Smal

Looks like his ability to retain possession is incredible. Reminds me of Thiago a lot in that regard.

He has kept us up on his own two seasons running. Impossible to compare his performances/stats to players who were part of a team qualifying for Europe.

So the Terry thing is really actually quite racist.

I can't believe how badly our fanbase have turned against him because he said something nice about Bruce. Did people really expect him to say he was a cunt or something?

Have a go at reading the full article in the times before you get upset about a selective quote. He comes out of it very well. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/93521abe-8037-11ec-bbb7-54d5cd4b43b0?shareToken=628d1ff0e642f742aafb8f2a4ae43d47

Did @HUGZnuke them?

Seen Villa linked recently. Probably holding out for them.

I actually think he would be more or less the perfect manager for us to be honest, but he is proper stubborn.

Like, Spurs have played Chelsea three times this month now and every time Conte has set them up to be uber defensive and they've been fucking tragic. Try something else you weirdo.

why am I nearly in tears at a comp from a 10 minute sub appearance. What a guy. We will never have anyone as talented as him again.

Maybe big Jo is a tactical enough player to be able to play as part of a pivot, I dunno. I somehow forgot about him. He's surprised everyone by being able to play as a mid so he probably could.

Yeah, although I think I would play Almiron instead of Willock to be honest. Willock looks like someone who's having real problems to me. Maybe being away from home has affected him, I dunno. Longstaff - Shelvey Fraser - Almiron - ASM Wood The midfield isn't great, but if we have two sitters and Miggy's running we really should be harder to play through. Edit: I've forgotten Joelinton. No idea where he fits in here mind.

ASM key here. I doubt they'll double up on him and their full backs should leave him a load of space to play in. Hope he's on it. It's the sort of game where we know Leeds are way better than us, but they will always give us a chance because of the way they play. Especially with no Phillips or Bamford.

Playing Jonjo Shelvey as the only protection for a weak back four is absolutely insane stuff tbh but he’s done it for nearly all of his 10 games now. Think we need to switch to a double pivot asap. He needs to show signs of trying to find a system that actually works for the players we have.

Not seen anything from VdB to suggest he can play in the PL anyway tbh.

Wonder how much Dele Alli would actually cost. There is always way too big a gap between our striker and any of our midfield and you’d think he’d solve that. Honestly our midfield does nothing .

And you won't care a jot when he saves us from relegation for the third season running.

Eat shit haters

Need more of ASM going down the outside.

Would try swapping Fraser and ASM to see if ASM does any better when he can go to the byline. He's bang out of form, like.

I'd be amongst the first to defend him, but ASM is really not on it at the moment.

You can pass through our midfield without even thinking about it.

The alternative is playing Matt Ritchie and we lose.

GK Krafth - Schar - Lascelles - Tripper Willock - Shelvey - Jo Murphy - Wood - ASM

I think Joelinton is best as a wide central midfielder in a 3 who operates in the half spaces; not as a defensive mid. You want to make use of his pressing higher up the pitch so he can win the ball in more dangerous areas, I think. I just wish he'd get in the box and try to score more. We need someone to play the deeper role. Shelvey does not offer any protection at all. He has definitely been running around more recently but he has to because he's never in position. I suppose Kamara would be ideal for this from what I've heard.