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Not surprised, we pretty much knew yesterday. It's just not as dangerous as I'd have liked, granted I don't know player fitness and that. Hopefully Hayden and Anita put a positive shift in. I know this will become clichéd but its balanced. Janmaat provides the width with Anita supporting him, Ritchie does the same on the left. Colback links the lines as hayden covers, Ayoze provides support for Gayle. It's not gung ho by any means but its balanced and stable on paper at least..

Are people surprised /unhappy with the lineup?

Naaa wil be 4231. Team as expected given the bibs in the training.

How is he?

Most Rafa like so far.

Why not? You think Hanley Mbemba is a better shout?

As Disco said it was a crap stadium to begin with, Olympic stadium so devoid of character.

New San Mames only cost 173million euros according to Wiki, would have been cheaper to build a purpose built football stadium for the (at the tax payers expense of course )

Ope and midds both at 10's, never thought i'd see the day

How is he "gutless?" People have this strange fetish with anointing footballers as cowards. He isn't gutless don't think he's particularly good or interested in playing for us mind.

Trust Rafa 100% he will add depth and competition and hopefully come in feeling he had something to prove.

Attackers please.

Jordan I don't care Ayew

Working on bringing more in, said we need a bit more balance. Also that we are working with agents to get players out and anyone who leaves may need replacing. Sounds too good to be true

What makes you say that?

Canny, always passes it sideways but he's neat enough. Is he quick Ian? I'm hoping he can get around the pitch given the lack of mobility we have in midfield.

The original one is working.

Perez really should have scored then, good run though.

Guys, can you stop chatting. Stiffler isn't happy

Put some carpet tape over the left side of your monitor.

Aye but beggars can't be choosers.

Football coverage in 2016 ladies and gentleman