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Aye, the kid that broke through had more authority than the one that's playing now. Games like Saturday he should be the dominant player.

It's a bit frightening to think that I'd absolutely fancy us against any of the remaining sides. If we get a real slice of luck, City will be knocked out and then we are favourites.

His biggest weakness is his mental strength, you can see it in his body language, he's got imposter syndrome. He does all the easily teachable parts of the game really well, it's the bits where you need real technical quality which lets him down. When he has a run of games, he's a much better player but I really hope he never has that run of games because the team will suffer, which is a bit of a problem for him. Provided he's 5th/6th choice, I'm ok with him being here but will he be OK with that? And if he is, isn't that the problem entirely?

Oh ill be entering the ballot. Such is the hypocritical cunt I am. But I'm not fussed and might not even go if I win. Last time I had a ticket and my son didn't and it was his birthday, so it was either both or none, thankfully I lucked out but the stress was insane.

And this is why I'm not even attempting to get a ticket. The whinging and arguing alone is a pain in the arse. Good luck to those that go, cheer home the lads for me.

I'm a bit confused as to why he would sign a new deal. He'd be far better placed taking a chance elsewhere and getting a hefty signing on bonus.

I just think perhaps on a football forum it should be safe space for people to make the odd irrational comment or emotional post, especially in match threads, without fear of some nob head dragging up posts 6 month down the line. Ive regularly questioned Howes subs for instance, but I wouldn't use it as a barometer for my overall view on him. I adore the bloke. Let's try and not score points lads, let's leave the scoring to the strikers, for example Andy Cole or Jermaine Beckford.

He's now 27. I know that isn't particularly old but in the world we live now, we ain't paying 50m for someone who has no sell on value. He'd absolutely class though. Personally, I think we will be looking in the 22/23 bracket, with someone who we believe can be the next Barella. Adam Wharton is 21, he's perfect, if it wasn't for the fact Crystal Palace will want 150m or some shit.

Gibbs-White is the one. Would likely cost too much though. But I agree, it needs to be a priority to have a real 4th choice in that area in the same class as Bruno, Tonali and Jo.

Sandro visiting Vindolanda would be a documentary I'd watch, not least because I live like 2 miles away and I'd stalk fuck out of him.

A win would be titanic in our CL push. Dubravka Trippier Krafth* Schar Botman Hall Bruno Tonali Murphy Isak Gordon *If Burn is out.

Just from the wider perspective, to win whilst protecting key players and getting game time to fringe players is a great thing.

There's a player, for sure. For the price, he looks like he will at least make a return on the investment.

Willock has been MoM. Just.

Big Willie with good feet.

Thank God we don't need Isak.

Absolute thug cunts.

Get in.

This ref hasn't a clue. Absolutely useless.

Not a booking ref?

Their crowd cheering when they foul us.

Longstaff can fuck off.

Comms think Stansfield is a PL player because he's a cunt. He's done nowt with the ball.

You mean that header Targett won?