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Such a shit goal to concede infuriating.

Be interesting to see what he does when Wissa is fit. The current system doesn’t allow them both to play together, unless you move one of them wide. Not sure either will want to become the bench warmer and Woltemade’s start makes it very difficult to drop him now. The ideal scenario is Woltemade as a 10 which we just don’t play. I suspect if Elanga’s form continues we’ll see quite a bit of Wissa on the right.

Over the moon with Woltemade and think Thiaw will be a good buy for the money. Never been a fan of Elanga and don’t see Ramsey as a game changer for us. That’s 100 million I think could have been spent a lot wiser, in terms of giving us some technical ability in keeping the ball and breaking down the opposition in final third. Jury out on Wissa but I think unless we win a cup, or qualify for Europe it looks a disastrous deal financially for a player of his age.

Past history tells us he’ll turn it around but feels like a big week ahead for general mood around club. Don’t think he spent wisely in the summer and always maintained any manager is only as good as their signings. The lack of production from our wide forwards is a major concern. He doubled down on running power with Ramsey and Elanga this summer and at times we look incapable of stringing passes together. We’ll finish top half but not sure where he’s taking us long term with his current style of football if I’m honest.

The only way we don’t move is if Leazes Park is a no go. Staying at SJP in its current guise with an extended Gallowgate is a poor compromise, the Milburn and Leazes aren’t even fit for purpose, before we even get on to the East Stand.

The Easter Monday was my last away derby from recollection. Happy days train through to Sunderland and march down Fawcett Street with lots of old faces from the past. Remember us being absolutely shite in the first half and being stood next to John the badge in the 2nd half when the floodgates opened.

The Derby will be a tricky one for us after playing in Germany the Wed before. The next few weeks will determine how hard it will be and I’ll be a lot more confident if we have Wissa back and firing by then.

Plenty new hotels popping up in town and believe the Gotham one is a 5 star.

Good list and I like Akliouche, just not sure he’s an Eddie Howe player. We definitely need another wide attacking player. I’m hoping we go for Antonio Nusa, or Dario Osorio, think both would fit the profile of a Howe player, young exciting wingers but offer something different to what we’ve got.

The lesser prolific Isak from his Sociedad days returning. Undoubtedly a talented player but there’s a possibility he will never be as prolific as his time here again.

Antonio Nusa looked very good playing for Norway the other night, looks a skilful winger and bit different to options we’ve got. After watching Anderson the other night playing for England convinced we need to get him back. Great forward passing and vision. Gavairo Read 19 year old right back at Feyernoord, kid looks a real prospect and would be great cover. Find a keeper and a young striker to go with that lot over next 2 windows and we’ll be set.

It’s not but after the last appointment they’ve probably accepted it needs to be someone Howe can work with. Hopefully, he’s not a yes man and brings some good ideas to recruitment, even though the summer was salvaged, there’s clearly room to improve our scouting.

Brazil 82 was one of the finest kits and arguably their most talented team ever.

I wouldn’t be judging him on his time at Rangers. Seems like he’s prepared to use South American market which we’ve avoided as well.

Aye bit i watched Park was at the centre of all our good attacking play.

Neave looks like he’s got a chance.

Nah signed a long term deal in October 24 with length undisclosed.

I think the signings you’ve listed above represent the best deals we’ve done since the takeover. I don’t think we’ve made a misstep yet when shopping on the continent.

Think he might be a better option off the bench against tired legs and when the game opens up. Still only 23 but lacks some real basic fundamentals for a £55 million signing. Need to see a bigger sample size as only seen flashes of him at Forrest, but concern would be his close control is non-existent and makes even the simplest passes look difficult. I think away from home on the break he’ll be a weapon but not going to do much in these home games like today against a crowded defence.

Struck gold with this lad he’s the complete centre forward.

Twitter itk’s claiming that it’s his ACL and a lot more serious than being let on today. Be interesting to see how club manage the narrative around this if he’s not fit by new deadline. Can see why after paying 50 million for a 29 year old it would need some damage limitation as well.

Even despite the investment in the summer huge future proofing still required. We have 2 ageing CB’s and Botman’s contract is running down. We need our future goalkeeper, another fullback preferably on the right, attacking midfielder, and a young striker with pace. Bruno’s not getting younger either, to be able to rotate him another technical midfielder would be massive for us. I still think both wide forward positions will need looking at again, how long do we rely on Barnes,Murphy and is Elanga the answer? Hopefully, some clever investment means not all these signings need to be 50 million plus players.

Rightly so against these cunts

Much better all round player with a higher ceiling in my humble. I think Sesko will do alright given time though as well.