Id definitely tune in for that. Was that on Second Captains this week?
It was the episode from the 19th.
Kens reaction to inter miami's later kick off was hilarious
Ha, yeah it was excellent.
Charlie O'Leary is ridiculously sharp for a man of that age. Great episode.
Yeah he sounded like he's got great energy for a man of his age
I'm a subscriber but would like to share this episode with others. Likely they'll make it free to all?
Branno's doing a joke, Branno's doing a joke. Everybody quiet because Branno's doing a joke.
I just think the lad has main character syndrome but he seems alright and I'm sure he'll find his place
What did he say? I missed that.
From what I could see, OTB were saying we could beat them with 13 players. DOC and Tommy Bowe were also ripping into then on their rugby podcast.
Dion fanning stating that arsenal should have signed Watkins is a bit football phone in. With Watkins they definitely finish second, without Watkins they probably finish second.
I still think I like Fanning overall but he is liable to come out with utter rubbish sometimes
I don’t but we won’t get into it. Dion thinks if arsenal went all out and got Watkins they were going to close the 6 points or so gap on Liverpool. With PSR these days even man utd aren’t able to make these panic buys anymore.
It’s entirely plausible Arsenal close the gap with a proper #9. Six points really isn’t that much with 16 or so games left to play when the window shut. its all moot now, they didn’t and will finish top 4. They might drop off and finish 3rd or 4th, they might not.
Swiss Ramble speculated Arsenals current 3 year loss is estimated to be +£14 million. That gives them £119m to spend. PSR isn’t a massive concern and new rules are coming in down the line to adjust calculations. They could have bought him if they wanted. Sure City panic bought. Weird to bring United into it, they’ve spent an absolute fortune in recent years. Can’t afford anything beyond soup and sandwiches in the canteen now.
Title race over now
I think it’s far fetched to think Watkins is that level of player that could win a team a title from 6 points down and having played a match more against a pretty super team like Liverpool. That all sounds extremely unlikely to me.
Anyway…
Ken off all week.
Fantastic...
He always seems to be off for pivotal moments.
Why doesn’t he bin off the FA Cup third round weekend instead?
19 last year, 15 the year before and 12 so far this year. Unsure what type of numbers you need to sign for Arsenal but he’s pretty good.
Considering the injuries, not signing a #9 has cost them. League over. Could have been different with a #9. Watkins was possibly available.
Is Watkins worth 6 points for Arsenal considering they’ve no senior striker? Possibly, I don’t see what’s far fetched about that.
It’s far fetched that Ollie Watkins was going to be the missing piece to overhaul this Liverpool side that’s lost one game in the league this season. The gap is now 11 points. Arsenal have won all their games up to the West Ham one since Watkins would have signed so the most he could have possibly done is get the gap down to 8. He’s not roy of the rovers, hes not Mo salah. Dion seemed to think not signing Watkins was a defining moment for arsenal. It’s a bit daft.
Well there’s 3 points right there against West Ham. Add in the game against Liverpool and you’ve got your 6 points. Thats how easy it can happen.
What’s so far fetched about that?
Watkins isn’t Salah but he is an extremely competent striker. Was he the right signing? I’ve no idea, he’s 29. Would he have had an impact? Absolutely.
However, I think this thread isnt the place to discuss the pros and cons of Watkins so I’ll leave it there.
Yes I agree with above surely having any recognised striker would improve the Arsenal team for the run in. (And as a Liverpool supporter I'm glad they didn't sign him).
Ps what did you folks think of the video of the kimmage interview? As they were talking about it I assumed it would be free to world service members but no it's just a payed release people would have to buy. I'm not sure who would even buy it tbh.
Sigh…..I effectively said it would improve them. I said they’d definitely finish second if they had Watkins. Without him they’ll probably still finish second instead of third.
I don’t think Watkins is enough to make arsenal earn 7 points more than Liverpool from February on. I don’t personally think Watkins will make Arsenal earn more points than Liverpool from February on, nevermind 7 more points.
I think Liverpool are a much better team this season than arsenal on account of the injuries to Arsenals key attacking players and just Liverpool having better players in good form.
Anyway everyone’s point is out in the open now.
What is the video you are referring to? Is there a link?
They mentioned it on yesterday's podcast. Basically a fancy video of the Kimmage live chat. €4.99 plus VAT.
Not sure I like this direction - if it is indeed a direction.
https://www.patreon.com/secondcaptains/shop/second-captains-live-at-olympia-theatre-1152758
I'd be unlikely to purchase, especially since I've heard the interview already but I've no issue with them doing this. They're free to test the markets however they want. If people make it worth their while then fire away. If no one buys then it won't happen again.
Ah of course they can do as they please but it's a funny move from them and not something they've even done before that I can remember. I would have thought they'd have made it free to world service members because I can't see anyone paying for this.
Seems like a bit of a cash grab to me but yeah I won't be buying a video of an interview I've already heard 😁
Thanks. Which Kimmage intw is this exactly? Has there been one recently I may have missed?
ironic that the likes of Ken and Branno are vocally displaying their left wing views regularly yet are party to such a capitalist pat down of their, already, paying listenership. surprised that they’ve tried such a stroke
I'd pay €4.99 not to watch Paul Kimmage
Kimmage one of the best journalists in the country. I absolutely love him.
Don’t really see the benefit of this video tho.
