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Bournemouth I reckon.

There was another as well. 2002/3.

And we learn how to use his strengths.

I'd have been happy signing him. I just expect us to improve and hone everyone we get at that level. Now I want to see that happening through the younger ranks.

There's a middle ground which I'd say this one was. It wasn't deliberately hand to ball but was making his area larger so the ball couldn't get through that space. Its his reaction as well, he knew there was an element of deliberateness to it

In general I agree but not in this case. Wasn't deliberate but arms out like that isn't for protection.

Listening to 5Live.

Learned the language really quickly as well.

Michael Thomas. My birthday on my first Mediterranean holiday with the then GF. That goes in and me and some lad from Sheffield (next table along with his Mrs and kids) who also hated "them" were on the table jumping and hugging and celebrating and screaming our heads off. Up there in my top 5 "non Newcastle" fave footballing moments.

But a lot of those pattern plays are increasingly "lump it in". I'd like to think we arent doing it yet (apart from Tinos throws) but I've been surprised at how much Liverpool and Arsenal have so far.

You know it'll be "Ooh Nick Woltemade" to the drone of "Ooh Martin Dubravka"

Nah, we (obviously I mean Eddie and Nickson) see what others don't and are able to develop that.

99.341% of sporting interviews are shite, with 87.4% of those covered by the "what do you expect me to say" clause.

The style seems to be going back in time. Loads more lumping it in the mixer and see what happens. I wonder if we are between times and awaiting the next evolution ?

He's possibly better with Hall for that. A lot of Tino's passes push him down the line.

Add in "for years, between the two clubs, its all we had"

Its like he sticks his arm out to cover space not to intentionally go for the ball. His reaction tells it all.

Nah it was like. I hoped it was more of a blasty he could do nowt about but if gets worse every time you see it .

Hmmmm

Did anyone know Tino had a long throw ? Took me by surprise

Don't think so ( and I liked it last season) as we'll want to exploit behind their full backs who push right on. Both games Ive seen tgem so far they've defended terribly on the transition in those areas so 3 up and pace wide is a must. Pleased Gordon is back for this.

He's through on goal so has to be a red or nowt doesnt it ?

Fairly sure Bruno was the only to not only play both games but to play both full 90s, the second game when they've qualified, seems like spite.

The second effort I think it was would have been a repeat of his raker V Spurs in the 6-1.