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@potterscope_ The fact that maxi never gets used suggests he’s nothing better than a bench option in the eyes of the gaffer. When he’s come on I think he’s been flakey - but that’s not a fair opinion as he’s never had a decent run of games so I only hope if we miss out on Phillips he’s ready!

I don’t think it’s necessarily a big deal if we miss out on him this summer. Lawal, Graham, Wilmot and Maxi are fantastic options.

@MarkLeadbeate10 @oatieuncensored No chance - 27M+ and 4 years on his contract!

@oatieuncensored jonathon Burkandt europe only player coming up who refers to JW 👀🔥🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

@vis_unita Noooo 🙈

@LeeAlexanderM3 Saw it in the flesh today Lee and honestly, it looks even better. I’m even going to buy one!

I’ve had 24 hours to get used to the new Stoke Cammo kit and I bloody love it. 😊 It’s got a lot of the young uns who don’t know much history in a tailspin (see what I did there) and it’s creating a real stir. A boss home kit, a much better badge and this stunner. Well done

@DeadlineDayLive He’s always been injury prone but now with the Falkland islands bits - he’s not going anywhere…

🤔 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘: Should Manchester United sell Lisandro Martinez? He simply cannot be trusted to stay fit any more.

@NoContextBrits It’s become so normalised it’s believed to be true…

Such a blatant fucking lie.

@vis_unita Stu for head of FIFA.. I back this 1000%

Sorry but there’s absolutely no need for any of this fucking crap in football. Stop all this utter garbage and let two teams play football. Commercial greed meets woke bullshit, swooned over by the fucking BBC. Get it OFF and play football ffs.

@Keir_Starmer The answer is no, Kier. What is better about this country than before you took the seat? Answer is not a single thing. All politicians are liars but you were truly woeful. I’m so thankful you’re gone - you were never the right choice. Labour out 🙏🏼

The test of any Prime Minister is: do you leave your country in a better place than you found it? I’m proud that the answer is yes.

Oh thank god, there’s more music to help support this final that wasn’t interesting at all. This will help keep the flow and feeling 1000%.

You know what really amps me up for football - live music. Really puts me in a footballing mindset. I really do hope there’s more of this at half time, would make it the best football match ever…

@ricklaw88 Yes having been there all tournament and being overlooked. He didn’t outright refuse to take part pre minute one, which is what Ben White did. It’s not the same, it’s just not.

@LeeAlexanderM3 Well “IF” he faked an injury then he also refused to be available for the team surly

If Mainoo has refused to play for his country tonight I want the same energy thrown at him that was thrown at Ben White!

@lcfczoone_ @SecondTierScoop You paid 15, but has since de-valued dramatically (3.5-5?) The 2M is an upfront price with there being ‘hefty’ add ons for promotion from what i’ve read so likely you’ll be looking at at least 5-7, which I didn’t think would be unfair given your/his position (not mocking).

@SecondTierScoop Stick them 2M up in your ass, we’re not in any hurry to sell.. hes worth at least 8M+

Stoke City have won the race for defender Harry Souttar, agreeing a fee just shy of £2 million with hefty promotion based add ons. Stoke beat out Sheffield United, agreeing a fee which the blades couldn’t afford to match. #scfc #stokecity #lcfc #sufc #twitterblades

@alexthorley Touché sir… 🤣

@LeeAlexanderM3 Won't be complaining when Shakira comes on later!

@stokie_stace Agreed. He left and we moved on. Phillips has been the man. If we ever want another chance at promotion - get Phillips in and do not spend on Souttar!

This is going to be really unpopular but ... I wouldn't be thrilled if we got him back tbh. If we are spending money on another defender then for me it has to be on Phillips

@England Ie he’s been disrespected by this aweful manager and his team and has ruled himself out - rightly so. Hope he’s on a plane back home already 🙏🏼

Kobbie Mainoo is ruled out of today’s matchday squad to face France due to injury.

Our XI to face France 💪

@footballontnt If he wins it, it devalues the award itself for me. It used to mean something, now it seems to stand for favouritism …

Lionel Messi is the current bookies favourite to win the Ballon d'Or 🏆

@jrbando @anon_opin I’m English, and I voted against Brexit knowing in advance that it was a horrendous idea for our ‘United’ Kingdom… We’re not all your enemy.

@anon_opin Imagine not understanding that countries could leave the UK and rejoin the EU, repairing the damage caused by a Brexit they didn't vote for.

Scottish and Welsh nationalists who want to separate from the UK - imagine seeing Brexit and going 'yes we'd like another, more disruptive, one of those please'

Is there a single 'third place play off' game that anyone genuinely remembers?

@SCFC_18 @stokecity It is only Crewe, mind… Still thanks for update as I’m out the country and can’t find a way to keep track of the game!

@stokecity Soumare and Gailbraith look solid

City lead at the break.