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Post by norse »

With Pierre Ekwah Elimby and Areola, we've signed two Clairefontaine graduates in a summer. That has to be a first
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all these breast puns are getting on my...






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Well played Moyes and his team

He has clearly seen that whilst fabainski is a fantastic keeper he is getting on and needs replacing

Good quality replacement for when fab is missing and long term going forward
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Officially French but he's our first Filipino player.

Hopefully we get Manny Pacquiao next.

Chuffed with this. He's a top notch keeper.
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He's a real handful for attackers, and I feel he will provide crucial support to the defense. I see a couple of cups the horizon for sure now.
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S-H wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:06 pm Well said!

Nip in the bud early!

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I dunno - the funny comments always give me a bounce.
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Welcome aboard. Someone should tell him that he is going to be busy.
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S-H wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:06 pm Well said!

Nip in the bud early!

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Ironing Board wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:30 pm I dunno - the funny comments always give me a bounce.
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Good signing which is very encouraging :newthumb:
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An excellent signing. More of the same please.
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Good work by the club
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I just pray that we don’t sing his name to the tune of “Glad all over” (like man city did with Guardiola) . . . That would be insufferably annoying
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Welcome :hammb:

An absolutely fantastic signing...best realistic keeper we could get in

Proper signing
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Fantastic signing!
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One of the best 'keepers in the league last year.

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bubbles1966 wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:45 pm One of the best 'keepers in the league last year.

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Great signing IMO, one of a few to come in I hope, fingers crossed :fxd:
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What an excellent signing, that is all. ⚒⚒
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Good news
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If he’s taking the number 13, and his surname begins with an “A”, it can only be a good sign, right?
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