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Through to the next round and a further display (Tranmere) of why we still need quite a few upgrades within the squad. I'm content that Howe and the owners will know this already though.

I wouldn't be surprised if Wilson actually starts if he's over his sickness spell. He has had half a game rest and this game is his last chance to have an opportunity to give another nudge to Southgate before he announces the squad.

We all know the reason for their faux outrage, the fact we got the big money takeover, which is now further compounded by the progress we're making. You just need to see their attitude and actual amusement at the takeover not happening before October 7th. Broken totally broken.

Won it by quite a big margin also. Some really good goals, but the technique of that Fulham goal was just outrageous

He didn't score two of those hat tricks in October though and he got player of the month in September so was already rewarded for that. Just can't see anyone but Almiron.

No chance when you look at the quality of goals he has scored and the fact he is not a striker.

Must be a dream come true for the lad, gets his dream move to his boyhood club at the time when the club is at its highest point for over 20 years and is virtually a first team regular (he wasn't at Brighton). All he needs to cement everything is a goal. Great story for a lad who spent all his early years in the lower divisions. He's actually a lot better with the ball than I thought before he signed, obviously not Botman or Schar levels, but he usually finds a black and white shirt.

They're Broken, totally bricking it, with the increasing realism of our takeover folding out before them, and so are using every comfort blanket (usually lies) so that they can to try to cope - fuck them

Class that video, his teammates singing toon army and his sister wearing her black and white top at the match

The daft fucker needs to compare gates from the same era of time and not nearly 30 years later, when all gates have increased. They keep bringing the larger population despite the two cities being only fucking 14 miles apart. Typical mackems trying to distort or usually lie about stuff to make a point. Bit like when they keep mentioning Ashley giving 10,000 tickets away, conveniently ignoring that the actual average up to that point was 46,000. When it comes to comparing attendances, they are a distant second best.

The daft fuckers were trying to convince themselves that if you're not born in Newcastle then you're not a Geordie a few weeks ago

The best one is when there is engineering work on the Metro, some of them always bang on about it's only when they have home games and never when we do. They still spout this shite even when some of their own supporters point out that this is rubbish

When is the player/manager/goal of the month announced is it usually on a Thursday or a Friday?

The fact he is only 22 and that all aspects of his game will in all probability improve is quite scary

Yeah I think they will probably finish upper mid table. I've been quite shocked how poor the standard of the championship is this year as it's usually half decent. The gap between the Championship and Premier League is widening. The majority of promoted teams are ones who have been relegated and have the advantage of premiership money.

25 pages on a fucking U23 game

Burn left back playing allows Trippier more freedom to get up the wind as Burn steps into a back 3 when the ball is on the right hand side (I know you will see that also). I think Howe's thinking on playing Joelington on the left hand side is to give him a bit more protection, when the ball is on the left hand side. If Max comes back into the team, then we may see Targett return. I actually think in the summer a top level left back will be bought.

Not sure about this game as Southampton can at times look decent (Arsenal and Chelsea), but mainly look poor. If we play to our current form, I'm pretty confident we will win. I like Joelington's physical presence in midfield for away games and we will miss that. Still nervous about games like this even with our form in the last year.

He not be going anywhere within at least the next two and a half seasons unless there is a totally outrageous offer made. He and his family are totally loving it and he is getting untold support and encouragement from all areas. Media scare mongering by media sources uncomfortable with the rise of our club will be aplenty from now on.

They are our rivals, hate the cunts and the gap in terms of actual competition between the clubs is widening daily, but they're still our main rivals and always will be. I'm retired now, but my workplace had a few mackems (who in the main were good lads) and the banter was decent apart from four day period around the derby match, when they would turn into demented aggressive demons. I was gone before the takeover, but I would imagine that four day period of total personality change for those two games, will now be a daily event. Their fan base (especially on RTG) constantly make me chuckle with their total faux outrage (not seen before the 7th October 2021). However, since the Spurs win, the utter annoyance and pure jealousy has increased tenfold. Now the faux outrage is mixed with money spent, never make the top 6, Bruno transfer links, Howe getting England job and a daily dose of Biden forcing sanctions. They're broken and don't know which way to turn and it's delightful to see. A gentle reminder that this is only the start also.

Biggest difference for me is that he is now not playing the safe option after missing/fucking something up. He's now confident enough to keep trying things when it doesn't come off. It's noticeable he's also not cutting back onto his favoured foot everytime he was played in, which was a big issue previously with me. Obviously Howe will be instrumental in this, but the fact that his support in play is usually coming from Trippier and Bruno is massive also.

First time I saw someone go by him for a long time today (great bit of skill by Bailey to be fair), but with our defence currently there is always cover. He had another great game though, him and Botman are just immense.

I thought he was good and apart from I think once getting caught in possession and one poor ball, was orchestrating the play as usual. Maybe didn't play as many crossfield balls as usual, but I thought he was still the main link man as usual.

I know he was linked with us (don't know how serious it was) and I thought it was a great signing for Villa, but in hindsight he was the exact type of player we needed to keep away from (we did thankfully). Apart from about 2 games he's been terrible (the warning signs were at Barcelona). Great player in his time no doubt about that. Buendia and Bailey have not really lived up to expectations either. Maybe Emre will get them playing, though they don't seem to be his press type players he's renowned for.

He has, but him and Willock do interchange during the match.