Jamesmcc222

Excellent post. Another laboured and poor performance where ultimately we got what it deserved. But laboured is key, no lack of effort, just lack of quality. Whether that’s coaching, tiredness or recruitment I’m not sure. Let’s hope we can pick ourselves up again. Still a chance to end this season with some big moments. It’s a tough league.

He’s a legend and deserves respect. Today was really poor but he will be more aware of that than anyone else. He’s earned our support, trust and credit. Maybe some stage in the future there has to be a difficult conversation but it’s a long way from now. He’s made some poor decisions transfer and tactics wise this season but I back him to turn it around and I think we owe it to him as a fan base to give him time to do so. He’s the man.

I think this as well. When he switched to right back at the end he seemed very decent coming inside. We unfortunately are crying out for quality in the final 3rd and he’s one of the only two players we have who can do something that unlocks a defence. It’s a moot point as we don’t have any other full backs. But would be interesting if we could try it.

Maybe this thread can be a little haven for the sane. Those who appreciate how shit it was and how less shit it is now. Those who back the players and mangers (most of the time) and try to have some perspective. You can’t always win but at least most of the time now I think we might. Football should be an escape from the realities of life, not a drain on it. Look how soulless the City stadium was tonight, be happy you support a team that isn’t like that. Champions league knockouts to come. Personally I can’t wait.

He’s made about 5 mistakes in 15+ games. Bramble comparisons seem very much extreme. Defenders occasionally make mistakes, all of them, it’s part of the position. He’s been class and needs a break. Least of our issues is Thiaw.

I’m just thankful they stunk out the joint for 2 years with Reuben. Can never take those memories from us.

New manager. Behave.

Don’t disagree that Euro spots could still be on the cards but you’ve (annoyingly) shown that Europe doesn’t impact you attracting players or not. Don’t think it makes or breaks you if you are in Europe next year. Simply that regardless of what happens this season you have to start all again in the summer, then need months to get used to a new style etc. Just seems like best case scenario is treading water for another 9 months. Seems such a waste of time and money.

Either this goes really well and then they have to dump him and start again in the summer. Or it goes really badly and they plummet the rest of the season. They are hoping it hits the sweet spot of pretty well, shake hands and say goodbye. Another long term interim is such a strange choice. Regardless it’s another whole season completely wasted for them and effectively done by first week of Jan. Long may it continue.

Yep based on his and Howes records since coming to their respective clubs strong argument to be made they have been the two best managers of the last few seasons. Iroala and Glasner up there too. Both consistently outperformed vs their respective wage bills and squads. Wouldn’t swap Howe for him but would be close.

Respectfully I think that’s a bit over the top. It’s frustrating but we just drew in Germany. That’s crazy based on 5 years ago

Exactly my thoughts. One of genuinely a handful of central midfielders in the world who has all facets to his game. Add that he’s clearly a mental cunt and loves us and he’s an all timer. Legend, in every sense of the word.

Dixon yet again being odd. 2 mins talking about the pass before ‘Eze does the rest’.

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Honestly it’s Eddie Howe and the environment in our club. I think Sesko here would also be doing great things. Wolt is class and wonderful to watch but it’s no coincidence him and Isak have looked so good.