Recent content by Ripley11

Completely agree with the OP. We had been lurching from one extreme to the other since the Southgate relegation and other than the Karanka years, it’s been a tough slog at times. I didn’t think Gibson would ever go down the DoF route. We are lucky with Scott and it looks a real coup that Gibson...

I’ve got a soft spot for Engel. It was really impressive how he came back from his awful start with us and I think he’s really grown. I like those quick balls he plays into the channels, a different type of attacking fullback but effective just the same. I think he and Bangura will push each...

He’s been a very good player over the years, I imagine he’ll get a decent move. Under Warnock and Wilder he really was excellent at the back. They f*****g loved him!

You’re probably right, it just felt with the injuries etc odd that he wasn’t getting many minutes at all. I’m pleased for him and I think he’s given Carrick something to think about.

I was thinking the same. We really need to get a good song for him. The we’ve got super Michael Carrick one is a bit naff, we need to give him some love.

I think the priority points system is fair enough apart from the unequal starting point. I need to go to 5 away games every season just to start on the same number of points as someone who’s had a ST for a year more than me. And I can’t ever change that (don’t get me started on the chairman’s...

I thought he played well yesterday and looks a very classy player. I’m pleased for him, it seemed like he was going to be one of those players that Carrick just didn’t fancy - like Muinez or Djiksteel, but he’s really taken his chance and hopefully won Carrick over now. Do agree with the Azaz...

Agree it’s been flat the last couple of matches - feels like end of season, nothing to play for. Close the gap to 6th and people might get more vocal. Absolutely loved the new Latte Lath song though. No idea of the words but once the catch on I think the whole stadium will be singing along to...

Muniz is a great example of why you need to give young players - especially from abroad - some time. I’m not talking about his year on loan with us, but he’s into his third season with Fulham and only really just started getting a good run in the team. If he’d been here no doubt the fans...

I think England fans will regret being so negative towards Southgate once he goes. The job he’s done is completely underestimated imo. He’s brought young players into the squad very early, integrated them and given them experience. Haven’t seen that before and I think it’s taken for granted...

I miss 5-6 games a season on average but have just renewed. I know if I went back to walk ups and pick and choosing I’d probably only make a few matches.

I really hope the club actuallly start listening and not just say they will/are and then do nothing. I’m presuming sales are very poor, they’ve got away with it previous seasons. Maybe if the chairman’s drink isn’t costly to the club like they said they will offer that out next?

I personally don’t think Engel is ***** at all.

How many captains have we had this season now? Howson, Fry, Lenihan (?), McNair, Hackney, VDB. Any more?

My team would be: Similar to you but I would drop McGree into midfield for Barlaser - his confidence is absolutely shot and the crowd will be on his back the second he makes a mistake. It’s unkind to play him at the moment. Then have Forss Azaz and Lath as the 3 forwards.