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Rafa is managing this opening fixture list as well as the goal difference, IMO. He knows results will likely not go our way so keeping some level of confidence (defensively, in particular) is going to be important. There are far bigger things to focus on than Rafa's tactics.

Good post, rich. Their shape for second balls was immense. They swarmed us well and we often lacked composure to deal with it. Very impressed with that side of their game.

Good minutes for Rondon. I still feel he'll be a good addition for us.

Didn't deserve to lose, imo. Oh well, we move on.

What a goal.

Just listened to World in Motion for the first time since we lost the semi. Still absolutely fucking gutted. Missing the World Cup What is life.

Look to games mid last season and Jacob put in better performances than that against better opposition.

He's a second or two behind the play, as you'd expect, but he looks well matched physically. Loves a channel!

Every time We'll be fine this year. It just should've been much more.

Looked cocky as fuck after his showing last week.

We turned up like a midtable side thinking we just had to show to get a result. Extremely poor from everyone. No discernible tactical plan.

Why is he taking that?

This whole thing has been a shitshow. Firmly on Rafa, this one. They don't look mentally ready and tactics look abysmal.

3 subs at half time, please.

1 shot on target.

I think it's pretty clear now that his ability as a footballer isn't the reason why he's not wanted at the club, no?

The reaction to his recent Tweets hammering some budget airline was hilarious. Bloke seems to be a fucking gonk.

I think we'll win quite comfortably 3-1.

Made some lovely runs in a short time, watching it back. They weren't just runs for the sake of it either, they were purposeful and opened up good space for others. Should've done better with that cross when on his left - a floated ball to back post to Rondon was on. Got a good feeling about him. Think he'll add a new dimension to our sometimes weak attack, once he gets up-to-speed with his teammates.

Looked a yard quicker today. His style seemed a bit languid last season - like, incredibly skillful but didn't have as explosive a burst. He can be a joy to watch.

He got caught in 2 minds with that chance, nowt to do with anything else.

Excited to see how he does for us. Think he has some good tools to be quite effective and adds something to the 10 position that we've not had for ages.

Atsu change was to give us a little more pace as they were starting to tire. I don't think it was the best call ever but it had some rationale. Didn't work out, but that happens with subs.

Decent performance and deserved a draw. Kenedy was lush.

He showed in that month-or-so spell last season that he can perform well in the division, he just needed a run of games.