Dr Gloom

this might be good for us. gives howe a week on the training ground to sort things out , get them drilled for man city and work out what his best team is - hopefully it includes tonali

i'm getting a bit bored of the mr nice guy act too. it's not very saudi, is it? they don't need to take the piss to the extent chelsea have but surely they could have done more on the comercial deal side, which would help our psr predicament. stadium/training ground naming rights, for example

hard to believe this bloke ever got the england job. i've seen some shit football at newcastle over the years, but his was among the worst - terrible manager, awful bloke

I was excited when he came in because he oversaw that futuristic beast of a stadium in Atlanta and I was optimistic he might do similar for us. But fuck all is happening on that front. Hard to say he’s done much else if note tbh

I had a good night out

It’s more about the occasion and the atmosphere tbh. A bit like watching a comedian at a stadium or arena. And the general lawlessness. I had a good night out but tended to watch the the action on the big screen

he walked straight into the punch that ended it with his guard completely down like an amateur

His lack of a guard throughout the fight against a knock out specialist was just bizarre. I don’t know if he underestimated his opponent but AJ’s not known for having the greatest chin, you’d think he’s have been more cautious.

Just back from the fight. Disappointing that so many in the crowd were jeering Dubois. Two English blokes going against each other and he was the underdog. He soon shut everyone up. After he clipped AJ in round one it was one-way traffic. AJ has had a great career but he’s finished at this level. Shame they couldn’t make AJ v Fury when they were both in their prime but that’s boxing. I guess we’ll never know now. Unless both fancy a final pay day when over the hill, which would be typical. i enjoyed Liam Gallagher’s pre-fight set. Feel less disappointed now about missing out on the oasis reunion tickets because he sounded bloody awful but it was a nice slice of 90s nostalgia

About £130. We’re up in the stands too

Going to Wembley for the AJ Dubois fight later. I’m braced for £10 pints after buying my first £9 pint at the 02 a few months back. Cunts

Mid 40s, which I think make me one of the younger posters on here

i seem to remember there being an area that was carpeted? always a good look for a nightclub. really soaks up the smell of spilt beer too 👍

when i were a lad, our dad would thrash us to sleep with his belt - if we were lucky

I dunno, when someone is returning from injury they’ll rarely pay 90 minutes off the bat. Usually it starts with a substitute appearance or two, then a start when they’re subbed off before doing a full 90. I guess Eddie knows if he’s ready to start, or not, but he looks like he’s close. His 45 last week was more impressive than big Joe’s.

I’d rather start with the best/form players. That would suggest Tonali and Willock start. Joelinton’s form has been a concern, opening game aside, but Howe doesn’t like to make too many changes. I imagine Tonali is in with a better shout or a start than Willock at this stage but there’s a case for both of them

give him 50-60 minutes, see how he gets on from the start then sub him if needed. He’s looked sharp and is great at great at getting us up the pitch

Willock must be knocking on the door for a start. He’s looked good

I went to a sloth sanctuary when I visited Costa Rica. Always thought that would make a good name for a metal band

he's lack of minutes may also be because we've often been in tight games and he's wanted to keep isak's goal threat on the pitch. perhaps we'd have seen more of him if we'd been coasting in the odd game, with a two or three goal cushion with 20 minutes to go. i don't think howe has a choice now. we're going to need him the next few games if isak is out

i'd play him at fulham and wimbledon if isak is out. at least he'd give us a presence up front. osula looks quick and strong at least. gordon is mint but he's not a CF. osula's lack of minutes suggests howe doesn't think he's ready for the PL yet. we needed a third choice development striker but it increasingly looks like we also needed a second choice CF because we can't rely on wilson and isak is prone to the odd injury too

Good job we signed a reserve striker that Eddie really trusts

they did a belting snakebite and black. very much the drink of choice in my gig-going teenage years between 94-97