James

Why do people think it is a bad thing that I believe in aliens? They are statistically totally real, somewhere.

I believe in Rich. For full disclosure I also believe in aliens.

Me

The correct pronunciation of Paqueta is: Darren Ambrose

W A I T

I don’t even think Beth is a lady. almost certainly a former poster on here, probably Invicta again

If you look at PPG this calendar year we are actually 3rd. I know it will require a lot to happen between now and the end of the season but we could finish top 4

Was thinking who Joelinton as a midfielder most resembled in terms of our history, think I’ve actually figured it, it is Kieron Dyer but with much stronger physique.

Leeds! I am very hungover!

Let them have their moment before the reality of the Premier League kicks in later. still with Everton, Burnley and second season Brentford in this league they have a real chance!

10th and no embarrassing cup result. failure to meet either would not make me want Howe out, but would lead to me expecting wholesale squad changes next summer.

Eddie Howe, who is not at all related to Sir Bobby Robson’s long term assistant Don Howe, has a number of unknown hairs on his head. While no one has counted he is not bald, so it must be over one hundred.

I’d focus on Benfica where he was on the right, BUT with Trippier on the ball in the final third he was able to attack the inside right channel, and crucially Trippier had the quality to find him for the pass. I think that is something we could see a fair bit when they play together.

Howe all but confirms that he is staying this year

he is still second choice left back though and needs to train with the first team, whereas Huntington can be with the reserves the whole time

Paul Huntington would be a good choice for this role.

To be honest I find it staggering that he was only tweeted 135 times

Just read a new interview with Howe. When we get a corner, throw in etc the ball boy due to a rule change can now immediately give a different ball to the set piece taker rather than trying to retrieve the old ball. sounds like we are prepping for and trying to take advantage of this

actually Joelinton for Anderson, so ten out of the eleven.

Howe playing the long game of loyalty and squad harmony by playing the club captain against his former club and still getting a win, as opposed to the immediate gratification of the collective willies of N-O.

I will predict we play the same starting lineup as that which started vs Benfica. that means surprise starts for Lascelles and Anderson.

I wouldn’t disagree with that. We definitely won’t see Schar or Burn alongside Botman against Forest.

Yep.

Actually think now that Botman and Lascelles will start the season. I don’t think you would play two centre backs together if they haven’t been playing together pre season. Botman was partnered with Lascelles last two games. add to that thatLascelles remains club captain and will therefore need games, with Forest being his first club.

Anyone noted how after a counter attack goes for a corner we will now continue to run and attack the box via a quick short corner before the opposition has had a chance to go into ‘corner mode’?