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That's just shite man HTT. Unless he's playing for Liverpool or City, he's going to have to work like that against Tottenham. Everyone has to.

See, people just throw the lazy comment around. He's not a natural defensive midfielder but he's doing what he can. I thought he played well when the space opened up in the second half to be honest. I think in general, people are far too quick to jump in and give him stick. He gets much more for that performance then Merino did whenever he was anonymous. And it can't just be because people expect more from him, because Merino was treat like the future of spain. I just don't get it. Shelvey's got his faults but he makes things happen, does his job and is so much more all rounded then he was when he was brought in. He used to be a liability when he wasn't creating all the time, now he's just average if the passing isn't quite there.

Red card was for denying a goalscoring opportunity then

He pressed when we didnt have the ball but he was getting straight on the shoulder when we did. Hard to tell.

Pickford too small.

All the attention has all been on Rondon aswell. Muto hasnt even been mentioned much in our coverage.

Boly reminds me of Mangala

Muto and Rondon in possibly. At least one, even though Joselu had his best game for us we know that's his limit. Clark's got to be dropped for me. Probably would bring in Fede.

Also big Grant Hanley just scored.

Mawson's got some press because he's english, same sort that Chambers had. They'll be exposed together.

Like I said. They've signed loads of midfielders and attackers and left they're defence shite.

Fulham's defence looks a big issue for me.

Probably got to be looking at only the Derby and Sunderland one's that set records

Was fucking delighted when he finally went. He should stay gone.

At no point did Spurs look like they could score at will.

Nah, we'll stay clear of relegation pretty comfortably IMO. It was a pretty weak starting 11 but we still held our own for the most part. Once we start getting some of the new signings integrated we should look a lot more effective. The shape of the side still looked really good so Rafa's organisation will remain a big factor for us. I think we will be in the mix just like last season and will again have to rely on one or two of our better players performing to their max, stay free of injuries and the team to grind out points. We haven’t improved the first team one bit from the team that ended the season IMO or if we have only marginally. I thought we were no different than we were at times last season and although we deserved a point, Spurs were in 1st gear at times and looked like they would score at will during parts of the match. We look dangerous at set plays and created a few chances, but when you don’t have a goal scorer or experienced proven quality, those fine margins will work against you as it did today. As Shearer said, just copy and paste last season for this one. We will have our moments this season and beat the odd big team, but already that familiar same old same old NUFC Ashley seems enevitable and I don’t know about others, but where is the fun in that? Rafa will prevent another relegation, but it’s going to be equally as grim as last season, just as tough and in no way fun to watch. Last season was a phew season, one of relief and a lets just get it out of the way thing because first we stayed up and secondly showed signs if we could add some quality there is the making of a good team and much better seasons to come. But we haven’t done anything to change that, the majority of our rivals have though so it’s back to sqaure one. We won’t finish 10th again and I can see us in the bottom 3 after the first 5 or so games. Given the state of play just staying up would be an achievement. Again! This was said loads last season till people clocked we just don't make it easy for teams to play all out flowing football against us.

Imagine coming away from that and thinking Shelvey was a disgrace

That outside of the foot goal Solano scored was outrageous.

I like him but I'm afraid Clark will most likely quickly be dropping to 4th choice and gone when Lejeune returns, I think.

Yedlin did everything wrong all afternoon. Even the fucking injury is because he goes for the ball in completely the wrong way. Ritchie needed to stay on. Bringing Atsu into it killed us before Muto added more.

Clark and Lascelles have done it too. Just kicking it against someone rather than getting rid properly.

Shite player, Shite man. Future John Carver right here.

Fuck it, let's just get into them and play like we always do, difficult, tough, and annoying for the opposition.

Can this end the stupid cult hero status he never deserved?

I dunno like, other teams have no issue quickly putting players into their lineup. Especially when it's clear as day the person they replace isn't good enough. Joselu offers zilch. He shouldn't be starting just because he's been here longer.