LionOfGosforth

Bad karma but I can get behind a one week tweak type of injury like

Got some brutal upcoming fixtures after tonight as well, Man City and Liverpool next two I think

Really hope this one happens, would make a big difference to our attacking options and take a little of the pressure off of Bruno to produce miracles.

Yep, I think if he just comes in and plays his natural game, he's going to elevate our midfield massively. It's up to the rest of the team to step up as well and ease his transition and hopefully everyone's level will creep up as well.

Yeah i've convinced myself on the back of some others' opinions and some YT scouting, that's he's already our best midfielder in 25 years before he's kicked a ball So crucial we stay up this year and he will be a huge part of that effort. The summer window if we stay up will be mad.

"The way some fans went on at half time on the concourse didnt shine the best light either. 2 smoke bombs set off, fire alarms going off. Partying like we had won the league swinging from the rafters not getting humped off relegation fodder, the football is an afterthought to a fair few." You'd think they never get out of Pennywell the tramps Be sure to read more fascinating insights here https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/today’s-trouble-at-the-match.1570465/

Did a bit more YT scouting. It was a brief clip but I'm pretty sure in one of them, he chased down and cleanly dis-possessed Mbappe in full flight. I find it hard to believe someone like Longstaff could manage this. Thinking about that puts me in the mind of Gareth Barry kicking and flailing at thin air as Ozil pisses past him at the 2006 WC in Germany Also in the past, this is the type of signing that if Chelsea made it, you'd most likely shrug, allow yourself a few seconds of mumbled jealousy and then move on with wondering what tripe we'll get on loan on deadline day. Amazing signing.

Our other signings have given us incremental improvement, particularly Trippier. This is an astounding signing, could truly be transformative. Honestly, from the admittedly little i've seen, he has every attribute you'd hope for in a modern DM. Can tackle, passes well, box to box, plays lovely through balls, covers the ground really quickly and even has the occasional goal in him. Remains to be seen how quickly he can settle but might well be our best midfielder in a couple of decades.

Didn't want to do it but since I knew nothing about him and the deal looks more likely, did a quick YT scout. Not the best format or way to judge but from that, the following is clear, he has an amazing eye for a pass, can tackle cleanly, great skill with the ball, quick to cover the ground, loves an eye of the needle through ball (to Wood lol, to Wilson )...all in all, has every attribute you could want in a modern DM and would instantly elevate our midfield by about 20 levels. I bloody hope this happens.

I like the man a lot and you can just tell that, although things haven't been great and we've often thrown points away, he's absolutely working his bollocks off to put it right. You can only admire that. He's probably put more work in since he came than Bruce bothered with the entire time. I desperately want him to succeed. Ultimately it comes down to results and so let's hope that's the first of a good few wins.

It's not great for my heart but it feels fucking brilliant to give a shit again.

Christ my heart.

Yup, all these Careless Whispers will work against us I reckon

"Need a CM desperately" is the new "worrying". But aye, we need one like

If only JWP was a potential signing. Scored another absolutely brilliant FK today and would instantly and massively improve the midfield.

Nobody is above criticism and Howe deserves some, 1 win in 10 is absolutely not enough, especially since we've played the dross of the division during that time. And if Wood was his call, looks a bad one on today's evidence. But people shoveling ALL the blame Howe's way are very much under-estimating the damage Bruce did and the loser mentality that is clearly stamped on all too many of our players.

Same. We need probably 6-8 more players but I don't think that's likely, January is a bastard of a window. I'm torn because he's an immensely likeable bloke and obviously has good ideas about how he wants us to play and they're laudable and light years ahead of Bruce. But the players just are not responding enough it seems. A losing mentality is ingrained in them.

Lerl, stick those smoke bombs where the sun don't shine ye mugs

Great little player, had a poor game, did nowt for 70 minutes then brilliant finish

black shirt nonce gang seem happy with their smoke bombs an that

Least effective game i've seen from Gallagher all season, totally anonymous Edit - works every time, Gallagher scores

It is traditionally a big rivalry game amongst the fanbases down the years (not sure why exactly), not really a derby though in the geographical sense.

The female co-commentator on this feed sounds like Kathy Burke

Would actually be perfect for us, position of need and would give excellent balance and attacking support with defensive discipline. Looks quick too and recovers well. Ideal signing.

Cucurella is really good like, puts me in the mind of Marcelo a bit but doesn't run around like Benny Hill and is actually fit for purpose as an LB but also with excellent attacking instincts as well.