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If our ”attacking play” is going to look like it did yesterday we’ll need a big, strong striker to aim crosses at, I guess.

Right now, I’d take him actually. Focal point, someone to aim crosses at and that. we should be able to get someone better, obviously

My post wasn’t specifically about Emery. I’m not bothered about not getting him. Was just talking about different types of managers. For the record, I want Howe to stay, no question. But I fear relegation.

Yes, I agree. The problem is we don’t have much time this season. I’m not up for the Championship.

And what we really needed this season, in our situation, was of course a results-orientated manager, a Rafa-type, an Emery, who also became our top target. Howe may show to be a great long-term choice and I like him, but he’s not an ideal manager in our current situation.

Yes, I think they’re different managers in that way. Howe is more of an ideologist, a teacher if you like, while Rafa is pragmatic and focused on getting maximum results from the material at his disposal.

How shit is the MLS?

Pillock

Yep. The players have no idea what to do when they get near their goal.

So fucking annoying this.

Central midfield is a big part of that problem IMO edit: and with Wilson out we desperately need a striker

Yeah, lots of rumours, but no reports of bids then. Looking like we’re taking care of defence first.

Any reports of us making a bid for a CM or CF yet?

It’s crazy how much I like Howe already, considering we have mostly lost under him

Welcome Stewie Griffin! Great signing, now on to the next one

I share his concerns tbh.

Proper shithouse all right

Unsurprisingly, he’s been booked.

Not sold on this guy. Hope he’s good on the ball and has a grasp of defending.

Yep. I can’t see it happening, but he’s a brilliant player.

Vlahovic, yes please Would be fantastic.

Played for Brazil at the Olympics, apparently.

New Pepe?

Newcastle have made a bid. For clarity: Newcastle have not made a bid. Look, I’m a journalist!