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Re: Delap

Post by Frosty » Fri Apr 11, 2025 1:52 pm

Actually Mendipblue, Ricco isn’t the only one tired of your sh*t, I am too.

Either tone it down, or just use the other forum thanks.

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Re: Delap

Post by mendipblue » Fri Apr 11, 2025 2:08 pm

Frosty wrote:
Fri Apr 11, 2025 1:52 pm
Actually Mendipblue, Ricco isn’t the only one tired of your sh*t, I am too.

Either tone it down, or just use the other forum thanks.
What sh*t? I seriously never use the other forum? You have confused me with somebody else. 🤷‍♂️

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Re: Delap

Post by mendipblue » Fri Apr 11, 2025 3:02 pm

Delap possibly going no where ? 😅

https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/sport/250 ... iam-delap/
Well that's very interesting 🤔

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Re: Delap

Post by Blue Wilf » Fri Apr 11, 2025 4:18 pm

hallamblue wrote:
Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:36 am
I do use TWTD CB.... :lol:

Tbh I can't see the problem transferring topics of conversation between forums to raise discussion. MB is being silly, and certainly doesn't enter into the spirit of social media where ideas, discussions are transferred. I never try to make out they are my ideas or discussion. In fact I always reference where it's come from.
Please keep doing it HB - anyone who filters TWTD so I don't have to read it gets my vote 😬👍

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Re: Delap

Post by The Odious Mr Rossi » Fri Apr 11, 2025 5:16 pm

mendipblue wrote:
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:16 pm
Nobody knows what is n his contract of work ffs. As Mark Ashton alluded to, any such details are a breach of contract . So all this speculation is and quite frankly bollox 🤷‍♂️
Bollox? Mendip, nobody asked you what keeps your ears apart :wink:

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:04 pm


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Re: Delap

Post by mendipblue » Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:01 pm

The Odious Mr Rossi wrote:
Fri Apr 11, 2025 5:16 pm
mendipblue wrote:
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:16 pm
Nobody knows what is n his contract of work ffs. As Mark Ashton alluded to, any such details are a breach of contract . So all this speculation is and quite frankly bollox 🤷‍♂️
Bollox? Mendip, nobody asked you what keeps your ears apart :wink:
Grown up as always. Thank you 😅

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Re: Delap

Post by hallamblue » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:26 pm

ITFC2024 wrote:
Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:04 pm
Liam’s replacement if he leaves?

https://www.footballfancast.com/ipswich ... placement/
If Delap doesnt leave, we will lose Hirst, who I'd personally prefer to keep above Delap, because I feel he's the better all round striker. But we all see things differently....

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:34 pm

hallamblue wrote:
Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:26 pm
ITFC2024 wrote:
Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:04 pm
Liam’s replacement if he leaves?

https://www.footballfancast.com/ipswich ... placement/
If Delap doesnt leave, we will lose Hirst, who I'd personally prefer to keep above Delap, because I feel he's the better all round striker. But we all see things differently....
I’d love for Delap to stay, but there’s no way in hell his agent will let that happen. So I think it’s safe to say Hirst will stay.

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Re: Delap

Post by hallamblue » Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:15 am

I'm assuming Delaps agent is his dad Rory?

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Re: Delap

Post by Bluemike » Wed Apr 16, 2025 9:44 am

There is less than zero chance he will stay Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea, Everton, West Ham and Newcastle all being linked with him and being touted for England for a reason ! He's gone.

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Re: Delap

Post by hallamblue » Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:33 am

He’d look out of his depth in a senior England game right now I think. Yer, of course he’s gone, and I’m personally not actually worried about that. But what really pees me off is we’re giving him away.

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:18 pm

Thinking about Delap’s inevitable departure, I’ve been contemplating where I’d like to see him end up. I think Newcastle would be the perfect club because he’d get plenty of game time, and he could possibly avoid the politics of some of the bigger clubs.

There’s also the Sir Bobby link, and let’s not forget that’s where Shearer ended up…arguably one of England’s best strikers.

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Re: Delap

Post by shabba » Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:35 am

ITFC2024 wrote:
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:18 pm
Thinking about Delap’s inevitable departure, I’ve been contemplating where I’d like to see him end up. I think Newcastle would be the perfect club because he’d get plenty of game time, and he could possibly avoid the politics of some of the bigger clubs.

There’s also the Sir Bobby link, and let’s not forget that’s where Shearer ended up…arguably one of England’s best strikers.
I doubt he’d play much as they have arguably the best striker in the league (given Harland and cities dip).

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Re: Delap

Post by hallamblue » Fri Apr 18, 2025 2:09 pm

Assuming they hang onto him of course!

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Re: Delap

Post by EveryoneKnowsaDave » Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:39 am

I dislike Arsenal but reckon he'll end up there.

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Re: Delap

Post by Blue Wilf » Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:16 pm

Who knows but my money would be on Spurs or West Ham

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Re: Delap

Post by hallamblue » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:29 pm

He could surprise all of us and elect to stay with us next season.

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Re: Delap

Post by Mauswara » Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:01 pm

Or could we possibly loan him to a PL club for the first half of the season and see how we go from there?

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Re: Delap

Post by Charnwood » Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:38 pm

I think he’ll choose a top club that’s guaranteed European football next season and most likely at Champions League level.

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Re: Delap

Post by Charnwood » Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:49 pm

ITFC2024 wrote:
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:18 pm
Thinking about Delap’s inevitable departure, I’ve been contemplating where I’d like to see him end up. I think Newcastle would be the perfect club because he’d get plenty of game time, and he could possibly avoid the politics of some of the bigger clubs.

There’s also the Sir Bobby link, and let’s not forget that’s where Shearer ended up…arguably one of England’s best strikers.
You’ve lost me completely 9, why would the Sir Bobby link play any part on where Liam Delap chooses to go next ?
Or the fact that Shearer chose to sign for his hometown club. I just don’t see any connection. Am I missing something ?

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:32 pm

Charnwood wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:49 pm
ITFC2024 wrote:
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:18 pm
Thinking about Delap’s inevitable departure, I’ve been contemplating where I’d like to see him end up. I think Newcastle would be the perfect club because he’d get plenty of game time, and he could possibly avoid the politics of some of the bigger clubs.

There’s also the Sir Bobby link, and let’s not forget that’s where Shearer ended up…arguably one of England’s best strikers.
You’ve lost me completely 9, why would the Sir Bobby link play any part on where Liam Delap chooses to go next ?
Or the fact that Shearer chose to sign for his hometown club. I just don’t see any connection. Am I missing something ?
I just meant it would be meaningful to me to watch him progress at Newcastle based on history. I didn’t mean it would motivate Liam to wanna go there. I’m turning into an old softy I suppose haha!

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Re: Delap

Post by Charnwood » Sat Apr 19, 2025 11:29 pm

ITFC2024 wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:32 pm
Charnwood wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:49 pm
ITFC2024 wrote:
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:18 pm
Thinking about Delap’s inevitable departure, I’ve been contemplating where I’d like to see him end up. I think Newcastle would be the perfect club because he’d get plenty of game time, and he could possibly avoid the politics of some of the bigger clubs.

There’s also the Sir Bobby link, and let’s not forget that’s where Shearer ended up…arguably one of England’s best strikers.
You’ve lost me completely 9, why would the Sir Bobby link play any part on where Liam Delap chooses to go next ?
Or the fact that Shearer chose to sign for his hometown club. I just don’t see any connection. Am I missing something ?
I just meant it would be meaningful to me to watch him progress at Newcastle based on history. I didn’t mean it would motivate Liam to wanna go there. I’m turning into an old softy I suppose haha!
Got it 👍👌

Loved being at Augusta last week 9, nice part of the world you live. I can’t say Atlanta is my favourite airport though, omg how busy is that place.

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:29 am

Charnwood wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 11:29 pm
ITFC2024 wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:32 pm
Charnwood wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:49 pm


You’ve lost me completely 9, why would the Sir Bobby link play any part on where Liam Delap chooses to go next ?
Or the fact that Shearer chose to sign for his hometown club. I just don’t see any connection. Am I missing something ?
I just meant it would be meaningful to me to watch him progress at Newcastle based on history. I didn’t mean it would motivate Liam to wanna go there. I’m turning into an old softy I suppose haha!
Got it 👍👌

Loved being at Augusta last week 9, nice part of the world you live. I can’t say Atlanta is my favourite airport though, omg how busy is that place.
Have to say I’m really glad I moved here. There’s a lot I miss about Texas, but it was too congested and the weather was extreme. I rarely go to Atlanta to be honest I’m over living in the big city. Carrollton is a lovely college town/Retirement community. Lots of green and not so much concrete. Also, I’m closer to my daughter.

Anyway sorry for hijacking the thread. Wouldn’t it be lovely if young Liam decides to stay with us?!

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Re: Delap

Post by Charnwood » Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:33 pm

ITFC2024 wrote:
Sun Apr 20, 2025 12:29 am
Charnwood wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 11:29 pm
ITFC2024 wrote:
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:32 pm


I just meant it would be meaningful to me to watch him progress at Newcastle based on history. I didn’t mean it would motivate Liam to wanna go there. I’m turning into an old softy I suppose haha!
Got it 👍👌

Loved being at Augusta last week 9, nice part of the world you live. I can’t say Atlanta is my favourite airport though, omg how busy is that place.
Have to say I’m really glad I moved here. There’s a lot I miss about Texas, but it was too congested and the weather was extreme. I rarely go to Atlanta to be honest I’m over living in the big city. Carrollton is a lovely college town/Retirement community. Lots of green and not so much concrete. Also, I’m closer to my daughter.

Anyway sorry for hijacking the thread. Wouldn’t it be lovely if young Liam decides to stay with us?!
We stayed by Lake Oconee close to Greenbro midway between Atlanta and Augusta, it was fabulous.

Anyway, Liam Delap for my money will end up at Arsenal who are in most need of a striker and almost guaranteed a Champions League slot. In fact if they play against PSG like they did against Real Madrid they could qualify as winners.

We can only hope today they field a weakened side, however with so much at stake that’s probably unlikely. Our next hope is that Palmer puts up another brilliant performance in goal.

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:57 pm

Newcastle and ManU favorites to lure Delap, hopefully Newcastle like I said before:

https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/fo ... se-5098846

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Re: Delap

Post by MasseyFerguson » Fri Apr 25, 2025 3:47 pm

He had a pretty good season with us while the team struggled. Having said that, I doubt very much if any top club would be interested in signing him as anything other than a bench warming squad player.

He might be attractive to a promoted team, or a decidedly mid table club.

If the reported release figure of £30m is accurate, I honestly think that is not far off his level.

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Re: Delap

Post by shabba » Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:07 pm

Have to disagree - £30m for a striker is not much now (saldly), add that he is young, English and somewhat proven in the PL - it’s a good deal which IMO most clubs should look at.

Even as a backup for 30m it doesn’t seem bad business to me. If you wanted a Mateta, Wisa or such surely they are well north of £40m for example.

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Re: Delap

Post by hallamblue » Fri Apr 25, 2025 9:38 pm

ITFC2024 wrote:
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:57 pm
Newcastle and ManU favorites to lure Delap, hopefully Newcastle like I said before:

https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/fo ... se-5098846
I don’t care where he goes, as long as it doesn’t drag on all bloody summer. We need to get in a replacement and move on. I just hope and pray Hirst signs the new contract and stays …. I really rate him.

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Re: Delap

Post by ITFC2024 » Fri Apr 25, 2025 9:49 pm

hallamblue wrote:
Fri Apr 25, 2025 9:38 pm
ITFC2024 wrote:
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:57 pm
Newcastle and ManU favorites to lure Delap, hopefully Newcastle like I said before:

https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/fo ... se-5098846
I don’t care where he goes, as long as it doesn’t drag on all bloody summer. We need to get in a replacement and move on. I just hope and pray Hirst signs the new contract and stays …. I really rate him.
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