Shays Given Tim Flowers

So for once in my life, let me get what I want. 

Yeah the De Bruyne absence was a good thing for us, but let’s not pretend that they aren’t good

without him. Like they won the league pre-Haaland without a striker.

If this was a two legged champions league tie, what would people think? 

He’d have scored more than Haaland with the same supply 

Bruno Tonali and Anderson…

Just now, Rich said:

I generally don’t think Burn is up to much at LB in possession, but he was quality tonight I thought. Better defensively than offensively, obviously, but didn’t find myself griping at him much. Certainly not when compared to a few others!

Defensively great in that second half. Do worry when he gets too high up the pitch. 

Not for me Clive. The chances they had weren’t easy. Even the goal was a phenomenal strike. I’m happy that tonight represents massive progress but probably 3 players short. 

I know it was an electric game of football when we drew 3-3 but they had fewer chances tonight. 

Did Rafa do these once or am I misremembering? 

Bruno cover the most grass? 

2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

Knowing that if they lose the ball they won't see it again for 5 minutes probably plays a part, but being that dreadful on the ball is so aggrivating to watch.

massively nervous. It happens when you play a good side. You’re always going to overthink and worry. 

We actually contained them well. If we could have gotten a goal. We’d have been there or there abouts. 

Won’t have a harder game all season. 

I did think longstaff would be a really important player for us (he was last season) but these games you can see his limitations. 

We’re closing the gap. 

1 minute ago, Danh1 said:

Get Almiron off this fucking pitch. Lazy cunt.

jesus wept: 

We’re actually really good at the back. 

Just now, Begbie said:

only one with a shot on goal

well yeah but we used to have 20 shots a game under pards but if they are from 25 yards…

Not really sure what Barnes offers in this game? We’d hardly been in a position to play him in all match. 

Snidey schar. Love him.

Just now, Conjo said:

Well done by Almiron. 

Banworthy post it appears.

Burns done well this half. 

We’ve panicked a lot in possession tonight 

Tripps don’t be a grass

That schar tackle.