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Son is really good. Seems to do everything to a very high standard.

Some of his passing was very good today. I can see why he was frustrated at being brought off, probably felt he was doing what was asked of him. Although to be fair, Diame didn't do much wrong today either.

Nah it's nonsensical to demand so, according to Kid Icarus & triggs during the match thread. Tbh it wouldn't be as bad usually but it was from a dead ball situation and he was just standing there doing nothing other than wasting the potential opportunity for his more switched on team mates. Not good enough.

Wot. Thanks for that f***ing outstanding contribution Kanj. A couple of headers that were by no means bankers and a strike from about 16 yards on his left foot whilst being covered by a defender. You would hope he'd put one of them away and we need a new striker who 9 times out of 10 would but people are cracking on like they were everytime Cisse dared to not burry a chance. I don’t agree with you man. I feel like You’re making excuses for our #9. I’m sorry the second chance was on a plate with the entire left side of Fabianski open and he heads across goal 2-3 yards wide. He’s then offside on a corner, with 0 awareness to get back on and wasted that chance. That first header, by the way, basically ayew had the same chance and gets it on goal and scored he rebound on us. Our striker hits that horribly wide. Sorry if my Wot winded you up but I was shocked by what you said. That’s all. It wouldn't have been a chance if he wasn't offside though. The keeper would have just collected it easily. I guess a player can't be onside then run onto a chance then? if he was even and stepped forward? If Gayle isn't standing there blocking him, the keeper just comes out and takes it though IMO. It was very close with the guy on the left anyway IMO, I'd have to see it again You should watch it again, if he's even with his man or even a step onside and lunges forward anticipating he scores. He's just standing there like a f***ing doofus. I'll watch it on MOTD later. You could be right but tbf someone earlier was complaining about him not being like 4-5 yards further back which was completely nonsensical How is it nonsensical to say Gayle should have been onside? You're drunk.

I'd start Joselu next game but these comments like "I'd start Joselu and Perez for the foreseeable future" make me laugh considering they are just as likely to play s*** They're both clearly the more in form, effective players. Laugh away but it's true. Clear as day.

Yeah that free kick was perfectly placed for him to try and float one over the wall. A bit further out then yeah sure Shelvey, Gayle or Ritchie, but from that close in, Atsu has the right technique.

Wot. Thanks for that f***ing outstanding contribution Kanj. A couple of headers that were by no means bankers and a strike from about 16 yards on his left foot whilst being covered by a defender. You would hope he'd put one of them away and we need a new striker who 9 times out of 10 would but people are cracking on like they were everytime Cisse dared to not burry a chance. I don’t agree with you man. I feel like You’re making excuses for our #9. I’m sorry the second chance was on a plate with the entire left side of Fabianski open and he heads across goal 2-3 yards wide. He’s then offside on a corner, with 0 awareness to get back on and wasted that chance. That first header, by the way, basically ayew had the same chance and gets it on goal and scored he rebound on us. Our striker hits that horribly wide. Sorry if my Wot winded you up but I was shocked by what you said. That’s all. Yep, Kanji is right, the second chance was on a plate, he is rightly being criticised for a terrible performance. Same as any of our other strikers would be. Problem is, when Gayle doesn't score, he contributes next to nothing else either and it's so frustrating to watch him strolling around, head hanging down. He needs time out as it's gone on for too long when Perez & Joselu are clearly in much, much better form. I thought Gayle pressed and made some great tackles, his left footed shot was perfectly fine man...it's the headers earlier on that I have issue with. Doesn't do enough for me like, Perez is far better at defending from the front, and paired with Joselu we have a much more dynamic duo. That's the way forward for us I feel.

Wot. Thanks for that f***ing outstanding contribution Kanj. A couple of headers that were by no means bankers and a strike from about 16 yards on his left foot whilst being covered by a defender. You would hope he'd put one of them away and we need a new striker who 9 times out of 10 would but people are cracking on like they were everytime Cisse dared to not burry a chance. I don’t agree with you man. I feel like You’re making excuses for our #9. I’m sorry the second chance was on a plate with the entire left side of Fabianski open and he heads across goal 2-3 yards wide. He’s then offside on a corner, with 0 awareness to get back on and wasted that chance. That first header, by the way, basically ayew had the same chance and gets it on goal and scored he rebound on us. Our striker hits that horribly wide. Sorry if my Wot winded you up but I was shocked by what you said. That’s all. Yep, Kanji is right, the second chance was on a plate, he is rightly being criticised for a terrible performance. Same as any of our other strikers would be. Problem is, when Gayle doesn't score, he contributes next to nothing else either and it's so frustrating to watch him strolling around, head hanging down. He needs time out as it's gone on for too long when Perez & Joselu are clearly in much, much better form.

Brilliant up turn in form for this lad. Looks so sharp. Him & Joselu upfront for the foreseeable future is our best bet.

I dunno, I tend to think of the teams that you know will be in and around you as being must win, rather than matches at the tail end of the season that include Man City, Man United, Spurs, Arsenal, and Chelsea. Nah, wins come from seemingly unlikely places every season. There's a full 15 matches left, that's loads of points up for grabs. We're not in must-win territory yet, and tbh it doesn't help anybody dubbing games as such until they're factually must-win, and even then - the players will know that anyway. For now we have to protect our team's positive mentality, and the stands adding pressure with these false must win games & the attitudes that ensue will not help that one bit.

Not worried yet. Would have been a good time to get 3 points but we're still some way off 'must win' territory. The mentality of this team is still a positive one and that will go a long way. The wins will come. Keep supporting.

Yup, could have cost us big time today if it wasn't for the superior Perez & Joselu.

As soon as Gayle goes off. Thank fuck for that.

Still enough time to come back into this like. Come on boys we're better than these.

He isn't.

Brilliant from Perez.

More sharp play from Perez, he is looking really good at the moment, loving watching him play with confidence.

Looks tactical to me. We're at our most dangerous winning the ball high up the pitch and breaking on them. It's working as well, if only we had of taken our chances/can take our chances.

Tom Carroll at left back is nearly playing him on, it's pretty tight tbh. Only cause Carroll didn't push out though. Gayle wasn't aware of that yet was still a good 4-5 yards offside from a corner. Not good enough. He wouldn't have got near the ball if he was 4-5 yards back though So standing offside is the solution...

Tom Carroll at left back is nearly playing him on, it's pretty tight tbh. Only cause Carroll didn't push out though. Gayle wasn't aware of that yet was still a good 4-5 yards offside from a corner. Not good enough.

Not sure how he's so offside there. His movement & finishing are meant to be his strong points but they're both bloody awful atm. Perez & Joselu much better options upfront.

Really like Atsu, does a great job both going backwards & forwards.

Turned into a mint goalkeeper like.

Lovely run & great find from Ritchie.

Fucking howay Gayle man. Easy pair of chances missed.