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10 Jun 2025 10:48:40
See Benny Sesko move is facing a new challenge from the Middle East.
1.) 10 Jun 2025 11:37:14
I've read he still wants European football Banbury. Hope so!
2.) 10 Jun 2025 12:58:58
I hope so Sally, let's get it done eh?
3.) 10 Jun 2025 23:06:47
Surely the biggest issue is us trying to get him for way less than buy out amount or whatever the term is. Lowballing offers ?.
4.) 11 Jun 2025 09:25:50
Feck it let's pay whatever they want ( it’s called negotiating) and once we’ve paid too much whacked his wages through the roof and he’s not that great we can moan all season a bit like Kai perhaps? Also maybe that extra £10 mill might be the difference between getting say Garnacho ( NO! ) and Laeo. Cat the moment maybe we are choosing to slam the club and its transfer policy while knowing feck all! I apologise for language and trying not to labour the point ? COYG.
5.) 11 Jun 2025 18:45:15
Well said Cumbria mate ?.
6.) 12 Jun 2025 11:15:06
Sy I know we have a history of doing that, but I don't think that is the case with Sesko,
I believe he has a Movable (stupid idea) release clause, so I think the RB are chancing their arm a bit as they know we have chased for 2 years and now there is saudi money involved. I think we will get him for less than they are trying to say, as, according to all the reports, those have always been the figures talked about.
funny how Liverpool don't get the same criticism as arsenal for going in under a figure that the club wants. they are short of Wirtz asking price but have been largely applauded for making the offer.
7.) 12 Jun 2025 15:59:12
You’re right Hampshire, if true it’s Liverpool’s third bid! I say even if you will pay the full amount put in a lower offer. I guess it’s a fine line between taking the mick and a sensible lower offer! COYG.
{Ed014's Note - please tell me you’re not labouring this point Sussex! ?
8.) 12 Jun 2025 22:10:09
?? I’m labouring the labouring the point point COYG.
9.) 12 Jun 2025 22:07:59
Always Ed it’s the done thing ? COYG
#mustrememberonecommentperthread?.
{Ed014's Note - ???
#keepupthegoodwork!
10.) 14 Jun 2025 22:40:11
Sorry Sussex - are you saying Kai was a good purchase or are you painfully using him as a good example of a great negotiation? A player Chelsea probably could not believe anyone would want, getting 65m for EHI. egiving him the highest wage at the club while not being a player we needed. Strange point.
So if a house is on the market - offers over 2m. You think offering 1.2m is reasonable if the 2m probably isn’t a million miles away. Have you ever negotiated anything? It’s a stupid way of pretending you are interested or missing out on players you want ( sound familiar ) or getting them so late thst they don’t do preseason training with the club.
I’m not saying don’t negotiate as I’m not stupid enough to think 5m saved won’t get us a Chelsea keeper. Give me a break mate - I’ve been around and got a bit of experience. Picking Kai as example is laughable.
Crap negotiation for a player who isn’t good enough and we don’t need. That signing encapsulates what’s wrong with our club for me. Hard work over goals and not paying more for what we really need. Perhaps buying a player who’s easy to manage rather than a difficult winner who will be ruthless in front of goal but may be not track back. Was Wrighty a good defender or a good goal order. Or Anelka…. Neither of which we would sign as they like to score rather than defend.
11.) 15 Jun 2025 05:27:43
My post had nothing to do with Kai his transfer or ability! It was about you constantly slagging him off - labouring the point- and classicly you reply …. slagging Kai off! Oh and the club and MA. Not enlightening in any way shape or form, for me anyway COYG.
07 May 2025 12:00:05
Kudus
Reports that we are in for him from W Ham. surely not.
1.) 07 May 2025 14:31:34
Ed totally appreciate its way too early to be talking transfers. With K De Bryne out of contract and Martin under performing since becoming Vegan, Any whispers of any interest big or small in De Bryne who is apparently open to staying in the PL? He is 33 and would want a hefty Salary I imagine.
{Ed014's Note - I just can’t see that happening mate, I also don’t think he really has a lot left in the tank, injuries are an issue too, let alone, as you say, the likely size of his wages.
I hadn’t realised Odegaard had become vegan, I looked at him in the training photos yesterday and he looked so gaunt.
He looked ill to be honest.
2.) 08 May 2025 18:41:42
That's what I have been thinking ED14. He seems so gaunt in the face, I was worried it could be an eating disorder .
{Ed014's Note - hopefully what ever the issue is Sally he manages to resolve it over the summer, it was a little shocking to see him looking that way.
23 Jul 2024 10:18:06
Hi Eds
Any news on a potential Centre Forward, surely we need one?
{Ed002's Note - We have been through this.}
1.) 24 Jul 2024 21:15:11
Hello Banbury hope all good! Shame you escaped the classic RTFP haha COYG.
2.) 26 Jul 2024 07:43:57
Hello Susssssss
WTF is RTFP :)
3.) 26 Jul 2024 08:31:04
Read The …. Page ?.
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09 Dec 2025 07:44:34
Hopefully a win tonight and Saturday should get us back on track.
Now Gyokeres is fit, Arteta has to stop believing Merino will win us the world, because he won't. He is ok when we have no one else as an option .
Gyokeres HAS to start repaying some of the fee back IMO. Personally I don't think he will ever score us 20 PL goals a season but let's see.
1.) 09 Dec 2025 08:07:29
Victor may have a better chance of scoring goals if he stays on his feet!
2.) 09 Dec 2025 09:14:47
Cmon, show a bit more support. It takes some players a year to adjust, and the team to learn how to play to their strengths. Saying he will never score 20 goals is a bit unfair.
Look how bad Isak has been at Liverpool, trying to fit into a new team and style. I would agree if he were missing chances, but we are not creating for him yet.
3.) 09 Dec 2025 12:35:06
The way I see it is we are right up there and right in the title race! Think we can really get back on a run again with Saliba Gabriel Kai Jesus allowing Merino to help out in midfield cover. Wolves Everton Brighton and then Villa at home until New Year . Fancy us to still be there and back firing with reinforcements! Dropped points v Sunderland and Villa to last kick of game - 9 times out of 10 we would have three more points! Cut these last minute goals out and we’ve done pretty well so far.
It was never going to be a procession I’m counting on our squad depth and injury clear up to see us through! Spanner I make you right Viktor needs the service and just back from injury. Has to start v wolves who were woeful last night COYG.
4.) 09 Dec 2025 18:12:05
Hi Spanner long time no see, you look a lot less like Plan B these days judging mate ????.
5.) 09 Dec 2025 18:14:51
What are we hopefully winning tonight? Have I got my days mixed up?
{Ed025's Note - no, you are playing Brugge tomorrow mate..
6.) 09 Dec 2025 18:43:23
So just the beauty contest I need to worry about winning tonight then? Easy peasy.
7.) 09 Dec 2025 19:01:52
That should have read " judging by your picture " Spanner mate, not me judging your appearance 10 year's on ????.
8.) 09 Dec 2025 20:39:13
Lol, more like Plan 38 Waist these days.
9.) 10 Dec 2025 19:03:14
Elasticated waist bands have enabled me to return to being size a 32 waist trousers without losing any weight, changing me diet or doing any increased exercise. Forget AI, elastication is the future mate ?.
{Ed025's Note - love it G62..
04 Dec 2025 08:59:24
Any news on last nights injuries?
can we not just go a week without picking up a knock.
1.) 04 Dec 2025 14:00:30
Hi B. G hope all’s well. according to sky sports Declan (the machine) rice is o. k and good to go against villa at the weekend, not heard any news on mossy. 18 games unbeaten in all competitions… not too shabby… one game at a time…COYG/VTH ?⚪️❤️.
01 Dec 2025 06:44:56
A very good point away from home, considering the starting line up.
Forget the 10 men nonsense, it's just as difficult, mind set changes completely, been there done that.
Chelsea are a very good outfit and will be challenging for sure.
On to Wednesday and another London Derby, that's 3 on the bounce.
24 Nov 2025 06:52:02
Great result well done lads EZE, buy of the summer, nice to see the injury list shorten also.
As a defender I would have gone mad at Martin Z and Arteta should do the same and no doubt about it Raya was too far off his line.
Onto Kane and CO now, a 1 niler will do and it will also do at the Bridge at the weekend.
1.) 24 Nov 2025 11:56:23
Two tough games coming up. This is something I have been dreaming about.
2.) 24 Nov 2025 13:04:33
Hi Banbury hope all good. Totally agree and go further to say Zubi, Madueke Hincapie Mosquera Gyorkeres and even Kepa as well as Eze have all bought into the system and performed well . I looked at Spuds bench and injury list which is littered with £40 / £60 Mill players who just have not performed.
Kudos to the buying team. On a separate note as a motto To Dare Is To Win - not vey daring yesterday, very very poor approach. Four goals from open play from the new Stoke! Very Happy at the moment COYG.
3.) 25 Nov 2025 06:47:32
Hi Sussex, yes all good mate.
Give Arteta credit he has eventually assembled the squad he wanted, strong all over, now I really really hope he can deliver, he has got us into a good place.
Spuds were woeful or maybe we are just so superior?
17 Nov 2025 07:15:18
I have to say why is there a need to play your main men in a friendly, Gabs is the outstanding performer in the PL this year, along with Haaland, so why bloody play him, I just don't get it.
1.) 17 Nov 2025 13:22:46
All internationals are main men for their clubs mate, regardless of whether they are Arsenal and Man City players fighting for titles or Burnley and West Ham players fighting against relegation.
Losing players to injuries is always really disappointing and even more disappointing when it happens on international duty but unfortunately it's part and parcel of football for all clubs who's players also play for their countries.
2.) 18 Nov 2025 13:38:42
As a club we should be a bit cleverer, SAF in his pomp pulled players out of internationals when they had a big week, its a known fact.
We should do the same especially when Friendlies are involved.
A little naive I think.
3.) 18 Nov 2025 16:50:08
But what about if a player wants to play for their country at every opportunity?
It seems England players don't want to miss out on any minutes in any games under Tuchel, maybe it's the same with Brazil. Preventing a player from playing for their country is against fifa rules and would most likely lead to the player themselves wanting to leave a club that tried to prevent them from doing so.
Its just one of those things unfortunately and like it or not we just have to suck it up and hope he's back soon.
4.) 19 Nov 2025 08:33:24
Back in the day, yes. But with club wages and bonus's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is in club football rather than international friendlies.
I think you are a tad blinkered if you think players are desperate to play for their country in a friendly . I'm talking established internationals here, not those desperate for a first cap.
5.) 19 Nov 2025 19:58:15
Bellingham seemed pretty annoyed to be subbed in a game that didn't matter and Rogers was apparently very upset not to start that same game, Kane and Rice both pretty well established internationals seemed happy to play too.
If a player really doesn't want to play for his country in a friendly or any other game it's hardly difficult to get out of playing mate. All the evidence points towards players wanting to play for their countries apposed to them being forced to do so against their free will to do otherwise.
Getting injured in an international is a risk every player knows exists but very few choose to opt out now days Ben White is obviously an exception to most player's now days.
Banburyshire Gooner's rumour replies
21 Jul 2025 08:53:18
I agree Mal but time is against us, I still can't help thinking we will end up with Watkins.
10 Jun 2025 12:58:58
I hope so Sally, let's get it done eh?
26 Jul 2024 07:43:57
Hello Susssssss
WTF is RTFP :)
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11 Dec 2025 13:52:55
Hi Sally, hope all is well.
If I was Gyokeres I would be knocking on the managers door. He must be wondering what he has done wrong, he gets very little service, Jesus touched the ball more when he came on.
We don't play the right style for VG to be a top goal scorer hence my comment about not scoring 20 PL goals in a season.
Interesting to hear others thoughts on it all.
25 Nov 2025 06:47:32
Hi Sussex, yes all good mate.
Give Arteta credit he has eventually assembled the squad he wanted, strong all over, now I really really hope he can deliver, he has got us into a good place.
Spuds were woeful or maybe we are just so superior?
19 Nov 2025 08:33:24
Back in the day, yes. But with club wages and bonus's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is in club football rather than international friendlies.
I think you are a tad blinkered if you think players are desperate to play for their country in a friendly . I'm talking established internationals here, not those desperate for a first cap.
18 Nov 2025 13:38:42
As a club we should be a bit cleverer, SAF in his pomp pulled players out of internationals when they had a big week, its a known fact.
We should do the same especially when Friendlies are involved.
A little naive I think.
06 Nov 2025 08:20:11
Incredibly sad at such a young age
RIP and thoughts to all his family and friends.