chiefy

Araujo not lasting 90

I think Nyoni could male it here. Less convinced about Koumas. Similarly not convinced by Rio - but seems so highly rated that I'm thinking its probably a me problem as my kids would say.

This. I decided not to have a beer until later. Not sure I can watch us without a few bevvies though. Terrible for the nerves.

Ham and cheese omelette?

Bournemouth manager will be pleased with the KO time. Gives him a chance to get the skate park before dark.

Kerkez is thick isn't he

Excellent from Gakpo!

Excellent from Gakpo!

Wirtz somehow always manages to be on the wrong side of the player.

I thought he was great last night (goal asside). Not sure he's the long term answer for us. We've been totally spoiled with Ali. He looks like a rabbit in the headlights - a shot of confidence would do him the world of good.

Might be recency factor, but I think I enjoyed that performance more than any from last season.

Would be lovely to see Danns get a run.

Wirtz starting to click. Great work for the Barcola chance

Was gonna say we should think about taking Macca off cos of the card. What do I know!

f*** me, this ref is a knocker

Great to see Barry Isak's twin brother Alexander get a run out.

We just desperately need a 6

Yeah, that would leave a bad taste.

Was there any word on why he wasn't in the squad yesterday?

Very front foot. I like.

Is that as in we have confirmed buying Rayan at £85mm or simply that that's his confirmed release clause? Ta

Livid that Newcastle have signed someone I've never heard of. Why weren't we in for him once we got wind of their interest.

It's a pretty big gamble. You can easily imagine him getting injured in October and plenty on here saying that was obviously going to happen and signing him neglecteful.

And presumably you reserve the right to change those arbitrary bands from time to time based on performance?

It might be his physical demeanour/body language. He looks tired and looks nothing like a hard worker let alone a pressing monster. That might just be his game (like I say, I've not seen much of him pre signing for us). I kept thinking he was simply not match fit last season. I'm now trying to work out what sort of player his is. Would seem strange for us to have gone for a low energy type player. Not saying he's looked bad this half, been decent.