Unbelievable

A very steep East and Gallowgate stand could maybe work, but the people living in Leazes Park would never see daylight again. Imagine something like the Mestalla:

Fitness, just like most other players were shockingly out of shape under Bruce.

Mind-blowing stat that

Very slight plus side? We are above Brentford (1 point and 2 games in hand), Leeds (2 points and 1 game in hand plus a much better goal difference) and Everton (3 points and they have 1 game in hand and a better goal difference). All three of those sides are on an absolute horrible run of form, similar to ours under Bruce at the start of the season. A 4 would suggest it's basically between us and Burnley, but those three teams are in a much worse situation than the both of us. That's not a very slight plus side, that's absolutely fucking massive. For us to go down now it requires our form to dip substantially to Bruce-levels as well as for at least two of those teams plus Burnley to turn it around and pass us from where they are currently (below us). Anything more than a 2 (20% chance of going down) is just extremely pessimistic thinking at this stage.

Everton take a right beating from Man City later today and they're also in amongst it. Burnley like us have a bit of momentum now, which is absolutely massive. Teams having a hard time scoring and conceding tons at the other end are not going to pick up 3 points often enough to catch up imo.

Easy to forget where we would be now if the FA hadn't rubber stamped the takeover

One. Can't see at least two of Norwich, Watford, Leeds and Brentford catch up and overtake us now with the momentum we have, their horrible form at the moment and our best players coming back for the run in hopefully.

Shame you’ll never see us lift a trophy mate

FT. Fantastic first half, solid enough second half, excellent result. We’re safe. Onwards and upwards!

Him or Joelinton I’d say. Targett and Schar also outstanding

Wood

Fraser has been outstanding today

That would have been dreamy

Mike fucking Dean

Wood is fucking useless

They’ll get a late winner, always do

Stunner

I know they’re a man down, but the way we keep possession is fantastic

Decent effort from them

We’re in complete control. The difference a competent manager makes is unbelievable

Blind has had the same procedure done to him years ago and played competitive football without issue.

I’m over it like. This is a completely changed club.

Ridiculous statement tbh. We’re seeing the likes of Krafth, Fraser, Jonjo, Joelinton etc. revitalised. Gayle coming on and giving us another option is the least of our worries.

Shame Fabian