Crayola Kid

Beardsley was my first thought, he was even better the second time around. I don't want to see Isak back though, we surely have better options given the time to scout the right player and make the deal (i.e. not like last summer)

Is 42 points enough if Spurs win today?

Been back for ten days or so. Hoping we're gping to be seeing the benefit of a strong bench today, lots of games this season where we've lost from a winning position by trying to control the game with tired players, or players more suited to attacking than holding the ball

Does the fact Eddie Howe and Will Osula both spelled out how carefully rehearsed last night's run and shot for the winning goal were mean he is not actually all that chaotic and unpredictable, and that he can be integrated into a system just the way our coaching team like to? I want March-April 26 Osula to be the new November-December 22 Almiron. Spectacular winners from the same spot on the pitch week after week after week. Season fixed.

Joelintons face when he came off on Tuesday night. Expecting a 'man possessed' type of performance from him today because of that, and I'm all for it.

They fuck more seagulls than they do litter swirls

Yeah since he's not good enough for us so he'll have to settle for joining the potential English and European title holders this summer. Does that make sense?

Idiot this bloke

Tonali deep between our cb's again, Hall further up combining with Willock and Barnes. No right back for Liverpool. Lets have it

He's sat somewhere right now with a ball under his arm staring straight ahead, in full kit, shinpads, armband and boots, thinking about beating Villa

Hinchcliffe loves to describe what the player should have done, too, like he was anything other than a shite clogger

Especially annoyed by the ones who attribute motivation to the actions they are watching 'no malice there' 'he's gone too too easily' or give an instant definitive 'that's offside' as in both cases it often seems to suit what they hope is true and what outcome they prefer. Ah fuck it, just take Hincliffe off and I'll watch ANYONE else, that's the deal. Please take the deal

Getting results and doing a lot better than expected but fuck off they are vile to watch. Was like a rugby league match today, bodies everywhere. They slate our Brazilians for gamesmanship (makems i know all hate both and think they should get carded first minute every week) but from 1-11 today they all went in far too hard every time AND threw themselves down when they got the slightest touch. Cuntball.

It's the Craig Hope I can't stand

Understand the point but he is right footed, so hitting the byline would not necessarily yield great results on the left. He's a link man in our attacks, keeps the ball moving, occupies space, whichever side he is on

I think he does what he's expected to do in linking up with midfield and attack. If we had an inverted right winger like we do on the left, he'd be expected to go wide and cross but we don't.

I'd heard/read rumours etc but hadn't realised it was at the expected stage. Shame if so.

I get it but they had our number in last day last season. Nearly cost us

Is this the situation, or just speculation?

Very few players higher on the list of 'must keep' than Tino Livramento for me. They all have a price and the players wishes are a huge factor but he's one of our best. Say we had a huge game, a cup final, or the last match to win the points for prem top four at end of season. You can pick your best eleven, everyone on our books is fit and on form. He's in that 11 for me.

I'm getting carried away like but he's looking fantastic right now!

Vieira! Toure! It's got to be in his reach to play that style, to some level

Is so determined, takes so much responsibility, I could not admire his contribution any more than I do. In his own performance and in leading those around him, he is a fucking legend. Keep him as long as he will stay, then thank him when he decides to leave which is hopefully 2033 or later

Could also be a good place for him to develop his game? He's showing some more expressive touches out there which suggests he's feeling confident. Not many get that time on the ball in the middle. Fantastic to see him shout for the ball off Pope so often anyway, bang up for it

He wants to get at them with the ball today, great to see