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1986, the greatest WC, and Euro 2000 was high level. Zidane had a car accident before the competition in 1997 I think , and he did not play well at all because of if, but the French coach decided to play him anyway to get experience when he had a tremendous player on the bench you have probably never heard of, Corentin Martins ! Well Nunavut lad might know because that guy win the double that year with Auxerre.

More and more people are advocating a season until November, then adjust the fixtures for the next two years to fit the 2022 WC. It makes sense, except if does not fit your agenda.

Any French ones ?

Gardening with Jurgen....

Nah, Morientes was poor, way too slow for the PL. except at Monaco, for a year, he was more of a sub right ? He did no live up the early promise or the hype. It’s not factual actually it’s more my memories . Just remember his first goal vs Fulham or Charlton ....

One big question though, in what physical shape will the players be ? There could be huge difference between players, between teams, making every have more of a gamble ....

Great thread, thanks

Writing from a locked out country, I give you a different insight because we are a few weeks ahead of the UK. I think the season will be completed because almost every one agrees on that, except mental people. But nobody has a clear view when it can resume. Most respected doctors here say the locked down will be at least 6 weeks. But as we are writing, things get worse everywhere, and the ineptly of the British Government makes it likely the Uk will be in a deep shit shortly. I believe the season could be played in July.

I’ve never got over the defeat vs Arsenal in 1989, I listened tu the game on radio. Your report could help Dave. But I know it’s a lot to ask.

Dave, great ideas. Don’t worry about the subscription, it’s been worthwhile already ! We owe you money.

That’s good , how can I download that ?

Good, I’m stuck home, bored. I go and pick my dictionaries as I’m old school and that book by Clausewitz.

I don’t know the rules precisely related to PL, but regarding the current Situation all players contract could be extended until the season is over. I don’t see this as a big legal issue. Contacts end in June because the season end in may / June. If the season is extended , contracts too. it’s simple and down to earth , nobody could say the opposite.

France will close down tomorrow or Tuesday I’m told. one week ago we were mocking stupid Italy, now we’re doing that they did. That will be the same in the UK soon. I’m afraid football is going to get relegated to the latest priority. And I’ve been waiting this title for 30 yard and last Wednesday I was so mad we went out. Now I can see it’s not important. It’s only my point of view that I share with you mates. it’s scary how the mood and the epidemic situation have changed in two days.

I know, I don’t disagree. He’s different indeed, it’s what we need maybe.