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A fucking Monday night. At least it's night, so we will have that extra boost.

Got a sneaky feeling we might go back for Tapsoba (spelling).

Yeah, one of the overriding thoughts I had was how well we managed to defend their counter attacks. I think maybe one sneaked through all game, where as we cut through them 3/4 times in the second half alone. It reminded me of earlier on in the year when we beat Wolves and Merson was in the studio saying that Wolves were unlucky and will have no problems.... they got their first win yesterday. Thick as pig shit.

It's very rare that I think "we will still win this", but at half time I was convinced we would get back into it. You just can't play like that for 90 minutes. You could see it coming a mile off but commentary already had their narrative set. More fool them.

It's important to recognise what difference we may have had on those players careers had they joined us. Sometimes, it's certain players, at certain clubs, at certain times. For example, if we do sign Guehi, there's a much better chance his career moves on to greater things. If he stays at Palace and they continue to have stinkers, he's going to suffer as a consequence. What's for sure is that Palace are in a much worse negotiating position now. I'm not so sure we will revisit it though.

The narrative being pushed at 1-0 was ridiculous, as if we'd fallen into their cunning trap. What trap was that then? Gifting us all of the possession? Allowing us free reign of their penalty area? Playing for one set piece chance? It was clear we were going to get a goal if they kept allowing us time and space and once we got the equaliser, they had a big problem, the onus was back on them and they didn't have the stamina or technical answers. Once they they started coming forward, we just picked them off on the break. We could have had a couple more too. Forest optimised being in a false position in the league. They are a good side and will have a fine year but you can't live on counter attacks like that, without at some point trying to impose yourself on the game. I feel like every other side will now know how to deal with them just a little bit better. They've a few really nice players though. Murillo, I'd have in a heartbeat.

What I love is that I never think he's getting done for pace or strength. I love what Trippier is capable of on the ball but he's nowhere near as reliable defensively. Tinos forward runs are first class, his engine is unbelievable and as above, if he can fine tune his delivery, he will be unstoppable. For me, just tell your front men what you are going to do. Let them know if you are going to put near post/back post/cut backs before the match, try and build an understanding. I think with his pace, he needs to drive to the by line and cut the ball back, if possible.

He's so mature man. His face looks like he should be in grange hill but he plays like an absolute boss. You can see the confidence flowing through him.

I'm proud that we've had 3 great English managers as part of our PL history but not in a bald headed, union flag, gammon typed way.

I think this spell of him being an impact player might do him some good. I still feel like he's growing into the league. I don't want anyone to get injured but... it might be a better way for him to get his place back. He's also looked so much better more central and slightly deeper.

Getting into the mind of Eddie, I think he will see Krafth as more trusted right now. Hey, look, I hope I'm wrong and either way, I like both players.

I imagine Krafth will come in.

He's a player that loves a game with space.

Been asking to see him right wing for ages. Tino will be the big beneficiary.

Seen nowt like it. He's absolutely unreal now.

We are sooooooo back.

The performance was there in the first half.

Stop diving you cunts.

There's that shithousery. Nice job Ant.

We didn't defend a set piece. Other than that we've been good. Hall has been outstanding.

Why bother going through the middle. Just give it to the Joe's.

We might be losing but there are real signs of change here IMO.

I can't see us winning... But I really, really want us to. Really. Like I really, really want us to win... I just can't see it. Howe ain't it. Really, I want us to win.

Genuinely think we are/we're just missing a couple of exciting signings to galvanise the squad a touch. Get someone like Mbuemo in January, get Botman back and we will be cooking.

Yeah if he's training like the rest of the first team then they consider him injury free and it's just a case of getting match fit but with having so long out he could be miles off it.