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Isak will have thought the same. That's the thing. Cause he has higher standards because of his ability. Whereas Murphy is and rightly so, chuffed he's been probably our most productive attacking playing in December.

I personally understand the likes of Murphy reacting a certain way. Because he gets far more shit than someone like Gordon who when he misses a sitter fans will sing his name to re-encourage him, Murphy and similar get audible gasps and no doubt the occasional audible (for the players) abuse. I've just put it in the Murphy thread but folk should have lesser expectations of lesser quality players and should really rally behind them when giving their all and actually having a good spell. This should be done with all players not just those with lesser ability. Yet folk only seem willing to get behind those with a higher general ability. Gordon has probably missed more and more important sitters this season and played generally below his high level and little is said. I love Gordon by the way. Just don't like how lesser (generally) able players get shit so easily.

I don't know if it's this forum or a wider "thing" but you have players like Jacob Murphy and Almiron who go through purple patches, they're playing almost beyond their standard level because the manager has done a wonderful job with them and they've shown all the right attitudes as a professional and even despite this, folk are desperate to say how shite they are and yet they're playing beyond their general level of capability and should be applauded for doing so. Then to the flipside you have Isak who despite being genuinely international/world class missing numerous great chances in recent weeks, and probably as a better comparison Anthony Gordon who is a winger who has also missed numerous golden opportunities this season, who isn't playing to his level of capability and virtually nowt will be said about him, simply because folk know the quality absolutely is there. Might just be my perception, just what I feel I see, but it's nonetheless a bit bizarre to me. The former is far more credible, albeit even if it just in the short term view.

What poor signings?

Looking so much better in a more advanced position

Less wil be made of Murphy than others, but he has been fantastic recently. Like others he probably could have had 3 or 4 more goals in recent games but nonetheless has a great record of goals and assists. Seems like he just loves life and treasures playing for us too. Great to see.

Looked comfortable as owt

Slowly but surely aye.

Arabic commentators mentioning it too it seems...

Never stopped.

What a fantastic week. Eddie Howe take a bow. Doesn't matter the opposition you still have to beat them. Now let's do them Brummie twats.

Haha nice try with your pork pie, Ronnie.

He should have had one already...but aye...for sure if we continue in the same vein.

Should have scored 3. Not good enough.

Must have a fair few goal involvements as of late like.

Good things come to those who wait.

Could have been several already.

Loved this goal like. Everyone running to the screen in The Adelphi going wild. Me and my best mate drinking under age in there and being told to stay in the corner out the way happy memories.

Said Duran reminded him of Shearer too... Each to their own I guess.

I just hope we're not complacent and put these to the sword.

Man City have now lost the same number of league games as Man United and Everton this season.

All is not well there imo. Pepe will leave soon.

Think if I were City I'd be looking to replace Pepe with someone like say Iraola.

Fuck the Red Cartel and Levy leveraging. Put all these bastards to the sword of Geordie justice.

Aye, anyone with doubt around this tie needs to remember they shit their pants up here. Needs to be a bear pit.