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Losing him was a big loss for sure because he was a quality player, but Glenn Whelan has stepped up his game and is the only player alongside Butland who could realistically claim to be our best performer so far this season.

Obv new players bedding in has led to inconsistencies too but the main reason we've struggled is we've badly missed Shawcross. He's had back issues for the last few seasons and has played through the pain barrier but the club decided to send him to a specialist in the summer to hopefully eradicate this issue once and for all. He's played a few U21 games and then was forced to play the whole 120 mins v Chelsea due to injuries so, fingers crossed, he'll regain form and reach an even higher level in the coming seasons.

The guy is, imo, one of the best pure defenders in the league. If he had the ball-playing skills of John Stones he'd probably be top 5 in the world. Luckily for Stoke City (whilst underrated outside of the club) his abilites on the ball aren't amazing otherwise he wouldn't be playing for us. Fingers crossed there are no more serious issues. If the operation was a big success you'll see it in our results over the next few months without doubt.

10-30-2015 , 06:46 PM

#15927

SaulGoodman

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yeah, Old Bill was excellent and Peter Reid's was good too. I've mentioned before that I'm not a fan of public mourning (just a personal thing since I lost a family member at the same time as the whole world was bawling their eyes out about someone they'd never met, so it resonates with me) but the Everton community have handled Kendall's passing with an impressive dignity.

nice one. am of the same opinion. but *adopts blue tinted specs* we seem to get these things spot on.

in case you missed Big Dunc in the echo

10-30-2015 , 07:11 PM

#15928

DuckSauce

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Originally Posted by 72off

wanna bet?

you get relegation, i get top-4, everything else is a push
since they're closer to reg let's just do it at even money

you're welcome

Lollllllllll I already have Chelsea not top 4 at 10:1.

I'll do if they get relegated you give me $750. If they get top 4 you get 2$. Everything else a push. Escrow required.

You're welcome.

10-30-2015 , 07:12 PM

#15929

Consty

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Mignolet – Clyne, Škrtel, Sakho, Moreno – Emre Can, Lucas – Milner, Lallana, Coutinho – Firmino.

10-30-2015 , 07:15 PM

#15930

heh

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Surprised if Benteke doesn't get the start, but I'm fine with that lineup.

10-30-2015 , 07:23 PM

#15931

LostOstrich

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Lollllllllll I already have Chelsea not top 4 at 10:1.

fair play to you. I laid both City and Chelsea at 1.03 for top 4, but jumped out for a profit a couple of weeks into the season. Wish I'd held onto the Chelsea side of it

10-30-2015 , 07:31 PM

#15932

daca

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some pr people and the mirror seem to orchestrating the coming out public of a couple a gay footballers soon. this seems like the latest part: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...rother-6738314

hopefully it works out well. the status quo is tragic.

10-30-2015 , 07:40 PM

#15933

bazooka87

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Originally Posted by Consty

Mignolet – Clyne, Škrtel, Sakho, Moreno – Emre Can, Lucas – Milner, Lallana, Coutinho – Firmino.

Guess we have TSO for another week

10-30-2015 , 08:20 PM

#15934

Liverpool

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Mignolet – Clyne, Škrtel, Sakho, Moreno – Emre Can, Lucas – Milner, Lallana, Coutinho – Firmino.

Quote:

Originally Posted by heh

Surprised if Benteke doesn't get the start, but I'm fine with that lineup.

I'll be surprised if Benteke doesn't start as well. The leaked lineup was wrong last week so could very well be wrong again.

10-30-2015 , 08:20 PM

#15935

Liverpool

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Guess we have TSO for another week

TSO is going to get Klopped

10-30-2015 , 08:21 PM

#15936

ShellysAshes

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Originally Posted by daca

Heartbreaking article.

10-30-2015 , 08:28 PM

#15937

Liverpool

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https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status...509184/video/1

10-30-2015 , 08:40 PM

#15938

SwansFC

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One bookie was taking bets a few days ago as to who was coming out! :/ wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if the two that were meant to don't cos of the publicity it has got already.

10-30-2015 , 08:47 PM

#15939

MindFckr

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https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status...509184/video/1

this is awesome

10-30-2015 , 08:51 PM

#15940

bazooka87

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TSO is going to get Klopped

Klopp can't even Klopp vs Rubin Kazan, think TSO will be fine

10-30-2015 , 09:18 PM

#15941

PeteBlow

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Is there a place that has a running league table for the past 38 matches?

Promotion and relegation say not...

10-31-2015 , 05:16 AM

#15942

kingweed

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Lollllllllll I already have Chelsea not top 4 at 10:1.

I'll do if they get relegated you give me $750. If they get top 4 you get 2$. Everything else a push. Escrow required.

You're welcome.

72 MIA

10-31-2015 , 05:17 AM

#15943

Tall Paul

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Klopp can't even Klopp vs Rubin Kazan, think TSO will be fine

But they beat a second-string Bournemouth side 1-0 on Wednesday night, Klopp is the greatest.

10-31-2015 , 05:24 AM

#15944

Wilfred1

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Rested Midweek Sadio Mané vs Leaky Bournemouth.

Hatrick 40/1

Quid on it.

10-31-2015 , 06:02 AM

#15945

PNHH

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Promotion and relegation say not...

Obv adjusted for that... :-/

10-31-2015 , 06:39 AM

#15946

Elrazor

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Originally Posted by LostOstrich

I had the unfamiliar experience of nodding my head in agreement whilst reading a Martin Samuel article yesterday. He suggested that both Mourinho and Chelsea might benefit from TSO taking a few weeks' leave and getting himself out of the spotlight, perhaps just chill on a yacht or a beach or something and come back refreshed. Sacking such an elite performer, who's delivered phenomenal results for years, because of a short term drop in performance is something no other industry would even seriously consider.

It's a great suggestion, however I suspect Mourinho would prefer to be sacked, given the size of his contract.

Will be interesting how the Caniero situation plays out - Chelsea could be waiting to pull the trigger if they, and by association Mourinho, are guilty of constructive dismissal which they might use to try and avoid paying his contract up.