McCormick

Hope everything is all right, mate.

Hmm. Maybe Barca have some loan options we could go for? Tin-foil helm on but Pedro and a loan for McTominay would a very solid end to the window.

that was their best team on paper as well (and that’s a stronger xi for them than last season). That was us without our two most important players. Away from home. Very solid point.

Do we think we’ll shift focus to getting a Rb after Krafth’s injury?

Something’s gotta be up with him; really surprised he hasn’t had (afaik) any real interest from top/ PL clubs.

Yeah. Too late in the window to be making sensible bids; the Antony deal shows that they’re tricky/difficult sellers.

True but “fucking shit” is a bit hyperbolic, no? The guy’s played in the Champions League and been a mainstay in a team that has consistently finished above us. I never said he was a world beater but he’s definitely not as bad as many are making out.

Wooowww ASM.

Ffs Ritchie coming on.

very underrated player; bit slow but ideal if you’re looking for a defensively sound dm who can pick out a pass.

“Fucking shit” ffs, that’s harsh. The guy’s been playing regularly in a team that’s finished above us every year. Not saying I’d be enthralled but he’s definitely decent enough to cover for us.

Woeful as a CDM but he’s not that bad as a box to boxer. He’s a player that- because he became a bit of a meme for being overrated- is now, funnily enough, slightly underrated. The fact that he’s at least somewhat of an athlete makes him quite a bit of an upgrade over Longstaff imo. I’d be okay with this, so long as it’s a loan; would be decent cover.

@joeytYeah, my bad. Ludicrous offer then, can’t be true. If so, Chelsea officials need sectioning.

Fuck me. Those better be loan deals and not permanent.

Dubious quality aside, he’s the only other player that can play in that deep cm role though.

Right? The absolute cheek. “If we feel like it, we may decide to buy him for a pittance after a year though, ta”.

Yeah Leicester will be underwhelming but completely fine. It’d take a brave man not to have Bournemouth dead last this season though. Seemingly, judging by his post-Liverpool interview, even Parker wouldn’t put his money on that not being the case.

Yep. Except for Bournemouth and Leicester

Oof, suspected as much .

In the absence of Bruno and Wilson, how many games did we win with Longstaff and Wood starting? genuine question btw, as I have no idea.

Who else is out from our midfield? (Apologies if I’ve misinterpreted this).

Yikes. No Wilson or Bruno will make this difficult for us. I worry for our midfield; Wolves have one of the best midfields in the league.

I really really hope we follow up on our supposed interest in Manu Kone. Watched him again recently and I really do think this guy will be something very special indeed. Still so young but has absolutely everything; the fantastic technical ability of a young N’Dombele but actually possessing the insane work-rate and athleticism needed to take him to the very, very top. He’ll go on to huge things, I’ve no doubt. Massively impressed.

He’s one of the best defenders in the league imo.

Said it a few times that people were sleeping on Palace this season. They’ve a very good squad and manager.