Stellaris. And I’f probably forget to sleep and eat the entire year.

Finished mid-table last year, sits mid-table now. Definition of mid-table.

I think it comes down to Ten Hag being used to managing young talent at Ajax, where he tried to be an authoritative father-figure. That sort of management is less suitable for a big club where players see themselves as established superstars (whether true or not…).

Not sure he has the man management skills for the step up from Ajax to be honest. Can still prove me wrong, but has to change tack.

I think the media make a meal out of the two no1’s situation. Not nearly the same thing, but I was a goalie and on an apprentice contract with a pretty elite club at U19 level. Me and another guy competed for the shirt, and played about 50% of the games each, give or take.

All you did was train harder than usual, prepare to play every weekend, slight disappointment if you didn’t, but monday you started again. It really should be no different than for outfield players on the fringes of the starting 11. Think they switch off if they didn’t get to play the last game, but play in the next one? All nonsense.

“Qatar Air sponsorship: 500mn. Completely arms-length contract, pinky promise!”

i think a basic rule is you don’t take the opinions of 10-14 year olds seriously, on any subject, ever, because they are children and know not what they speak of.