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Can’t think of a game off the top of my head that has quite a lot riding on it that we’ve overturned such major odds before

That picture is possibly the simplest way of explaining this season

Have no idea what sort of performance we’ll put in. We’ll lose but I hope we put in a decent account. I think it’s likely we’ll play well and be up for it but we don’t stand a chance against them away even if they put out a second string side

That is the weak point of his game for sure. I agree as well, the team lacks pace in all areas. Defensively especially, although Tino has pace. In midfield we’ve got Willock who has pace and that’s it. Gordon has pace. Even Isak isn’t that fast. Needs to be a major priority in the summer window

I’d like to see him in that advanced role, I think he’s got the game for it. I don’t think he’s an out and out winger

Mourinho feels inevitable? What the fuck is this nonsense

It says a lot that a 17 year old who hasn’t fully developed physically is a better option than Sean. Miley is better at receiving the ball, shielding it and passing it. He’s got better creative vision. Once Miley develops a bit more physically then there’s absolutely no way Sean should be getting a game for us other than some sub appearances. If we could sell him, I would but I don’t think it’ll be easy. We need a Nottingham Forest to do something really stupid

He suffers more than most for not playing. When he gets on he tries to do too much and prove himself. He’s a far better player when he gets more regular minutes so let’s hope he can get a bit of a run in the side as I think he will shine with regular football

Disagree on the ball carrying. Miggy does suffer from stopping and passing backwards when he doesn’t have any space to run into. However, if he can run into space he can do it at pace either down the line or inside. I’d say Murphy is very average at ball carrying although I haven’t looked at his stats. There’s absolutely zero question that Miggy is one of the best defensive wingers in the league

When do these new financial rules come into effect and does anyone have a ballpark figure on how much we can spend in the summer with current or prospective regulations? We need a RW, a back up striker, a DM, a LB and a 10. That obviously depends on how we want to set up as the DM / 10 may not be what Howe is after but we are massively struggling in transitions ourselves and coping with other team’s transitions

Completely disagree about the “stealing a living” quip. Miggy always gives everything and he has an impact defensively and in attack. The issue is he can’t cross a ball and almost never gets an assist and he fluffs chances. He still does a lot of good work in build up play and his defensive work is almost unmatched in a wide role. Murphy will get more assists because he can cross the ball, he’s nowhere near as good defensively and I think their goals would be almost identical. Miggy is much better at carrying the ball than Murphy. They’re just two very different players with completely different strengths and weaknesses. Murphy is more a traditional winger, Miggy (when he’s on form) is a fairly unique wide option who offers more to the team even though he spurs chances a lot

That’s true, his lack of pace means he absolutely has to play with a keeper who’s sweeping all the time

When this lad starts he’s invariably our best player

Not that it matters but such a stupid challenge to make

Wew

I really like Anderson but he’s had a bit of a shocker since coming on

Botman’s worst game for us?

Scored against by Mud, make it stop

How the fuck do our players keep dying, multiple players every game pretty much

Get Murphy on all free kicks that aren’t direct, whenever it’s a cross let him take them. He’s got a lovely delivery

Take Palmer out their side and they’re absolute dross

Oooff, knew Palmer would score tonight

I’m getting a strong feeling we’re going to get a last minute winner here

It’s so easy for teams to prepare against us, just flood our left hand side with pace

Palmer has Burn on toast