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Maybe I should refer to rotisseries and Ibiza next time, or labour the arse out of torturous puns. It's not how you tell 'em, it's who you tell 'em to.

I've perhaps not made enough posts yet to attempt a joke.

Which announcement? This one, or the several over the last few weeks? ;)

Haven't we signed him already?

Boc had little blokes playing for him?

He's good but not that good, no?

Tex all sorts.

I don't know what anything means. I've lost track of supposed 'done deals' and rumours and pure journalist click-shite. Can we just wait for the start the season please and see?

I suspect it's partly true, as preparation, but I suspect a final decision would be made at the last minute. Tbf, I think Southgate was rightly trying to take some heat off the Wembley 3 (and particularly Saka)

The draw was kind, it has to be said. Part of me wanted Italy to win for that reason alone but then that's tournaments and rankings. A chance missed for England.

Maybe the objectives need be clarified. Taking the knee was never intended to 'solve' racism. It is, in itself, an innocent gesture. A reminder of the issue. There is no need for it to divide. Yet it does. Would we prefer not to be reminded that racism exists and needs addressing?

I guess... He's seen as an ITK so gets fed 'bargaining position' stuff by agent or rep. Then he is increasing used and over used to the point that he is no longer to be believed, credible or ITK. His reputation falls... ...then another ITK appears. And repeat. He's credible until he isn't.

Does Fabrizio Romano spam social networks or is he actually on managers and agents speed dials? He seems to be so seemingly ITK on so many transfers that I think it barely credible.

I'm not sure I agree with the logic. That it provides a handy a frame of reference, yes, but race is already an issue, taking the knee or no. For me, taking the knee is peaceful protest. Whilst it is clunky, and sometimes almost cringefully so (commentators' remarks), and arguably gesture...

I don't follow the England team as I've no 'allegiance' but I understand those English that don't because they don't want to be associated with the (admittedly small number of) dickhead 'fans'. It's a real shame that England as a nation is tarnished by the actions of a few.

And they think it's all over? No, the fallout/recriminations will last for some time yet.

You wish.

Yup, true in many walks of life. Press releases (e.g. from a football club) rarely answer all of the questions and so naturally people fill in the gaps with whatever makes sense to them. I don't suggest a solution nor am I being critical, just commenting on the is-ness of it.

Kinda ditto. I watch with a different attitude. I don't get worked up over games not involving Leicester, and I have little motivation to watch so I don't watch many. I've watched maybe 3 or 4 games this tournament, and none of them England. Re the Kasper vid, lovely response. Nailed that...

Not often you see Allardyce speechless.

Unless you're studying permanent erections. I speak from experience.

I think I know enough about sods already.

I think I'm going to sound entitled or something: if he's signed for Wolves then I find it difficult to believe we were in for him in any serious way. Maybe there are questions about him somewhere and he's not all he's being touted as. Dunno.

I think that's key. He's earned that too. I'm sure we'd offer a year extension if he's happy just to train and spend a good deal of time on the bench. He'll get starts, for sure, but it'll not be every week.

Thanks. I'll remember that next time I've blood running down my arm after being gouged by a rose 'prickle'

"Swoop" I've not read that one before. Albrighton is an odd one. He doesn't let you down as such, gives his all and has to be commended for it. Sure, like all players, he can be dog shit but he even does that with his usual commitment. That's to say that he never lacks for trying. It's...

I didn't watch as I'd no interest... and my wife wanted to watch a repeat of 'Call The Midwife' I've never enjoyed watching England for some reason. I like to watch games were I've little or no emotional input or bias (I save that for Leicester) games where I can just watch more-or-less...

Only two letters away.

Well that narrows it.

Some of those climbing roses are nasty bastards. You certainly know all about it if they catch bare flesh. So I'm all for it, it'd discourage the opposition going down the flanks. Himalayan musk would be my choice. Lovely smell but lethal thorns.

I was aware of the near certainty of the gimme but it was, as I said, a serious question.

He's coming home, he's coming home, Youri's coming home. Good game. The Italians move the ball around pretty sharpish like. Impressive. They also hit the deck at the slightest. Not impressive. I think Italy are the team to beat. I watched a couple of their previous games and I think they're...

I'd love to know what took so long! It's been a "done deal" for f-ing ages apparently. Maybe he had to go on a crash Monster Munch appreciation course?? Still, whatever, it's official now and I'm pleased as.

Cut him slack. English is not his mother tongue. He's probably running it through google translate (I prefer DeepL btw). Frankly, I'm surprised the club hasn't opened a fish and chip shop - done deal!

It had me at "reseeding"

Singularly the most comprehensive response to a comment on this forum, ever. I'm in awe. I suggest @tedfoxxx is recognised with a suitable title. Something like 'Official Form Answerer of Questions' or OFAQ.

They kept that quiet.

Big blow for Germany if true. I rate Gundogan highly and Rudiger's one of those nasty bastards that I dislike yet, at the same time, would want on my team.

I read that France "crashed" out. Is 'crashed' like 'swooped' etc? An 8 nothing tonking would be crashing out. Maybe 'crashed' is for favourites? Whichever, a good result, made me smile. Timely from the Swiss.

Ronaldo might well be approaching Michael Jackson levels of weirdness but if you were picking teams in the playground you'd want him on your side. Lukaku too. He's a bull elephant on the rampage; my side please.