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True but I am expecting much better than that

Should be pretty enjoyable, I think the big outgoings are fairly expected so shouldn’t cause too much stress. Do hope we keep Tonali though.

Remember liking him a lot but it’s pretty vague memories at this point.

Certified hater?

Love the lad, and Osula. The most maverick strike force in the PL

What have they done wrong?

I think we’ve been really unlucky with the initial exec appointments, particularly Ashworth.

It does seem like a massive punishment but then money won't really cut it since they will make loads of money from promotion anyway.

Assume PSG will batter them but stranger things have happened.

They're effective at what they've decided to do, it's just not particularly attractive. Very interesting that Arteta came from the background he did and then decided to be a set-piece merchant. Have to respect that he's chosen his own path at least.

I hope it doesn’t affect your ST waiting list position if you don’t travel to Scotland every few days

I'm not sure it's necessarily a missed opportunity just because the points totals are lower. Does the logic really work? Does that not just mean the league is more competitive and each match is more difficult?

Feel like must breach the brand guidelines with how close the logo is to the edge of the circle. Very poor design.

Sunderland is the only place that makes logistical sense really, but obvs won't be done for various reasons. Boro I guess, but transport would need to put on and it's not exactly close.

Absolute best of both worlds if we get a modern stadium incorporating the traditional bits of Leazes. Guess it’s not the most likely option.

That would be unreal

In this scenario couldn’t you just leave it as houses?

Ah really? I didn't know that, potentially very exciting if true. Could be a beautiful stadium as well.

Potentially massive news but it boggles the mind how a stadium can be built over a listed building, even if you own it.

Sure, although I would argue that nobody has said it's guaranteed that we'll have a good season, more that Howe should be given a chance because of the bigger picture. I was more referring to the club and the owners anyway really, keeping a manager when a lot would jump straight to a sacking. Personally I acknowledge there's a chance we'll struggle, although I don't think it's likely as long as we refresh the squad a bit.

If we have a good season next year then I hope everyone gets the credit they deserve for showing great understanding, patience and seeing the bigger picture.

I actually don't know who their younger CMs are.

Of course true, but the bigger picture is much more important. Hence why some of us seem like we're always giving these mitigating factors.

Need to change your username mate. I don't think anyone expects him to continue scoring every game, the point is about analysing what he has to his game and if that can be an asset to us.

I honestly don't usually go in for the 'injury prone' label and I've defended Botman for it. Maybe I'm just not so attached to Tino for some reason Basically he's a good player but if we have to sell someone I wouldn't be gutted.