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    Xavi Simons

    We agree to disagree, as I don't think Frank and players like Xavi are a good fit.
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    Xavi Simons

    I don't think you'll find disagreement on the 'multi-points failure' of this club. In that sense, blaming Frank solely is unfair. I agree. In truth, VV should've swiftly moved him on in December when it was clear the fit was wrong; that was a huge opportunity. Good discussion and forces me to...
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    Xavi Simons

    Fair point on the stats, I don't remember a lot of full 90 performances in terms of time but will look - I am intrigued. Do you genuinely believe Frank trusted him or knew how to manage him? To my eyes, it is undeniable he did not.
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    Xavi Simons

    I am not sure that definition of 'free role' applies anywhere in the modern game? I use the term for very creative players who need to be given the license and structure around them to roam and create. Defensively, in 2026 no-one gets away without responsibilities. So I meant it in terms of...
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    Xavi Simons

    I agree there's been a necessary break-in period for him to find his feet, and I think the best of him will come in time if he has the comfort of regular play as a starter/important player. But I firmly believe that had we committed to making him a foical point of what we were doing this season...
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    ENIC

    Unfortunately, this is precisely the issue right now. Departments without overall clear leadership and uncertainty over who the main boss is. After 25 years we have lept far away from the old model, and this is the sort of issue we end up with. So yes, we end up with tone deaf stuff and it is...
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    Kevin Danso

    I think Spence's gallop upfield to close down their keeper, and subsequent jog back, left us short in numbers. Porro jumping into no-man's land meant Palhinha had to cover when he would usually be in and around the area Rutter was. Xavi was on one leg so not much use. I mean, despite all that...
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    Xavi Simons

    This all day for me too.
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    What song are we currently (a bit of fun here so take in that spirit!)…

    Wow wow wow! I saw many shows at the OG Marquee in Wardour St, THIS sounds like a great experience. Never saw them, and what you saw sounds fantastic!!!
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    *** The official 2025/26 Premier League thread ***

    Absolutely this.
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    What song are we currently (a bit of fun here so take in that spirit!)…

    Superb!!!!! I hadn't heard this name -or thought about this band- for a long long time. Thank you for the tremendous reminder! EDIT: just looked them up to see what they're doing..."Today, Niall O’Flaherty is a lecturer in the History of European Political Thought at King's College London,<a...
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    Politics, politics, politics (so long and thanks for all the fish)

    Your head is firmly in the clouds if you genuinely believe that to be the case. As long as time indeed. But never with the speed, access, outreach and overload that is made possible by social media. With regards to Putin, he most certainly had a huge hand in your favourite referendum...
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    Xavi Simons

    I agree with most of this, except the puzzling line 'Ange's psychology was pretty poor when it came to creating a winning culture' and comparing him directly with Frank. Postecoglu had injuries everywhere and little support around him as that second season went into the New Year. He created a...
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    Xavi Simons

    I probably used the phrase. Let me rephrase. Right now, all our play should be designed to bring Xavi into the game as much as possible, give him as much of the ball as possible, and allow him a free role to be the creator he is. Yesterday he essentially had a free role off the left, which...
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    Johan Lange - Sporting Director

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