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First band I ever went to see live in the mid nineties - Paul Weller even came on to play the piano... not a bad start!

Great story I was too young to really enjoy The Stone Roses in their ‘pomp’ so was delighted that I finally got to see them in 2012 in Heaton Park - it was great!!! Used to follow The Complete Stone Roses around a lot - Manchester, Leeds, etc... always a great gig! Weller/The Jam are just ace!

Albums The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses Oasis - Definitely Maybe Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am... Pulp - Different Class The Jam - Sound Affects Films The Departed Gangs of New York True Romance Goodfellas American History X TV Breakng Bad Sopranos Ray Donovan The Tunnel Get Shorty - only been one season so far but it was excellent. Books - something I only find time to do on holiday - maybe it will become something I prioritise in the future.

He was coming back from an awful injury last season in a very poor team which could have attributed. I’ve got a feeling that he could be in Chelsea’s long term plans with Cahill on his last legs, Luiz getting on a bit (and looking dodgy!) only leaving Rüdiger and Christensen as ‘senior’ centre backs unless Sarri eventually sees Azpilacueta as a centre back option too. Zouma certainly looked good enough before his injury.

Very disappointing today - Zouma was a massive positive and Digne looked good too. I think we really missed Richarlison’s flair today - aside from the goal, I thought DCL was poor - he’s just not a winger. I think we missed Gueye too - makes you appreciate how good he really is when he’s not there - I’d go as far to say that having him there makes us more attacking with the higher press. Davies started okay but seemed to get worse as the game went on - he should have come off for Dowell in my opinion. Had we got the first goal then it could have been a different story but as it played out it was probably just as Huddersfield planned today - move onto the next one with hopefully a much fitter squad to pick from.

I said last season but meant 16/17 with Bailly when he was quality - injured most of last season. I actually think Phil Jones is decent - would much prefer him over Smalling who I don’t rate at all.

That Bailly had a shocker vs Brighton but for him not to be in the squad today is mad. He looked top quality last season and as pointed out, they’re not exactly blessed in that position - what’s happened there? I think Mourinho’s losing the plot again - oh didums!!!

Man U could have saved themselves many millions by signing Dembélé when they wanted him (just before he joined Spurs) - class player. To think Fellaini cost double, Fred more than treble and Pogba six times more is ridiculous!

The same ref that sent Jagielka off vs Wolves deemed Kane’s almost carbon copy challenge a yellow card... For the record, I don’t think either challenge should have been red carded.

We hold all the cards here - if we get £28-£30m then that’s great money for a prospect who we already have better players playing in his position. If we don’t then we’ve got a decent prospect who could be handy off the bench and in cup games. If Lookman doesn’t get his move and decides to sulk, it will affect his career more than it will affect Everton Football Club - he only needs to look at Berahino’s spiral from top prospect on the cusp of the England/ wanted by Spurs to striker who is a bit part player for Stoke in the Championship. Demari Gray is a good example at Leicester - similar ability/situation - been on the periphery of Leicester’s team but kept his head down and seems pretty much first choice now.

At Villa Park tonight - Sky have just zoomed in on him interacting with the Villa fans.

Sounds an absolute dick! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/22/premier-league-footballer-boasted-7k-a-week-salary-friend-attacked/

I wouldn’t rule out Joe Williams getting a chance under Silva when fit - did really well in the Championship last season.

I thought Gana was excellent - really solid and got everywhere.

I watched a completely different game to you then!!!

I thought he was great today - didn’t put a foot wrong. He actually looked like he knew his role today.

He says pretty much exactly what I and I’m sure most other fans want to hear. He’s clearly a respected figure in the game and he will have a clear plan and actually get things done. I like how he talks about the longer term project - feel very optimistic reading this! Loads more interviews with him and Denise (forgotten her full name) on Sky Sports News today supposedly.

Our coaches see him every day in training and clearly deem him not up to this standard. I’ve always liked him but if we have aspirations for the top 6 then I don’t see a player which is essential in Besic. He did look decent enough at Boro but there is an ever increasing gulf in class between Championship and Premier League on a week by week basis.

bravo Marcel... outgoings and incomings have been excellent - all of a sudden, an aging, unbalanced squad looks youthful and exciting - I am absolutely buzzing about getting back to Goodison next week! COYB!!!

I do wonder with Man U playing silly buggers with Mina if we thought ‘fuck it, two can play at that game!’

Barca are usually decent judges and they invested heavily in him. No shame to not be able to break into their midfield!

Bakayoko to AC Milan may trigger Kessie to Wolves (£36m) - he’s meant to be quality.

Here’s what my Stoke supporting mate said about Zouma... ‘I liked him...big and strong, quite pacey...good potential but not sure he’s top four/six quality. Might shine in a better side than we were last season though.’

Are you telling us that Fat Sam had his medical at Broadgreen too then? They didn’t do a very good job!

I like that German lad Weser Aldi - Ouse Waitrose would be great but is far too expensive!