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He's levels above Longstaff.

Was wondering if Newcastle could do a Cole Palmer typed steal on the young lad.

He's someone who could really benefit from our European campaign. I'd also like to see him have a summer where he is worked really hard. He should start as many friendlies as possible. Want to see him back looking leaner and stronger.

He just adds so much balance. He plays like a normal left back, which is what we were missing with Burn. He just looks sharper than earlier on in the year. I love how much he wants the ball and how he finds little passes. He also looks like he has a goal in him. Definitely more to come though. A bit rough around the edges with regards to defending but that's normal. It at least means we have one competent option but I wouldn't be seeing him as ready to be first choice yet. A really good back up though.

That Bailey is a special player. Could have gone either way too. Good management.

And since I really don't want to spend my Saturday night on a sour note. I still love you Fab you sexy bastard.

Up the Villa.

So Schar was being affected by injury. Fine. I apologise. I take it back. I was wrong to question his integrity. And the other games this year when he's under performed? It's happening more and more frequently. Go into next year without thinking about another in his position and we will suffer greatly.

Just as odd as someone claiming the club would force Bruno to leave even if he didn't want to.

Maybe you are right. Certainly could have been the case with Willock but Schar has had some really poor moments this season, the sort of moments that a lad from Blyth wouldn't get away with. I've previously said I think Schar is up there with our best ever CBs but he's no spring chicken.

Reminds me of a young Jermaine Beckford. I honestly think he's that good.

I did and perhaps I'm being harsh, fair cop, but after years of watching heartless players bottle games of football because it wasn't going well for them... Willock was having a shocking game, so did Schar. I won't be convinced injuries is a fair excuse. It might be a partial excuse but it let's both of them off the hook.

Today was exactly the same as Luton, West Ham and others, the difference being that SU couldn't hit a barn door, meaning we were playing the second half at 1-1 rather than the uphill slog of a 3 goal deficit. We are insatiable in attack and poor in transition. We have been for ages and we all know why.

Surely the "wage drop" is just a reset of the original "wage rise" they got from finishing top 4 last season? Isak will stay, he will get a new contract and there will likely be a 120m release clause hoyed in.

You just know that this Brentford won't turn up last game of the season.

Actually just one.... and even then, I've got plenty of mitigation in there.

Have a look at my post. Literally said the opposite. I've been saying the same for months. I also love the bloke. He's also got plenty to offer.

Aye fair enough. I'm out. Edit: what the fuck you doing liking Ronaldos posts.

You really don't want a popularity contest. More people have you on ignore than I've got fingers.

Fuck me, it must be a pathetic post if you are calling it out.

Its happened numerous times this season. In plenty of the games we have won. The fact he has been pretty much ever-present hasn't helped him mind. Obviously he can play a big part next year, but boy does he need someone capable of stepping in.

An "injury" which was another case of a player feeling something after getting rinsed. It was honestly quite sad.

Taking the piss that like.

I don't want anyone thinking I'm knee jerk because I've been saying this for quite a while but when we are exposed (which is going to happen, look at how City can be), Schar is hopeless. Dan Burn made him look amateurish and at CB Burn looks quicker than Schar, which is a brutal assessment. I know its on the agenda anyway, but fuck me, we need an alternative in that spot. When he's protected, or we are dominating, he's a joy to behold and I have the utmost love for him. However, we can't allow that love to cloud the reality. Time catches up with everyone.

5 points off Chelsea with 4 games left. Like Matt Richie, we are in the driving seat.