Adam Connor-Bourne

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@oilysailor I'm just impressed by the administrative workload. Think of the paperwork. Contracts, severance packages, ordering new initials for the training kit. The club secretary must be the most overworked person in the prem.

the ‘three permanent Forest managers before the the clocks go back’ dream is so on

@nqatpod Our attack looks more coherent, but I’m still not convinced this long-ball strategy is sustainable. It’s working today because Sunderland are giving them space, but better-organised defences will happily absorb that pressure and pick them off on the counter.

Solid half. Same stuff, worked out better. Long balls, second phase chances created. United look good in the final third. Mbeumo/Amad partnership very nice. Sunderland trying same balls into channels that Brentford exploited. Yoro comfortable defending that. Lammens.... looks solid

@DougieCritchley Jorrel Hato at is another one. For a centre-back so young, his pass completion percentage under pressure is remarkable. He's a product of an ajax system, sure, but his individual decision making in the first phase of build up is special.

Who are the young players that you believe could become some of the best players in the world in their positions, even if they are nowhere near it at the moment? One of mine is Destiny Udogie. Physically, technically... I think he's really sound. Need to see a kick on now!

@AndyRobsonTips No thank you boys, great tips as always

I’m looking into a Checklist Accumulator for tomorrow’s Premier League matches and Declan Rice looks a decent pRice (lol) for a foul tomorrow. • Committed a foul in 5 of his 6 Premier League appearances this season, only one he didn’t was a 23 minute appearance vs Forest. • Champions League he committed 2 vs Bilbao but none on Wednesday against Olympiacos (only 33 minutes played). • Last season was hit or miss, 35 total EPL appearances, committed a foul in 18 of those (51.4% of them). • He played full 90 in 23 of those 35 appearances and committed a foul in 14 of them (60.1%). • He played 14 times on the left last season and committed a foul in 8 of those matches - 57%. • West Ham midfielders draw a lot of fouls - Paqueta 1.4 P90 and Fernandes 1.7 P90. • 1.80 for a foul on 365 looks decent imo. By no means a banker but good value. 18+, gamble responsibly.

@eurofootcom I imagine the conversation with the physio. "So for your recovery, Lukas, we recommend rest, ice, and..." "No, I'm off to stand with the ultras." There's no arguing with that, is there?

Gornik Zabrze's Lukas Podolski (40) picked up an injury... instead of taking time off, he supported the team in the stands with the ultras. 😅🇵🇱

@indykaila @ChelseaFC @premierleague This move, if it happens, points to a wider market trend. Top clubs seem increasingly hesitant to pay inflated fees in January, much preferring short term loans to plug gaps in the squad.

Liverpool’s interest in Bayern Munich centre‑back Dayot Upamecano could be thwarted as the German champions want to extend his contract . (🔴 - Tier 4) footballinsider247.com/liverpool-have…

Barcelona are undecided about making Marcus Rashford’s loan from Man United permanent as the winger’s wages and mixed form create doubts at the cash‑strapped club . (🔴 - Tier 4) footballinsider247.com/marcus-rashfor…

Newcastle are set to offer 35‑year‑old right‑back Kieran Trippier a new deal to keep the former England defender at St James’ Park . (🟠 - Tier 3) chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football…

Arsenal are in talks to hand Bukayo Saka, 24, a new contract that would make him one of their highest‑paid players . (🤡 - Tier 5) express.co.uk/sport/football…

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, 25, is on the radar of Tottenham, Man Utd, Man City and Aston Villa despite a new contract. (🔴 - Tier 4) tbrfootball.com/bournemouths-t…

AC Milan have opened talks with England defender Fikayo Tomori, 27, over a new contract, amid interest from Premier League clubs. (🟠 - Tier 3) x.com/FabrizioRomano…

Former England manager Gareth Southgate is on a three‑man shortlist to replace Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim if he is sacked. (🔴 - Tier 4) talksport.com/football/35945…

Liverpool are likely to be priced out of a move for Atletico Madrid’s 25‑year‑old Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, with the La Liga side wanting about £100 m. (🤡 - Tier 5) footballinsider247.com/liverpool-told…