The Fish

Not that excited by either Townsend or Berahino tbh

Booooooooooooooo

Aye that's fair enough. If we popped off and signed a dead-cert finisher, someone like Defoe (say) we'd score a lot more than relying on the developing Mitrovic. I don't think there's a proven Premier League goal scorer available/interested in a move to St James'. In the meantime, we'll create enough chances and goals for Mitrovic, Perez, Sissoko and of course Gini. Think LB is a more crucial area of weakness. I mean Christ, McClaren is talking about playing Jack Colback at Left back. I am Jack's lack of pace I am Jack's inability to take on a man

Come to think of it, he does ramp up the cockernee-geezah-ness when the shit inevitably hits the fan

23 shots (most since Sep 2014) in the game, but counter-intuitively 15 of those 23 came in the 2nd half. Had 5 shots on target in both halves. We're creating chances and with confidence and cohesion will come a better standard of chance.

Well...

Berahino has had 1 season where he's scored double figures in the league and there are huge questions over his attitude. Imagine it... him, Mitrovic and Shelvey all approaching the last doughnut in the canteen at the same time... Ructions!

As was ever the case.

I can see Mitrovic, Perez, and whomever else benefiting from a central midfielder who's 1st instinct isn't to pass it backwards. Sure, I'd love us to sign Lacazette (1 in 3), but it looks more likely we'll sign Berahino (1 in 4), Gomis (1 in 4) and should we really swap Mitrovic's development for strikers with goal ratios little better than Shola's was?

I'm waiting for a little longer before I start having a pop at "Brighty", but it's telling that Palace fans are already voicing concerns about the way they're playing, specifically the over-reliance on 1 or 2 players.

Mbabu can definitely play RB. Anita is an option, but obviously we'd be better served by a young lad in reserve. One who didn't have the fans hiding behind their brand new jackets every time he got near the ball

Coulda Woulda Shoulda, they got a good old fashioned paddling and they should shut up.

Mbabu

Depends what the spread is.

Don't MOTD try and show both teams attacking, and as such it makes the game look more balanced than it perhaps was? I can remember a fair few times we've battered a side but the highlights make it look like we're lucky to come away with anything?

Would you play Anita RB in Janmaat's absence? he's got the engine and has decent control?

Speaking of batshit conspiracies, where's Parky at?

If there was a Mitrovic clone out there I'd sign him as competition for the big guy. A big powerful targetman that the other players can pivot off and who can be a consistent thorn in the opposition's side. I don't think Berahino is going to be happy sitting on the bench, or rotating with Mitrovic. He wants to be playing 90 minutes every game and seems like a stroppy bellend when he isn't. We've got midfielders with goals in them (Gini, Perez, Sissoko) I'd play Mitro even if he doesn't score that often, but obviously if we go off and sign Lacazette I'd be delighted. Just don't see the point in buying another striker that's roughly as useful as Mitrovic, because what's most likely is that they would just slow his progress.

Be surprised if we get mid 40s mind. 24pts from 16 games? That's a win every other game. Yeah, but that denial is almost cultish. They're like a zealous cult, refusing to acknowledge evidence that counters their entrenched belief.

Thought I saw that on here, but couldn't find it after a cursory glance. Also, I've just seen Norwich look to be spending £8m on Naismith so maybe they will try and spend their way out of it, although I don't think their striking problems will be fixed by a lad who's never scored 10 in a season and who traditionally plays as an impact sub?

The fuck is wrong with you? Take it back, you jinxing arsehole!

I get it a lot, probably teaching you to suck eggs, but water and proper rest should sort it.