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    • AdamJA
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      Thoughts on the upcoming season? @louisbosco

      Is Harry Maguire worth 80m? Another United panic buy?

      @neph93 Have Liverpool done enough in the transfer window?

      The devil is in the detail..

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      • neph93N
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        I’ll answer that when the window closes… and again when the season’s over. I think Liverpool have gotten back to doing business quietly, so it wouldn’t surprise me if one or two more show up over the next day or two. That being said, Klopp has always maintained it would be quiet this summer.

        I wouldn’t say no to another back as support for TTA and Robbo, but a healthy Gomez/Milner/Fabinho can all do a job there. Nor would I say no to an attacking midfielder but we were without Ox and Lallana for most of last season and barely used Shaq, so it isn’t like we’re ribbed for choice as it stands.

        I’ll chip in re Maguire, it’s a good signing but he isn’t VVD. He won’t rejuvenate a dodgy back line on his own and then there’s the rest of the squad. Still seems like Utd lack a unifying plan to me.

        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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        • louisboscoL
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          @AdamJ:

          Thoughts on the upcoming season? @louisbosco

          Is Harry Maguire worth 80m? Another United panic buy?

          i reckon the only reason why he's worth £80m is because he's holding an english passport. given any other EU passport, we'll pay much less. nonetheless citizenship aside, i do believe he can do well. he doesn't have to be VVD but this can be the start of OGS' rebuilding. thinking about the back 4: wan-bissaka, maguire, lindelof, shaw; is a very young back 4. if they do well this season, good on them. if not, they've got the couple years to gel together and make the class of 1992 2019.

          they've got a team worth challenging for something. definitely no panic buys this year. i've managed to meet the new boys last month, good bunch of humble lads.

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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          • AdamJA
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            @louisbosco I fear for OGS running out of ideas. Some truly awful performances from your lot at the end of last season.

            @neph93 I agree and expect Liverpool to challenge City for the title again to be honest. If Arsenal can land Coutinho could give them some decent attacking options this season though

            The devil is in the detail..

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            • louisboscoL
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              @AdamJ i don't think he's ran out of ideas. i felt that towards the end of the season, the team as a whole ran out of steam. this will be his first full season in charge and his own prep for pre season to change what he wants, implement his transfer and training policies and playing style. it's too early to judge him or to criticise him based on the half season he had last year..

              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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              • AdamJA
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                @louisbosco I hope he does well! Nobody likes seeing chopping and changing of managers every season.

                Hope Mason Greenwood can fill the void left by Lukaku..

                The devil is in the detail..

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                • louisboscoL
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                  @louisbosco I hope he does well! Nobody likes seeing chopping and changing of managers every season.

                  Hope Mason Greenwood can fill the void left by Lukaku..

                  rashford will fill the void left by lukaku. and greenwood will fill the void left by rashford. it's about time for a changing of guard..

                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                  • AdamJA
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                    @louisbosco Looks like you were right about Rashford stepping up to the mark.. albeit with the help of some questionable defending from Chelsea  ::)

                    The devil is in the detail..

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                    • SteveS
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                      Well, after that weekend, I think everyone can forget about City, Utd or Liverpool this season, its obvious the team to beat this is going to be the mighty Gooners! "1-0 to the Arsenal"

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                      • neph93N
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                        Having watched a little of all the games involving the big six I think Spurs comeback caught the eye the most. That being said, they were woeful in the first half against well organised but ultimately poor opposition.

                        Utd played the counterattack game to perfection against Chelsea but to be fair anyone would have rolled over that Chelsea team yesterday.

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                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                        • AdamCA
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                          Agreed @neph93 , I think it said more about Chelsea's potentially tough season than United's strength.

                          Although no sooner had I hit "send" to my brother about Rashford constantly giving the ball away, had he won the penalty, scored it and proceeded to tear Chelsea apart on the counter - so what do I know?  😃

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                            I'm going to hold back making any judgements on how this season is going to pan out. Chelsea are notorious for losing their first game of the season. The table will look very different in a months time.

                            IG: @alexchesson_

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @AdamJ:

                              @louisbosco Looks like you were right about Rashford stepping up to the mark.. albeit with the help of some questionable defending from Chelsea  ::)

                              you beat me to it. i was gonna say, i slept well last night. zouma was atrocious. but it's definitely a good start to the season!!

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • louisboscoL
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                                but it's definitely a good start to the season!!

                                i'm starting to hate this season already! @AdamJ

                                on another note, is any one here interested in doing fantasy league for shits and gigs? i feel like starting one for this forum just to see how competitive we can get…

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                • AdamJA
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                                  @louisbosco Wasn't the best performance I must admit. Long season ahead yet though mate!

                                  The devil is in the detail..

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                                  • AdamJA
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                                    @louisbosco Still plenty of games to go  😉

                                    The devil is in the detail..

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      Early days for OGS yet… that Europa League group looks like more of a curse than a blessing though...

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        @louisbosco Still plenty of games to go  😉

                                        hahaha. i'm not giving up on them. it's just frustrating. they had their chances.. but never clinical enough to finish them.

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • ShoremanS
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                                          Am I the only one who thinks DAZN is a pain in the ass?

                                          Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

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                                          • DionD
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                                            Many nails have been disappearing towards the end but big Congrats to Norwich! And @Winchy ;)!

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