Sources at Lyon indicate the French club are set to demand a fee between €30m-€35m to part ways with midfielder Rayan Cherki amid links to both Chelsea and Liverpool. (via @footmercato)

Cesare Casadei is expected to leave Chelsea in January, with clubs across Europe keen. Monza, Villarreal and Real Betis have all been in contact with Chelsea for the Italy U-21 midfielder. Feyenoord have also made their approach with Casadei’s camp. (TMW)

Chelsea is one of the most insistent and is willing to bid for 19-year old Real Madrid goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez. (via @relevo)

Barcelona and Chelsea are battling it out to sign 18-year-old Brazilian left-back sensation Joao Victor de Souza, who has often been referred to as the ‘new Marcelo’. (AS)

Saw some chat liking us with Kelleher

Jeez, that Thorney fox is a mug trying to blame officiating for seeing his $hit team off yesterday!

Hey Brum, I'm still puzzled as to how Ndidi didn't get a red card for that challenge on Palmer.

Seems to be a recurring theme for Palmer as Martinez should have seen a red as well for his challenge on Palmer in the Utd game.

Presumably the PL aren't going to be satisfied until Palmer suffers a severe injury from one of these horror tackles.

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 36 minutes ago
Hey Brum, I'm still puzzled as to how Ndidi didn't get a red card for that challenge on Palmer.

Seems to be a recurring theme for Palmer as Martinez should have seen a red as well for his challenge on Palmer in the Utd game.

Presumably the PL aren't going to be satisfied until Palmer suffers a severe injury from one of these horror tackles.
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Even the challenge on Felix was borderline red yet the headlines are all about Cooper whinging about them not getting referring decisions.

It wouldn't be so embarrassing if he had a legitimate claim but Fofana did nothing more than stand his ground, didn't put a leg out or anything!

Yeah it's bizarre. Unless there's been some new PL rule introduced that states that chopping down Palmer is now legal.

comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted about an hour ago
comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 36 minutes ago
Hey Brum, I'm still puzzled as to how Ndidi didn't get a red card for that challenge on Palmer.

Seems to be a recurring theme for Palmer as Martinez should have seen a red as well for his challenge on Palmer in the Utd game.

Presumably the PL aren't going to be satisfied until Palmer suffers a severe injury from one of these horror tackles.
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Even the challenge on Felix was borderline red yet the headlines are all about Cooper whinging about them not getting referring decisions.

It wouldn't be so embarrassing if he had a legitimate claim but Fofana did nothing more than stand his ground, didn't put a leg out or anything!
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That challenge on Felix made me think Chopper was back.

And I agree with Superb, back to back really dangerous tackles on Palmer and the match officials basically saying that's ok. He is clearly being targeted this season, which is fair enough, but I worry liberties are going to be taken due to ma5ch official leniency.

Yeah players are going to look at both Martinez and Ndidi getting away with horror tackles on Palmer and thinking they can get away with it too.

At this rate I'll be surprised if Palmer doesn't suffer a very serious injury this season from a bad challenge.

Hi All,

I have asked admin to close my account as I rarely use the site and when I do the genuine quality of poster seems to have degraded to such a level where it doesn't offer anything to me any longer.

Obviously i have all you guys numbers and we chat anyway so just find me on there.

If anyone is interested in catching up with me then just drop me a text.

See ya'll!

must be near 20 years if you include the bbc 606 page.

Take care all.

comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted about an hour ago
Hi All,

I have asked admin to close my account as I rarely use the site and when I do the genuine quality of poster seems to have degraded to such a level where it doesn't offer anything to me any longer.

Obviously i have all you guys numbers and we chat anyway so just find me on there.

If anyone is interested in catching up with me then just drop me a text.

See ya'll!

must be near 20 years if you include the bbc 606 page.
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It was a pleasure Nick, genuinely one of the good posters, sad to see you go.

Take care buddy.

Also props to admin for keeping this site going for as long as it has.

Nick

Chelsea are understood to have made it clear to clubs that Mykhailo Mudryk is set to be made available on loan in the upcoming January transfer window. Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Barcelona are showing an interest. (via @caughtoffside)

Troy Deeney: “I think if you get some money for Reece James, you've done well. It's similar with Luke Shaw.

You're not denying their ability and how good they are. But if they're not fit to play, what are you paying them for?

You may as well go and give that space to another young player and unfortunately cut your losses.” (talkSPORT)

Shame we don't currently have Reece James on a pay as you play contract. He'd probably get paid about 50k per year lol.

Referees will award a corner to the opposition if a goalkeeper holds on to the ball for too long, under a new system being considered by football’s lawmakers.

Goalkeepers would not be allowed to hold the ball for longer than 8️⃣ seconds.

[Times Sport]