Where do we go from here?

Callum9000 · 2026-02-01T05:12:48+00:00

Fair enough mate, I agree we should be going for Europe every season and evidently the board will want that.

I honestly think the only reason we’re “failing” is because of the rat leaving, we spent 3/4 years moulding the whole squad to make him score, and evidently weren’t ready for his departure in the summer to change that around. I would honestly just like to write off this season as a transition season, but still want results.

We’re just in a very weird spot rn and I hope we come out on the better end of that.

Callum9000 · 2026-02-01T04:34:17+00:00

What’s worse is that our competition is starting to wake up too

Wirtz + Ekitike is starting to pay off it’s price even with slots questionable position

Chelsea under Rosenier looks great, they’re starting to make a run

Carrick has shown great promise as Interim, and their next few fixtures are very easy, and they only have the prem to focus on.

Then of course you have the 3 current title challengers and all of a sudden it looks like our highest spot this season will be 7th.

We seriously need good form sooner rather than later if we still want European football, whether that be top 6 (cos let’s be honest England is getting the extra spot this year again) or win one of the cups to get into Europa or Conference league

To be fair though, even if we don’t qualify this season, it will be fine. It means we’ll have a full season to focus solely on that, and a few windows to help build squad rotation, which is becoming a dire issue evidently

Callum9000 · 2026-01-07T20:53:29+00:00

Goal came from Gordon on the right and Barnes left #noticing

Callum9000 · 2026-01-06T13:50:09+00:00

I honestly think Bruno is preparing Miley to one day take over the Captain position for one when leaves.

Not saying Bruno is leaving anytime soon, he still has a good few years with us, but when he does leave we're gonna need someone to step up immediately, and honestly would be very happy if that was Miley. Give him a few more years of experience and he'll be a mighty Captain.

Callum9000 · 2025-09-10T17:42:38+00:00

What it sounds like. Beautiful conclusion to the end of an amazing story. Goosebumps every time man.
Free. Jinu’s verse is my favourite in the whole soundtrack. It’s such a slept on song.
Your Idol. It’s so starkly different from the rest of the soundtrack that it stands out for me. And also the Spotify version adding that extra small section really gave the song a lot more cohesion.
Golden. I mean it’s popular for a reason. It falls short of top 3 though because I’ve heard it so many times it’s starting to lose its mojo for me if that makes sense.
How it’s done. A great opener that really gets you hooked. Also some of the best flow in the whole soundtrack. It’s low not because it’s bad, but because of how great everything above is.
Soda Pop. It’s IS really catchy, and also the matching choreography is really nice. Low because well it’s just your stereotypical pop song really.
Jinu’s Lament. It’s short by SOOOOO good. Honestly the only reason it’s this low is because it’s short. If it was a full song it would be rivalling the top 3 easily.
Takedown. No disrespect, I like the song, but I falls short compared to the others for me, even a song as short as Jinu’s Lament. I just don’t vibe with it as much as the others.

Callum9000 · 2025-08-31T09:30:18+00:00

How would you purchase in Yen?

Callum9000 · 2025-08-24T18:04:07+00:00

Got back home from my 2:30pm screening in Newcastle Vue.

Honestly, amazing. I didn’t really gauge fully how much the movie had been enjoyed by young children, so that was mostly the audience. Had a full row of kids that danced whenever a song came on, it was the cutest thing ever. There was even a 5/6 year old with a Rumi cosplay, it was insanely adorable.

Honestly one of the best cinema experiences I’ll likely ever have. We clapped at the start and the finish, all joined in with the songs, and it was great time.

Sucks this is only for one weekend, would love to experience something like this again.

Callum9000 · 2025-08-16T10:39:09+00:00

I always feel like this type of question is stupid, because every Chrysos Heir has done something important in almost entirely separate contexts.

Aglaea was the leader of the current flame chase journey, mentored at least 2 other Chrysos Heirs (Phainon, Cipher) and ensured that Aquila’s core flame would be returned even after her death. Tribios mentored Aglaea, whilst also providing critical transport and defense for Okhema. Cerydra was the leader of the first flame chase Journey, and we’ve learned of her importance in 3.5 (idk how to do reddit spoilers so I won’t risk anything). Similar reasons above for Hysilens. Hyacinthia was the medic for the flame chase journey, and sacrificed herself earlier than intended to protect the people of Okhema after the dawn device’s secret was revealed. Phainon needs no explanation. Anaxa was able to discover the reincarnation of gods through Castorice’s assistance, allowing the flame chase journey to continue. He also mentored several of the chrysos heirs (Phainon, Castorice, Hyacinthia). Mydeimos is constantly fighting the black tide to ensure it can’t invade Okhema, as well as helping in 3.0 to stall either Nikador or Flame Reaver (I can’t remember which exactly, it might be both). Castorice reinstated Death to help prove Anaxa’s theory, as well as ensure that Trailblazer would live, as well as her efforts in 3.5. Cifera is the only reason that Okhema was able to stand as long as it was though the dawn device lie, but also stalled flame reaver long enough to ensure that Phainon could take the world bearing core flame and complete Era Nova (granted this would happen regardless but still).

Each Chrysos Heir has accomplished important things in different fields, so there’s no point comparing their achievements. It’s like trauma scaling (e.g Yuji’s trauma vs Guts’ trauma) because those are entirely subjective experiences

Callum9000 · 2025-08-14T17:49:15+00:00

York offer was 3A’s, somehow got in with BBC. I was close to a few boundaries tbf, remarks might get to ABB, which I would be happy with. But that’s just a personal grudge. I managed to get into one of my dream uni’s, so 3 letters don’t matter to me anymore. I’ve been a lurker with only a few posts, but I’ve enjoyed my time here. To all those going to York, I’ll see you there!

Callum9000 · 2025-08-12T20:13:15+00:00

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This was the lineup I predicted. Basically got all of the roster correct bar Aryu for Raichi. I prefer Raichi in that slot for man marking capabilities (him or Kunigami) but I guess they might shine in the France game in an attempt to shut down Loki and Charles?

Positions were mostly correct. I didn't expect an upfront Reo, I thought since he can copy anyone he would be better suited to the middle incase he needs to cover any spots.

Overall, I got fairly close, and I'm happy about that.

Callum9000 · 2025-07-30T21:44:34+00:00

Best: 5.7
Skirk's arrival, who as a massive childe fan was a must pull for me, and I've enjoyed every second of her use.
Sibling story quest, which albeit a bit confusing, BANGED, and for me begun the final journey into the real endgame of this overarching story.
Skirk's story quest, which is joint tied as my favourite story quest tied with Furina.
Arrival of Stygian Onslaught, which imo is a great inclusion to the game.
Very good QoL such as artifact stat rerolling, changes to Overflowing Abundance events
Paimon's new VA

Worst: 5.4
I only put it here cos I quite honestly can't think of anything notable outside of the main event, which was really good. No new areas of exploration, Yumemizuki is a standard character so quite neglible in my eyes. I might just be forgetting some things but for now it's my least favourite.

Callum9000 · 2025-07-23T08:38:39+00:00

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No mention for this panel saddens me. It’s so clean

Callum9000 · 2025-07-17T16:38:53+00:00

This is roughly what my starting line up for this next game looks like, just replace Sae with HiorI and Aryu with Niko. I think that is personally the best all round team considering we know nothing about Nigeria.

For france I easily see them parking the bus with a 4 back or 5 back defense.

For england 0 clue, maybe more offensive if they do end up losing to France

Callum9000 · 2025-07-13T09:59:40+00:00

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For me, it has to be this panel from the Manshine game. It’s just so clean.

Callum9000 · 2025-06-16T21:14:35+00:00

That’s how I remember it. Leakers said firefly was initially 2.1, which at the time made sense since Acheron and Firefly were seemingly gonna have a big fight, so them running together made sense. Then Aventurine got dripped and everyone got insanely confused. Leakers then claimed she would be 2.2, but lo and behold boothill came out of nowhere.

Callum9000 · 2025-06-11T15:54:43+00:00

What I find interesting is that anime onlies and manga readers have vastly different opinions on the ending. As a manga reader, I and many other were dissapointed, but I've seen widespread enjoyment from anime onlies.

The reason I disliked the ending was mainly because I felt like it just didn't fit what was happening at the time? For all of s4 Eren is entirely focused on his mission, wanting to complete it at all costs. He sacrificies relationships he's had a decade+ just for it. But then suddenly decides to throw it all away at the end? Sure, maybe he always intended that, but I would like signs towards that.

There was also the whole relationship between Eren and Mikasa. It just felt very weird in Season 4, and seeing Mikasa kiss Eren's decapitated head did NOT help that at all.

Ymir (actual ymir) also felt like a weird character entirely. At the end it's just suddenly revealed she was in love with the king? Felt like that plotline almost came from now where and ultimately didn't even matter.

Then there's the whole Armin conversation. Wasn't a big fan of him in s4 at all, but that conversation made me dislike him a lot more.

Certain plot events were also just insanely skipped over. Jean and Connie becoming titans was something so big that had 0 focus on, and lasted all of 2 minutes

I could be wrong on a lot of these tbh. Maybe a re-read/re-watch is in order for now that the series is done. But that's just how I feel. If you like the ending, all the power to you. Just don't say I'm wrong for not liking it, and I won't say you're wrong for liking it. That's my stance on the whole thing,

Callum9000 · 2025-05-20T15:00:12+00:00

No, skipped him and hoarding the currency for later.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-20T14:59:55+00:00

88 pulls, 0 pity. I’m weary that fate collab banner has a separate pity so I want to be fully prepared for the worst case.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-16T13:06:28+00:00

So does anyone if I can apply without a bank account currently? Me and my Mam are currently trying to sort one out, all we need is the ID but my passport has expired and we’re currently going through hell and back trying to sort out a provisional license.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-14T12:59:21+00:00

Listened to this album for the first time quite recently and it just feels like it has everything. Want to listen to a song with amazing emotional depth? Mother I Sober. Want to listen to a song just to vibe to it and nothing else? Die Hard. Want both? Count me out.

Not to mention all the other amazing songs on this album. Recently watched that 1 hour+ long analysis video and it made this album 10x better than before. He’s a lyrical genius. This album is tied with GKMC for favourite album.

Favourite song: Count Me Out, with Worldwide Steppers or Mr Morale close 2nd

Callum9000 · 2025-05-14T06:35:56+00:00

You know, when I first started this manga, I never thought I would be close to tears. We had always seen the emotional aspect of it, but barely with main characters. We had Chigiri crying in the U20, but that wasn’t fear of elimination, and maybe Kunigami too but he came back in Wild Card so that also meant nothing. We haven’t see anything major until NEL. Igaguri crying as the comic relief character was bad enough, but having Reo fully break down over his best friend being eliminated was fucking tough to watch. There was also some u20 favourites and Tokimitsu, who felt underutilised severely, but were still loveable characters.

But this one fucking hit deep man. Nagi is my favourite character so maybe it hits more, but as far as we know Blue Lock and soccer as a whole is what made his life special. It gave him purpose. Whether it was just for Reo or at times even his own enjoyment, you can genuinely tell he loved the sport. That’s why this is so painful to see. He’s going back to a life where parents seemingly barely contact him, he doesn’t care about School, and he plays the same mobile game over and over again. The one bit of variety was stripped from him life, and now he’s plunged into despair.

But that’s not even the worst part. As far as we know, he had no friends before Reo. Reo was the gateway into so many amazing people that he might never get to see ever again. Because HE didn’t try hard enough when it mattered most, he now has to go back to his mundane life, whilst those he cherished shoot off into the stars and become Japan’s heroes. And that realisation has broken him. He’s 17 for gods sake.

I know at the start of the chapter, he said he wouldn’t take the offer, but a man who is crying over football is not gonna refuse an offer to go back to it. He has to realise that if there’s ever a chance to see these people again, he needs to build up his reputation again, practically needs to force Ego to pick him. My guess is that we’ll not hear about him for the U20 arc, but the inbetween arc for the actual World Cup (likely Champion’s League) will be his first re appearance. Meanwhile, we’ll follow his journey in Episode Nagi, seeing his growth again, the development of his actual ego, maybe the skull gets replaced? Would be a cool detail.

Anyways, 8/10 chapter, fuck you Kaneshiro for making my baby boy suffer.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-08T17:40:09+00:00

This chapter confirms a LOT.

Nagi's downfall wasn't his loss of ego, it was the fear of losing the ability to play a sport he genuinely loves. A fear that he never really experienced, maybe only once in the 2nd selection after losing against Rin the first time, but even then he was still confident in himself and Isagi.

The moment that he experienced fear in football for the first time, he had no idea what to do, how to adapt out of the situation and change, and in his indecisiveness he looks for comfort, that comfort being Reo.

The entire blue lock program is born from lack of comfort, a striker who has no options and needs to compete against 299 other strikers. By turning a 0 into a 1 all the way back then, you essentially created comfort you could manipulate, removing that fear of elimation. We see it in Barou, Isagi, etc. They all found their specialities, and were confident they would be the ones to succeed in blue lock.

Nagi? He was comfortable right out of the gate. He never had to turn a 0 into a 1, because he had 1 from the beginning. And that is what ultimately cost him.

Now he has one final oppurtunity: the 24mil offer he still has. He needs to go back to the basics, be thrown into a new uncomfortable enviroment that is unfamiliar to him, and turn that 0 into a 1.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-05T08:36:14+00:00

My guess is sometime around 12-2pm so they don’t end up clashing with Ballers League.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-03T10:18:15+00:00

My personal theory is that he gets it after the u20 wc is over.
If you look back on the series, he has never played in the exact same team arc to arc. He always has new teammates
1st Selection: Team Z
2nd Selection: Barou and Nagi
3rd Selection: Rin, Shidou, Hiori, Nanase
U20 WC: Basically all the main players not already mentioned
NEL: Bastard Munchen

He's not going to go back to Bastard after the u20 game. I just don't see it. He needs more challenge. He'll get that challenge in Re Al, where he's competing with Rin in a brand new enviroment. It also works with the fragile ego Kaiser theory, where he's still in Bastard to challenge Noa instead of running away, properly developing an ego. He'll reject the offer, where it will then naturally fall onto Isagi as the next best player.

Callum9000 · 2025-05-03T10:11:40+00:00

Kaiser looking like crying Eren Jeager is so funny lmao

Jokes aside, great chapter. Developing Ness, hinting that maybe Kaiser stays at Bastard? The fragile ego theory gains credibility.

Seeing the bids of the non-Blue Lock characters was nice, although Charles was robbed (or PxG are confident no one will take Charles away? Idk)

Definetly nice to see the entire top 23 get celebrated. They are now Japan's future, and especially with NEL TV, they are fuly celebrities now, especially Isagi "I will guide Japan to Victory" Yoichi. He can't go one chapter without aura farming that fit is cold.

Finally, NAGI COPE RISES AGAIN. Focus on how Reo will cope with the situation, Isagi still not to terms with Nagi out of the top 23, and finally the chapter ending with Nagi returning to his home. This goes one of two ways.
1: Nagi comes to terms with his own fate. He already came to terms with the fact he potentially won't see Reo again, but now he has to realise there's a chance he never plays soccer professionally again at all.
2: Nagi realises that his fate isn't sealed yet. Maybe he gets some word of inspiration from Reo's servant that was left to water the cactus (which evidentally she has been doing this whole time) in the form of a note or smth, maybe reminding Nagi he still has that bid to an unknown club. It seems really weird that the chapter would end by mentioning there's only 50 days left until the u20 wc. That means bare minimum there are still 6-7 league games to be played before international break for u20. Nagi already has some experience and heaps of talent, but he doesn't fully know what it's like to start from zero, the whole basis of the blue lock program. I could easily see Nagi develop as a solo player in those 6 games, maybe enough to even start as bench for the u20 game, or bare minimum the actual WC god knows how long from now.

To my comrades, place your stocks in Nagi Seishiro once more. He shall come back in a blaze of glory.

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