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We could do with Tiote in centre as he will win that battle and start with Perez and Ritchie or Aarons and Ritchie on wings.

I honestly believe Aarons will rip this league apart if let loose and doesn't knack himself

Deluded Makems, Everton much bigger than them cunts

After one game ffs We've made good signings, it's just going to take a while to settle. You seem to want to just slate everything, for some reason. It's a minor blip and should be treat that way at the moment

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Aarons has to start, he has the pace and dribbling and will get behind where Ritchie won't really. Ritchie offers a different threat so should be one on each wing with Diame in behind striker

No need, part of the plan man ;-)

Early days, in Rafa we trust. 2nd half battering for Fulham

Where will be decent in town to watch this ?

Tbf this will probably be Colbacks level, premier league he is bang average but is good enough for this league and will probably score a few goals

Was thinking this. Still a gamble Imo. If you took the 4 current centre-halves at face value at half-time during the Southampton hammering, he'd have probably been number 4, 3 at a push I just hope we're not expecting too much. Because he had hardly played, honestly i don't why what happened before is relevant at all. He's been fantastic since he came into the side and i'm struggling to understand why it's a gamble. I think it will help him grow and Rafa obviously sees a player that is an influence with the other players and he can trust on the pitch.

I thought you were going to say he's injured. Don't do this man

Yip and seems to be growing all the time. Hopefully Rafa can mould him into a top defender that stays for years

Can't wait for this, hope to fuck we win and start well

I would be surprised if every player didn't improve to some degree now they are actually being coached and working on tactics. Obviously some players have limitations that can't be addressed but positioning and organisation should be possible

He looks weird as fuck. Does look built.

Let's just spend money on Will Hughes. Maybe we still have an interest in the Anderlecht winger or maybe some Spanish on horizon. We have now signed a lot of British players

Mitrovic probably knocked Gayle out and took it

You don't always need both full backs attacking. It's about balance and I think Rafa sees it like that. The players we have in front of full backs should make the difference attacking It's about the fact Dummett can hardly control a football tbh Not so bothered about attacking part personally, but having a solid LB who is comfortable on the ball would be great IMO. But like i said i do think what we have is enough to get through the division. Fairly confident if Dummet is terrible that we have enough cover that won't be. I would rather sign further up the pitch. We have signed 4 defenders already if include Hayden. Need wing / attacking options

You don't always need both full backs attacking. It's about balance and I think Rafa sees it like that. The players we have in front of full backs should make the difference attacking

I think we are done at the back with Clark, Anita, Dummet, Gamez, Sterry and Haidara able to play or cover there I reckon Striker, Winger and maybe a centre mid. Tbh striker and winger and we have a very strong squad. A team of Sels Janmaat Mbemba Lascelles Dummet Colback Hayden Ritchie Diame Aarons Gayle Has power and pace about it. Obviously ginger jack wouldn't be my choice but is likely to play. Maybe Diame alongside Hayden with Perez in front or Shelvey in there and Anita covering right mid where needed. Perez or Gayle could slot out wide with Mitro centre as well. Another big centre forward could be good.

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On paper it just sounds a horrific defence

I think Sheff Wed will be up there as well

I think if you gave me the choice I'd genuinely take Gayle. I prefer the pace of Gayle and will suit us but McCormack is prolific at this level and they will be a threat to us. The rest of their team is garbage mind so hoping that holds them back.