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I still wouldn't fancy him from 10 yards with an open goal gaping.

This is only the second game of the season I've not watched (Burnley being the other). Im the key to success lads.

I blame myself for out results this year. The only game I haven't watched is v Burnley.

Ive held out hope of Longstaff far more than I should have. I thought future England International when he first came on the scene, now I think League one. Shame Rafa has been sacked as he may have taken him to Everton.

Its the hope that destroys you. Its been one of those seasons where we've had no luck - on top of being shite. I think Howe was the wrong appointment. I hope im wrong but I see us going down then him not lasting 10 games in the championship.

Im glad its not my money but I like the tactic. Can we buy Dennis and Sarr from Watford next?

Finished it yesterday. Discuss.

Hearing rumours Luke. Tut tut.

We should be moving for Ramsey on loan. They desperately want rid of him off the wage bill. Id even give Bale a shot on loan. Not sure he has the appetite though.

Evertons squad on paper looks terrible but will still finish higher than us.

Never seems to work like that. I think clubs won't sell their decent players until they have replacements lined up.

For me, we are as good as down. I hope im wrong but I think Howe was the wrong appointment at this stage. I would have went with Stevie G. We might be so far adrift that it'll only be loan options with a view to a permanent deal that will want to sign in Jan . And I think we can only have 2 loan signings? Even if we do manage to sign decent calibre player when the transfer window opens on the 1st we aren't going to have a load of signings. In fact, I suspect most the business will be towards the end. Not looking good.

This could be sliced a few different ways but i think it'll be 3-4-3 but I dont think Schar would be bad at RB if selected there and 4-4-2 Schar - Lascelles - Clark - Ritchie Murphy-Willock-Shelvey-Maxi Joelinton- Wilson

I doubt he'd change tactics at 2 or 3 down tbh.

😁 Spot on.

The only manager I didn't want was Howe. I don't think he will be able to keep us up or attract any decent players. At least Gerrard/Lampard would do that.

Has Fabian Schar shagged one of the players wives or something?

Aye. He might not even make it to the Spurs game.

Great news for the area. I was just about to apply for a job in the area after 20 years away as well the day before this broke. A good time to come home.

Would just be classic NUFC if we got relegated this season

We do say that every time though.

Pickford has been a shambles since the cockup of clearance v Ukraine. Its all in his head and he needs to calm down. I suspect he might be a nervous wreck in the final Agree with the Phillips/Rice concerns. I think they are 7/10 players. I can see Rice ending up being a good centre half but his distribution is essentially a 5 yard pass backwards. Veratti/Jorginho wont give them a kick.

Both strikers. Both scuff every shot. Both big lads. Both have decent feet and a trick. I wouldn't say joelinton is pacy either. Having said that I've never seen Joelinton in the flesh.

He is a poor mans Shola. He has nice feet, a decent brain and the physical build to potentially be a PL footballer. Sadly I dont think he'll make it. For his attributes he should be getting 10 goals a season minimum. I don't see his value out wide. He isnt mobile or dynamic enough and doesnt score any/enough goals to play through the middle. He scuffs every shot he has. He seems like a nice bloke and its not his fault we spunked £40m on him but he hasnt hit the expectations of even a £10m player. Sadly we'll be lumped with him for years to come and possibly a couple of loans spells away before he leaves for free or a nominal fee.

Raised by Wolves. Loved it but the ending was lost-esque.