Episode 3700: We Need To Talk About Troy, Ronaldo’s Retirement, Lake Goalmo, Rosenior Returns
The great content machine has brought forth a lot of stories today, which Ken parcels up for us and fastens with a pretty bow.
Liverpool lose once again in Turkey, Cesc Fabregas’ Como 1907 put almost as many goals on Lens, Liam Rosenior breaks his silence in the language of love, and once upon a time the best, Ronaldo retires from international duty.
Who fears to speak of Troy Parrott’s form? Not us and not Conor O’Neill of The Athletic who joins us to take a deep-dive look at Troy’s stats. There is NO need to worry or panic but there should always be space for a conversation soaked with a dash of realism.
Plus Friday’s show gets the hairdryer treatment.
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