11 Apr 2026 19:46:07
Hi Diddly Ho,
That performance showed we can play good football; few mishaps but we did keep a clean sheet and no succumb to pressure.
Still as always, Alonso to take the reins in the summer, but these last few weeks might not be as eye-gauging as we’d feared.
Hope Rio starts vs PSG. He’s looked brilliant whenever he’s played.
Szoboszlai deal to be announced in the next few weeks. Presume the discontent with his reaction to fans last week has delayed things; but it’s all agreed, though I’m not sure if it’s signed.
My source doesn’t really get much transfer stuff now, but they’ve heard a rumour that Alisson may be open to returning to Italy - but nothing will be decided until after the World Cup and pre-season gets underway. Think reading between those lines that he wants to see how the new coaching setup works and implements him.
Based on my source's role, they tell me a few things about other clubs so happy to share here if anyone’s interested; even though they’re LFC oriented.
Diddly Out.
11 Apr 2026 20:33:23
Share all you can, Ned. Any insights are interesting.
I second that with Rio for me he has earnt a start against PSG, an early goal and who knows we might just surprise a few.
11 Apr 2026 20:36:49
Thanks for that Ned. Great info as usual.
11 Apr 2026 21:15:39
According to Ornstein, Slot will continue next season. This year has been a transition year. FSG have said he will be the manager next season, nothing has changed. So what do we believe, and if not, where are people getting their information from regarding where Slot will go?
11 Apr 2026 21:34:08
Even if Slot starts the new season, he'll be sacked by Christmas.
11 Apr 2026 22:43:22
Grav7, in situations like these the likes of Ornstein operate as a mouthpiece for the club, it's simply an attempt to steady the boat, kill the noise and attempt to somewhat unify the fan base.
You don't really expect ITK's to reveal their sources do you? Are you new to the site?
11 Apr 2026 22:46:52
Sorry, I don't buy the transition season excuse that the press are spreading. A transition season is getting used to a new style, new players, inconsistent results. Not that the players look like they should be carrying tanks of oxygen around with them.
11 Apr 2026 23:43:23
Mainstream outlets genuinely get fed information from the club; the club tries their best to portray an image that doesn't suggest behind the scenes is a concern.
The great thing about the club over the last few years is that they struck down a lot of leaks; the past 12-18 months, however, have seen leaks multiplying.
12 Apr 2026 00:55:00
I don't buy the "transition season" specially when journos were being briefed about the biggest transfer budget before the season started and how they wanted to build on a title win. Season has been horrendous. As for the game today, Fulham had more shots than us, ran more, and made more tackles.
We looked weak through the middle when they ran through midfield, and we got lucky because they couldn't convert their chances. Another day that ends in a draw. PSG won't be so generous on Tuesday.
12 Apr 2026 03:22:43
I buy the transition but not the transition season from the team that won the league last season. You could sensibly expect Ali, Robbo, VVD and Mo to leave over the course of the following two seasons. We also had TAA and Diaz choosing to leave. By the start of the 27/28 season, we won't look anything like the team that won the 24/25 league.
I also think that, from a solely business perspective, the thing FSG would have wanted this season was to maintain (at the very least) their revenue streams, and a key factor in that is securing qualification for CL for the 26/27 season, with anecdotal evidence that United 'lost' £100m by not qualifying for the CL this season.
If my conjecture is anywhere near true then Slot could feasibly meet the business criteria for the club.
Given that may happen, then it's not beyond the realms of possibility that FSG might think he has fulfilled what he needed to do.
Of course, from a fans' perspective, we have been woeful, and the occasional good games have just added to the frustration and overall great disappointment. In my opinion the players, generally speaking, have been poor, but most of the blame for that is the clueless way in which they seem to have been 'prepared' in terms of fitness, teamwork and working to a recognised method of playing good football and winning matches. The failure lies at Slot's foot - carries the can. We might be ok from a business perspective but from a football perspective the transition is failing.
12 Apr 2026 06:54:54
I refuse to believe that the season after being crowned Champions is a transition season.
After winning the league, a team should freshen things up, but that is not a transition exercise.
For various reasons, this season, from a PL perspective, has been a total and complete failure, and it's not because it's a transition season.
12 Apr 2026 08:16:41
Thanks, neighbourino! Say hello to Rod and Todd.
12 Apr 2026 08:28:58
It's partly been a self-imposed transition as we've chosen different tactics and set up to previous seasons. If anything, that's what's caused the biggest problem.
The transition of three ageing players in Robbo, Ali and Mo has also caused a big problem, not because we've had to do it but more because their replacements haven't been up to their levels.
We've also had Mo in and out, which has caused its own issues.
The fact we've also been forced to transition out Diaz as he wanted out, and change upfront due to Jota passing, has meant more change in one season than was probably expected.
12 Apr 2026 09:25:42
Leaks were bad during B-rod's tenure, but were eventually shut down. Someone was leaking team sheets a few hours before the official announcements.
{Ed001's Note - no they weren't leaking them. It was Bodgers himself giving it away by putting the team in a different colour bib from the others. No one was leaking it, people were just watching training from the surrounding houses.}
12 Apr 2026 09:47:51
Classic Bodgers covert tactics!!!!. ??