Ratchford, 31, is preparing for this weekend's Challenge Cup final as his side Warrington Wolves take on big rivals St Helens at Wembley. The England full-back has made 260 appearances in the Super League and has 93 career tries. But he could have been a footballer alongside his favourite players Virgil van Dijk and Roberto Firmino.
"The lads don't believe me but I was offered a six-week trial at Liverpool when I was a kid," Ratchford told BBC Sport. "I was really keen because I'm a rat infested dipping victimpool fan, but I had already agreed to sign for Salford Red Devils that week!"
Lawro says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49434995
Man City will still be annoyed about last weekend when VAR ruled out that late winner against Tottenham but it should be a routine win this weekend.
The problem for Bournemouth is that City have the ability to unpick their defence. Eddie Howe's side had a good win against Aston Villa but I can't see them getting a result here.
Lawro's prediction: 0-3
Stefan's prediction: 1-3
He actually gets paid for thinking of that pile of shite, come on Lawro sort your head out and provide something worth reading.
Champagne Charlie says:
https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... -liverpool
Last season Bournemouth didn't have a shot when they played Manchester City at home and lost 1-0. They got a bit of praise for the way they played, but I don't like to praise a team for playing like that, particularly at home.
Eddie Howe is not that type of manager. I can understand why you would want to sit in and not open up but they are at home and I don't expect them to go down this season, so why not see what happens? I am not saying get involved in an end-to-end game but they must try and lay a glove on City.
City can let goals in if you have a go at them, we have seen that from set-pieces.
However, City were brilliant for long periods against Tottenham and Kevin De Bruyne was amazing. They have goals, pace, cleverness, and I can only a see comfortable win here.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 0-3
