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🎧 Have Meslier's nine lives run out?

🎧 Have Meslier's nine lives run out?

BBC News31-03-2025
"In this podcast at least, we all kind of want Meslier to do well... but he is getting a bit indefensible."The usual cast of Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix discuss a disappointing draw with Swansea City, Farke's team selection and the negativity surrounding Illan Meslier.Has the keeper made one too many mistakes to keep his place in goal?You can listen to the full episode and more on the Don't Go To Bed Yet podcast.
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