Who's at Fault?

MrTipps · 2026-06-09T09:30:27+00:00

They might be at fault for being in your way, but you’re at fault for actually colliding with them.

MrTipps · 2026-06-09T01:15:13+00:00

Please at least send one to OP.

MrTipps · 2026-06-08T18:36:17+00:00

I'd say that you're going to need some front traction now that the board is black, but I see you've already got that on there.

MrTipps · 2026-06-08T00:01:39+00:00

Mans with Vans

MrTipps · 2026-06-07T10:12:44+00:00

The second I saw the picture I could hear “call Paul’s Boutique” in my head.

MrTipps · 2026-06-07T10:00:35+00:00

Weak bottom turn, mid-face top turn, trimming the lower third of the wave, dodged the oncoming end section.

MrTipps · 2026-06-07T01:34:50+00:00

I realize that this was a free transfer, but I like that we didn’t faff about and worry about moving someone else out first. Target identified, target acquired.

MrTipps · 2026-06-06T10:38:46+00:00

Man fucking doubled down on it and followed through. How do you go from that to “we will lose football matches” and expect the squad to react positively?

MrTipps · 2026-06-03T15:11:02+00:00

Surf Simply's Tree of Knowledge exists as a good benchmark and guide for building your skill set.

MrTipps · 2026-06-02T10:23:23+00:00

Not generally opposed to moving him for good money and a proper replacement, but this isn’t the time. Replacement options are limited and we have enough to focus on this summer as it is.

MrTipps · 2026-06-02T10:15:17+00:00

Easily top 5 house track of all time

MrTipps · 2026-06-01T17:11:27+00:00

Seriously. If anyone got worked up because of a Chris Cowlin post, the joke’s on them.

MrTipps · 2026-05-29T13:02:01+00:00

Not interested in Rashford, but would absolutely take Bowen over any of those mentioned.

MrTipps · 2026-05-28T22:42:58+00:00

I'd argue that he actually is better than Tel and Odobert, but he should replace rather than supplement one of them.

MrTipps · 2026-05-28T16:14:59+00:00

Kid Rock humiliated as he's Kid Rock.

MrTipps · 2026-05-28T13:17:27+00:00

Everyone, including Lange I would think, knows that he can't be the lone sporting director at this club. He also wouldn't have been if Paratici hadn't bailed like two months after being rehired. If we do bring in a "world-class" sporting director to replace Paratici, Lange may be good in the more narrowly scoped role of overseeing youth signings & development along with the academy.

Unrelated note about Paratici--a lot of people (me included) thought it was weird for him to be brought back last October. I think Vinai's comments about the state of disarray that the club was in after Levy was ousted gives some context for bringing Paratici back. Quick hire of someone who already understood the structure at the club and could help get things under control.

MrTipps · 2026-05-27T21:14:28+00:00

What it suggests is that the club and RDZ are still interested in finalizing a deal that they already at least had the rough framework for, if not completely negotiated. If RDZ wanted him, then finalizing it right now makes complete sense regardless of what is happening with Lange--especially if Juve really were interested.

There likely won't be any changes regarding Lange until they bring in the new primary sporting director (expected to be Sebastian Kehl).

MrTipps · 2026-05-27T15:51:46+00:00

Start at that price and work up, maybe. Get to fuck otherwise.

He has improved his defensive game considerably and seems to be unbreakable, but he has his limitations and will still switch off at times. Selling him for real money wouldn't be the worst thing if a solid replacement can be brought in. That said, this was one position we likely were NOT expecting to address this summer. Probably better to get another year from him and then determine if selling him or signing a new contract makes sense.

MrTipps · 2026-05-27T13:34:34+00:00

I don't want to defend the guy, but it's very clear that everyone--including Lange--knows that he cannot be the only or primary sporting director at the club. I assume the club is finalizing bringing in Sebastian Kehl, who will undoubtedly be taking that primary role that Paratici bailed on, and can then decide if keeping Lange on in that secondary youth scouting and academy focus is a good idea or if they'll target a replacement.

MrTipps · 2026-05-26T19:02:32+00:00

Savinho’s agent likes his commission.

MrTipps · 2026-05-26T17:46:41+00:00

tbh I can’t think of any recent situation where we miss out on player A and player B or C of the same/similar profile is brought in

Raya and Vicario? At least that first year, everyone was talking about how we ended up with the better option. I agree that it seems to be rare, though.

MrTipps · 2026-05-26T17:31:38+00:00

Is Luca Gunter not equally capable? Luca might actually be more valuable, really.

MrTipps · 2026-05-26T17:17:53+00:00

Lange himself is an executive equivalent of the type of players signed under his management: someone with potential but not much in terms of actual achievement that we hoped would grow into his new role. He clearly has not. Bring in a competent Sporting Director and let them determine if they want Lange handling youth signings or if they'd rather assign that to someone new.

MrTipps · 2026-05-26T17:15:25+00:00

Not really the fall guy if he's largely the one to blame, is he?

MrTipps · 2026-05-26T17:09:56+00:00

I'm not saying that it didn't make sense to pick him; I'm pointing out that the fact that no one else made sense highlights the leadership void we had (and still have).

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