Toon No9

Have never heard of this Nico-Fico Argie-lad before but if Rafa rates him I trust him on that. Even though I think Mbemba have done a good job on the left we really need a left footed (hope he is) defender at LB.

Really hope Aarons will be ok. Think he brings something different to the team everytime he plays. Would be great to have him play regular this season.

How many minutes left?

Ashley has talked s*** from day one! He has never kept a promise and doesn't care at all.? He's had his 10 years (can't belive he's been here so long?) and it's time for someone else now. Doesn't have to be the richest man on the planet. Just someone who actually cares a bit and understands the fans. And it would be great if he could back Rafa with the TV money at least and let Rafa control the footballmatters.

Not sure I care (no offence) but enjoyed the read and agree with your points. Also dawned on me, week 1 s*** loads of difficulties signing players and three first choice defenders crocked! ?? ?

Have never seen him play but trust Rafa and hope he will be good. Read somewhere Stoke want to get their loandeal for Jese from PSG finished before they let Joselu leave though. If only penfold could move quick for once and hijack the Jese deal and get him in on loan. That would be great!

Don't think Ritchie has enough speed for a winger in the premier league. Would like to see Atsu on the right and either Aarons or Murphy on the left. As for no.10 I'd go for Ritchie or de Jong cause I think they would get hold of the ball and put Gayle and the wingers in to play. Really hope (and think) Merino will take his chance now when Shelvey will be out for a few games. Merino and Hayden could be a very good pairing I think, with Hayden the more defisive and ballwining (think David Batty) and Merino the creative one (think Rob Lee). Defence is a bit trickier now with the injuries. Asuming Lejeune, Dummett and Yedlin are out I'd put Clark and Lascelles in the middle. Manquillo looked good on the right and would like to keep him there. The problem is left side (if we dont get Kenedy or someone else in). Either we just play Haidara or I can see two other options: a; Mbemba right and Manquillo left. b; Clark left and Mbemba in the middle. Elliott in goal of course. Think he looked solid yesterday and think he is the no.1 at least untill januari if we dont get Reina(which I dont think we will). Would be ok with that. That's my opinions if anyone cares. ?

How did Merino do, and what number did he play in?

How many minutes are played?

What numbers did Murphy and Manquillo play in?

Think it's adidas numbers. Looks like the numbers we had 96/97 I think. ???

Yedlin's. Moving to 2 i reckon, hate having centre halfs as number 2. Should be a right back every time. I totaly agree with you there. Give no 2 to Yedlin, no 5 to Clark and whatever number to Hanley if he doesn't leave (which I think he will).

Is this deal done or what is happening? No confirmation yet?

He's the same height as Surgeo Aguero. He's not too small but to be that small and succeed you need to very strong in other physical attributes and I'm not certain he's got them to be successful in the Premier League. Aguero has excellent lower body strength. Thats what I mean with small. Not that he's too short but he must be stronger (like Aguero). Messi is also short and not too strong but has exceptionell skills and balance so think he could make it in the Premier League as well.?

Neither played in a number yesterday. On holiday for a week and already lost track of what day it is. ????

Think his biggest problem is that he's too small for a striker imo. Just like Adam Campbell was. It's ok when you play at youth level or even in league one but in the Premier League or Championship I think you must be strong to cope with the defenders. Hope he will prove me wrong. Theres still time for him and I think it's the right move to loan him to a championship club as long as he get games.

Anyone know what numbers De Jong and Diame played in yesterday?

Really hope Aarons could stay fit and get his big break this season.

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I think we should look foor players in the spanish league as thoose players are alot cheaper than the brittish. With Rafas knowledge and conections in spain I hope we could find some bargains and up and coming players there. Than we should go after brittish players next summer when we have more TV-money avalible.

Why not? Don't think any of the top 6 clubs want him. Not sure Koeman gonna build his team around him. Here he could be a star and I think he is just the type of player Rafa likes. At least worth a try. Make him an offer he can't refuse. Think big and make a statement!?

I really think we should make a move for Ross Barkley and play him as no.10. Didn't have the best season but still only 23 and 1 year left on contract. Think Rafa could get the best out of him and he could be a big star for many years to come. Think we can get him for around £25M.

We've needed one for about 15 years Last time we had a really great DM was David Batty imo.

Riktigt snygg! (Really nice) Kom igen Gnaget!

In a way I think its good to have the most difficult games in the begining. To have them over with so to say. As long as we dont get hammered and loose all confident of course.