Scotty66

His organisation of our defence away to Leicester not long after he joined is something I'll never forget. We had been in such a mess for so so long at the back and he had us so tight and compact, every player in perfect positioning right across the line. Somethings even on TV you can spot clearly, like how it is now with Eddie. And how is never was under Bruce

That's quite strange considering how much Wood has played for us. He would definitely be a better player with crosses coming in the box constantly but I'm glad that's not (Howe Eddie) wants to play. Definitely need it as an alternative when teams sit deep against us like Bournemouth though as it's going to be a while before we can break those kind of teams down like Man City can.

Is it true if he plays in 3 World Cup games he automatically gets his work permit?

Rafa for England

Considering our recent form and lack of goals, you really should be giving as much game time as possible to other squad players, plus they've been on decent form. Poor decision to go with the same team, even if we win tonight your not really learning anything about the other players who may be needed at a critical point. Imagine Kane gets injured in the first game, Toney is getting thrown in at the deep end.

Beats a man then takes out 5 players with a pass. What a player. One of my favourite ever.

Seems like it's a 4 year deal from what he has said

Middle of that England Home kit looks like the ghost of '66

Tempo far far to slow, really poor result that.

There's not much better being said in the Royal family thread tbh

It's a good signing and probably the best of the best as back up. I mean he was good enough to start a champion league final a few years ago. Obviously question marks remain about how he has dealt with his confidence issues but who better when you need encouragement than working under Howe.

How long was potter at Brighton? Wasn't aot of his success down to having a blue print at the club and buying players to fit into that? Shoving him in to Chelsea with a load of ego-tastic superstars screams disaster to me. Big risk when you've got someone like poch who imo is a better manager and can back that up with his history.

This is another bonus to having wealthy owners. Managers are much less inclined to jump ship or use us as a stepping stone when the opportunity is there to basically build a squad and constantly have the chance to improve it every window.

Really started to break into the first team now and he's done brilliantly. This season will be a big season for him and I think its great that he's starting his career under Howe.

When was the last major decision like a goal or penalty that went our way and you thought "we got lucky there". I absolutely cannot remember a single one.

Wasn't he just stealing info from another forum who had a legitimate ITK and just posting here pretending he was the actual ITK? Football365 forum or something?

So what happens in January if we want to recall but man Utd want to activate the buy clause? They have priority even though he's still our player?

Why do much negativity towards ando? He has got loads right in the past and without doubt has connections within the club. Nobody gets every single thing right but I'm pretty sure he's got more correct than not?

Klopp so unprofessional. Standing there grinning the utter cunt. Why hold up 5 mins if you are going to keep playing for 8 mins?

Are they not entertained? Seriously though I feel sorry for them. No football fan who loves their club should ever have to experience having Bruce in place as manager. I'm 40 years old and without doubt one of the worst managers I've ever seen since I first fell in love with football.

Wasn't there talk of us being linked with asensio?

Game was wide open today especially first half an hour. Would have suited him perfectly.

Tranmere what a bunch of cunts. Can't make it to the top level so decided to show "how we play in England".

Still praising Norwich a lot more than Sunderland in his own notes Talk about dropping a hint

Get them back in the Prem. We need our derby and we would be so much better under Howe than the previous managers we've had for derby games.