July 17, 2023

Four weeks to the new season!

1 hour 16 minutes

It’s July 13th and it’s the first episode of our 5th season. welcome dear listener. I’m Paul and I am joined by Daz and Sean. We are here to talk about reflections on last season, the off season and initial impressions of how we are shaping up for next season. Thanks for joining us.

Part One - 2022-23 in the rear view mirror:

Three brief highlights

Biggest regrets

Part Two - The off season:

Trent for England

Started hot and heavy with Thuram, Gravenberch and Kone rumors

Szoboszlai and Mac Allister

U21s - Jones and Elliot

KSA - Fabrizio Romano - Hendo and Fab

Biggest plus, biggest concern

More to come in? Levi Colwill (54 appearances)? Romeo Lavia (36 appearances)?

Part three - looking ahead to 2023-24:

New stand - 61,000 attendance

Pre-season, Karlsruher SC next Wednesday, Greuther Furth Monday July 24th.

The competition? Boehly’s genius, City (Gvardiol), Newcastle (Tonali), United (Mount, Onana)

The season starts away at Chelsea, then home to Bournemouth

We will be back soon to do more season previews. Thanks to Daz and Sean. And thank you for listening.

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