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There we go. Negative football brings negative results. Chance to go second again and we have served up this shit

Think Gomes has made a big difference. Showing for the ball and looking to play forward. Tosun will score simply because of the shit we have given him on here.

Just seems like we can’t or won’t play through their press. We are so slow on the ball.

Seen him a bit on social media and he is moving around well already. Wouldn’t be surprised if his back for Aston villa on the 17th

All these great players but none even come close to the Niasse off his ass finishing ability.

Hopefully Newcastle can hold out ( even knick a goal ) against liverpool here.

It’s been a strange season. All the teams are guilty of dropping points against some “lower” teams. Sheffield was promising though - the last 3/4 years we don’t win that game. If we are to push on and get ourselves a top 4 spot it won’t be the last game we grind out a result! Hopefully Richarlison kicks into goals scoring form as well.

There’s not been a lot of information released but by the looks of it - it seems to have been coaching staff more than players. They have intensively cleaned their academy and certain areas are to remain shut. Im not sure but I would assume the players are under going regular mandatory testing and if no symptoms are evident than I would also assume they are clear to play. If they are asking fans to under go a covid test prior to attending then I guess the players will be under equally strict instructions. Very strange this.

Their squad has resumed full training in preparation for chelsea on the weekend... Im surprised Everton haven’t released another statement. They may still be waiting on the answers.

If we are in Europe next season we will need a decent back up striker. Think this could be a go. Throw in Isco and Khedira and I’m pretty happy with that window.

Id be playing the same line up that’s been bringing in the points. Richarlison back in for this one. James off the bench - hopefully more central. Fingers crossed for another strong defence performance and a clean sheet. We definitely have the players to score a few against them.

Not sure but he said Milik is more complete striker than Icardi. Played 35 games last season with 14 goals ( 2,109 minutes - goal every 150 minutes ). Good in the air but also good with his feet. I think he is a realistic back up striker and easily better than Tosun whilst offering higher re-sale value over Costa. Edit - 18/19 season was 47 games, 20 goals/4 assists.

I think we should go for Milik from Napoli first. He isn’t even in their 25 squad and it’s crazy. He’s a very good footballer. Only 26 as well

I believe it was decided on the Monday before the game on Friday. From the reports we were given 4 hours notice, we seemed to have heard second hand and weren’t kept informed as it was unfolding. There’s been fans who have sat in queues for over an hour to have their covid test to attend the game. I don’t necessarily expect 3 points but I’m glad we aren’t letting the FA walk over us because it’s a “big” team affected.

There’s a lot of talk on Instagram. Really interesting to see how this plays out. If it were the other way around we would have been fielding our 23’s or forfeiting points, no doubt.

I don’t really think Godfrey is silky on the ball in the same way Holgate or stones are/were. He can carry it out nicely, his pace will get him out of trouble or through into space. Playing as a fullback myself it was a nightmare to switch sides which is why I’m even more impressed with him as CB playing on his wrong foot.

Wouldn’t mind it between their game against liverpool 7/2 and Spurs 14/2 for me. If cups permit it. Must say I’m happy with this. Undoubtedly the best run over Christmas I can remember us having. Time to regroup and push on!

Can’t believe how well he played. He’s doing such a great job playing out of position and to be part of the backline that has been so impressive the last 4 games. He’s really stepped up for the team. Easy to forget he’s still so young. Becoming a big big fan of his.

100% agree. All our sports over here have concussion rules (subs/tests) Dangerous thing concussions. I just hoped he might have got cleared.

Understand that but I think it’s a bit of a knee jerk reaction mostly. I’ve seen senior pro’s put in far less convincing performances the last few years than that.

ahh I saw him in training with Bernard and thought he might make it.

Defensively Tom is very underrated in my opinion. Even when we had Gana he was getting a good around of tackles & interceptions.

Good for thought Haf. Tosun or Bolasie in the squad?

It’s taken Iwobi 18 months to look remotely anything like a player though and he had 3 or so good years experience, I’m not sure why we are writing Gordon off after 1 appearance in horrible conditions.

Pickford Coleman Holgate Keane Niels Davies Gomes Gordon Bernard Richarlison Tosun We are even short a winger to get Richarlison uptop. It’s not ideal but I don’t think it’s bad as feared.