How’s everything going?
I had made a typo in the post title (22 June instead of 23) and am pleasantly surprised to see Lemmy allows us to edit post titles too. Better than Reddit already.
One thing that’s nice about Lemmy is that we can pin more than 2 posts lol, hence why I pinned the journalist tier guide
That is a nice feature! Will come in handy for rival watch and match threads if we’re gonna go that on here.
Been learning more about AI and I had Chat GPT create a Declan Rice Transfer Saga Bingo Card:
- “Arsenal eyeing Rice as key midfield reinforcement,” reports @TransferInsider.
- Declan Rice’s representatives seen meeting with Arsenal officials.
- “Arsenal prepared to break transfer record for Rice,” claims @FootballRumours.
- Arsenal fans flood social media with excitement over potential Rice signing.
- “Rice keen on Emirates move, wants Champions League football,” reveals @InsiderNews.
- Sky Sports: Arsenal and West Ham enter negotiations for Declan Rice transfer.
- “West Ham demands £100 million for Rice’s signature,” according to @TransferGossip.
- Arsenal legend Thierry Henry backs the club’s pursuit of Declan Rice.
- Rice’s Instagram post fuels speculation: “New chapter loading? 🔴⚪️ #COYG.”
- West Ham fans express anger at the possibility of Rice leaving for Arsenal.
- “Arsenal confident of sealing Rice deal within next week,” says @ITKFootball.
- Declan Rice’s cousin hints at Arsenal move in cryptic tweet.
- Daily Mirror: Rice undergoes medical ahead of Arsenal switch.
- “Rice to wear the number 4 shirt at Arsenal,” claims @JerseyLeaks.
- Man City joins the race for Rice’s signature, rivaling Arsenal bid.
- “Arsenal lodges third bid of £95 million for Declan Rice,” reports @TransferInsider.
- West Ham insists on a bidding war for Rice’s transfer.
- Arsenal and Man City engage in a bidding war for Rice.
- Declan Rice’s decision delayed as bids continue to increase.
- “Transfer saga close to conclusion, Rice’s move still undecided,” announces @ReliableSource.
- Sky Sports: Rice considering Arsenal’s offer despite Man City’s financial advantage.
- “Declan Rice torn between Arsenal and Man City, leaning towards Gunners,” according to @InsiderNews.
- West Ham demands Arsenal to match Man City’s offer for Rice’s signature.
- Official: Declan Rice’s future still uncertain, decision expected soon
- Declan Rice spotted at London Colney training ground.
Finally played real life football after years. My old group became inactive because of the pandemic. Found a new group, hoping it becomes a weekly thing. I thoroughly enjoyed myself even though I am out of touch.
I need to start playing football. That tummy needs to go
I moved away from my hometown and it’s a complete struggle to get together for a quick match. I definitely have to search out a new group nearby.
I hope it works out!
When I played I realised that I was overthinking my shots and have to learn how to shoot again. It was kinda funny. I got a few assists and made some sweet passes though, I surprised myself.
I am so bad at shooting, it really is the first skill to go after you haven’t been playing for a while.
I hope your week has gone better since last week. Give your dog some scratches for me.
Thanks so much for checking in!!! It has been a lot better, especially after the football.
Passed on the scratches, he loves them and says thanks!
I’m coming to the end of a week in Madrid, the most common non Spanish shirt here is definitely Arsenal which is really nice to see.
Also, I randomly saw Viggo Mortensen at a café yesterday - I kind of regret not getting a photo, but he probably didn’t want to be hassled
Did you know he actually broke his toe?
I did know that! Yesterday, he was actually wearing a “Sam and Frodo for president '24 t-shirt”, kind of hiding in plain sight, I guess
Honestly, would probably be better than the options America will end up having lol
It’s an extremely low bar, but yes 100%
The Havertz signing might cause issues between Arteta and Hale End products. Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, Florian Balogun, and Eddie Nketiah’s positions in the team are now in question. Haverts, in my opinion, is a jack of all trades but a master of none. Depending on how Havertz is played, at least half of these players will fall a place in the pecking order and might not even be on the bench for CL or PL ties. This could alienate the locker-room if Hale End products lose trust in Arteta, because the signing of Havertz on paper seems to signal that Arteta and the club might have lost trust in them. I don’t know how the club and Arteta can say they have faith in the likes of Nelson, Nketiah, and Simth Rowe, but then make such a move. Strengthening the midfield, especially defensively was the key goal in the summer transfer window but what we’ve gone and got is a versatile striker, winger, and attacking midfielder. Get Rice, Timber, and Lavia done or else the Arsenal are in for a tough 2023/2024.
Havertz is our Xhaka replacement I think. Without him we’d be down to 3 10s which isn’t what Arteta wants
I doubt we ever see Havertz at pure 9 ngl, I’d almost rather see Martinelli there
Havertz played the 8 a few times with Chelsea and he didn’t have the defensive discipline to prosper in that position. I’d rather have someone like Lavia, Nelson or ESR (if he improves his defense) in that role. My point is Havertz’s variability is not a positive attribute. Arsenal need an outright number 9 and an out right number 8, but this is secondary to reinforcing the midfield with the likes of Rice and Lavia.
Pep and Arteta are moving away from players who specialize in one thing, and are looking for players who are more versatile.
Havertz has a lot of qualities that will suit our style of play and while he isn’t defensively suited for the 8 role I can see Arteta slowly integrating him into the role, especially against teams who will park the bus.
Stylistically I think Havertz is a great option and will do well here and will add yet another dimension to our attacking options.
Nelson isn’t a midfielder lol. I think given the profile of left 8 options between Fabby V, ESR, and Havertz, we’re making it into 2 10s on the pitch and giving the lone 6 even more defensive responsibility. Havertz would fit very well in a second striker kinda role.
Nelson is a winger but I rate his awareness and ability to track back higher than Havertz. He might not be as physically imposing, but he has the tenacity needed for the role. We’ll see how this works out. Does lemmy have a reminder bot and tags? I’d love to set a wager. Havertz is gonna be a stinker for Arsenal. He’ll have the worst xG and big chances missed. If he has a positive xG to goals ratio, you can give me a tag of your choice, if not I’ll choose a tag for you for next year’s transfer window.
I’m not making bets lol especially given he hasn’t even been announced; also idek if you can do flairs on this. Besides, xG doesn’t define players; otherwise Jesus would be the worst striker we’ve had in some time.
My wife is headed out of town for the weekend to go to a concert with some friends.
No idea what I’m going to do with myself once I drop her off at her friends car this afternoon.
I still can’t believe they did that at the end of the first episode of Secret Invasion
How was the first episode? I kind of dropped off of all the Marvel stuff after No Way Home.
Same. Not sure if it counts as marvel but I did see Spider-Man beyond across the spiderverse and loved it.
Across the Spiderverse is the best Spider-man movie ever. It’s a work of art. People think No Way Home is peak, but it doesn’t even stack up.
It’s not even the best Spider-Verse movie lol, the animation is better but it’s just half a movie
My opinion may change when part 2 comes out but the story simply isn’t finished in ATSV
They’re delaying Beyond the Spiderverse, it’s a good thing…but damn it I want to know what happens next
No they aren’t? Isn’t it slated for March 2024?
Saw a reports a few days back that it was delayed. Given SAG-Aftra has also voted to strike starting July 1st if a new deal is not ratified, it makes sense
I feel like I need to watch this movie twice. Once to enjoy the animation and the second time for the plot cause I definitely missed some plot points while geeking out over the animation.
I actually liked it. It really does dive straight into what this arc is about. It’s odd but the more grounded movies in the MCU are usually my favorite ones. I loved Winter Soldier and this is one has that kind of feel to it.
Samuel L and Mendo are pretty awesome as usual…but damn Olivia Colman is delightful. Her character is like she’ll probably cleave you alive while sounding like your neighborly auntie 😂
But yeah the ending of that first episode is…oh boy.
Quite a quiet news day, and I’m feeling restless… Just bought Stellaris on sale, any tips?
