Today's Football 2023-24

[Shogun]

Something feels off about it. I think it's because the lion isn't in the centre. Or because it's a weird looking lion in the first place.

[Audrey Horne]

I love the camp lion!!!

[Toffee1]

[Goaljira]

Apparently changing the direction the Lion is facing means it's now on the defensive not on the attack?

Looks shite either way.

[Cods]

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So it's now less than a fortnight til the Euros get under way. What better way to keep the fun going until the real football starts up again, with @Shogun's Euro Sweepstakes (c), only £5 for entry!

They're always top quality. Come one, come all... you can express your interest in the Euro thread here:

http://www.nsno.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=599&view=next

[Cereal Killer]

Going well for Scotland so far…

[Cantoffee]

A nice 0-0 draw with France as prep for the Copa America.

Second match under Marsch - looked pretty good overall.

Ismael Kone stood out - would be a great replacement for Onana if he goes. Only a year younger than him but probably 3 years behind him on in his development (only got picked up by a professional club 3 years ago). Would be a downgrade for now but similar long-term upside.

It would be a risk but he's got the ability to be a top player. Had a good first full season in the Championship last year and would likely be available for £15m-£20m.

He's more of an 8 than Onana so he'd not be the one you'd want taking the ball off the defence but has shown plenty with the ball at his feet and physically similar to Onana (not as big/strong but otherwise close).

[Goaljira]

We can't spend £15m on someone who might be good enough in 3 years in our financial situation.

[Shogun]

[Cantoffee]

Copa America is on, Canada, Mexico, US, Jamaica all invited to participate as well.

Very different to the Euros - much more violent at times and atmosphere is shit because of location.

But we get great Latin American commentary:

[Shogun]

Yeah, was shocked to see it being held in the USA. Feels wrong tbh.

[MayorFarnham]

I don't associate that ex Newcastle coach with any kind of success whatsoever.

[Blueomar]

James played well for Columbia today. Thinking about buying tix for Brazil vs Columbia next week, it's nearby. But kinell' the price for tickets is b a n a n a s

[Toffee1]

[Toffee1]

Still thinks it is called 'The Premiership'' - a minor thing but shows how he is out of touch he is.

I suspect he won't be at Utd in 5 years as he will get bored/annoyed that he can't do what he believes he should be allowed to do.