Football 22/23

[towny44]

Warnock is Huddersfield new (old) manager.
Good signing to stabilise the club.

It has been known for a week or more here, but was thought to be waiting for the takeover to be ratified, which it has by the EFL, but still awaits govt body approval.

[barney]

Signed ex Palace and Charlton midfielder Jonny Williams today.
Good addition to the squad.
Just need that 30 a season striker now

[oldbluefox]

Well it's looking like Enzo Maresca is destined to be our next manager.
Must admit it's a bit of a bold move by our board but it's an exciting prospect. He has worked as Pep's assistant coach at Man City so should know a thing or two about coaching. We may also be able to attract some talented players as a result. It could, of course, go belly up but the appointment of any new manager does not guarantee success. Watch this space.

Meanwhile it looks like Rodgers is heading back to Celtic. Given his reputation I'm surprised one of the managerless clubs in the Prem hadn't snapped him up.

[Frank Manning]

Warnock is Huddersfield new (old) manager.
Good signing to stabilise the club.

It has been known for a week or more here, but was thought to be waiting for the takeover to be ratified, which it has by the EFL, but still awaits govt body approval.

Our son in law, coming from Holmfirth is a Huddersfield follower, and pleased to see Warnock appointed. I think he just wants to know " 'Ow mooch?"

[barney]

Warnock is Huddersfield new (old) manager.
Good signing to stabilise the club.

It has been known for a week or more here, but was thought to be waiting for the takeover to be ratified, which it has by the EFL, but still awaits govt body approval.

Our son in law, coming from Holmfirth is a Huddersfield follower, and pleased to see Warnock appointed. I think he just wants to know " 'Ow mooch?"

At Colin’s age, he’s clearly doing it for the love of the game, not money.
I expect his missus doesn’t want him home all day.

[towny44]

It has been known for a week or more here, but was thought to be waiting for the takeover to be ratified, which it has by the EFL, but still awaits govt body approval.

Our son in law, coming from Holmfirth is a Huddersfield follower, and pleased to see Warnock appointed. I think he just wants to know " 'Ow mooch?"

At Colin’s age, he’s clearly doing it for the love of the game, not money.
I expect his missus doesn’t want him home all day.

Who is Colin?

[oldbluefox]

It's Neil's mate who helps him out.

[barney]

Our son in law, coming from Holmfirth is a Huddersfield follower, and pleased to see Warnock appointed. I think he just wants to know " 'Ow mooch?"

At Colin’s age, he’s clearly doing it for the love of the game, not money.
I expect his missus doesn’t want him home all day.

Who is Colin?

It’s a well known anagram in football.
An anagram of his name is Colin W*nker.
Really.
It’s true.
Work it out.

[oldbluefox]

New one on me.
I've lived a sheltered life.

[towny44]

New one on me.
I've lived a sheltered life.

Me too!

[oldbluefox]

Must be a southerner type thing. We wouldn't dream of being so rude!

[barney]

I’m genuinely surprised
Wolves fans have even written a ballad about him.
The ballad of Colin W

[oldbluefox]

We don't have anything to do with them

No, hadn't heard it before.

[paultheagle]

2023/24 EFL fixtures out today.

[barney]

2023/24 EFL fixtures out today.

Yep!
We start away to playoff losers Stockport.
First games are always weird
Win and we are going up as champions
Lose and we become relegation fodder

[Frank Manning]

At Colin’s age, he’s clearly doing it for the love of the game, not money.
I expect his missus doesn’t want him home all day.

Who is Colin?

It’s a well known anagram in football.
An anagram of his name is Colin W*nker.
Really.
It’s true.
Work it out.

It's a strange name though Colin Winker. Are you sure it isn't Wonka?

[paultheagle]

Today live 5 pm kick off Channel4. England U21 v Spain U21 in the Final of Euro U21 tournament .

Good luck boys. Bring it home.

[paultheagle]

Well done England, European Champions beat Spain 1-0.

A scrappy game but the England hero is James Trafford the England goalkeeper who made a double save after Spain were given a penalty in the 95th minute.

You've missed a good 'un.

[oldbluefox]

It was a tight match. The Spaniards had some good chances but somehow we managed to keep them out. Not many clear cut chances at either end. Did we have a corner all match?
Agreed, Trafford was the hero.

[barney]

More importantly…….
Gills played their first pre season match
Away to Dover and won 4-0
Played two totally different teams in each half.
This time last year we couldn’t put eleven out without trialists.
How times change for a football fan.
Off to Como on Monday.
Last season, Leysdown

[Manoverboard]

We drew with Arsenal yesterday , us Hornets will be playing Palace on the 22nd. Wonder is Wilf and Sarr will be in Saudi, with Bilic, by then

[paultheagle]

Palace's pre season starts on Tuesday away to Crawley.

[barney]

Como from the Italian second division yesterday in 35c heat.
Beautiful stadium right on the lake.
Como dominated possession but couldn’t hit a cows bum with a banjo up front.
Gills played a different team in each half and that showed late on with an 87th minute winner.
A great bonding trip.
Millwall on Saturday.

[barney]

Home to Millwall today and shown live.
0-2 but played ok in my opinion.
First half penalty and 87th minute second goal.
Millwall looked tidy with some serious pace in their team

[paultheagle]

I'm at Bromley v Fulham XI. 2-1 half time. A really good competitive game for a friendly.