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Andy Cole all over again.

I think they're quite different. Gordon's got good technique, can do things with the ball, go past his man. Barnes is a wide forward who should run into space and be at the end of attacks, very good finisher.

While I agree in principle, it's based on experience. It's obviously the nature of modern football. There's nothing sarcastic about a thread called The Managerial Merry-Go-Round.

I don't think Howe is the problem and struggle to see who could come in and do a better job at the moment. However, I suspect Eddie 1. Is not the greatest at transfers and building/reshaping a squad over time and 2. is a bit of a control freak and as we now have a sporting director with real pedigree and competence when it comes to developing the club and the squad over time, Eddie needs to take a step back and focus on the coaching and working with the players. If he can't do that, he can't stay unfortunately.

Like a decapitation sword, so to speak

I think one thing that makes me negative is that we're not exciting to watch anymore. I don't demand/expect top 4 or even top 6 but that relentless in attack football is nowhere to be seen so far this season.

Googled and found it. cherryred is the poster. Reading it now, that bit about him being a control freak is also very interesting thinking about the summer window and him working with Mitchell.

I don't have any complains with Eddie team selection wise. The problem is the squad and the disastrous summer window. We all knew a lot had to be done, what we don't really know is to what extent Eddie was responsible for what happened, or not happened. Hard not to think about what that Bournemouth fan said on here about Eddie's unwillingness to change personell, though.

We don’t know the answers to those questions but yeah, the window was a disaster

No manager is with this squad.

I have a new app now and it says yes, it has. Can’t be sure yet

Leicester winning

Gordon poor, Isak struggling/not fit and Wilson not featuring, logical we’ve scored just 8 goals so far.

2-2 Leicester. Vardy pen

SofaScore isn’t great

My app says 0-0. VAR?

2-0 Saints. Goal similar to the first one

Osimhen is the player that springs to my mind. Still only 25. Think he got loaned out to Galatasaray in the end? Edit: For the record, I love Isak and don't want us to sell him. I could see him go to Arsenal though, and he would be perfect for them imo.

I see it like this; international managers need to have a very clear philosophy as in a clear structure they can establish quickly, rather than rely on man-management and the qualities you gain by working with the players on a regular basis.

Pretty much this. International management must be a breeze compared to club football, and they still get to work at the very top and manage elite players.

Mbappe suspected of rape in Stockholm

Just seen Colombian Yaser Asprilla (not related to Tino as far as I know) score a worldie for Girona. He's obviously made to play for us and we should sign him ASAP

Edit: Wrong thread

would make England even less likable than under Southgate

He was bland for us overall tbh