Beren

Really do think there's an element of them being forced errors.

Yup.

They're all playing with such big dick energy Even the likes of Longstaff and Murphy. It's amazing because it works. It actually makes them better players, and makes Brentford take a step back instead of forwards.

Willock is desperate for some pop. Tried some very speculative efforts so far

Howe definitely has Andy Reid on speed dial

Hope Wilson gets some goals second half. Would be great to see him on the plane to the WC.

Jokes aside, this isn't RAWK. If people view the game through a more pessimistic lens - so be it. If you don't like them, you can stick them on ignore etc. Don't agree with it personally. Utter domination is a lofty bar to clear.

I consider it a disappointment if Brentford have more than five touches in the half meself.

This is a clinic. Their best man, Toney, is fucking knackered from having to track back to win the ball back.

Howe has been taking tips off Andy Reid and Eric Bienemy like

Can't believe people are calling that "shit". I know for a fact you've all watched season after season of actual shit, and you know pinning a team back like that for 80 minutes isn't it!

Off to watch some UK Coffin TV for a bit more high-octane viewing.

Frustrating but no reason to panic. Well played Bournemouth. Definitely missed ASM/someone to have defenders back-pedal and cause ill-discipline in their defence. Not winning owt this season, so as long as they learn from it.

Almiron is so puzzling. Opposition must find him a bloody maverick. No one anywhere near him, he dribbles back four yards with the ball for no reason, then turns around to dribble towards their goal. Dude is ahead of his time playing 4D chess.

They look too knackered to threaten. My own optimism surprises me.

Nee fucker needs to mark him that's why.

Why do all these chances land at Fraser's feet, goddam.

I'm enjoying it They're getting more and more stretched. More fatigued.

Lot more direct so far. I like it.

Almost 3-0 there. Haha.

IMO this game represents the next organic challenge for this side. Newcastle are now revered enough for teams to sit deep at SJP and challenge Newcastle to break them down. It's not easy and "bigger" sides have struggled with this for ages. Not easily solved but the team is doing alright in not over-committing, whilst probing. Will take time and maybe a bit more quality out wide. This is a season of learning.

It's insane. Knobs.

A bit too much fear of losing the ball in the final third IMO. The desire to control possession is admirable but you have to take more chances to get through.

Any beeeeewwwws for the monarchy/enforced mourning?

It's proper daft. The way to play it from a monarchist POV would have been to make it a celebration of her good innings. Rather than everyone bored with cancelled plans.