PhilT

Bit of an underwhelming performance so far. Apart from Gordon we’re not really seeing much of a threat. Good early save from Pope to keep it level.

Why is it always fucking Liverpool. If we can’t beat ten men with a goal head start then we’re fucked at Anfield. Utter shit today.

Thought Foden was exceptional tonight playing more centrally. Reminded me of Beardsley the way he moved between the lines and linked the play.

Hopefully hear something later today. Fingers crossed.

Nothing like a bit of Pards to age you even more ??

Cheers pal. ??

Cheers fella. Kind of getting it now ?

I’m 49 in around 5 minutes mate. Really feeling my age reading some of these posts. ?

Okay mate. Take your point. Perhaps it’s more of a generational thing. ?

No offence intended but that’s utter bollocks. I’m an English teacher and that’s one word that’s rarely used. Let’s give a little linguistic respect to our new boy eh?

Really? And you think the op meant that? Fair play.

Wasn’t quite a grammatical point I was making but I think you got that.

Why? Just why? Just don’t get the reasons for this language.

Really hope this one gets done. He looks a real prospect and ticks so many boxes. How close do we think this is?

I wonder if we’d considered moving for Laporte on a loan to buy option. He’s still only 29 and played at the top level. Would certainly add depth to the squad but he’s probably on very high wages given the Saudi interest. He’s also left footed so some competition for Botman

Silk. That second finish.

Looks a real asset. Exciting player.

Just about perfect. Against a very decent team that we made look average.

Excellent performance. Looked so sharp.

Can’t believe we’ve got him. He’s different class.

Thought it was ok but not actually produced that well. The first 30 minutes felt more like a trailer for the show with the constant music underpinning the video. I also don’t think Shearer was the best choice as the narrator and voiceover. That being said, Amanda Staveley came across well as did most of the board. She was far more involved in the signings than I’d realised. Best moment: the video chat when Amanda and her husband welcome AG to the squad. Great touch that.

Agreed. Tripps is right up there. I just think Tonali is going to be a class above.

Celta Vigo pre season friendly anyone?

I wonder if in 10 years time we’ll look back at him as our Yaya Toure sort of signing? Exciting times.

Wasn’t sure where to post this but just been chatting with my old man about the first ever match I attended. I’d thought it was a Newcastle game but turns out it was an England U21 game v Hungry at St. James’ in 1983. This was sparked by a post in another thread that reminded me about the fella who used to do the red Indian war cry during matches. Anybody else start attending in this era? Team sheet for the match…