Harry Kennedy-Field
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CDM - Zubimendi, Norgaard
LCM - Rice, Merino, MLS, Eze
RW - Saka, Madueke, Dowman, Jesus
CF - Gyökeres, Havertz, Jesus, Trossard
LW - Eze, Madueke, Trossard, Martinelli
LCM - Rice, Merino, MLS, Eze
RW - Saka, Madueke, Dowman, Jesus
CF - Gyökeres, Havertz, Jesus, Trossard
LW - Eze, Madueke, Trossard, Martinelli
August 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
CDM - Zubimendi, Norgaard
LCM - Rice, Merino, MLS, Eze
RW - Saka, Madueke, Dowman, Jesus
CF - Gyökeres, Havertz, Jesus, Trossard
LW - Eze, Madueke, Trossard, Martinelli
LCM - Rice, Merino, MLS, Eze
RW - Saka, Madueke, Dowman, Jesus
CF - Gyökeres, Havertz, Jesus, Trossard
LW - Eze, Madueke, Trossard, Martinelli
Another way of thinking about it:
GK - Raya, Kepa, Setford
RB Timber, White, Mosquera
RCB - Saliba, Mosquera, Timber, White
LCB - Gabriel, Calafiori, Hincapie
LB - Hincapie, Calafiori, MLS
RCM - Ødegaard, Nwaneri, Dowman
GK - Raya, Kepa, Setford
RB Timber, White, Mosquera
RCB - Saliba, Mosquera, Timber, White
LCB - Gabriel, Calafiori, Hincapie
LB - Hincapie, Calafiori, MLS
RCM - Ødegaard, Nwaneri, Dowman
August 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Another way of thinking about it:
GK - Raya, Kepa, Setford
RB Timber, White, Mosquera
RCB - Saliba, Mosquera, Timber, White
LCB - Gabriel, Calafiori, Hincapie
LB - Hincapie, Calafiori, MLS
RCM - Ødegaard, Nwaneri, Dowman
GK - Raya, Kepa, Setford
RB Timber, White, Mosquera
RCB - Saliba, Mosquera, Timber, White
LCB - Gabriel, Calafiori, Hincapie
LB - Hincapie, Calafiori, MLS
RCM - Ødegaard, Nwaneri, Dowman
Arsenal beat PSG 2-0 in the group stages of the champions league.
August 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Arsenal beat PSG 2-0 in the group stages of the champions league.
I agree money is part of it. There are many variables that play a part. The league is an important consideration and shouldn't be discounted.
May 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I agree money is part of it. There are many variables that play a part. The league is an important consideration and shouldn't be discounted.
It's even something we have already utilised to great effect:
White, Raya, Rice, Zinchenko, Jesus, Havertz, Trossard, Jorginho, Ramsdale
White, Raya, Rice, Zinchenko, Jesus, Havertz, Trossard, Jorginho, Ramsdale
May 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's even something we have already utilised to great effect:
White, Raya, Rice, Zinchenko, Jesus, Havertz, Trossard, Jorginho, Ramsdale
White, Raya, Rice, Zinchenko, Jesus, Havertz, Trossard, Jorginho, Ramsdale
Van Dijk? Mane? Mac Alister? Wijnaldum?
Or, in addition to Fergie's United, what about Pep's City: Ake? Grealish? Sterling? Walker? Mahrez? Stones?
I'd say there is room for both approaches, but I think the point that YankeeGunner was making is maybe it's time for some epl purchases.
Or, in addition to Fergie's United, what about Pep's City: Ake? Grealish? Sterling? Walker? Mahrez? Stones?
I'd say there is room for both approaches, but I think the point that YankeeGunner was making is maybe it's time for some epl purchases.
May 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Van Dijk? Mane? Mac Alister? Wijnaldum?
Or, in addition to Fergie's United, what about Pep's City: Ake? Grealish? Sterling? Walker? Mahrez? Stones?
I'd say there is room for both approaches, but I think the point that YankeeGunner was making is maybe it's time for some epl purchases.
Or, in addition to Fergie's United, what about Pep's City: Ake? Grealish? Sterling? Walker? Mahrez? Stones?
I'd say there is room for both approaches, but I think the point that YankeeGunner was making is maybe it's time for some epl purchases.
Scouting is a notoriously hard job as you are trying to predict the future with so many variables. The most accurate predictions are when variables are reduced.
May 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Scouting is a notoriously hard job as you are trying to predict the future with so many variables. The most accurate predictions are when variables are reduced.
Also, look at Rice. He was a win-now purchase and it has been great for us.
And, yes, we did strengthen a rival club. But it wasn't like it was City or Chelsea. It was bloody West Ham.
And, yes, we did strengthen a rival club. But it wasn't like it was City or Chelsea. It was bloody West Ham.
May 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Also, look at Rice. He was a win-now purchase and it has been great for us.
And, yes, we did strengthen a rival club. But it wasn't like it was City or Chelsea. It was bloody West Ham.
And, yes, we did strengthen a rival club. But it wasn't like it was City or Chelsea. It was bloody West Ham.
I understand what you are saying, but I can give countless more times where buying win-now players has paid dividends. Fergie's purchases while at United, Bayern Munich and the rest of the Bundesliga.
Seeing as each league is unique, having players who are familiar with it does reduce the risk.
Seeing as each league is unique, having players who are familiar with it does reduce the risk.
May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I understand what you are saying, but I can give countless more times where buying win-now players has paid dividends. Fergie's purchases while at United, Bayern Munich and the rest of the Bundesliga.
Seeing as each league is unique, having players who are familiar with it does reduce the risk.
Seeing as each league is unique, having players who are familiar with it does reduce the risk.
Isn't that the point he was making? He believes that now isn't the time to invest in potential/risks, but to make more safe transfers.
April 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Isn't that the point he was making? He believes that now isn't the time to invest in potential/risks, but to make more safe transfers.
Sorry, I know I'm labouring the point, but would you offer them a new contract if they had the accusations by the parents hanging over them?
April 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sorry, I know I'm labouring the point, but would you offer them a new contract if they had the accusations by the parents hanging over them?
I appreciate that, and thank you for keeping the conversation civil.
Can I ask one final question?
Let's say said player wasn't accused by 5 women, but by the parents of 5 children.
Would this change your opinion on offering him a new contract?
Can I ask one final question?
Let's say said player wasn't accused by 5 women, but by the parents of 5 children.
Would this change your opinion on offering him a new contract?
April 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I appreciate that, and thank you for keeping the conversation civil.
Can I ask one final question?
Let's say said player wasn't accused by 5 women, but by the parents of 5 children.
Would this change your opinion on offering him a new contract?
Can I ask one final question?
Let's say said player wasn't accused by 5 women, but by the parents of 5 children.
Would this change your opinion on offering him a new contract?
Of course it's possible, and probably likely.
Again, it is not a presumption of guilt. It is that there is so much doubt hanging over him on and off the pitch that we don't offer him a new contract. Moving on protects the club, its employers and its fans regardless of the outcome.
Again, it is not a presumption of guilt. It is that there is so much doubt hanging over him on and off the pitch that we don't offer him a new contract. Moving on protects the club, its employers and its fans regardless of the outcome.
April 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Of course it's possible, and probably likely.
Again, it is not a presumption of guilt. It is that there is so much doubt hanging over him on and off the pitch that we don't offer him a new contract. Moving on protects the club, its employers and its fans regardless of the outcome.
Again, it is not a presumption of guilt. It is that there is so much doubt hanging over him on and off the pitch that we don't offer him a new contract. Moving on protects the club, its employers and its fans regardless of the outcome.
Are they really that high though? I would like to think that most people, if put in the situation where they were hiring somebody, and saw this candidate's recent history laid out in front of them would say, "it isn't worth the risk, internally and externally".
April 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Are they really that high though? I would like to think that most people, if put in the situation where they were hiring somebody, and saw this candidate's recent history laid out in front of them would say, "it isn't worth the risk, internally and externally".
That's incredibly simplistic. The point you are missing is that we are not determining his guilt, we are saying that the club should take the opportunity to distance themselves from someone who quite possibly is reprehensible. He is not being fired, just not being offered a new contract.
April 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
That's incredibly simplistic. The point you are missing is that we are not determining his guilt, we are saying that the club should take the opportunity to distance themselves from someone who quite possibly is reprehensible. He is not being fired, just not being offered a new contract.
It is dubious whether or not, from a footballing perspective, it makes sense to keep him. But I'm suggesting we offer quality players with a decent moral fibre new contracts. Those that have numerous, serious allegations hanging over them are not considered, regardless of how good they are.
April 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It is dubious whether or not, from a footballing perspective, it makes sense to keep him. But I'm suggesting we offer quality players with a decent moral fibre new contracts. Those that have numerous, serious allegations hanging over them are not considered, regardless of how good they are.
Again, we aren't talking about prison. We are discussing whether a millionaire should sign a new multi-million pound contract or whether we should let him leave. If we let him leave and he didn't do anything, then there is no issue. If, on the other hand, we let him stay and he did do anything...
April 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Again, we aren't talking about prison. We are discussing whether a millionaire should sign a new multi-million pound contract or whether we should let him leave. If we let him leave and he didn't do anything, then there is no issue. If, on the other hand, we let him stay and he did do anything...
I'm not making a legal judgement at all. I don't know if he is definitely guilty in the eyes of the law. The law only decides what you shouldn't do, it is up to morality to determine what we should do. Therefore, it is a moral judgement.
April 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I'm not making a legal judgement at all. I don't know if he is definitely guilty in the eyes of the law. The law only decides what you shouldn't do, it is up to morality to determine what we should do. Therefore, it is a moral judgement.
Making moral judgements goes beyond what the law says.
The discussion isn't about him being found guilty in the eyes of the law. It's about whether or not a sporting club should offer a multi-millionaire a new million pound contract when they have such a cloud hanging over them.
The discussion isn't about him being found guilty in the eyes of the law. It's about whether or not a sporting club should offer a multi-millionaire a new million pound contract when they have such a cloud hanging over them.
April 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Making moral judgements goes beyond what the law says.
The discussion isn't about him being found guilty in the eyes of the law. It's about whether or not a sporting club should offer a multi-millionaire a new million pound contract when they have such a cloud hanging over them.
The discussion isn't about him being found guilty in the eyes of the law. It's about whether or not a sporting club should offer a multi-millionaire a new million pound contract when they have such a cloud hanging over them.
Lastly, to be the best in the world at anything requires insane focus. It may also be possible that the players are oblivious to just about all issues outside of their own footballing career. They very much live in a bubble. I wouldn't be using them as an indicator of his innocence.
April 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Lastly, to be the best in the world at anything requires insane focus. It may also be possible that the players are oblivious to just about all issues outside of their own footballing career. They very much live in a bubble. I wouldn't be using them as an indicator of his innocence.
Players are also trained to not publicly get involved in issues, unless they run it by the club first. I would say there is a level of indoctrination and a level of just keeping their head down. I'm not excusing the players, I just feel the blame is more on the decision makers.
April 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Players are also trained to not publicly get involved in issues, unless they run it by the club first. I would say there is a level of indoctrination and a level of just keeping their head down. I'm not excusing the players, I just feel the blame is more on the decision makers.
I think it's a bit more nuanced than "they know and don't care" or "they believe he is innocent". At every level of men's sporting clubs there is a "don't ask, don't tell culture". I won't talk about my problems if you don't talk about yours. I would guess they are oblivious to the details.
April 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I think it's a bit more nuanced than "they know and don't care" or "they believe he is innocent". At every level of men's sporting clubs there is a "don't ask, don't tell culture". I won't talk about my problems if you don't talk about yours. I would guess they are oblivious to the details.
It isn't about being "sure" necessarily. It's about there being enough doubt about a character's morals that an employer should strongly reconsider working with said character. Arsenal had an opportunity to wash their hands without having to make a judgement. This feels like they are now making one.
April 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
It isn't about being "sure" necessarily. It's about there being enough doubt about a character's morals that an employer should strongly reconsider working with said character. Arsenal had an opportunity to wash their hands without having to make a judgement. This feels like they are now making one.