Chris

I guess this ends the tiny vestige of pure denial that Jurgen might change his mind! 

42 minutes ago, johnsusername said:

Kyle Walker avoiding a booking - on first name terms with "Mike". The whole thing stinks. 

That was so bad, wasn't it? Absolutely left his foot up, the creepy little fucker. 

Thought the three of you lads were remarkably calm and measured during that episode.

I Imagine the emotion of the day didn't leave much in the tank to be super fired up on the pod anyway. I was exhausted just watching it on TV. 

But there was also the ambivalence of what happened. Should have won, could've lost. Status quo in this part of the battle with City.

Paul legit getting annoyed with Dave and telling him to "shut up" before he could get started on White Knighting for Darwin when Paul wasn't even going to have a pop was funny.

1 hour ago, Baresi said:

The Foden chant is related to an incident a few years back at the boxing in Manchester.    

In which it appeared, from the available footage, Foden and his family were accosted by people from Liverpool, which was also unjustified. 

3 hours ago, TheBitch said:

I’m probably in a minority of 1 that would rather see Quansah at CB than Gomez, Joe has been fantastic for us in the myriad of positions he’s played for us this season, but I fear he’s always got a brain fart in him at CB. 
Probably doing him a massive disservice there but I’ve said it now. 
 

@Chris did you put your desk outside on your balcony and just have the rain crashing down around you? 

Sorry bud! I muted myself when I wasn't talking because when it rains here it FUCKING RAINS. There are drainpipes outside my office window that ironically make an insane racket when the rain hits them. 

I don't usually get involved in these threads (save for when something rough I posted in 2003 is dredged up) but that Saturday Night Live appearance took the piss. 

For God's sakes. Will somebody stop the damn match. Enough's enough. 

Presented without comment.

Fucking PREACH, Jules. 

11 hours ago, CrownPaints said:

 

 

Also, Chris is really Richard Ayoade in disguise? Vocally very similar!

glad you’re loving the pods mate and the problem with Arsenal is that they always try to walk it in. 

7 hours ago, Mudface said:

 

 

Love the German oompah dance mix.

7 hours ago, sir roger said:

 

Maybe the last few weeks has changed people's minds, but as of January not a single PL club showed any interest, and he still remains behind Gavin Bazunu ( who he ? ) for the Republic, so Celtic remain a very tempting destination to my mind.

I dunno, man. What's the point in playing friendlies and qualifiers for Ireland when they never qualify for anything? They haven't made a World Cup in 2022 years and last made the Euros in 2016. 

"I heard loads of school kids in Manchester are refusing their free school dinners because they don’t want to be associated with the bone idle bastard."

Amazing.

29 minutes ago, JohnnyH said:

 

It's not that simple Chris.

 

When your options are battling relegation or moving to a world famous club, then its not as simple as you say above.  Also, you'd be hard pressed to find a football fan in Cork that doesn't at some level support Celtic, either as their first team or second.  And first choice at Celtic will have him first choice at Ireland.

 

I fully agree that he's far better than the Scottish Premiership, but that might not stop it.  Also, if he continues doing what he's been doing this season, then teams higher then Forest will be in for him anyway.

He'd be better off at Forest than standing about like a dickhead in the mud away at Ross County in January with fuck all to do. 

21 minutes ago, JohnnyH said:

Thanks for the pod lads. And a big awkward, high five to John for his beautiful dig at Dave at the end of his John O’Shea comments. 
 

I thought the Kelleher chat was interesting. Unlike Dave and John (I can’t remember if Chris passed a view) I don’t think this season will make any difference to his future. You can’t plan a career on the hope the fella in front of you will get injured. The people advising him will be very clear on that. 
 

And sharing home and away champions league games is not the solution. I know it was just an off the cuff comment, but what if it’s been a poor campaign and we need to win out last group game? You’re then reneging? You have a first choice keeper and that person plays every PL, CL and late round FA Cup game. That’s that. 
 

Also, at 25 and having been key for us quite a few times in recent years, he’s still sitting on “only” £10k a week? I sincerely hope they’ve given him some big recent bonuses?  The talk about Nottingham Forest was all fair, but Celtic are in for him too. Yes, the league is utter shite, but it’s a big club, he’ll be in the CL and will be challenging for leagues and cups, and he’ll get a good pay rise, certainly similar to the eventual pay rise he’d get here if he signed a new contract. 
 

 

Johnny, Going to Celtic as an established pro still on the up is admitting you're not good enough.

The leagues he's going for are meaningless, they haven't won a CL game in years and he'll be playing a league one standard of football, at best. He might as well go back home and play for Cork. 

He's far better than that. Probably good enough for half the clubs in the top flight. 

Without looking at any of the other and off the top my head

Ali

TAA

Al'

Agger

Andy

Ale Mac

Alonso

Alcantara

Anelka

Aldo

Albert Stubbins

Pod's hit the apps now!

32 minutes ago, Bob said:

Your Richie Partridges. Your David Ravens.

No-one better say Neil Mellor here...

1 hour ago, sir roger said:

Felt for Chris there, like herding cats that one.

 

Had Dan had enough Tiny Rebels to make a full size rebel ?

In case you didn't hear it, those Hadoukens are 6.2%. 

No need to feel for me! I had a shocker. I need to set myself a two beer limit for these celebratory pods because that last half an hour or so had around 4,000% too much me. I'd ask someone a question, immediately interject and then ramble on for another ten minutes. Was cringing and telling myself to shut the fuck up by the end. Lesson learned: Know your role and shut your mouth, Jabroni. 

3 minutes ago, Harry's Lad said:

Don't know why but I've a feeling Joe might break his duck today.

Hope to fuck it's not just wishful thinking.

I dreamt this in the week!

13 hours ago, Rushies tash said:

 

An axolotl is an amphibian. And Dave's monologues alone are worth paying for the podcasts.

Alright! Give me a break. I only heard of them like three days ago. They are cute, like. 

10 hours ago, Paul said:

You say that like it’s a bad thing…

You're right. My “but” was totally unnecessary there. 

2 hours ago, Vincent Vega said:

@dave u @Chris Any chance you lads could have a go at doing a pod on this during the upcoming international break? I’m giving plenty of warning so you can all have a good think. I don’t mind if you pinch some of my favourite moments from this thread. 

Yeah, man! Great idea. 

The reptile and parrot stuff was great, but I feel like we're reaching new levels of lunacy every week. 

Just now, Carra_is_legend said:

 

Yep, biggest miss of the lot. He is going to be a monumental miss. 

20 days before the City game. We gotta pray he'll be back for that. But "for the foreseeable" doesn't sound hopeful.