cubaricho

Stoke

I'd do that with Cisse instead of Ba. Also, I'd be worried about Bigi and Tiote in the same side at the same time. I'd probably switch out Bigi for Jonas or Amalfitano.

Didn't we start a lot of matches last season really badly? I seem to remember thinking we were always better in the second half last season after crappy first halfs.

I had the same thought. Something along the lines of: Tiote Cabaye Amalfitano Marveaux Hatem Cisse

I like having the "natural goal scorer" of Ba on the park but I think Marveuax would just work better in a system like that.

When he took that ball down I thought to myself "we need a moment of brilliance from Hatem" and then he produced that. Amazing goal. Love having him at our club.

Jonas

Drives me absolutely nuts when there is an easy roll out that Krul can do and he kicks it long instead and we instantly lose possession.

Would've loved to see that ball to Colo's feet.

Nothing like some Morrisey to lift the spirit of the crowd....

Is HBA even on? Only caught the last 10 minutes or so of the half but I don't remember him on the pitch at all.

Took it off Ba's head.

Fuck I thought this didn't start until noon. It's alright lads, now I'm watching so we'll do better.

The Man City fans are so fucking boring.

Not a bad half in the Timbers/Rapids match. There are some absolute woeful finishing/final balls in the MLS though.

Could've been much worse.

$1000 RT from Orlando, probably a no-go, especially with my Christmas holiday coming up right after that.

Depends who you're playing and what formation I suppose. I think I prefer Jonas at left back and in a central three to him down the left wing tbh, though he is important there against the better sides too. It's difficult because in terms of player-for-player, Jonas looks one of the easiest to upgrade on in the first XI yet at the same time, he's one of our most important players. I know what I mean anyway. You've got to find a place for him. As limited as he is, Jonas is one of the first names on the team sheet just for what he brings to the team on match day. It's a hard call, but I would like to find a place for both of them.

Brugge My chances of getting a ticket must be very slim though, right? Unless I want to sit with the home fans?

At least we'll be on TV.

Perfect.

Glad this is over and he's not here.

Is it? Didn't Rose walk off after he fucked his knee up vs Philly? He's out for a year. Obviously could still be bad news, but you definitely don't walk off if you snap a cruciate.

If it's his knee but he walked off that's a better sign.