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He's 35 and had injury problems. It's probably not too big of a surprise that this is his level now. He's being overexposed by our porous midfield and slow back line to be fair to him. We're still playing like we have a top level sweeper keeper in goal.

Yeah I'd have Kelly if we're expecting Lascelles, Dummett and Targett to depart. I know free transfers are never free but he would seem a shrewd signing in those circumstances. Billing to replace Joelinton seems far more underwhelming. I guess it may be that if we have to box clever with funds, then it's an exchange that could bring in decent money to spend elsewhere.

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Mainly because it's pretty unique I'd say. Old distinctive main stand, open old school concrete terraces and fencing, industrial backdrop. If you're a ground nonce you're not looking for modern comforts. Not many grounds these days of that type that haven't either already been bulldozed or re-developed on all four sides.

Not been but The Oval is always top of ground hopper lists as being a cracking ground

Feels like a microcosm of the whole season really. That first goal was all of our weaknesses in one go. Too easy to play through the press in midfield, too slow in defence to follow the run, and then Dubravka nowhere near quick enough off his line like Pope would be. A massively jammy second to top things off.

Liner is the correct non league parlance I'm afraid

It happens pretty often. Not an everyday occurrence but definitely pretty regular in the NL. As far as I'm aware it's only for dissent. To be honest there has been occasions I've even missed it happening - as I don't believe they show a card. Only noticing afterwards when the player comes back on or it's mentioned by others there.

Had them in the Northern League for years. For dissent. Works well at that level, as it's a disgrace the way officials are treated. Not convinced of the point at the top level.

Qatar getting to a second consecutive Asian Cup final, will be favourites to win again against Jordan too (who knocked out Korea). Asian football is bizarre, they looked so shit at the World Cup.

It isn't like, it is surrounded closely by Madrid streets and buildings on all sides. Not as tight as we have it but certainly not a blank canvas.

Didn't think he was great today in terms of general play but going to put some respect on his name because they were both good finishes, something people have been asking from him. 6 goals for the season already is a big improvement on previous years.

Jesus Christ. I know I'm a broken record on this but I'm so done with this season. With Barnes back you could have basically guaranteed he'd get injured today.

This and the Forest game have been alarm bells for his stubbornness tactically. He gets a bit of a pass in that he has basically had no room for manoeuvre with the midfield 3 available and the balance hasn't worked at all really since Miley came in (even though individually he's shown promise, and definitely gonna be great). We could have tried another system though at some point to tweak things. He really is amazingly stubborn on that front - I nearly collapsed from shock when he went to a back 5 mid game against Villa.

He's been a huge miss like.

Love what he's done for us but the sooner he's a bench back up who can do a job in two positions, rather than a nailed on starter, the better.

Blowing with no additional time there is absurd.

Gordon injured now

Definitely been one of the biggest issues with the team for months I'd say. Like you say it's a shame because he's clearly going to be class, but the midfield is just so open with him in there.

Barkley outperforming him so far.

Can see why we picked Burn because of how much physicality they have on set pieces but we've conceded from a set piece and Burn has been obliterated by Ogbene so it's safe to say that has backfired.

They're physically stronger, losing too many battles all over the pitch. Whats more worrying that they have grown into it and now have a grip of things in midfield.

Dummett went to Gateshead, Krul to Carlisle. They both also had other loans a bit further afield in Scotland as well though. Most of the players we've sent on loan to Pools and Heed have never really had much chance of a future here tbh.

If we make Europa/Conference League again, I'd say there's a decent chance tbf. Otherwise he'd be gone.

Sounds like £10 million apparently. Do we have a sell on clause?