The Fish

There's rumours about Galloway from Everton who'd be ridiculous in the Championship imo.

I was surprised at how central Ritchie played. A more attacking (or competent) left back would have provided more options from the left flank and I think we'll struggle for balance if we don't go off and sign one. Unless we're waiting for the return of Haidara, who although flawed is more capable going forward than Dummett and his defending won't be under as much pressure as it would be in the Prem.

I put a fiver on Fulham to win 1-0 at 11-1. Matt cashed it out at half time for £10. (to be fair he gave me £20 and bought a few rounds and is letting me crash at his for a bit... so I'm not bitter)

Was saying to the lads I went with, with the players we had available, we should have played Anita fullback and Janmaat ahead of him. We've seen Vurnon play ok at right back in the division above and we know that Janmaat likes to bomb forward, so wheres the harm? It was no surprise that we didn't create much when we played three defensive midfielders away to Fulham in our first game, but I'm confident that even if Rafa picked that 1st team later in the season we'd create more than we did on Friday.

Yup.

I like variety, and I'm not saying you're not allowed to enjoy the modern pentathlon, but there are few events that actually get me bothered. Mens 20k Walk?

Are you having a stroke? What's that mnemonic, FIRE? Shit, Cath's abroad as well, we'll have to send J69 round, he's the closest thing to a proper medical professional, isn't he?

Aye but You've got to admit, there are a lot of shit events; Horse Mincing? How is that a fucking sport? Swimmingpool dancing? Trampo-fucking-line?!

You what?

I can watch anything sport-wise, but the Olympics honestly leaves me cold for the most part. I'll watch the 100m final maybe, but I'd choose watching the MLS over 90% of the sports. I loved the London Olympics, but I think I got caught up in the buzz around the city and I think the marketing was spot on for it.

On the bright side, it means I have a ticket for the weekend of the 21st already, but when I realised it was like Tyson just unloaded his best shot on my gut.

Getting the train back from Leeds to London, checked my ticket and realised that, because I'm an idiot, I'd bought a ticket for the 21st of August, instead of the 7th. Had to pay £120 and hang around at the station for another 30 minutes. While I'm dossing about, I check the price if I'd bought it online; £90. It's my own fault, but fuck me the train companies are bandits, aren't they?

Had to laugh when I saw Villa fans on twitter giving it the biggun. Haven't they ever watched football before in their life? You don't gloat until your team can't make you look like a fucking idiot.

Fair dos

Hopefully Diame will add much to the centre of the park as while Hayden was quality, there wasn't a lot to be said for the creativity from there. Mind you, we also played so narrow that I think we either need to play 10 yards further forward and use the width from the fullbacks, in which case we need to buy a Left Back. Either that or play actual wingers, but if you're playing actual wingers we'll need a threat in the air.

Be stupid to sell him and Rafa isn't a stupid man, so I can't see this happening.

I'm sorry, I'm not fluent in full-retard. Could you have someone translate into English?

Did Looney Toony come in with a prediction after the deadline?

Ok, I'm going to the pub now. Any additional votes may not be picked up until Monday morning...

38 votes counted thus far. Even though the page is saying 39 people have voted, and shows a total of 37 votes.. ) (I've included your TGQ) Now it's saying 40 and shows 38

Is there much interest in this at all?

Course you will, and it a fortnight you'll adjust them again and a day later it'll change again and 45 minutes after that it'll mutate once more.

What's your twitter name?

I am.