2024-25 EPL Season

[Ceremony]

....was contemplating flying over for this.........



They actually had to cancel the last time in London as well.

I saw them in Manchester on the Tuesday. I thought several times they were going to stop because Eddie just couldn't sing at all. Got a set full of hits so the crowd could sing and Mike could shred for ten minutes at a time.

 

[Blender]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1810181606457430119

 

[Savant]

FSG have been searching for another club for a while. This is part of their plan.

Also Thiago Alcantara announced his retirement

 

[Spring in Fialta]

f*** Liverpool. Cheaters. Full descent into being an asterix, piece of shit club.

 

[Chimaera]

I'm in the significant minority, but I think I would prefer FSG saved my club and gave them a chance of getting back to closer to where they should be, instead of having them fall further down the table without the infusion of cash they desperately need to stay afloat.

I don't know if FSG will be better than other options, but generally as far as owners, they've been alright. Certainly a lot worse. I think there's a way to develop a relationship that helps both clubs, though admittedly, it is driven to help FSG in this.

For FSG, they want to use their data, training and methods to improve both clubs, though admittedly for the ultimate goal to develop value in both clubs. For Liverpool, that's getting a chance to play talented young players who aren't getting match time. For Bourdeaux, it's likely less beneficial, but Liverpool would provide them with solid young talent and a good brand of football. It also makes some sense to share scouting, data and analytical elements on a broader span, if you're already spending on it.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

It's cheating.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

The idea that Liverpool is doing this out of altruism for Bordeaux’s hard luck fortunes is obviously crazy. It’s all for the big club. Of course a buyer that actually bought Bordeaux for Bordeaux is the better option.

Staveley and Ghodoussi to leave Newcastle United

Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are to leave the club after three years at St James’ Park. Staveley, 51, played a key role in orchestrating the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) purchase of an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle for £300million (now $379m)...

www.nytimes.com

The smiling faces are out for the Saudis, excuse me PIF.

 

[Savant]

The idea that Liverpool is doing this out of altruism for Bordeaux’s hard luck fortunes is obviously crazy. It’s all for the big club. Of course a buyer that actually bought Bordeaux for Bordeaux is the better option.

Staveley and Ghodoussi to leave Newcastle United

Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are to leave the club after three years at St James’ Park. Staveley, 51, played a key role in orchestrating the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) purchase of an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle for £300million (now $379m)...

www.nytimes.com

The smiling faces are out for the Saudis, excuse me PIF.

Pretty sure John Henry just wants to vacation in wine country. Can’t really blame him. I wouldn’t be framing this as altruistic either. FSG has always been opportunistic, hell they bought LFC before LFC was going to go into administration.

 

[Chimaera]

The idea that Liverpool is doing this out of altruism for Bordeaux’s hard luck fortunes is obviously crazy. It’s all for the big club. Of course a buyer that actually bought Bordeaux for Bordeaux is the better option.

Staveley and Ghodoussi to leave Newcastle United

Newcastle United co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi are to leave the club after three years at St James’ Park. Staveley, 51, played a key role in orchestrating the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) purchase of an 80 per cent stake in Newcastle for £300million (now $379m)...

www.nytimes.com

The smiling faces are out for the Saudis, excuse me PIF.

Of course they're not doing it for Boudeaux. Their goal is to make as much money as they can. We can debate if that's at least honest when compared with some owners who are doing it to sports wash or to scratch their itch or whatever.

But here's a few things I would say.

One, as far as we know, they don't play fast and loose with finances. They will spend money they have, they will put money up when infrastructure improvements are needed, and for the most part they put quality people in charge of the sporting operations. They'll come in and fix finances if it's possible. Second, the team being as good as possible would be for their benefit, as it would maximize their return.

Obviously, buyers who want to be there and who have the right goal at hand are best, but I don't know if that's to be found.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1811751967825560034

 

[Blender]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1812086519739322570

 

[Jussi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1812086519739322570

Yeah whatever, get a haircut, you damn hippie!

 

[S E P H]

Yeah whatever, get a haircut, you damn hippie!

Nah, he looks like a bass player for a power metal band signing about an upcoming dragon war.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1812168950970482776

 

[Savant]

Well so much for that



FSG is not buying Bordeaux. Cited significant stadium repair costs and the “general economic context of French football”

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Well so much for that



FSG is not buying Bordeaux. Cited significant stadium repair costs and the “general economic context of French football”

So where will their cheating endeavors take Liverpool next?

 

[gary69]

Well so much for that



FSG is not buying Bordeaux. Cited significant stadium repair costs and the “general economic context of French football”

Hopefully Bordeaux can somehow find financial means to stay in the L2 at least, and not be relegated to lower amateur levels.

Would be shame for such a traditional successful club in France to disappear.

 

[Evilo]

Hopefully Bordeaux can somehow find financial means to stay in the L2 at least, and not be relegated to lower amateur levels.

Would be shame for such a traditional successful club in France to disappear.

They won't and Lopez the owner has killed several pro teams in different sports.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Chelsea squad 'very angry' with Enzo Fernandez after footage emerges of Argentina squad singing 'racist and discriminatory' song as French Football Federation threatens legal action and Wesley Fofana releases statement | Goal.com Cameroon

Chelsea's squad are 'very angry' at Enzo Fernandez and his Argentina team-mates for singing a racist song about France after their Copa America win.

www.goal.com

Kylian Mbappe one of targets of recording that features homophobia and slurs about background of black players

 

[Blender]

Chelsea squad 'very angry' with Enzo Fernandez after footage emerges of Argentina squad singing 'racist and discriminatory' song as French Football Federation threatens legal action and Wesley Fofana releases statement | Goal.com Cameroon

Chelsea's squad are 'very angry' at Enzo Fernandez and his Argentina team-mates for singing a racist song about France after their Copa America win.

www.goal.com

Kylian Mbappe one of targets of recording that features homophobia and slurs about background of black players

https://x.com/i/web/status/1813289907160252659

https://x.com/i/web/status/1813317401867329664

https://x.com/i/web/status/1813270727472116133

This not likely to go well for Enzo.

 

[Savant]

This not likely to go well for Enzo.

He has eight years left in his deal. They’ll do nothing. Slap on the wrist fine and an apology that isn’t written in Comic Sans. What exactly do you think they are going to do here

 

[spintheblackcircle]

He has eight years left in his deal. They’ll do nothing. Slap on the wrist fine and an apology that isn’t written in Comic Sans. What exactly do you think they are going to do here

Good luck signing any person of color or French player

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Brother really made his apology in Comic Sans.

Chelsea statement:

Club statement

Chelsea Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour completely unacceptable. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.

www.chelseafc.com

They're not even trying. Awfully short and very vague.

 

[Savant]

Good luck signing any person of color or French player

Won’t matter

 

[Jersey Fresh]

Some rumblings that Paqueta may actually be able to play out (most of?) the season. Sounds like there may be some kind of organized crime element that may take longer to adjudicate.