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Class from Joelinton.

You know the old story that when newcastle need a new number 9 they just need to shout down the pits and one will emerge, when burnley need a new squad they just go to the local pub and ask for the 'mad lads' (well harsh lol) They all look like they play Runescape.

He's canny shit really.

Whole Burnley squad look like proper mouth-breathers like.

Fucking outstanding tbh.

Don't think Saint-Maximin gets much protection from the referees. Not just tonight, I feel there's a lot of bookable challenges on him that go unpunished for some reason.

Wonder what Almiron is thinking. Feel for him tbh, he's done more than enough to be in this team week in week out.

I've no idea why he's here tbh, imagine having the amount of talent he has and then playing for such a wretched coach and a directionless club. He clearly loves everything that surrounds the club, the fans, the interactions etc. but he really deserves better. Forced to play left wing back last game and then slaughtered by many for having a bad attitude when taken off with an injury due to months and months of mismanagement. Lad has a genuine shout of being world class, not here though.

Should be two.

Aye, very much so. Out of position, can’t pass, getting outmuscled. Just poor.he looks like he can’t be arsed, but is probably just too shit. Think he has some potential but currently he's not even half the player of Willems. A big miss for us. Would play better with some proper coaching mind.

Our movement is so poor. Please get Eddie Howe in and put an end to this miserable football. I genuinely believe someone competent could get this group playing some reasonably pleasing-on-the-eye football, but they are so clearly lacking any direction and coaching.

Long ball to Carroll all game then... dire.

I know it's only 5 minutes, but honestly we look like we're in the same league as these. If anything they look more composed in possession with more ideas. We're fucking shite.

Played very well.

Appears Bruce's tactical arsenal consists of 'switch the wide men'. Moura scored so Almiron now on the left to cover. Son will score next and Almiron will be moved back to the right. Riveting stuff.

Certainly appears that way. I was a bit taken aback by the amount of criticism directed his way after the Brighton game. It was as if a poor 25 minutes completely undone the fact he probably kept us up last season due to his impact on the team offensively, and many people were alluding to his supposed attitude problems from Nice despite the fact he's brought nothing but positivity to our club since arriving.

:thup: Both offensively and defensively. Opposition runs right through them way too easily. Playing with a flat midfield two obviously isn't helping, but they cover ground way too slowly – and looses possession too often. Yes, I think if we're to progress as a club, we're not going to do it with Shelvey & Hayden in the centre of the pitch (and they're the best we currently have). If we are to truly see the best out of the attractive names in the squad such as Wilson, Almiron & Saint-Maximin and also give Joelinton a genuine go at displaying the talent he obviously has, then we need upgrades there. Hayden & Shelvey both sit far too deep and their games are too restricted to one or two good attributes. The pair of them should be no more than squad players. We have some good footballers for once, proper footballers, and we need to support them from deep and not just knock it long to them, and the key to that is a more creative, energetic and ultimately more competent midfield.

He's a good player, we've been linked with him a few times over the years, including back when he played in Ligue 2 with Lens. Available cheap if reports are to be believed. I personally think centre midfield is our weakest area, we have 4 or 5 players there but I don't feel any of them are truly good enough. I like Hayden and Shelvey in certain games but they need some genuine competition and we could use a player who is more energetic and willing to carry the ball.

Yedlin left back I think. Krafth---Lascelles--Clark---Yedlin

If I remember correctly, you've been bang on with your line up info thus far, so fair play. Happy to see Clark recovering like, extremely consistent performer for us and should be in contention for a starting spot in league games.

He's waiting for us in the next round with Newport County.

Well, my second bedroom in South Shields does have a certain je ne sais quoi.

Isn’t it basically what Thiago does who some are rating the best midfielder in the world currently?

Only one to offer any effort or threat today. Has to be the first name on the team sheet next match.