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West Ham supporters have been reacting to the fans protest in the 3-0 defeat by Burnley in 2018, with many believing it to be a very decisive moment of the past few years.

One Hammer even described it as “the best thing to happen to the club”, with many holding the idea that it prompted a change in strategy from the West Ham board.

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Since then, they got rid of the unpopular David Moyes, replacing him with a Premier League winner in Manuel Pellegrini, who they have backed significantly with a big increase in spending.

Under the Chilean West Ham have invested an estimated £165m and have started the season well with only two defeats in eight league games, so many have positive memories of that day and believe it was a necessary step for the club to progress.

Here are some of the reactions from the London Stadium faithful, who share the same feeling about the protests which occurred.

أعلن جيان بييرو جاسبريني، المدير الفني لنادي أتالانتا تشكيل فريقه لمواجهة ريال مدريد الإسباني في دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويحل أتالانتا الإيطالي ضيفًا على ريال مدريد لخوض مباراة إياب دور الـ16 في دوري الأبطال، وكانت مباراة الذهاب حسمت بفوز الفريق الإسباني (1-0) في بيرجامو.

طالع تشكيل ريال مدريد ضد أتالانتا تشكيل أتالانتا ضد ريال مدريد

حراسة المرمى: ماركو سبورتيلو.

خط الدفاع: تولوي، روميرو، ديمسيتي.

خط الوسط: ماهلي، دي رون، بيسينا، جوسينس.

خط الهجوم: بازاليتش، مالينوفسكي، لويس موريل.

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s Opinion series, which provides analysis, insight and opinion on any issue within the beautiful game, from Paul Pogba’s haircuts to League Two relegation battles…

In the aftermath of the whole Manchester United penalty fiasco against Wolves on Monday night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attempt to clear up the situation arguably raised more questions than it answered. The Norwegian insisted both Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford were designated spot-kick takers and it would be up to the players to sort it out amongst themselves on the pitch.

Understandably, many were left unconvinced the Red Devils boss had the right approach, with Gary Neville declaring: “This is a Manchester United penalty – this isn’t a tombola. This is not under-fives football on the playground.”

The whole debacle seemed to expose a lack of leadership and control at the club, and Solskjaer’s post-match assessment in front of the cameras did little to dispute that.

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But according to The Sun, the Norwegian “tore into” Pogba and Rashford in the dressing room and “blasted” the pair for failing to agree on who was the penalty-taker before the game. The report adds Solskjaer then made it clear to the squad Rashford would now be the man to take on spot-kick duties for the club.

If the claim that the United manager had looked to keep things in-house and away from the prying eyes of the media is true, then Solskjaer must be applauded. The Norwegian was put in an incredibly difficult situation by the duo, but rather than blaming them publicly, as a certain Jose Mourinho may have done, he backed them. Then, when he had the chance to make his feelings clear back in the confines of the dressing room, he reportedly took decisive action.

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What could he have gained by simply throwing his players under the bus? Indeed, in Pogba’s situation, it could have been the final straw in helping the Frenchman decide that his career was better off elsewhere.

At a time when United are beginning their rebuild following last season’s disappointment, Solskjaer’s willingness to protect his players in public, but deal with them in private, is a welcome sign of leadership.

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Some Crystal Palace fans have taken to Twitter to praise Joel Ward for his performance in the 0-0 draw against Everton at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The 29-year-old only made seven Premier League appearances last term after losing his spot to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but was back in the starting eleven against the Toffees after the young full-back joined Manchester United over the summer.

Ward didn’t take long to shake off the cobwebs, turning in a very good performance to keep Bernard under wraps and help the Eagles to a first clean sheet of the campaign.

The 6 foot 2 ace won four aerial duels and also completed four clearances on a day where Roy Hodgson’s side will probably be annoyed that they couldn’t get the win after missed chances from Jordan Ayew and Max Meyer – a point against a Toffees team who invested heavily over the summer isn’t a bad result, however.

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Let’s see what some Palace fans on Twitter have been saying about Ward’s performance…

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Wolves stamped their foot on the transfer window for the first time over the weekend, confirming the signing of Jesus Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid.

One of the star players in Spain’s European U21 triumph this summer, he could be joined by both Ruben Dias and Patrick Cutrone according to Express & Star.

It looks as though the Midlands outfit are striving to make a real statement in the transfer market and the fact they’ve also been linked with Moise Kean is an indication of that.

Last week, Sky Sports Italia, via Football Italia, claimed that a potential swap deal between Ruben Neves and the Italian was a topic of discussion between the Wolves hierarchy and Juventus director Fabio Paratici.

But what could a move for the attacker mean?

On the chalkboard

Kean has been one of the rising stars in Serie A for a while now and at the age of 19 he’s already amassed 35 appearances in the division, scoring 11 goals.

Playing predominantly as a striker, his potential signing could add a greater amount of depth to an area of the pitch that has already seen Ivan Cavaleiro depart this summer.

Everton and Juventus are also in talks for the player in a deal that could be worth £36m so it looks as though it may be a fiercely contested battle for his signature.

However, if Wolves did beat the Toffees to him, it could have a negative impact on Morgan Gibbs-White.

In pre-season, the youngster who also happens to be 19, has been playing alongside Diogo Jota in attack, almost as a second striker.

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With Raul Jimenez not yet fit after returning to pre-season late following his exploits at the Gold Cup with Mexico, he’s taken his opportunity fantastically well.

He scored against Newcastle in their opening game of the Asia Trophy, appearing to finally find a position he’s comfortable in at the club.

Nuno Santo rarely played him as a number ten in 2018/19 as the teenager was restricted to just five starts in the Premier League.

Yet, just as it looks as though Gibbs-White is finding some momentum, the addition of a new striker could halt his progress in the new role he’s taken on.

As a result, Kean arriving in the Midlands might well have an adverse effect on the Wolves man.

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This article is part of Football FanCast’s The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more… 

Alfredo Morelos was entirely missing from a training match against Welsh outfit TNS today, with Steven Gerrard turning to Jermain Defoe and Greg Stewart in each half.

Rangers reported on the club’s official website that the Gers ran out 1-0 winners against the Welsh champions, with Defoe netting the only goal of the game.

The eleven who started the match looks pretty close to a full strength Gers side and it’ll be interesting to see whether that’s the team that the Ibrox boss goes with in next week’s Europa League qualifier against St Joseph’s of Gibraltar.

A reason hasn’t been declared for Morelos’ absence, but the fact he hasn’t taken part in one of the last team tune-ups ahead of competitive action will raise eyebrows and once against ignites the debate about who Rangers’ first choice striker actually is.

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On the chalkboard

Morelos was undoubtedly the main man at Ibrox for most of last season, but after a red card at Celtic Park and subsequent suspension, Jermain Defoe came into the team and didn’t give up his place in the side when the Colombian returned until the very last day of league action.

Defoe scored three goals and assisted three times in his six starts after that day at Celtic Park, combining expertly with supporting players like Scott Arfield.

It’s form that makes him a viable choice to start the coming season as first-choice in the position still, with question marks about Morelos’ temperament and discipline rumbling on since that fateful day against the Hoops.

Gerrard played Defoe, Morelos and Stewart in three 30-minute periods against Mansfield at the weekend, but with the 22-year-old dropping out against TNS, the Premier League legend now looks likely to get the nod next week.

Morelos is a quality finisher, but as former Ibrox striker Kris Boyd pointed out last month, the partnership that Defoe built with Arfield was superb, with Boyd also claiming that the Colombian “plays a lot for himself”.

Does Gerrard also consider Defoe to offer the team more with his all-round game?

All eyes will be on the first team sheet of the season when the Gers kick off their 2019/20 campaign.

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Leeds United have been linked with a vast number of signings already this summer.

But in terms of the players they are targeting, they are striking a great balance between aiming for short-term and long-term success.

Leeds are a team that need to perform well next season, but fortunately, they also aren’t neglecting the long-term future of the club.

Andrea Radrizzani has operated largely on a sell before you buy policy, and it has been speculated that that model may be followed again this summer.

But it’s more than just their financial future, Leeds aren’t only targeting players who will get them promoted next season, they are looking at potential stars who could carry the team forward down the line.

The Yorkshire club have been linked with players who have the potential to make a significant impact in their push for the top two this season. The likes of Harry Wilson and Helder Costa have proven themselves to be top players at Championship level with their goal contribution records, but the Whites have also been looking at young prospects such as Cody Drameh and Rafa Mujica.

As long as the Whites’ youth team is being headed up by Carlos Corberan these players have a great chance of progressing to become members of the first team. Last season we saw both Jack Clarke and Jamie Shackleton become critical components in Marcelo Bielsa’s squad as they made plenty of appearances in important games.

If the sell before you buy policy is to continue at Elland Road, then this may be the best way to go about it. Clarke is now being touted as a £20m player, and these youngsters that the Whites are looking at bringing in could also be sold for millions of pounds once they mature.

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If Leeds can purchase and develop youngster at this rate it will allow for the bigger-name signings like Patrick Bamford and Kiko Casilla to come in, all while keeping their net spend as low as possible.

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Just when you thought the Gareth Bale to Manchester United rumours had finally gone away, they just find a way of coming back up.

The Welshman’s name has been on the radar of the Red Devils for almost every transfer window since joining Real Madrid back in 2013, but a move to Old Trafford has never come to fruition.

Now, Spanish publication MARCA claim that Madrid’s pursuit of Paul Pogba this summer has given Los Blancos the idea of potentially sending Bale in the opposition direction to try and sweeten the deal.

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After hearing that Bale could be coming in to replace Pogba, United fans took to Twitter to voice their opinion on the matter and many were rather unimpressed by the whole thing.

Red Devils supporters insisted that despite their previous interest in the former Tottenham star, his recent lack of form, and history of troublesome injuries had turned him into a very unattractive proposition.

Indeed, having seen their struggles with paying huge wages to under-performing stars like Alexis Sanchez, United fans seemed keen to point out that signing Bale would simply give them another problem akin to the Chilean.

Check out some of the reaction of United supporters below:

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Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race to sign Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic in the summer transfer window according to Sport Bild, via Buli News.

What’s the word, then?

Alongside West Ham United and now the German side, Crystal Palace are interested in the prolific centre-forward who the Cottagers are valuing at £30m, per The Mirror’s live transfer blog at 9:14pm on June 12.

However, the Germany-based newspaper Sport Bild believe that Mitrovic would be costing buying clubs just €20m this summer, or a mere £17.8m.

The 48-cap Serbian international has just enjoyed an impressive season despite the Craven Cottage club’s relegation from the Premier League, notching 11 goals in all competitions after a permanent move from Newcastle United.

Extra competition a blessing in disguise

Extra competition for the Eagles to beat to Mitrovic’s signature is a blessing in disguise, increasing Roy Hodgson’s chances of missing out on his 6 ft 2 target.

You simply can’t judge the Serbian on one campaign in the English top flight as impressive as it was in a doomed Cottagers team.

The thing that some people forget is that the ex-Partizan Belgrade man had played in the Premier League before he moved to west London, initially on loan, midway through 2017/2018.

At St James’ Park, the forward struggled to make an impact on the most competitive league in the world by scoring just once in six forgettable performances having made the step up from the Championship with the Magpies in 2017.

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What Palace have been lacking for a long time and what they really need in the next few months is a proven Premier League goalscorer, something that Mitrovic just isn’t yet.

Give it a couple more terms of consistently finding the back of the net in the top flight and yeah, the intimidating attacker would be perfect for Hodgson’s men.

However, the fact remains that he’s just too young and unproven to take on the responsibilities that would be required of him at Selhurst Park. And he is too much of a risk for an amount that could easily make up most of the club’s budget this window.

Jack Harrison’s future at Leeds is uncertain, so the club need to go out and look for a replacement. Well, they may have found him in Portsmouth’s Jamal Lowe.

The Daily Star believe Leeds are hoping to bring the 24-year-old to Elland Road this summer after his club’s promotion hopes were crushed by Sunderland. Indeed, the right winger has played 45 times this season in League One, dragging his team to the play-offs.

He’s scored an impressive 17 goals and made nine assists in all competitions, so he’d no doubt make Leeds a more dangerous threat next season. At their worst, the Whites have been slow in the build-up at times this season, but he’d change that around quickly.

The Yorkshire giants are never going to be the most defensively stable side considering the attacking style Bielsa uses, so they must take their chances when they come to make sure they out-score their opposition. Lowe’s form proves he’d put his chances away.

Harrison might not return to Elland Road next season, but he’s only got four goals and three assists in 37 games. Yes, he’s been influential in other ways, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world if he didn’t come back. Lowe, meanwhile, would make the fans forget Harrison.

Leeds can’t afford to slide backwards after this season. They need to either keep their best players and improve them, or quickly replace anyone who’s leaving with more exciting talent.

Leeds fans, who do you think should replace Jack Harrison if he doesn’t return next season? Join the discussion by commenting below…