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I can see him going on to a big club like that as well. Villa dont mind spending some money as well. I don't want to lose Pickford but his value is only going to go down from here on in. We have to get the replacement right though. Onana is the easiest to replace of the 3 we could be selling, for example Ndidi on a free would be good business.

It would be quite funny if we were to say to the PL “in light of recent complaints, we are concerned about having an official who is from the area of a relegation rival in critical position”

Gomes is not renowned for his running but he puts in more of a shift than Onana. 3 man midfield of Gana Gomes & Doucoure (work ethic gets him in) Is Coleman fit? Even if he is, Garner definitely do a job at RB. We need energy & mobility in that wide positions, Coleman & Young will get ripped apart. Upsets happen in football, I just hope we go in to this one with high intensity & a positive mindset.

Sorry mate I wasn’t implying you weren’t, more so that it wasn’t a clinical performance in possession but definitely an improved on. I was really disappointed we went away from it in the second half. Shame about Dele this year as he would contribute greatly to the team playing that way.

Sadly I agree. I want to say lack of consistent minutes, adapting to the league ect ect but for such a big lad I really expected him to bully defenders more. Not writing him off but his physical attributes have not been impressive enough to outweigh his expected technical flaws.

Yeah I agree mate & I’m not suggesting we were knocking it around like prime Barcelona however, there did seem to be a shift in tactics. Our wing play remains absolute dogshit though. Crying out for someone with a bit of pace.

I thought in the first in particular there were plenty of good passing moments, players looking for space and playing the ball forward. Agree it wasn’t a straight forward 2-0 but a good result nonetheless.

Glad to hear, saw his post on his Instagram confirming he is okay. Said in the match day thread but that was his best showing for us in my opinion. Fought for everything & the ball stuck to him a lot better.

Gana, had everything to his game & worked non stop. Gomes got us ticking over - set piece delivery was shocking however. Myko - special mention for this lad. Tactically it was clear McNeil was instructed to find space in the centre, which I don’t mind. Myko held that side of the pitch on his own for the most part & made a superb covering run to prevent a chance. He lacks some ability but he is all heart.

I think that’s exactly the manager & the senior players role in those moments. It’s very distressing to see a team mate injured in that sense but there is still a job to do & focus required. Re watching the highlights and having a laugh as Gana scored. I said last as he it came out to him “don’t you even dare you gimp leg fuck” only for him to plant it in the bottom corner

Hope Beto is okay. Been his best showing for us here.

Think this has been Beto’s best showing so far for link up / hold up play

What a fucking goal!!!

Gomes has been our best player…

Yeah I would bring on Danjuma and get some pace in to the team

That was a definite pen in my opinion

Twice now the ref has let them play on when we have a man down

That’s a big chance there

This could be a pen. Ashley Young…

What a save from Pickers

Get at them here, there are shaky and 2-0 in go half time would be perfect

It’s actually a great finish to be fair.

He scores when he wants!!!!!!

Man Pickford is giving me heart attacks

Don’t be greedy