Paqueta - hit with gambling charge

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All of the above lost points were due to the weakened squad due to the horrific injuries plus the suspension.

Had all of the fringe players in the squad been first choice selections then we wouldn't have been in that position.

Yes Pat, totally agree.

Pope & Botman fit for the full season are worth 10pts between them easily. Joelinton and those two fellas available through out we'd absolutely have finished 4th. Of that I have no doubt.

This summer is going to see massive upgrades in those weaker positions.

GK - Mamardashvili is a that man. The Isak of Goal Keepers IMO

RCB - Take Ya pick. I'm sure we'll get someone quality

LB/RB - Hall & Tino - Boxes already ticked. Targett situation needs to be sorted out + Kelly, Tripz & Krafthu we're all good at FB

CMF - Bruno, J7, Tonali (quality x3), Willock, Anderson, Longstaff & Miley solid squad depth. Possible one in/one out but Happy

RWF - Miggy needs to go, good lad but we need end product he just doesn't deliver going forward. Minteh very excited to see what happens with him. Murphy great squad player for depth. Defo need a + 1 quality player Mbuemba is decent depending on price.

LWF - All good Gordon & Barnes, Excellent pair to push each other + J7, Willock & Anderson can all play there. Also Hall.

CF - Wilson's time is up, defo need a replacement someone 20-23 who gets 10 goals+ from the bench / rotation. Wilson only managed 10 goals so that's what is needed to be replaced.

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A life time ban seems insane, however it might be more to do with the cover up and the betting against himself so it's more corruption I guess.

The addiction side of things I have sympathy for anyone who has suffered. I have had problems with alcohol in my life, so I'm accurately aware of the affects addiction can have.

However, if it's more insidious behaviour, rigging matches etc, I really can't support or defend that behaviour.

Such a sad things if it's true and it goes through, what a waste of talent.