Shak

Seriously? Decades of heartbreak and piss we've endured and you're telling me that the failure of John Dahl fucking Tomasson is the one thing that really stings.

Was ridiculous that he wasn't a starter at the beginning of the season. We started Obertan ahead of him FFS. Finally gets in the team and was very clearly one of our best players thereafter. Now he's inexplicably dropped again. This time it's for De Jong, a guy who has literally never done anything to justify a place in the team. My only guess is that he's a quiet, laid back character in the dressing room and McClaren sees him as someone he can leave out without risk of it causing problems. It's bullshit.

His ball into Mitrovic for that chance was terrible tbh, absolutely fucking thumped it at Mitrovic when there was no need at all. Made the chance very difficult. Disagree with you there mate, if he doesn't fizz that ball in then it's going to get cut out by a defender. It flashed right by Mitro who was too slow to react. If he'd missed it diving at it you could put it down to a bad delivery, but he just looked like he didn't know which foot to attack it with. Don't get me wrong Mitrovic should have done better than he did, but it was a tough chance given the rain was absolutely pelting down at that time. I'd have to see the replay to see if you're right about it being a small window to make the pass into, but I really doubt he needed to hit it as hard as he did.

His ball into Mitrovic for that chance was terrible tbh, absolutely fucking thumped it at Mitrovic when there was no need at all. Made the chance very difficult. Thought he was decent today though, all in all. He'll always be a somewhat frustrating player as his final ball is incredibly erratic but I do think he's quality on the whole.

Just a typo, I'm not illiterate.

Dunno where his best position is tbh, doesn't get involved enough to be the #10 and you tak take away his best attribute if you stick him in CM. Think where he is now might be his best spot but if we're gonna leave him there a proper attacking left back is a must because absolutely nothing is coming from us down that flank with Dummett out there dummetting things up.

He has such a punchable face.

Had enough chances to win it but can't complain about the result, awful start to the second half against a team who were there for the taking. We so desperately need a real left back and better CMs. Frustrating result.

Great goal tbf but we've been so passive this half, did they bring Pardew back for the teamtalk?

A real left back is essential if this system is ever gonna work. We offer nothing down that side.

Is the plan to do this clapping every game until the end of time?

Siems like the type of game De Jong would be well suited to so can see the logic in him playing, even if it is harsh on Perez who deserves a game IMO. Would have much preferred Mitro to Cisse though, hopefully Papiss can grab a goal but he hasn't been great IMO and i think Mitro offers more.

Delighted for the cunt, detestable piece of shit who adds nothing positive to the league.

Immense second half.

Sissoko has been fucking awful.

Colback must secretly love getting booked or something, always finds a way.

Cisse's feet must be made of the same material as trampolines. Heartbreaking watching him try to play one touch passes.

Good result, looking forward to my first visit to the AVIVA on Monday.

Rubbish defending, McClean is a gimp.

Best goal I've never seen.

Goal... Apparently.

0-0 would be a very good result IMO.

Feel like the fog has helped Ireland massively, atmosphere is so flat.

Avoid the loss is all that can be expected. Going to the 2nd leg the night before I fly to Chicago for a week, be gutted if it's a dead rubber going in.

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