Sandrotastico

Decent player in my opinion but not needed. Looked like a centre halve at Left back and an average centre half at centre half. Had some pace but looked quite unsure of himself on the ball. Often thought when he played left back, he was too narrow and allowed players to come at him, a little like he thought he was playing in a back three, not a traditional left back role. Really good money for someone that was clear never gonna be more than a sub. Good luck to him...

Just in from the game - in parts quite similar to Bournemouth, flat, slow in the build up and looking very leggy in areas. Thought all three of the midfield three were very very poor, Tonali the best of a bad bunch. Gordon the pick of the lads for me and Hall did nothing too much wrong either. Second halve started flat once again and we seemed determined to drop off and allow Fulham to build momentum. Joelinton (who I love) had a mare but seemed to be fucked from the end of the first halve and should have been off at half time. We did enough to win or draw that game, but we just look rather one dimensional and lack guile in our approach when Bruno is not on form. In regards Howe, he's working miracles with a squad of arguable 8 players good enough for where we sit, however we look leggy as hell and flat. He does however need to makes changes earlier and ones that at times change the shape of the team to cause new problems for the opposition. It's all very late and like for like. Hard to really point much more at the lads or Manager - PSR is truly working well in regards keeping us in our place, but there must be a loan or two there to give us a lift in a big big week for the club.

Thanks for the rec. Just watched it all, great doc!

Embarrassing little child

Undroppable right now. Him and Isak have something. That ball was top draw and we should be playing it more.

Bruno still in Paris?

Fair, but Murphy showed little interest in tracking back in the first minutes of the game - nothing personal and just an opinion. Tiredness in minute 5 is a little odd...but not here to argue. After the 3rd was disallowed Bruno had to physically tell Gordon to wake up and concentrate, but I agree it cold have been mental tiredness. For the record, I love both players, just an observation.

Just in from the game. Much like parts of the second half of the Wolves game, today. We were generally shit all over the field. Both wingers were terrible and gave very little support to the young FB's today. Murphy and Gordon both looked disinterested to me. The midfield three were off the boil, Bruno especially, who, yes wins fouls but also delays releasing the ball and it kills momentum - a bad day at the office for him and most his teammates. The subs were the only thing I'd point towards Eddie, Gordon should have come off a lot earlier, lad looked to be on LSD today. Bournemouth were one of the most organised teams I've seen here and deserved their win. And, I'd take a reality check every 10 if if means we go on another run of 9.... Simply put, it was one of those days - but were still 4th. (Some fans in SJP and on here need to realise, football teams can be beat by other good football teams).

Dubs Tino. Schar. Burn. Hall Tonali Bruno. Big Joe Murphy Gordon Isak HWTL!

To trap a football, see a pass, play it forward with a degree of speed and courage?

He's shite.

The Greek Trips Schar Kelly Target Longstaff Miley Willock Miggy WIlly Barnes Get the band back together for Wednesday night.

I want to double like this!

Next level. We're lucky to have this guy. Born leader and an absolute warrior!

I love this team. Great to a man! Bring on leg 2 against Wimbledon Arsenal in Feb.

Doing everything right. Just need Willock to pick it up a bit and keep the ball ourselves and we'll be ok. Tonali looking great again.

Let's have a fucking go! Positive lineup.

Agree, can't stand him but he was amazing today. Also agree both Zirkee and Hojlund are utter shite.

Both Brighton and Arse looking shite tonight. Horrid game of football.

Annoying bloke.

Love the guy. Elegant as fuck with a warrior mentality. Proper Italian Midfielder and he's ours. We are a world class right winger and a fast centre halve away from being a serious force.

Howay!!!!! Early goal, 2-1 win! Can't wait.

I remember Goddard being decent. I remember Paul Stephenson. Mainly because my sister fancied him and spent most my days at Benwell, trying to catch his eye lol Anyways, good times, I always think of the Robson quote about falling in love when I think of that game...Anyones first game, hits hard, right?! Hopefully a 4-0 win today. Enjoy mate!

Totally, I was only 8 at the time, so granted I was'nt fully taking much of it in. Where it all started for me...

My first game that. WHU at home 86! Great memories, hot dogs, terraces, stinky toilets, the smell of breweries and the pink after the match. Happy Days.