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I think he really likes Ritchie, has a soft spot for him. I can’t see that being a change with Lewis (not saying I would do the same) I think he will keep Fernandez in (with Lascelles replacing schar) This change ….because of Schars fitness / niggles (he went down a few times v Norwich and looked leggy in the last 20 mins) which is expected due to nearly a year without playing in the first team I probably would like to see Murphy replace Fraser but that’s just me

The ban is in place but I am sure we can still get deals done (but they have to be at market value? ) If not - it surely has to break competition law ?? It could be argued our market value is up there with the top clubs now we are super rich and will have more exposure / generate more interest ??

No winter break - that’s next year (World Cup) as you say - maybe there is only so much you can do as a short term fix it just looks a little slap dash that’s all don’t know what I was expecting to be honest - maybe asking for to much Everything will have a budget. it’s just a feeling I get (probably because of Ashley) that we won’t get good things !

Either way it’s going to be interesting to see how things pan out , it’s nice to have some hope back regardless. We will still need to spend a lot of money to compete with the best (if that’s the intention) so we will soon find out if we have real ambition or not. Its nice to be looking forward to transfer windows and being linked with decent players. Cherry on the top if we can get a few in !

Dave Mitchell

Agreed

Ps - I shouldn’t of said concerned , but I don’t get the money is no object vibe , which is fair enough

Is it me or anyone else a little concerned? This looks unfinished? Cable from the tv , fake grass looks like a kid from the street has laid it , random plastic bins , etc I am not getting the richest club in the world vibe from anything we have done so far ? January window talk seems like (loans etc) which to be honest might be fair enough given our predicament The time it took to get Eddie Howe , plus backroom staff (rumours of tight negotiations) The new fitness room looks half decent but nothing spectacular, especially if it’s long term (eg 3 or 4 years) Sports direct advertising still up - we could buy out the contract if mega rich ?? peanuts in the grand scheme of things I am all for being financially sensible , and to be fair I have no issues with any of the above but I get the feeling this isn’t going to be a massive / crazy rich club spending money left right and centre I get the feeling that the 50 million per transfer window is correct and we will no doubt push up the league , but when 1 player (eg Jack grealish) costa 100 million , we won’t be challenging at the top end. Ps - I am not one of these people that want us to go crazy or spend hundreds of millions , all I have ever wanted is Ashley gone and us to show ambition I just don’t get the vibe we will be this mega spending / title challenging monster competing with Man City in 5-10 years Obviously time will tell but it’s just the feeling I get from the early things we see and hear from various media outlets An example of this would be the manager search (we could of sacked Bruce on day 1 - if money was no object) brought in Ten Hag for example , if we wanted to show a sign of intent and to make it known we are the number 1 club Yes - we don’t want to throw money away - but you know what I mean !

I have faith in Eddie Howe , I don’t stress anymore about line ups or formations etc He knows the team better then us , works with them daily , he is a workaholic, no stone unturned. The most important factor when picking a team (which we will never know) …..is that he knows about little niggles/injuries/form in training, personal issues. I have faith in whichever team he plays.

Yes please

Maybe, However he was the same when he played under Bruce. Could be a player locked away in there somewhere but I always think he flatters to deceive.

I hear what you are saying but I think he hasn’t got that extra something to be a premier league player He has a fantastic attitude/ work rate and a nice touch at times , he is also a very good team player (can hold a ball up as well) However he seems to have the knack off over hitting and under hitting passes , slips over all the time , lacks that extra burst of pace , doesn’t score anywhere near enough goals and doesn’t get many assists. I do agree though he has been great lately at doing the dirty work.

He annoys me , he has all the attributes to be a good player but there is something missing Always looks for the backwards pass and throw in. Only goes forward if he is forced into it Put in some nice meaty challenges but he switches off too much for a left back We need a new left sided defender , I think manquillo is better than him , which says it all !!

He is our best defender - no need to say more.

He is much improved in his new position and in the two games arguably one of our best players But….and a big but ……he can’t keep his feet and slips over at crucial parts of the game , gets the ball tangled up in his feet a lot , he very rarely hits the target and his crossing is woeful Don’t get me wrong , his work rate has been outstanding , and he is definitely improving , I just think we need better and should be replaced in January I don’t think many other teams in the premier league would start him or would get enough from him to make it worthwhile Cant fault his effort last night though , outstanding work rate and commitment.

Stop talking shite clueless post

I still don’t rate him , but in a good tackle but that’s about it always looks to go backwards Ritchie does more work and crosses a better ball, however I don’t think either are good enough for a team looking to stay in the premier league Left back is a priority for me

Stinking patter , clueless Having watched girls/womens football for the last 6 years , the standard is higher than most people appreciate I’ve watched hundreds of training sessions / games ….and some of the skill / technique is on par with mens. Obviously the mens game is much quicker and more physical (and better to watch) I fully agree. However I have to admit watching some of the mens premier league games during covid (on the tv) with no crowds was abysmal (no tempo, poor standard) ….looked like Sunday league Same goes with the womens football on tv (when the crowds are super low) ..it makes the standard look poorer. I’ve been to a few of the womens international games and been at pitch level - standard is excellent and the crowd gives them an extra 10% Your post is very outdated (caveman - like) and shows you haven’t a clue on the actual standard of womens football today. Your post below that is also ‘lifting’ …about as funny as your morning breath

Huge game tonight. Really looking forward to it , hoping to see us move the ball quickly and attack like we did against Brentford , with signs of improvement in regards to our defending. I have huge confidence that we will improve week on week , albeit a slow process following years of decline in terms of taking a game to the opposition/attacking / forcing play /enjoyment/etc match prediction 2-0 Also hoping for a fantastic atmosphere and get back to the Keegan days when the full ground would get behind the team !