TheInfiniteOdyssey

Scandalous that, what a pathetic overreach of regulation, decisions like these are.

End of the day, two very good teams on show that match. I imagine the rest of the league will be concerned that neither ourselves nor Villa look like we’ll be dropping off anytime soon. So much quality on that pitch with two excellent managers heading it up.

Very encouraged by that display against very good opposition. Eddie got our shape absolutely spot on and Emery had no real answer to it. Defence were imperious and a lot of technical quality on show. If we have a striker, we win that game by a couple goals. We’re in good hands.

Drury is just awful

I like McAtee, very elegant player, but the fee for Hutchinson seems crazy.

Andy Howe masterclass these next few weeks.

Pretty happy with this, £40m does seem a little inflated though.

I’d be very happy with Ramsey, even better that he’s seemingly so positive about playing for Howe.

Must have missed the SJP refurb, was there for both friendly matches and the concourses are still absolutely shocking.

First half I thought we played pretty decent, last 15 mins of the half we were well on top. Second half was a bit disjointed and they had the legs after making about 7 subs in one go. We have quality but the lack of any threat in that centre forward position (as it stands) is going to sink us.

Was there tonight and he’s so far off the level required.

If Bayern go for Jackson, we go for Woltemade.

He’s rubbish, how have they got £20m for him?

He’s been absolutely brilliant servant for the club. What a gem of a pick-up under Rafa. All the best to him.

Surely Eddie Howe isn’t the one scouting players and presenting lists of targets to take forward? He might contribute to a final decision on who to prioritise, but not actually coming up with them.

If our scouting team can’t find alternative(s) to Jackson at £80m, they all need sacked.

There is no plan at this stage, that much is clear.

Think he’s a really good player mind.

Would rather buy the dip on Hojlund than spend £60m on Jackson.

We bring Chris Wood back.

We are being fleeced this window.

Midfield is a massive worry as well, one serious injury and it’s so lightweight in the centre. Appalling strategy.