Mikky

We are defensively too deep again

Bloke was way out of tune

Assuming Ramsdale stays - the next 4 priority positions should be: RB - that can also play CB (Kalulu type) LB - just a pure LB thar can pass, defend, attack CM - an all round player - a real quality one RW - a creative type - in the mould of Kang-In Lee

Drops down a place today in our all time CL goal scorers courtesy of Dan Burn

That’s how we need to use Burn from set plays - he wins more this way - it’s the whipped ball he struggles with

He doesn’t have a consistent first touch - his biggest downfall

Well that 2nd save was awesome - first one straight to him

It’s the lazy bit and attitude is where I compare him to Rashford - this sense of being untouchable - needs a massive kick up the backside to bring him down a peg or two Both can talk a good game too - very skilled in their PR - the proof is always on the pitch

If I am playing him left back I would tell him to hold his position and make it into a back 3 at times - no need to go forward - if anyone needs to bring the ball out it’s Thiaw - let Joelinton cover the left flank if needs be

I am getting Rashford at Man U vibes about him at the moment - this is where EH needs to sit down with him and press the F5 button - get everything out in the open and refocus - present him with the hard facts (stats, highlights etc) The talent is there - but he’s clearly in his own bubble and needs his very own watershed moment (yesterday) to wake him up

I sense there is a bit of complacency in the squad which is reflective in the performances - the two full backs and Wissa (Big Nick been immense) missing really hurt us - the output in the league from Gordon and Joelinton has been non existent this season - Bruno for about half the games has been below his best That midfield 3 needs a shake up - both in personnel and in shape - especially away from home - just try something different - don’t make it obvious to the opponent And get back to that “over my dead body” attitude we had a few years back away from home - we are just too soft at times

I tend go way OTT sometimes - have tried to ease up and be a bit more thoughtful before posting - especially since Howe arrived - sometimes my emotions get the best of me

We have to change it up away from home - that midfield line of 5 is killing us every week That and the lack of intensity in our play - even at 1-O I thought to myself we look so tepid today

Get that stupid headband off to begin with

I’ll do his interview for him “I thought we looked tired today, not like our usual selves, certainly in the 1st half, improved a bit in the 2nd half, but not getting that early goal in the 2nd really hurt us I thought”

If I see Pope - Joelinton and Burn in this team again as starters then he needs to be shot in the bollocks

Does anyone get more than 0/10 today?

Just blow the whistle ref - my eyes hurt

Even my Sunday League team could have beaten this NUFC team today

Never seen so many poor passes

So utterly careless this performance - it’s beyond shambolic

Lost the plot

Sick of Burn at LB

Too many fkn clowns on this pitch for us - absolute shambles of a performance this

7 of these had a break in midweek