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Mcginn and Grealish are very good and they’ve moved quickly for overpriced players they already know very well to replenish the squad. I think they will be fine and it’s just the scale of the fees that drive the Fulham comparisons.

I’m hoping some of the youngsters get a chance and I’m optimistic that Alzate could establish himself as he looks custom made for playing potterball.

Matt Ryan or Duffy due to distribution errors.

Truth is it was a combination of CH’s tactics and our lack of quality in breaking out from the low block position that we spent the vast majority of time in. We were fortunate that set piece conversion was much improved and that our defensive solidity didn’t drop off any earlier in the season...

I disagree with the touch comment. His initial hold up play is decent but he frequently had no choice but to take the ball on the turn and try to run defenders. I think he would benefit from a more mobile number 10 giving him a quicker alternative.

The athletic business model has a lot of potential and I think Naylor’s jumped at the prime time, especially if stock is part of the package. I’d imagine they will evolve to podcasts, highlights and eventually live broadcast rights for a bunch of sports.

The manager said they took a gamble by not starting him as he was on a booking. Makes sense as they are clearly going all out to win the competition.

Up until this season centre back was/is his favoured position.

I wouldn’t write off Duffy if we go 3 at the back. Plenty of sides succeed with this formation with 1 or 2 ball playing/carrying centre backs. Be interesting to see if Baluta or Ben White get a chance as a right sided option. That said, Baluta, Dunk, Bernardo could be a trio who really fit...

I expect a relegation scrap under Potter but he clearly has the impetus to transform the side which is a risk we simply needed to take. I'm pretty confident that the likes of Dunk, Bernardo, Montoya, March, Bissouma, Propper and perhaps even U23's like Gyokeres or Connolly will be well suited to...

I like the fact that his trusted recruitment expert would be part of the package. It seems like a smart model for managers who genuinely want real input and alignment with the vast scouting/analysis teams most top level sides have in place.

Mac Alister seems to have the knack of expertly timing his runs into the box. Combined with the composure and tenacity he shows I think he could be a find.

Dunk & Duffy 10, everyone else 6 except Ryan & Bernardo at 8

Alternate between 451 and 443 and insert some energy and pace. Locadia, Andone and Gyokeres as a mobile front 3. March roaming and, Bissouma and Kayal in the middle. Bernardo, Burn, Duffy, Montoya and Button in goal. Time to be bold and have at least a physically competitive side but I bet we...

Precisely this and he’s not even our 4th best winger when you account for the U23’s. Him behind Florin and Locadia would pose a threat but we are in no way equipped to accommodate this with a midfield always on the back foot.

If you look at pretty much all his highlights from Holland they are unopposed moments of good execution. He lacks versatlity, athleticism and physical presence. Nowhere near a PL level athelete. He was always a dud waiting to happen but could have an important contribution, if he gets the...

Why no Bissouma or Locadia today? The only players who mix PL level abilty with elite athelete capabilities. Get those two in with Kayal and maybe even a semi fit Izquierdo and we might snatch another goal this season.

3 best performances this season have been Man United, Watford and Everton at home. Everything else we’ve fluked. We won’t be misssed at this level based on the negative, regressive shite we’ve served up for way too long.

Look at the facts. Propper, Izquierdo, Ryan, Knockaert, Jahanbashk, Stephens, Dunk and Duffy have all turned in career worst performances in the last 3 league games. This sudden turnaround is not shit scouting, it’s a manager who has lost the plot.

The wave of negativity has caught up with us and Bloom needs to take action. Predictable, negative and sluggish tactics added to a recent vulnerability to any team that counters on us is a recipe for disaster. I’d be amazed if we are top 10 championship next season with Hughton. He simply needs...