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Starting Mitrovic if playing two up front ? Playing Merino as a 10 if playing that way ? Playing Mbemba at left back when fit ? He's tried everything within his own very narrow defines of using players who follow his instructions the most seemingly regardless of their performances.

This is the point lots of people seem to overlook when comparing our team/squad to others. We've not even had the current manager all that long and yet in that time we've been relegated, promoted, have s*** on his transfer intentions at least twice and are now up for sale. There's no consistency, no certainty and no clear direction for the club. Building something worth keeping takes time. Nobodys denying any of that but if we play two up front you'd think Mitrovic would be there, you'd think given Manquillo's performances then Mbemba would be back in, you'd think given Perez's performances then Merino would be given a go where he plays for his country's under 23's, you'd think that when that Watford wing back was given the freedom of St Jame's something would be done to stop it even if it didn't work, just leaving things as they were was bizarre. Rafa doen't have the players he wants but he may have to start thinking it may be better to play players who don't rigidly follow his orders instead of those that do but do it very poorlyor even come up with a game plan that suits the players.

Ever see it's a knockout ? You can play a Joker in a game and double your points, so if you win 3 points become 6 hence 6 pointer. Last season we played our Joker in the Home game against Norwich which is why we actually went for it after going behind.

He does. Hopefully it's due to missing Lascalles. Same goes for Clarke actually.

This! Play Shelvey and Hayden behind him with Gayle in front and we might be on to something. Seems so obvious to at least try it doesn't it ?

Aarons If it was alphabetical and including subs.

Some of the defence of him is as bad mind. You've been canny quiet on the whole 442 fetish front lately. Different formations for different opponents and even then it's pointless having the right formation with the wrong personnel. Even I went 4-2-3-1 for today.

What did he do ? Did he ever dominate a game, wasn't even a good water carrier. Never made huge balls ups I'll grant you but that was often due to him basically keeping out the way.

Some of the defence of him is as bad mind.

Depends on the opposition, however Lascalles would probably be in the most

Seriously ? HE hasn't been "OK" in the premiership and rarely passed for it in the championship.

What does he do in other matches?

Reaĺy don't see what he brings to the party. Doesn't bring the baĺ off CH's , doesn't create, doesn't get forward, doesn't defend.. So anonymous that I had to look beyond threads of Gamez , Papavasilou and Peter Kelly to find him.

Picking the ball up off centre halves then trying to get forward...Not his game. Not helped by Hayden.

No, he's a man whose reputation renders it worthy enough to actually stick with him. He's Not doing his reputation any good with his decisions of late.

Given the timing and the secrecy I reckon Staveley is buying NUFC for her husband's christmas present.

I'm guessing the press are saying February because it takes 30-40 days apparently to do a fit and proper person test. For all that the deal could be complete well beforehand and I wouldn't expect that test to cause any problems if Staveley is fronting it.

Because they were very informal which could be awkward with two strangers so it makes sense to have a mutual friend there.

Heavy snow sand freezing fog?

If they were ok with Saudi money they'll be ok with his. I think if people want a takeover they should maybe put politics to one side. Especially since Desmond isn't going to be our new owner, as far as I can tell he's just a mutual friend who was there as a facilitator. Well conduit was close enough.

Available is different to match fi and none of us have any idea how match fit they are.

If they were ok with Saudi money they'll be ok with his. Except there'll be a lot less of it obvs. Not that I think he is anything more than a conduit for the two parties.

Elliott or Darlow . Little to choose between them. Yedlin Lejeune Lascalles if fit Mbemba Hayden Shelvey Atsu if fit Merino Murphy Striker. I'd playvLejeune over Clarke if Lascalles is fit as I think they better compliment each other. As for this time for KO I think its perfect and wouldn't argue against it replacing 3pm KOs.

It could lead to more if the restriction on 3pm live coverage is lifted.

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