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I don’t think Anderson is quite there but he does seem to have the ability to create a chance or shot from nothing. Quick feet, good eye for a first time pass. Don’t think he’s a CM.

That’s a benchin’

It’s always been Les Lerdinand in my mind.

No; the poster clearly uses the word “should”. “Should” has a different meaning to “must”.

It’s completely not a must win in any regard.

Calling it a must win is tantamount to publicly declaring your own stupidity. It would be nice for a good, commanding performance but we're new to this CL/PL turnaround. Many teams as good as / better than us have fallen foul.

I love that - wish we’d do it more at SJP. We’re great when on song or sometimes when steel required but a consistent hostile environment at the opposition would be unique and really useful.

A lot of it probably just looking for reasons for optimism?

Sure, some luck involved too. Was just saying I think we’re obviously somewhat out of nick and are trying to focus on solidity and the basics, and results of last 2 games in those circumstances show a good, well-coached side. But yes, also somewhat lucky tonight. Proud as punch nonetheless.

What is intimidating about it? Genuine question, just interested to know

Shouldn’t have been such a cunt Simon

Sign of a good team is winning and keeping clean sheets when not playing well. Great result in our current context. If we aren’t clicking then we can at least be solid and grind out results. Good coaching.

Murphy will be playing because he offers the best cover against Hernandez I guess. Weird one from the perspective of link-up with Isak, which I think Almiron would be better for.

Think it’s usually for first time lights come on after a while.

Burn is the latest groupthink dislike button. He was somewhere between fine and good.

I know man, am joshing ye

Would be an empty-ass stadium considering referee, diving, cynical fouling...

It wouldn't happen but in theory take Burn out for Hall and I think that's a side that will pass and move you to death.

Early scouting reports suggest a Ginger Pirlo in fine form

Fuck it's next week - that's come too quickly. Going to be wild.

Thank you - such a banal and basic worldview that gets used to bash anybody over the head for thinking differently or wanting more.

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We looked really bad, there’s no other way to dress it up. What a shit start to the season.