Is this something we heard from one or more of Blackmore/Peach/Goring Crook, or from ITK'ers here and/or on TSW?
Both. And it hasn't been denied by any party either which is pretty telling.
Is this something we heard from one or more of Blackmore/Peach/Goring Crook, or from ITK'ers here and/or on TSW?
Is this something we heard from one or more of Blackmore/Peach/Goring Crook, or from ITK'ers here and/or on TSW?
I get the feeling at least initially his transfer request was a reactionary one from Poch leaving under a bit of a cloud. Then with all the 'boys club' deciding to leave together, he joined in. Now he's been told to stay, here's hoping he's thinking, "actually, this ain't too bad after all, and it could be interesting working with Ronald Koeman. Let's give it a go and see how it all shapes out".
In many ways he was one of our most 'committed to the cause' players for much of last season - I think that's in his nature, so I would like to think he's turned the corner and is back in that mindset again.
I think we have to play hardball. It needs to be club power over player power.
According to The Echo, Lovren is not going to come back for pre season training. I think number 2 looks unlikely.