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To be fair he'd been told and assured by Wolves that he'd have money to spend on players. Even before he signed for them. But then got told, "actually no we don't, we can't spend anything basically, work with what you got". He obviously felt he'd done what he could with the squad he had at the time, and decided to leave. Could be a very good signing for West Ham. I'm not sure they've really got the squad for his type of football though

The other thing is the mileage they're putting in this season, hopefully doesn't come back and bite us next season. It's a lot of football and they need full rest over the summer. Not sure if he gets that with Brazil etc.

It's happening!!!....Oh wait, McCarthy has long retired. I saw his name and thought "is it finally happening?!"

That's what she said

Your sacrifice is appreciated by us all

Like actual lions!? The fear we could give opposition teams

It's definitely a good way to be doing business. Both were good buys financially and have proven to be great players who's fitted in very nicely. Moreno has been unlucky with injuries but I'm sure once he's had a pre season and can stay fit he'll be back to his best.

Was going to say nicely down the toilet, but looks like a Guiness. That would sacrilege to throw one of those away....but with that thing smeared on it, it's already ruined.

Looks like the lion has lost some of it's claws based on that bottom paw aswell

I think that's a microphone/headset, rather than a cheese puff sticking out of his face

Theme park prep

This. I think with investment from Atairos and the new board members/recruitment, it's getting everything in place before going ahead with the building part of it.

I think the other major problem is the time it takes. It's like they only review something way after it's happened, and then it's reviewed in real time, and of course they want to make sure, but it all adds to the time in which something happens and the final decision being made. Why isn't an offside for example being flagged in real time within the VAR room. Then when the goal has been scored VAR are contacting the ref "hey that's offside, it's clear and obvious." Or "hey you should go over to the screen to review it". I watch the NHL and as soon as there is a penalty or something that needs reviewing it's very quick. The odd occasion it does take a little longer, mainly because of the angle of the camera and the view isn't great, so they're having to look at multiple angles. But half the VAR related incidents in the premier league you can see after one or two replays. The Carlos tackle on the weekend took ages and I could see it was a foul 3500 miles away on TV. Why is it taking so long for them to decide? It's technology, why aren't we using it to help us? Instead of putting all the emphasis on it to make a decision? Help the referee, I don't think anyone is really bothered whether it's the ref or VAR that says "foul" or "offiside" as long as the correct decision is made. At the moment it just feels like it annoys everyone because of the mi of decisions that go on week by week and the whole reason for it was to eradicate human error, and simplify decisions.

Same. The AV 150 anniversary logo is a bit obnoxious in size.

12. Your hand must have hit the 0 key a few too many times

All this trefoil talk....I'm just saying it in a Brummie accent like someone is trying to say "truffle oil"

Insane. Feel like his name is being dragged through the mud with court cases flying around.

Anti sweat material

Excellent news. I'm sure the media will be left confused "but he could have gone to Barca, Or Bayern or even Man Utd?". I have to pinch myself that this is all real sometimes!!

I saw a clip on Instagram and it looked like he punched the air that many times he almost fell over.

DIBUUUUUUUU that's all I can say right now. So glad he's ours.

We can increase our stake in that Portuguese club back to where it was then?

Just to add to all the chaos!!

That wasn't the time to do that

Away goals still count? Or has that rule changed quicker than I thought?