Holden McGroin

Hopefully Isak is back.

I think you can take this 3 ways. 1) We arguably only had 4 players missing from the first XI (5 if you include both strikers) and the more seasoned pros all had stinkers and didn’t step up (I’m thinking mainly the midfield here not getting a grip of the game). 2) The players that had to play were gassed and the fringe players aren’t good enough. The way we play is so physically demanding that we are all fucked by Nov. We are either going to need a huge squad or Eddie will need to go to a more possession based game (which I think he bought Tonali for) in the future. Draw a line under this one and we recharge. 3) Dr Gloom

WTF?! He seems like a straight arrow to me. Nice bloke. A bit dull. Completely inoffensive.

He might not have a call back clause in the contract. I’m sure we’d be looking at it.

21st of the season. it’s only turned November…

All the above plus it might stop Wykiki rattling on about Longstaff for England for a few games.

Predictable but disappointing.

Who the fuck do we put in now?

Gordon should have ran with the ball then slipped in longy for him to blaze over.

Wykiki picking up on all the intricate tactical issues as usual

If I was Toon manager , I’d have changed formation and play wing backs when Miggy got injured.

Who is taking over from yet another disaster from Gloomy?

In honour of Eddie’s two year anniversary we’ve time travelled back and let Steve Bruce manage the team.

You know things are bad when you are gutted Chris Wood doesn’t play for us anymore.

Struggling all over the pitch. Lewis Hall isn’t quite ready yet defensively. You can see why Eddie has been holding him back.

We are playing like we have 10 players out. only a matter of time before they score.

Miley making his debut. Go on son.

I can’t see us creating many chances from open play here so set pieces will be vital. we’ve only won 1 game on the road this season (against Sheff utd) so it will be very tricky, especially without Bruno running the show.

Aye. I think Ritchie might come in if Wilson is injured. Not a lot of other options.

Real Madrid need a striker. Mbappe wants to go. I’d put me left but on this happening in the summer.

3 of their back 4 will be out next game as well. Oof.

I’ve got both van de ven and Maddison in my FPL. Pricks. But also great for us.

Adam P talking like he is a pro-athlete taking a well deserved rest. "I think I was at the cinemas yesterday, so I had a chance to relax a little bit. But obviously an absolute pleasure to be here" Does the kid even have a job?

I think he’ll be back after the international break. I haven’t seen any articles to suggest it’s long term. I’m keeping a keen eye on it as he is in my fantasy team. 😂