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Agree, and he's shown some great footwork to open up spaces as well. That run he went on down the left at the end would have made ASM proud - the one where Bruno gave the ball away and they nearly scored on the break.

Missed the first 25 mins or so, but Joelinton looked pretty great in midfield as well.

Don't you need the cash? Think of your finances man. Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves etc.

Willock has looked fabulous in midfield, but his final touch has let him down in the penalty area a couple of times.

Could be, but I also think this passing culture is rubbing off on everyone. You can see Lascelles now is looking for the passes where normally he would be whacking it long.

Some lovely approach work here. I'm going to enjoy this season.

Other than the final touch, Willock looks really lively.

Thanks, he's looked fantastic even in the 15 mins I've watched. Willock should do better there,

I only started watching 10 mins ago as I said above, so may have missed some fantastic football. I do apologise.

Who scored? I missed the first 20 mins trying to connect to my TV web browser.

Wilson has looked good so far, but not much else up front.

I don't know about this one tbh. I just can't see Leicester being prepared to sell him unless it's for stupid cash. For that sort of money I would prefer to go for someone where there is a realistic chance a deal will get done.

It is going to take something north of £50m to shift him, and it could be closer to £60m. We could probably get Paqueta for less, but I guess maybe he really doesn't want to come. It's a lot of money for Maddison, but you are getting one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier so can see the attraction from our POV.

Bit of a headscratcher tbh.

How else would you start negotiations? We know they're not going to accept it, but what would be interesting is to see if Leicester put a price on him. I doubt they will tbh, they'll probably just reject the bid outright and leave it to us to keep coming back with higher offers.

I just don't see why Leicester would let him go unless it's absolutely daft money. If it's going to take more than £50m, then would we go there?

Didn't realise he was only 25, looks more like 30 because of his hairline.

You could have 100% possession if every player played in their own half and passed backwards tbf.

I think he's fine, but Eddie probably is one of those who feels you don't lose your place unless you deserve to, and equally if you are good enough you will keep your place once you earn it. See Bruno.

It's not sure at all, so you should probably finish with a ? mark Joey.

It's an indication of how much money matters these days tbh. I can remember the days when Barcelona refused to allow a sponsor's name to sully their shirt, and that was almost a brand icon in itself. Times move on however, and sentimentality doesn't compete in today's commercial world.

I would if I could get Football Manager on a Mac tbh, but I haven't played it for over a decade. I think it would help me immensely if I got a Windows laptop again.

Yep. Like Bruno he will have to prove his worth over those holding the shirt currently. It will happen of course, but those lads deserve respect for what they did last season.

Colback never gave the ball away cheaply either because he was mostly passing sideways or back. I'm not a fan of Murphy either, I already said I'd rather send him out on loan rather than Elliott, but I will give some credit for players who show for the ball and try to break the opposition defence lines.

I said the same in the match thread. If nothing else he showed up and didn't hide. I wouldn't say he was the worst player tonight.