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We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.
Here are some of your comments:
City fans
Kevin: Same old same old. Switch off for the first 15 minutes of the second half, let the opponent back in the game then hope that substitutes on the hour will change things. No Marmoush when a goal is needed and none of the Nicos to shore up a woeful defence and midfield.
Dixon: As a City fan, totally disappointed at their performance, not least Foden who is the main culprit for Anderson's goal as he was the only City player closer to Anderson before the latter shot and scored. Foden didn't seem care if Anderson scored or not since he didn't attempt to tackle Anderson before the shot. City should sell him at the end of the season. I hope he won't be picked for the World Cup since he doesn't deserve a place in England team.
Martin: City looked disorganised & were too "narrow". They could not breakdown a packed Forest defence & lost the ball too easily.Forest started well but City dominated the majority of the game but reverted to sideways passing etc. same old,same old. Credit to Forest who matured during the game. Are City playing better away from home? Not good enough if they want to pressure Arsenal.
David: This current City team is a shadow of the ones of the last 10 years. Pep has run his course time for a change of manger and coaching staff for next season.
Rodrique: Disappointing end of a game which we should have seen out easily against a team who struggles to score goals. Title race not done yet because twists and turns could happen and they would. Let's pray for Arsenal to stumble and for City to win their remaining games.
Forest fans
Fosi: Great to see the fight back and the commitment, massive point! We need to cut out the mistakes and move the ball faster ! Expected to lose the game, well fought lads!
Luke: An excellent point and another performance that makes you wonder how we are where we are. Unfortunately this season, for every night like tonight there's been a night like Braga. We need to play this this for each of the remaining 9 games, and if we do we've got a chance.
Ken: The spirit shown in the second half must be carried into the remaining league games. If we do that, we should survive. Well played lads.
Sean: The team really had to put a shift in and they did. Fantastic effort and game plan from start to finish, there were even a couple of moments we could have snuck away with more. Really need to keep putting this kind of effort in now to stay up.
Ted: Manchester City didn't stumble, Forest were amazing. Awesome performance away from home. The fight was brilliant. We will stay up.
One-year QB wonders don't work in NFL. Why would Ty Simpson?
This isn’t quarterback rocket science, or a gut feeling. It couldn’t be more clear and concise.
The one-year wonders at the quarterback position don’t work in the NFL.
Yet there they are, the talking heads all over the sport, falling for it again with Ty Simpson. The former Alabama quarterback showed up last week at the league’s annual NFL Scouting Combine — with all of 15 career starts in his pocket — and had an impressive throwing session for the assembled scouts and team personnel.
Throwing session.
Suddenly, he’s a Top 15 pick. Even ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky — as smart and measured analyst as there is — declared Simpson’s tape “from his first eight games” of the 2025 season is better than projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
Has the entire NFL scouting world gone mad? This isn’t that difficult to process, everyone.
Anthony Richardson started one season at Florida. Trey Lance started one season at North Dakota State.
Kyler Murray (Oklahoma), Dwayne Haskins (Ohio State) and Mac Jones (Alabama) started one season in college, too. All flamed out.
Meanwhile, I give you (since the 2018 draft) these multiple-season college starters who are all ascending in their careers: two MVPs (Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen), two Super Bowl champions (Jalen Hurts, Sam Darnold), and eight who have led teams to the playoffs (Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, Justin Herbert, Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, Bo Nix).
Obviously there are multiple-season college starters who don’t pan out, but the odds of success are much higher for a player with elite skills who has spent extended time leading a team, managing games and experiencing every possible win-lose scenario on the grass.
Not a throwing session.
The last time we saw Simpson on the field at Alabama, he and the Tide were getting clobbered by Indiana in the Rose Bowl — where Simpson completed 12 passes for 67 yards before getting knocked out of a 38-3 loss.
It’s almost as if these NFL guys, whose very livelihood depends on getting it right more than getting it wrong, never learn.
Simpson is a talented player. He has a live arm, and is sneaky athletic. He’s accurate, and he has played well at times in big games.
But it’s hard to fathom a position that demands as many game repetitions as possible to develop and reach potential, could have an obvious red flag so flippantly ignored by the best of the best in the sport.
It’s the quarterback obsession. The game — no matter the level — revolves around the play of the quarterback.
The better he is, the better you are.
But when we reach the elite of the game, where everyone runs fast and everyone is freakishly athletic, football IQ is heightened to an unreal level. Knowledge of the game, understanding the nuances, knowing the answers ― all before the ball snaps at the line of scrimmage.
Translation: The more reps, the more you know before making the pick.
I can’t imagine why any NFL owner, now spending more than $300 million annually in salary cap revenue, would trust his franchise to a quarterback who has played one college season. It’s blind faith on steroids.
This isn’t learning on the job, or sitting behind a cagey veteran. You’re drafted, and we’re paying you millions ― and you’re playing Week 1.
The enormity of the moment crushes some, overwhelms others. Typically, it impacts every quarterback.
It’s rare that a rookie quarterback steps into the breach and starts making plays all over the field. Rare that he’s so good, teams win because of him — not with him.
It takes two or three years (or more) for these guys to feel completely comfortable when they walk to the line of scrimmage. When they can look at grown men on the other side of the ball — whose coaches (the best in the sport, no less) spend an entire offseason scouting the player and the offense — and feel completely at ease.
When they can consistently win games at the highest level of football, and give their team — one that plays in a league designed for parity — an advantage more than the other guy.
Now we’re ready to bet all that on a guy with 15 career college starts, and a throwing session?
The entire NFL scouting world has gone mad.
Matt Hayes is the senior national college football writer for USA TODAY Sports Network. Follow him on X at @MattHayesCFB.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ty Simpson is now a projected NFL first round pick, but why?
Magnus Eriksson: Hammarby är favoriter att vinna svenska cupen
Slutomgång väntar i gruppspelet av svenska cupen. Redan nu har SVT Sports expert Magnus Eriksson en tydlig favorit: – Sett till hur de har spelat så är de det, säger han om Hammarby.
Report: Andoni Iraola considering Bournemouth future amid Premier League interest
Bournemouth Future Boost as Iraola Considers New Deal Amid Premier League Interest
Contract Talks Gather Pace at Bournemouth
Bournemouth could be set for a major boost as manager Andoni Iraola considers extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium. As reported by the Daily Mail, the 43-year-old is weighing up a new contract despite attracting attention from elsewhere in the Premier League.
Interest in Iraola has grown significantly over the past year. Crystal Palace and Tottenham are among the clubs monitoring the situation closely as they assess potential managerial changes. The Spaniard’s current deal runs until the summer, leaving Bournemouth keen to secure his long term future before rivals can act.
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For Bournemouth, retaining Iraola would represent stability during a period of steady growth. The club’s hierarchy believe continuity is key as they look to build on recent progress in the Premier League.
Bournemouth Investment Signals Long Term Vision
Financial commitment from the club has played a major role in discussions around Iraola’s future. According to the Daily Mail, Bournemouth have raised more than £300million through player sales while reinvesting £390m across the past three seasons.
Plans extend beyond transfers. A £50m expansion of the Vitality Stadium is underway, reinforcing the club’s ambition to establish itself more firmly in the top flight.
These developments have aligned closely with Iraola’s outlook. Stability, infrastructure and squad competitiveness appear to be central factors as he considers his next move.
Manager Speaks Openly About Club Environment
Earlier this week, Iraola addressed his situation directly. His comments suggested a strong relationship with the club and those around him.
“I’m very happy here, not just now but since the beginning of my stay here. I always say I come to work with a smile and that is very important to me.”
“I have a great relationship not only with the players but with the club, with the staff. Everyone is very helpful. I’m really happy.”
“The other is a matter of talking to the club. Sooner or later we will have to make a decision, yes.”
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Those words indicate a manager comfortable in his environment, though discussions about his long term future remain ongoing.
Bournemouth Rise Keeps European Dream Alive
Bournemouth’s improvement on the pitch has strengthened the argument for continuity. Earlier in the season they were considered part of a relegation fight. Form since January has changed that narrative considerably.
A nine game unbeaten run has lifted them to ninth in the Premier League. They sit eight points behind Liverpool in fifth place, leaving European qualification within reach.
Maintaining that momentum may depend heavily on Iraola’s decision in the months ahead. For Bournemouth supporters, securing his future could be as valuable as any transfer signing.
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This report will feel encouraging but also slightly nerve wracking for Bournemouth supporters. The reality is that Iraola has transformed expectations at the club in a relatively short period of time.
Fans remember how uncertain things looked early in the season when Bournemouth were hovering near the relegation conversation. To now sit ninth in the Premier League after a nine match unbeaten run shows the scale of the progress. That turnaround reflects tactical clarity, improved organisation and a squad that clearly believes in the manager.
Supporters will also recognise the significance of the club’s wider investment. Spending £390m on the squad over three seasons and committing £50m to expand the stadium sends a message that Bournemouth are not content merely surviving in the Premier League.
When Iraola says, “I’m very happy here”, it resonates with supporters who feel the project finally has direction. There is also a growing belief that Bournemouth can become a stable top half club if the current trajectory continues.
Interest from Tottenham and Crystal Palace will naturally worry fans. Larger clubs tend to circle when managers begin outperforming expectations. For Bournemouth supporters, keeping Iraola would represent a statement that the club’s progress is not temporary.
If he signs a new deal, it could feel like the most important contract Bournemouth have agreed in years.