit is interesting. If it is a simple £40m release clause on relegation, then we have to accept £40m. It wouldn’t mean that because another club bids £45m that the £40m suddenly becomes redundant. Or am I missing something?
It’s quoted as a relegation release clause. Ashton wouldn’t really speak about it (as you’d expect) but said we’re well protected. McKenna was asked about it but skilfully avoided answering. There’s almost certainly some truth to it.
So…let’s assume we’re down. Delap will go for £40m and we have parachute payments. Would anyone else jump ship?
Who replaces Delap? Does Kieran go back in for Broja? Would he even come to the Championship?
The difference next season is that we’re signing players for a PL return.
Will Cajuste stay? Downes will go down with Southampton - will we renew our interest?
Ben Doak from Liverpool was linked…and McKenna doesn’t lose interest in players he likes…but the figures quoted would be beyond us as a Championship club I feel.
There are multiple reports that Aston Villa are about to sign Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
The Telegraph report , externalsays the 25-year-old will cost £18m and the two clubs have agreed an initial fee.
It adds that Malen is expected to undergo a medical in the next 48 hours and could be a Villa player before Wednesday's Premier League game at Everton.
I almost wrote to the club last season with this suggestion. Not to walk out to - but close to kick-off. It was purpose written for a sport crowd (more NFL):
The problem these days is that International football (especially England) is not as important as domestic football, therefore the England job is for someone almost coming into retirement or someone not quite good enough for a Premier League job. Frank Lampard fits that criteria perfectly.
We've received an image this morning of the seating plan - and it's just poorly worded. Block C has been narrowed and the safe standing for the away fans is to the side of block C - not in front. The sight issues they mention, I guess, is from those further back in block C looking diagonally towards the South Stand
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