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It’s a cautious team but it’s not surprising. Just hope we don’t come under too much pressure, I don’t think their front line is the most athletic for the press.

Van der Ven their biggest defence against quick attackers, so that would be great. Pedro Porro is a worry, coming into that space between the left midfielder and the defence, but I guess Joelinton will be detailed to help out as much as he can. Let's batter these!

Your sacrifice is noted.

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Yeah but they always have Son.

I don’t know what the rule is now.

Well we’re currently 6th so make of that what you will.

I always thought stopping a counter was a yellow, but they seem to have gone easier on it recently.

Stay vigilant.

Very good. Based on the commentary.

Why is it harsh?

Listening on the radio and it sounds like a correct decision.

So many people seem jealous of Brighton but if we were starting some of the players they are we would be ripping the club to shreds.

Well Schar will be back very soon.

Nice to see Trossard get a game.

You don’t have to admit anything of the sort.

Martial’s such a weird player, talented but always seems miserable and never does what he seems capable of. Must be a mental thing I guess.

Not sure about Tino LB but I’d like to see Kelly given a go at CB.

My assumption is that the model isn't really in place yet. The second part isn't what I meant. I meant that if Howe doesn't have as much control over recruitment as he would ideally want, he has total control over his preferred activity (coaching). If you asked any manager if they want total power over everything, I'm sure they would mostly say they do. but most of the modern ones are clever enough to work in a new model. I don't think there are many, if any, elite sports club where the first-team manager is all-powerful over the organisation.

While this is possible, Howe is young and very intelligent. Football is going a certain way and I don't see him being someone who'll cut his nose off to spite his face. I'd expect him to take the option of learning how to work in the new environment. He always says he relies on coaching a lot more than recruitment.

For the manager to be sacked? Bad, but every club sacks mangers and I don't know if the Southampton decision was good or not. Not sure what your point is.

Was that good or bad?

It's way too early to draw any conclusions. He is a pro and so is Howe, so I don't see any reason why they won't be able to get a successful system in place. Still doesn't mean every window will be great and we'll get every target, or they'll agree every time. Howe isn't someone who will resign because PSR limits our budget, therefore I would assume he'll be willing to work with someone who can help to build the shortlist and bring players into the discussion. If you were happy when Mitchell was appointed then it's too early to change your view IMO.

Hopefully actually getting to a big match at home will be a relief to people and they can vent their feelings on Spurs. Tough game though, not a disaster if we don’t win.

Would take but I guess we'd only use him as backup to Schar.