Calum Auckland

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[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

We are not having conversations over Merino.
He looked great in midfield when he did play there this season, and was incredible up front.
Integral part of the squad.

[BecaYvan @beca_yvan]

Not a single talk on Merino having midfield minutes next season.

Noticing.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

POV: You're in @HayzerSmite 's chat during the beacon plays in Smite 1.

[BBC Sport Scotland @BBCSportScot]

'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie!' 🎶

Scotland fans party at Fenway Park! ⚾️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#BBCFootball #FifaWorldCup

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

Bouaddi is 19 and no doubt the future of where our deep-lying play goes but he doesn't "replace" anyone yet.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

The funny thing is that, as usual from a Chelsea fan, this is inaccurate.
Rice played as a 6 in his first season, more of an 8 last season and then played in a double pivot this season.
Zubi has played in that double pivot, and basically got spent by playing most minutes.

[InsensibleCFC @Chels1an]

Why is nobody talking about how Arsenal signed Declan Rice for 100m to be a 6 only to decide he doesn't do 6 things well enough to be a 6 so they got Zubimendi for 60m only to decide they still need a 6 so they're in for Bouaddi

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

Miura having to hold onto that idea for so many years, I wish he could've seen it to its execution.
But even if it doesn't perfectly reflect how he would've done it, the soul of the decision is so perfectly him.
A grand resounding reminder of why Berserk is at the pinnacle.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

Every player we are currently linked to is of interest to me, mainly because I think the business indicates a shift in our approach to attack (much needed imho) and I'm hoping that we bring in interesting players to facilitate that.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Bradley Barcola Situation

• Moussa Sissoko has been trying to renew Bradley Barcola’s contract for the best part of 9-12 months. Talks have been difficult, and it reached a point where both parties agreed to put negotiations on hold so that Barcola and PSG could focus on important fixtures in April and May.

• Soon after the UEFA Champions League final, talks resumed and remain ongoing. The player reportedly told people close to him that he was disappointed not to start a number of important fixtures.

• PSG’s position is clear: renew or we will sell, as his contract expires in June 2028. Personally, I think that is a significant stance for the club to take.

• Barcola’s agent also represents Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué and maintains a good relationship with PSG. The club is also in serious talks regarding Yan Diomande and Maghnes Akliouche, which could further influence the situation surrounding Barcola.

Both Arsenal and Liverpool are interested, but I want to explain Arsenal’s side of the story.

• Andrea Berta made serious enquiries into Barcola’s situation last summer. At the time, Arsenal were informed that the player would stay for at least one more year. Since then, Berta has remained in constant contact with Sissoko and has made it clear that Barcola is of serious interest to Arsenal. He has also asked to be notified if PSG become open to a sale. Should Arsenal make an official approach towards PSG, there will be a further update.

• Arsenal also hold an interest in Morgan Rogers and one other player(sensitive info currently). More on that in due course.

• As always, Andrea Berta is willing to agree personal terms with multiple targets and make a move when the timing suits Arsenal.

Before I sign off, there is something worth noting. Berta is very happy for misinformation to circulate publicly. Berta & Co are busy behind the scenes, and many details remain unknown as Arsenal move silently.

Allow me to provide a free exclusive as an example of that which is unknown. Arsenal made standard checks on Nico Paz. Nico was reportedly left confused following a recent call with Mourinho, although another conversation may be scheduled. Arsenal have also made serious checks on Christos Tzolis, the Greek winger.

My point is that a great deal is happening behind the curtain. Embrace the silence and, as always, choose your sources of information carefully.

HandofArsenal

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

So funny that people were angry that Madueke went over Foden and Palmer, two players who the closer to the touchline they are the more they look like they've been abandoned in a supermarket.
Completely different profiles.

[h @htomufc]

Beyond the actual miss, does this not tell you everything you need to know about Tuchel’s winger picks.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

An all-timer.
I can't wait to read the final chapter, and I hope a second adaption gets announced.

[Manga Mogura RE (Anime & Manga News) @MangaMoguraRE]

"Space Brothers" by Chuuya Koyama has ENDED today after 18 years of serialization!

46 Volumes Total

Image © Chuuya Koyama, Kodansha

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

A lot of Arsenal style setup from England by the looks (for good and bad).
It'll be interesting to see, if we get further into the tournament, how that starts to click.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

@Bd_irB_ll I think this is unfair to Olise, for certain, he's definitely top tier, but you can't say Bundesliga tax isn't real when Diaz has done the exact same thing on the other side. They're both good players but the league style and quality is a big factor in the perception of them.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

The thought of this team, the team on paper, is an all timer.
The current team would tear them apart. It's just not about individual quality, international football has never been.

[Tony Steele @tds122]

🤣they'd absolutely thump them

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

38-0 is brilliant and addictive.
But hard mode on career seasons might be the toughest thing of all time, I get 7 deep into a great team and then get Wigan the season they were relegated.
Devastating.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

A mixture of form, fitness and location will hurt us, alongside the fact that I don't see any easy path through the tournament. Sticky wickets like Senegal, Morocco and more will upend us in the knockouts, as even in my realism I can't quite see us getting grouped.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

As the World Cup approaches and I look at how the tournament is laid out, my lowkey optimism about England's chances has dwindled to: I think I'm just going to enjoy this tournament for what it is.
I think, if everything went sparklingly, we could do well, but I just think...

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

This pitch is embarrassing.

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

Monga*

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

Alvarez doesn't seem keen to come to us, which is understandable especially if uprooting from one country to another when Barca is on the cards.
But we do need to make sure that if we can't get him, to identify and get another forward(s) to come in.
Jesus should be going, and...

[Calum Auckland @ThisIsAuckward]

Leao (past it imho), Mings (too young).