Ronaldo

He’s *the* symbol of something that will never happen again; in English football in all likelihood. In truth Ancelotti was the only man capable of following him and playing ‘that’ way and they should’ve appointed him the moment he left Madrid 8/9 years ago, but it didn’t happen.

Funniest thing ever to come out of his mouth.

It’s not rocket science. He needs to be used as backup and impact sub when we need a goal or Isak needs a rest. I do cringe when people make out like it’s some big call for which one of them starts, because it really isn’t. I do also think Isak needs more support from midfield and RW in order to get the best out of him - fuck, imagine that - and preserve his fitness.

Indeed. Rice has so much more to his game.

As happy as I was for us to win, that Man U game was an anomaly. Our B team against a side who, almost to a man, didn’t give a fuck. I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen a side throw a game at home to that extent against us.

I sincerely worry about holding on to certain players if we drop 4 places. Bruno, Isak, Tonali, Botman etc playing Europa Conference football isn’t right.

For what it’s worth I think we need two new players in the starting Xl who are gifted creative footballers first and tenacious runners second. That’s the next step.

I do think we need to evolve to a place where there’s another way of playing when intensity is lacking for whatever reason. Watching Longstaff and Joelinton play with tired legs yesterday was painful.

I’m with ON on this. Find it very difficult to understand why so many stayed under Ashley, prioritising their 2 hours on a Sat, sat on their hands and allowed people like Bruce and Carver to be appointed and sing the same nonsensical shit every game. We’re a weirdly shit eating yet fickle / overly emotional lot.

Yeah, he’s a bullshitter where we are concerned and has been since he the days he sucked Ashley off.

Who?

That takes Matt Ritchie out of the matchday squad for most of the season? Really?

Tough to be massively critical. A lot of the injuries are down to bad luck. Summer was a key transfer window and we got it wrong so hopefully we learn.

Good around the place. A top 4 mentality if ever I’ve seen one.

Longstaff and Ritchie.

We should take it out of his hands, Freddy Shep with Bellamy style.

Can we just cheat please and get some squad players from the Saudi league in January?

Worst I’ve seen in 30 years.

If Callum isn’t fit for this he needs to be made to withdraw from the England setup asap.

Always has been, to be fair.

I remember that primitive True Geordie video he was on about re. booing. Hilarious viewing.

Be fun watching Southgate managing Norwich in a couple of years.

What sport is that?

Saudi has so many business interests / weight that I’m sure the ‘multiple offers’ aspect isn’t going to be difficult to bypass. No doubt those scouse rats are behind this one.

This based on his 2 goals in the Championship including the elegant finish off his knee? Have a word. Imagine a scout being paid to come back with a report on him with due diligence and concluding we should sign him up. Mike Ashley’s NUFC in a microcosm.