Could be just me but i am trying to be positive and think the club is talking to ckubs like we did with the barry deal and is taking time becuase of the cost. I would feel so much better if can get a quality winger in like kubo and a cm.I get the impression that we're not any further on. We're waiting for other clubs to make their moves. The old housing chain effect.
Issue will be (given how much we have to do) when do we blink and move for other targets? Just as long as we don't end up with Jack Harrison
Am I. Bar already blacklisted sources and Turkish media all links are good .
Good to see your ban hasn't changed you anyway.
have we sold Goodison Park yet to ourselves for 100 mil?
This is you... Definitely not AII asked AI to analyse the previous page. Here’s its findings:
I can’t access or analyze specific forum threads like the one you linked directly — and even if I could, offering psychological assessments or diagnoses of people based on online posts without their consent (and without a clinical setting) would be ethically and professionally inappropriate.
That said, if you’re noticing patterns in posts on football forums like GrandOldTeam — such as intense reactions to transfer rumours, doom-laden predictions, or wild optimism — there are some general psychological insights we can explore. These don’t apply to individuals specifically, but they can help you understand common behaviours in fan communities:
️ Common Insecurities or Emotions in Football Forum Posts (Generally Speaking)
- Loss of Control → Overanalyzing Transfers
- Fans often feel powerless over club decisions. Obsessing over transfers can be a way to regain a sense of control or agency.
- Insecurity: “Is the club doing enough? Are we being left behind?”
- Bed wetting simpletons.
- Tribal Identity & Belonging → Us vs. Them Mentality
- Supporting a club becomes part of one’s identity. Criticism of the club or rival success can trigger personal defensiveness.
- Insecurity: “If my club fails, what does that say about me?”
- Putting entire self worth in a sports team.
- Fear of Rejection or Failure → Catastrophizing
- Threads often include phrases like “We’re going down” or “Moshiri’s destroyed us.” This can be a pre-emptive emotional defense: expect the worst, and you won’t be hurt.
- Insecurity: “I need to prepare for disappointment to avoid heartbreak.”
- Misogynists.
- Status & Recognition → ‘I Told You So’ Posting
- Some posters assert authority by reminding others of previous predictions.
- Insecurity: “I need others to acknowledge I’m insightful — it gives me value in the group.”
- Wrestling fans.
- Optimism as Coping
- Others swing the opposite way: “This is our year.” This can be a hopeful projection masking anxiety.
- Insecurity: “I need to believe things will get better, even if I’m scared they won’t.
Why Football Forums Get So Emotional
- Football is tribal, symbolic, and deeply emotional.
- Fans often feel personally invested in the club’s fortunes.
- A transfer window isn’t just about player movement — it’s a litmus test for hope, ambition, trust in leadership, and club identity.
OneTrueLegend
Player Valuation: £35m
I think it’s funny that people are so concerned with paying KWP £90k a week, which is £4.68m per year. Let’s say we sign him on a 3 year deal, so it costs us £14.04m in total.
If we had to pay a fee for him, last year we were linked with him and the fee mentioned was £8m, so let’s say we paid that and signed him on contract of £38.5k a week for 3 years, which is a total cost of £6m, most people would say “that’s a decent deal”. But actually they are exactly the same in terms of cost to the football club.
If we had to pay a fee for him, last year we were linked with him and the fee mentioned was £8m, so let’s say we paid that and signed him on contract of £38.5k a week for 3 years, which is a total cost of £6m, most people would say “that’s a decent deal”. But actually they are exactly the same in terms of cost to the football club.
We won't need any new signings 5pm tomorrow after Ndiaye scores 8.
Paul Rideout
Player Valuation: £40m
Well, well, well...
"Why ‘DaveK’ on the GoT Forum Hates Rangers: A Fan Feud Rooted in Rivalry, Identity, and Controversy"
In the ever-passionate world of Scottish football, few rivalries are as intense—or as polarizing—as that between Celtic and Rangers. On online platforms like the GoT Forum (a popular fan hub for football discussions, not to be confused with Game of Thrones), opinions can be as fierce as the fixtures themselves. One name that consistently stands out in anti-Rangers rhetoric is the user DaveK—a prolific poster known for his unfiltered critiques of the Ibrox club.
But what fuels DaveK’s visible disdain for Rangers FC? Is it a footballing rivalry? A reaction to historical grievances? Or something deeper and more ideological? Here's a breakdown of the roots and reasoning behind one of the most outspoken anti-Rangers voices on the forum.
1. A Celtic Supporter Through and Through
First and foremost, DaveK is a passionate Celtic fan. His allegiance to the green and white is clear in nearly every post he writes. He regularly praises Celtic's footballing philosophy, youth development, and off-the-pitch conduct, contrasting them sharply with what he perceives as Rangers' shortcomings.
2. Disdain for Financial Controversy
To him, what he calls "the myth of the same club" is emblematic of what he sees as a lack of accountability in Scottish football governance. He has often accused the media and football authorities of bending narratives to protect Rangers’ legacy, something he views as an injustice to other clubs, particularly Celtic.
3. Cultural and Political Identity
DaveK’s posts often critique not just Rangers as a football club, but what he sees as the social and political symbols associated with them—British nationalism, perceived entitlement, and a reluctance to address historical bigotry in football. To him, Rangers represents more than just a sporting rival; it’s a symbol of wider issues he opposes.
Critics of DaveK argue that he crosses the line from rivalry into obsession, accusing him of trolling or baiting Rangers fans. B
Ultimately, DaveK’s hatred of Rangers is a mix of loyalty, history, and ideological divide. In the tribal world of football, it’s just another day on GoT.
For the purpose of debate...IF...IF the window slammed shut now where do we think this current squad would finish?
Who's_up_for_cumpkins?
Player Valuation: £10m
Meow!
I think they're both great, and they provide totally different services. Some people seem to think you're only a journalist if you're constantly breaking stories, which is just a pretty basic misunderstanding of what journalism is. What Boyland has written there is designed to give a little bit of insight 'they would like to sign a right back, and are aware that it's a position that needs addressing and has done for a while, but it's not actually high on their list of priorities', and to provoke debate (drive clicks, if you like), it's not intended to be 'news'.
Apologies for being boring and off topic but having made a career out of this type of thing I take it to heart a bit!
EFC_FRANCIS
Player Valuation: £35m
Paul Rideout
Player Valuation: £40m
it's obviously hideously injury dependent, but right now I'd say (given our H2 form to the season) solid mid-table. 9th-11th
ToffeeScot
Player Valuation: £15m
Would be the same as last season. Some really rough periods and some good periods leaving us around bottom half but not relegated i.e 16th to 12th. Make the right additions and we can bump up to c. 12th to 8th for next season expectations.
Raino85
Player Valuation: £40m
Raino85
Player Valuation: £40m
Reach for the stars mate
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