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I came in here post match expecting everyone to think the same thing as i did, that Tonali was one of our better players. So to find that most were slating his performance shocked me. On reflection, I accept he did make a few errors and he does need to stamp those out but I'm maintain his all round performance was OK. He was better than Longstaff but Longstaff has credit in the bank where as Tonali doesn't. Nobody trusts Tonali yet, heck, I didn't trust Gordon a month or so ago. He needs a run of top performances, just to shut people up and gain confidence. It might take a few month for that to happen.

We score early and we will smash them.

I'm sure you've seen but yes he said that Willock had been a miss but I thought it was telling that he was on Howes mind. I suspect he's getting there.

Taking a wild stab but I'd bet that you've called Longstaff a nothing player at some point too. You do understand that you don't have to score or assist to contribute to a game? I'm fairly sure 54 posted a nice group of stats that showed at the very least he's contributing to the side. He's also got incredible footwork. I've seen that with my eyes.

Was interesting that Howe named checked Willock post match. Would love him to play against Man United in some capacity.

There's nothing about Howe that doesn't suggest he's an elite manager. He hasn't won a major trophy yet.... which is funny because neither had Klopp, until he did.

Zouma, you don't con me.

Personally I think Howe is God but that's just being a silly old willy.

Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Bruno Longstaff Joelinton Miggy Gordon Isak It would fucking tremendous to see Willock back on the bench too. I think we will have too much for them. Is it definite that Eze is missing?

I think Theregulars wants to make a good point but is so frustrated by the draw that emotion is clouding his words. I get it. Its hard to make rational comments when a win/game gets away from you. Sometimes it's wise to go away and gather your thoughts before diving into this place. The job comments to vinny were largely uncalled for and probably worth an apology. I actually don't think Anderson will ever be an elite player but he is a decent PL player and he's young and likely to get better. Nothing wrong with rooting for a young lad and a local boy no less.

Someone mentioned that Isak picked up a knock........ or Eddie had a plan for pulling him out of Sweden squad.

So you admit you were wrong about Howe? Since we pumped PSG?

Would have snapped ya hands off for: 3 wins 1 draw in PL (the draw being away to a side who beat Brighton away, no less). Knocking City out the cup. Smashing PSG. Drawing in Milan. Top of our CL group. Plenty of clean sheets. All with 5 or so good players out. But aye... Andersons shite is the vibe.

Bellingham. Bellingham. He's not as good as Bellingham, he's not good enough for us.

Multiple poor performances? New to footy?

Shite again now lads, aye? If your reaction to a decent draw is to immediately jump in here and start making sweeping criticisms of individuals, well, you're not for me. Andersons shite. Tonalis shite. Pope's shite. Just like Gordon? Just like Bruno a couple of weeks ago or Longstaff in the summer? It's reactionary nonsense.

A fair assessment.

No issue with anyone calling out moments but both Pope and Lascelles caused more issues with the first than Tonali.

I'm genuinely perplexed. I can only assume that some can't handle not winning and need a punchbag.

Yes it is. Gordon was trash, like fucking horrific.

This shit is absolutely ridiculous mind. Some never learn. The same ones who no doubt called Gordon shite.

I thought this was is best game for us. Shocked to see criticism.

If we have Botman, Gordon and Joelinton, we smash these mind.

Wilson for Anderson, Murphy for Miggy. We can win this. Remember Brentford last season? Could even bring Longstaff out and play Isak number 10.

I absolutely don't want to move and don't have a ST. Stay where we are. I'm fairly convinced that the club have been encouraged by the possibility of expansion. If we can get anywhere around the 65k mark, we've hit the sweet spot IMO. St James Park is Newcastle United.