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Aaaargh he's nothing like Miggy man. He's direct, decisive and has got an end product. Which is why he starts for Howe's cup winning team whereas the other was on the bench as soon as the patch was over. Eddie knows.

I agree on the Miggy comparison, unfair on Murphy that. Almiron had an insane purple patch but reverted to his usual self after that failing to look an improved player even under Howe. Murhpy can be inconsistent too but his end product is levels above Almiron's, even before this season. Fair play to Murphy like, one of the most underrated players in the league. Hard worker but it's not just that, he's worked on his game and consistently had impact. I can understand RW being a priority, maybe after Wilson's replacement and a fast CB as you said. If we get in the CL the aim should be to have 2 quality players in every position.

Definitely. I've got hope for him, because that's the sort of thing Howe can work with. He seems to have a good attitude to go with the physical attributes.

Just what I was thinking, no need to spend energy tonight. Save it for those pricks.

Yeah and Osula doesnt look like he's ready for this level yet. Couple of good moments, he can beat a man and has got pace and power. The end product is lacking though, could be a moment or two when it call clicks for him hopefully i.e. the Eddie Howe coaching impact kicks in.

Not really sure what to make of this performance given how atrocious Leceister are. We've done the basics well at times but not looked like getting out of second gear.

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get in. These are proper embarrassing, we havent even played anything that special. Great chance to score 5 or 6 here

Right. Time to up that goal difference then

Not that there should be any need to, but that bench really underlines the need for summer investment again.

No easy games I suppose, even when the bottom sides are as shite as these. But even if we play with a little bit of confidence we should have enough for a win here and the motivation should be there to get into the CL spots. Avoiding injuries hopefully will be the other big one. Disappointed to see Gordon out but hopefully that's just us being careful.

I think at this point we can manage losing any player for a game or two and still stay in the CL running, except Isak. The absences of Gordon and Hall have shown that and while losing Bruno/Joe/Tonali would be a big blow we'd still have enough to give anyone a game. This might be the one game you'd think of resting/not risking Isak if Gordon and Barnes are fit with a view to the run in. Imo whether we finish 4/5th or not rests squarely on if Isak stays fit.

Anyone else think we should start Gordon or Osula up front in case Isak doesnt start? Watching Wilson is proper painful these days.

First piece of the Amorim jigsaw according to the commentators though. The leeway that man has been given is incredible. I mean granted he's taken a tough job with a shite overvalued overpaid squad but they still go on about him as if he's some revolutionary wizard who will inevitably figure it out and all he needs is time to get there. The bloke did well at Sporting. One club in an average league ffs. He's also shown himself to be inflexible and tactically naive so far not to mention greatly boost morale around the club by publicly calling his players and team shite numerous times. But Sky and the like will of course call all that 'sticking to his principle' etc. We'll good on them. Here's hoping he continues this trajectory and turns out to be another Ten Hag.

I remember seeing a couple of his in videos but I think they were from more central position's than Tonali's? He's almost on the corner flag, absolutely mental and the more you look at it the more it seems he meant it.

I honestly think Bruno needs to be taken off after the 80th minute mark You can say special players take risks but this man just loses a screw or two at times and it makes me near as nervous as Pope's footwork.

Thank goodness for that.

Bruno giving away silly free kick near the end, predictable as feck. He's been insanely frustrating tonight Bruno

Ooof Burn of balance there, lucky let off.

8 minutes

I think Tonali mean that too, an insane effort. Very wasteful this game though and a stupid stupid penalty given by Pope. Just need to stay strong here now.

Aye, I like it, lad's back and hungry.

We've scored about 10 minutes on from that mate

Get innn

FFS Isak that was a brain fart, just hit it