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by Sanchino
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Transfer Rumours/Wishlist
Replies: 1581
Views: 78032

Re: Transfer Rumours/Wishlist

Lloyd Kelly and Tosin Adarabioyo on free transfers apparently near to done deals Very decent business wrapped up already if true. Experienced quality pros who know what this league is about and improves the depth in the squad. Heard Kelly can cover all across the back four positions so will be usef...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Spurs
Replies: 64
Views: 698

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Spurs

Cracking performance and even better result. Everyone was brilliant. MOTM Isak, Bruno was outstanding, Gordon n' Barnes ooze quality and the defence was a rock, Kraft did really well as a CB, Burn looks so solid there and Schar was his usual classy n' composed self. Anderson looks classy on the ball...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Spurs
Replies: 64
Views: 698

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Spurs

There’s zero doubt that if it hadn’t been for catastrophic injuries this season we’d be 4th… This. We're playing brilliantly, Spurs don't know what hit them but there still dangerous if they score one they will have there tails up so it's important we score a third to kill there hope and spirit. I ...
by Sanchino
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Joelinton set to sign new deal
Replies: 13
Views: 396

Re: Joelinton set to sign new deal

Glad that this will be one more position we may not have to invest in - although I still think we need to recruit a proper CDM. I think Bruno, Big Joe and Tonali have the makings of a good midfield 3, however none of them are true defensive midfielders and I only think they could cover us with the ...
by Sanchino
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Yankuba Minteh
Replies: 12
Views: 1045

Re: Yankuba Minteh

This. Wouldn't say no to selling Miggy and/or Murphy if it means getting a quality RW and having Minteh as back-up. <scratch> I think we’ll sell Miggy if a good enough offer comes in. Hopefully get a first team quality right winger and Murphy backup. Tho Gordon showed v Fulham that he can still do ...
by Sanchino
Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Yankuba Minteh
Replies: 12
Views: 1045

Re: Yankuba Minteh

Hugely impressive season…does he get a chance here next season or loaned out? What’s his actual position? If he plays off the right then there’s definitely a route into the first team for him next season. On the left no, as Gordon and Barnes will eat most of the mins. I don’t think he’s a striker. ...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers
Replies: 61
Views: 605

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers

3 points are 3 points but **** me that wasn't an enjoyable watch 😅 Grinding performance. But a win is a win. We improved in the second half and Barnes changed the dynamic of the game again. Awesome. We still 8th though after West Ham won but we have a game in hand on them so Europe is looking likel...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers
Replies: 61
Views: 605

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers

To be honest it didn't look like much on Willock, kinda felt more like he just wanted off the pitch, he'd had a stinker. Murphy and Longstaff shocking as always, guaranteed at least one of them plays the 90 though. Getting to the point where I'm not even that pissed off at the performances because ...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers
Replies: 61
Views: 605

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers

Fulham attacking that left-hand side.. with Kraft being a weak link they know what's up. That's why Howe should have played Murphy at RB he can handle pacey tricky skilful players better as he matches them for pace/speed and played Barnes further forward. Looking awful right now surprised fulham hav...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers
Replies: 61
Views: 605

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers

Longstaff won't lose his place this season, only way Eddie would drop him is if Tonali Bruno and Joelinton are available for selection, even then it's not a 100% guarantee. He's almost as bad as Southgate for having personal favourites. This. Burn at LB and Longstaff starting all the time. <erk> If...
by Sanchino
Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers
Replies: 61
Views: 605

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Cottagers

I would have gone for Anderson over Longstaff. Started Barnes RW and Murphy over Kraft at RB as he can has the speed to bomb up n' down the right, has more pace than Kraft and can ping in a cross. But I guess Howes thinking to rotate and manage minutes for Anderson and Barnes who've come back from l...
by Sanchino
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Toffees
Replies: 58
Views: 806

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Toffees

Yes, I think that all things considered, if we finish 8th along with 2 cups quarter finals it hasn’t been a bad season. If this team on its arse for 80% of the season with an entire first XI missing most of the time can do this, then if/when we sort the injuries next season we should comfortably be...
by Sanchino
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Days lost through injury
Replies: 71
Views: 1800

Re: Days lost through injury

<ok> <gent> <applause>. Dummet at LB doesn't look like a credible option now. <urgh> Who plays at LB tho if Hall is out at the weekend? Our bench v Everton <erk> Murphy at RB and Krafth at LB? Otherwise it has to be either Dummett or Ritchie (you’d think he’d go Dummett). Not sure. Murphy at RB wit...
by Sanchino
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:49 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Toffees
Replies: 58
Views: 806

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Toffees

Yep, it has been unprecedented. Tho to play devils advocate, isn’t there an argument that we should have adapted our style of play to mitigate against more injuries given how the season has unfolded and how many we’ve had? Or do we only have one way of playing? If you continue to get injury after i...
by Sanchino
Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Days lost through injury
Replies: 71
Views: 1800

Re: Days lost through injury

I agree with some of that, but there's no way I'm playing Krafth or Murphy at left back ahead of Burn, and certainly not Dummett or Ritchie at this stage (I'd rather have Dummett central as did against Man City earlier this season). He's had some shaky moments, but to pin everything on him in a sea...
by Sanchino
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v 'ammers
Replies: 83
Views: 1026

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v 'ammers

I think Trippier arrived with the squad today so can’t be far away, you’d think. That would be a relief. Hall - Burn - Schar - Trippier back line is pretty good IMO Also, I read that Lascelles' last two starts, he's gone off injured. He's out of contract in the summer and i would have argued that a...
by Sanchino
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Days lost through injury
Replies: 71
Views: 1800

Re: Days lost through injury

The only silver lining is that Burn now has to play at centre back where he’s more suited (and can be third choice next season when we sign a new CB) and *hopefully* Hall gets a run at LB. **** knows what’s happened to Targett. This. He made a real impact when he came on. Showed good energy, pace a...
by Sanchino
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v 'ammers
Replies: 83
Views: 1026

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v 'ammers

Our finishing has been atrocious today. Could have already been back to 3-3. Simply not good enough. We don't even deserve any type of Europe at this stage. Call it injuries, bad luck or bad management this season but it hasn't been good enough and I fear we might have to sell Isak/Bruno to fund a c...
by Sanchino
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Transfer Rumours/Wishlist
Replies: 1581
Views: 78032

Re: Transfer Rumours/Wishlist

If Wilson goes in summer then Fofana on loan at Burnley from Chelsea could be a decent option (open goal miss aside yesterday..!). 4 goals and 1 assist in 8 games for an awful Burnley side. Only 21 too, probably won’t get much of a look in at Chelsea next season. This. Good shout. My other options ...
by Sanchino
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Football Discussion
Topic: Matchday thread - Toon v Chelsea
Replies: 83
Views: 1270

Re: Matchday thread - Toon v Chelsea

Olise would be class, but there will definitely be massive competition for him if he was available. Neto's injury issues this season might (understandably) put a lot of people off. I think the unfortunate way to look at Miggy is that he'd fit in at Everton under Dyche..hard working, always gives 10...