Toon No9

My thought too!?

Elliott Lejeune Lascelles Clark Yedlin Hayden Merino Aarons/Atsu Richie Gayle Ayoze

I just dont understand why hes not on the bench instead of Murphy. He hasnt been injured for a few months now and Murphy is showing absolutly nothing imo.

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The value is always what someone is willing to pay!

Or play him alongside Lascelles and Clark in a 3-5-2 system.

Why isn't he even on the bench nowdays? When fit he is our most exiting winger. Doesn't seem to be injured at the moment. Must get games! Would at least have him as a sub when Atsu or Ayoze not getting anything from the game. If he's given 30 mins at sub every game I think he could become a great player if he stays injury free(?).

Yeah, wanted us to bring Hayden on for Perez and move Shelvey to no10. Shelvey Merino Hayden

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?Me too! It's like: Job done! Start focusing on next game!

Hard to see why she would be at St James' if she or someone she represents wasn't interested in buying a part or the whole club. Must be something happening. If it will end in a bid for the club only the future will tell. She can't tell anything if she has signed the contract to do due dilligence or what it's called.

Wonder if Amanda is interested in buying the club herself or if she represent someone else. Would like the first because would like us to have a brittish owner. But I think she represent someone else, far east probably.

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In Sweden we have the 51% rule, the fans (if they turn up for the clubs meetings) have 51% of the votes when big desicions are to be made. The fans can also call for a meeting if they for example want to get rid of the chairman. Then every member or shareholder can vote and the majority decides. No one can own more than 49% of the club as 51% is "owned" by the fans. The fans can vote on who will be the chairman and a lot of other things too. Only problem I see with this is that no one want to put in big money to the clubs as they cant decide on their own what the money goes to. But I think it would work better in England where the tv-deals are so big and the league generates more money for the clubs than in Sweden.

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Really need to hunt Ashley out now! It's the same story every transfer window. Promises in the beginning and lame excuses in the end. We must organise big protests at every home game from now on. Let him know exactly what we feel. Even if we win some games the protests must go on till he's gone. Stay inside the ground for an hour or two after every game and protest strongly but peaceful. Get the press to write about it and get on our side. As long as I love to have Rafa in charge I don't see the point of him being here as long as Ashley is the owner. If it means Rafa has to walk away for the fans to wake up and protest against Ashley I think it's worth it. Sad but true! Something must be done. WE MUST GET ASHLEY OUT NOW!!!

Really need to hunt Ashley out now! It's the same story every transfer window. Promises in the beginning and lame excuses in the end. We must organise big protests at every home game from now on. Let him know exactly what we feel. Even if we win some games the protests must go on till he's gone. Stay inside the ground for an hour or two after every game and protest strongly but peaceful. Get the press to write about it and get on our side. As long as I love to have Rafa in charge I don't see the point of him being here as long as Ashley is the owner. If it means Rafa has to walk away for the fans to wake up and protest against Ashley I think it's worth it. Sad but true! Something must be done. WE MUST GET ASHLEY OUT NOW!!!

Any news on this Nico-Fico-Tagliatelle-Argie-Lad? Deal on/off???

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. ?