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Ridiculous that Andersen got a yellow. Nunez just tried to headbutt him, of course he's gonna tell him to fuck off. Can't believe he just did it again.

Eze lookiong the best player on the pitch for me. Oh and Nunez off

6th, dont see what the other teams have that we don't.

Loss to Brentford and transfer request please. Imagine getting to play with Bruno and Joe.

Find fraser, took me a while.

Thought we controlled the game really well and very interested to see us against better opposition. Could possibly breeze past Brighton or get a little wake-up call about how shit Forest are, but I think we will do Brighton as well.

Almiron is so efficient now that Howe has taught him how to run in the correct directions, predict his value to soar this season.

Schär has to be the main man at the back for us, the question should be who starts with him.

I do think one problem we are going to have against these sorts of sides is the lack of finishers though, especially from range. Pretty much all of our attackers and midfielders seem unable to fire in a Bullet shot like Schär did. I even include Wilson in that. Shelvey, Longstaff and Trippier are the only other players not really suffering from shooting like they have a pillow on their foot, Willock especially annoyed me today.

There was a big question on Maxi whether he could be a Howe player, and im thinking he will prove that he can be mostly. Did well in decision-making, and worked a lot harder than last season.

Ratings from me:

Pope 7

Trippier 8

Schär 10

Burn 8

Targett 8

Joe 8

Willock 8

Bruno 9

Maxi 8

Almiron 8

Wilson 8

1 minute ago, Mazzy said:

 

 

The stats men disagree.

He's made a couple of poor passes/touches but so has Bruno, always gonna happen when you're that involved.

Joelinton looks like that overgrown kid who grew too fast and can bully everyone else, Almiron looks like a 17-year old playing against pensioners.

We are controlling it but we do lack a bit against the sides who just sit back. Almirons running is very effective with Bruno's passes but the balls he puts in has to be better.

Very happy with that team, if Howe wants to do a bit of Bruno and let Botman settle in slowly i trust him to know better than me.

Why no Ritchie at left back?

1 minute ago, KaKa said:

 

Can't believe Fulham got him. He looks class.

Big fella as well, could have slotted in behind Bruno/Joe perfectly for us I think.

I really like this Palhinha.

Mitro!

3 minutes ago, Mazzy said:

 

Same for every team though. Big Joe will get plenty of yellow cards this season for the exact same thing. 

It's just that Liverpool tend to get away with it, whereas Joe actually gets booked.

The thing I'm gonna hate watching the most about Liverpool this season is the 5 subs i think. They always get away with repetitive fouling and yellow cards. After Fabinho should have had 3 yellows he will just get subbed off for milner.

Happy with top 10-ish and progression in how we play. That being said I fully believe we have the best management team in the league at least outside the top 2. And I think we could sneak into a European competition. Whether its getting 6th (7th doesn't give anything?), or through a cup. That would be my goal this year if I was Howe.

Really enjoying watching this, Jesus looks sharp.

Think its got something to do with us not being shite anymore, I used to genereally just hate watching other teams.

1 minute ago, HTT II said:

Pope

Trippier Schar Botman Targett

Almiron Joelinton Bruno Longstaff ASM

Wilson

Exactly what I think I'd start with, with 5 subs i like Willock coming off the bench for longstaff fairly early. Think Willock is more likely to be more effective with fresh legs with his pace.

Also think Schar has to start. Best passer in the team when Shelvey is out and so good at taking us from back to front in one move.

With that many signings they can't be gelled well and have the partnerships we have. Our team has been trained together by Howe for ages. Can't see anything other than a win.

Schar is the first name on the team-sheet for me, and since we should be superior against these I'd love us to surprise include Anderson in a fluid 4231 like we looked to be playing a few times in pre-season.

Tripps - Schar - Botman - Targett

       Bruno          -        Joelinton

 Miggy    -   Anderson -     Maxi

                    Wilson

Pretty much expect Willock or Longy to get the nod ahead of Anderson but I would love it.

Miggy tried to do a Ben Arfa against Bolton goal.

Sound and video! Almiron down!

Fraser/Wood/Murphy is a depressing froint three. If we get a goal it should come from a set-piece or midfield.

lol fixed but no audio, ill take it at this point

Nufctv started for anyone? Trying to figure this out whilst not being in the uk.

Anderson starting at RW against forest for me after a 40 minute scouting mission.