[WakeyTerrier]

The Chicken pluckers from up the road have appointed Mark Hughes on a two and a half year contract.

He must be desperate

[Lord Snooty]

My mate, Mascot Mick, has a mate who's lad plays for them. Says they had Tubby Evans lined up. Fell through. Then Robbie Fowler. He wanted too much money.

So Hughes must be desperate. Going there in the first place and for not much dosh.

[theo_luddite]

It's an impressive addition to his managerial CV

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Still, you could say it's time he learned how to do the job properly.

[theo_luddite]

Bielsa potted

[Amelia Chaffinch]

https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11070

[theo_luddite]

Kepa does a Simonsen, two footballs now in orbit over Wembley

[Lord Snooty]

Brought on with a minute of extra time left. He didn't get anywhere near any of the 11 penalties he faced.

Great decision by the manager. 

[theo_luddite]

Oh and FIFA have fudged it again. Russia can continue to play in the World Cup as long as they don't call themselves Russia. Given how many other countries are now refusing to play them, FIFA apparently have two choices. Ban them, or award them the World Cup now as they will get walkovers with nobody willing to play them.

[ritchiebaby]

Not just that, the Russians can still take part in the Paralympics. Just ban them from all international events and lay the blame at Putin's door. It's easy.

[WakeyTerrier]

Disgusting how FIFA have bottled throwing Russia out of all competitions. I fully expect them to backtrack before the day is out