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Only if you can't read. The lad clearly says that at one point Phillips was performing better than Rice in the England set up. At one point it was close.

Mind, I will be devastated for the next few days. I just won't turn on Howe and the players.

Froggy can take it.

I like Froggy but ultimately we all know he's crying inside about his club. He knows they are about to go into the cupboard for the Norwich scarves. He knows that Ten Hags days are numbered. He knows the clubs infrastructure has been let down by the Glazers and he knows that they have wasted a shit load of cash on shite players. I'd trade Man Uniteds trophy cabinet with ours in a heart beat but that's it, I certainly wouldn't trade futures.

Totally agree with @The College Dropouton this one. The lad needs air miles. A full season at championship club who are well coached would do him wonders. He's incredibly tidy on the ball, looks to have an athletic build, but it's very early days and we shouldn't be relying on someone so young.

Couldn't really give a fuck what's going on at Man United. The comparison between the two clubs direction is obvious to anyone with a brain cell. We have injuries and fatigue and that's what glaring, to ask the same players to go to the well time and time again, without getting a proper rest of period of training is always going to take its toll. When Matt Richie is your best attacking option from the bench and you are aiming for CL footy, you know you are depleted. I've got nothing but love for this group of players and coaches. Unlike other clubs, we are UNITED.

Sniff is the right word.

Sorry wasn't really a pop at you specifically. Bruno is a tough one. I think it's next on our list and I think Tonali was the one to step in at number 6 but... I reckon we will go all out for a Tonali replacement and an attacking player.

It's astonishing how little some seem to understand about the limits of our resources up until this point. We've done remarkable to build a squad that we have done, with players like Gordon who was criticised before he'd pulled on a black and white shirt. At every chance to enhance the squad, this ownership have delivered and so far they've been a Chris Wood (even then they got a good fee back) and a Tonali ban away from being perfect. We will recruit again in January.

This is such rubbish. If only our fans could meet your, oh so high, expectations.... despite being probably the most highly regarded grounds in the country when it comes to atmosphere. No home ground is consistently loud because emotion is hard to sustain for 90 minutes. It's not fucking rocket science.

Yep, even if it wasn't said, I bet it was thought.

He's talking shite.

I love Wilson but if he can't stay fit, he needs a replacement. Isak is only getting a pass in this regard because he's young and its unclear of he's a permanent crock. Feels like these two are injured every other week. It's not good enough.

My Trips.

Possibly the stupidest comment I've ever heard. Aye let's see if Mo Farah can still run a marathon to the same level after running one an hour before. There's a limit, we've reached it.

Didn't realise we had a N-O representative at the match.

Roll up, roll up, this is the scapegoat thread, welcome one and welcome all. Treat this thread as your allocated personal post-loss punchbag. May I tempted you in a few of these: "This cunt was just kept on because he's good around the place". "He's been shite for years". "Should have been nowhere near the pitch today." "WOULD RATHER PLAY A YOUNG KID!!!". Got a 2 for 1 offer on if you arrive quick enough. Reminder that next fixture the Matt Richie scapegoat thread will be closed and we will rightly returning to the Trippier thread or maybe even the Miggy thread.

You new to these parts?

Lads, we shit again right? Who's the scapegoat? I need someone to blame to make me feel better about not being able to control my emotions.

Most clubs who play 1 striker, only have 2. That's why versatility is so important.

Howe will only play Gordon striker if it works tactically. He may decide to let Joelinton play there initially or even Willock. Don't be surprised if there's a suprise.

Tough call between Miley and Hall. Howe might choose Richie and opt for options on the bench.

Getting points at Wolves isn't for everyone.

Gordon has been done there.