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Defines squad player role perfectly, wonderful asset to have at the club. No frills but a consistent player under Howe.

I agree IF we don't make Europe at all, strengthen in summer and have a full squad... we could put a cat amongst the pigeons again next season and I think he would be expected (from the board) to deliver it next season too no excuses.

No right foot absolutely kills some of our attacks, a good sub when winning but we need to invest in a rw asap

Sexy stuff right here, imagine Gordon and Miggy coming on if we are holding a 0-0 or a lead with 30 mins to go

I love this man, that's it.

Eddie always says to the players that don't start take yer chance when you get it and so far he is with motm v city now this, knocking on the door for sure

Amazing stuff so far

its simple, concede 5 but score 6

In that case yes maybe and would be great to see him back in the squad.

It's actually shocking how a ban can be put in place but the details are not clear. NUFC should know exactly where they and Tonali stand with how much he can participate in i.e training and attending matches.

Krafth isn't anywhere near fit enough yet to start a game surly? apart from that, it wouldn't be a bad shout and just go give it a go.

Gordon, Almiron and Longstaff also need a rest. Get some kids in if need be, this cup isn't priority now I think.

I wouldn't mind seeing him start today thought he looked very sharp on Wednesday when he came on.

IF we fall short and finish 3rd, Does anybody else think we could go deep in the Europa league?

I think he should be on full pay. If he is carrying debt due to gambling, he can recover it and get his finances on track which hopefully leads to a better mindset. Also suspending pay (if that has happened or not) may sour the relationship, paying him means we have supported him and hopefully we reap the rewards upon his return next season. I don't justify anything he's done, but damage limitation now. We want a happy, clear minded Tonali back for next season.

Fair play to the kid, Eddie's got him playing some really good footy right now. His link up play with Tripps and Longstaff v Palace was unplayable at times.

Handled himself impeccably in the presser today as usual, some tough questions.

I mean it worked for Fagioli, as well as being a grass mind

I don't agree with that rule though. They should be allowed to train and travel to and from a match home/away still. Not only will it make the addiction harder to get over probably due to boredom but increase his chance of mental health problems even more by being secluded.

Does anybody have the clip of his yellow vs Villa? my friend said it was sus and I can't remember what happened

I just don't understand how they can ban a player if the betting was not on football, the English FA have to comply with something that is legal (bar football) for players here.

Ive got a feeling this has been hanging over him for a while, that with a new club/country will have affected him on and off the pitch. A silly mistake, yes, sucks for us, yes but if its a full blown addiction, the dude needs help not just finger pointing and bans. If he hasn't bet on football I cant see them enforcing a huge ban anyway (hopefully) but apart from footy, footballers can gamble here so we need to help him through that as its easily accessible unlike Italy. Probably in the minority with my opinion. god forbid I ever get an addiction, I hope my family don't just toss me aside as no good.

Did Milan know about this before selling him?

A shame we couldn't hang on for the W but a decent result considering we went a goal down and the injuries we have. From international break to this one a very good run of results and a very winnable game when we return. I sense a much needed break and rest for some of the lads not on international duty and get some back from injury. All good in my eyes.