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  1. rubberman
    I think it's why we might buck the young and upcoming trend here (and poss back up keeper). Someone like Giroud would be ideal - not expecting to start every game but good enough to keep Watkins working hard and with experience to pass on to the kids for 1-2 years.
  2. rubberman
    Very much this. Ollie is great, but we need to have competition / options that are at a similar level, not just emergency back up that would make do if we're desperate. I hope Wes can be this, but a bit of a gamble to rely on him (and Davis) IMO.
  3. rubberman
    Superb signing. Early business, statement of intent. Great work all round.
  4. rubberman
    Noice. Be good to finish the season how we started.
  5. rubberman
    I'd take 5 points from the next 3. They are all likely to be pretty tight. A full week's break should help and get everyone a bit of a breather after the last 2 weeks.
  6. rubberman
    Left Back, Right Back and 1 centre back. 1 DM (assuming Luiz stays). Personally would be tempted to see if we can improve on Barkely for the money he'll cost, but will give him a few more weeks to get back up to speed. 1 striker 1 (fast) winger. If we get European football of some sort next season and we will also be in a really good position to have good cup runs and we want to push on up the league, there is going to be plenty of playing time for a squad at the level or above our current first team. But don't expect this to happen in one window.
  7. rubberman
    They'll put up some resistance. We'll win 2-0. Fact.
  8. rubberman
    Oh god - I hadn't even considered that might be a thing. I don't think he's got the right fit though - like Dyche - little risk hopefully
  9. rubberman
    Would be very happy with a point. Will be very interesting to see whether the enforced break has helped some vs the fatigue that others who've had covid will surely feel. I think the last 20 mins will be very tough. Come out strong to start, see if we can snatch a lead, then nailbiting to the end.
  10. rubberman
    Wish him all the best and hope it works out well. Has been a key part of our last few years, but obviously isn't going to take us any further.
  11. rubberman
    What's our average age?
  12. rubberman
    Hauses for courses, innit.
  13. rubberman
    At least 13 points.
  14. rubberman
    Oh, I so want to win this.
  15. rubberman
    After the fixtures were announced I did a forecast and posted that we would be 5th by Christmas, before dropping to finish 10th. I thought that was slightly optimistic and never thought we'd be there with 2 games in hand. Assuming we manage to finish the season, it could be anywhere from 3rd to 10th now, but I've started to see us mentioned as European contenders in the press. An amazing season already - let's hope it continues.
  16. rubberman
    I agree. it's annoying me too. We should have been in the top 4-6 for the last few weeks on the same number of games instead of mid-table. I suppose it helps keep expectations a bit more grounded and gives an element of surprise, but I want us to be being talked about like Southampton and praised for how we are doing.
  17. rubberman
    We're likely to be tired. Would be good to go all out to start and get an early goal. Hopefully be able to rest some legs later in the game. Still fancy a win.
  18. rubberman
    Interesting article on the Beeb - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54984207 Could a club from outside the 'big 6' really win the Premier League? A few snippets -
  19. rubberman
    Still can't quite get my head around having a Brazil international midfielder playing for us. (And arguably England's and Scotland's best players).
  20. rubberman
    It's still slightly weird seeing Jack's face on every bit of England coverage after our years in the wilderness. But I guess 3 MOTM from 3 appearances will do that. Hope he plays no more than 60 minutes and pops in an assist/goal then comes off wrapped in cotton wool. Will start to worry about silly bids etc come the end of the season, but hopefully we'll have matched his progression and be looking to break into the european places next season (or even this?)
  21. rubberman
    Yeah - he has. Doesn't make sense with Jack in the team now though.
  22. rubberman
    Doesn't this get said every year and mostly teams manage to sneak a few wins here and there. We're only a few games in - those at the bottom all have to play each other - I imagine it will end up pretty similar to most years come season end.
  23. rubberman
    God, it would be good to beat Utd. One league win in 25 years. It's got to be time...
  24. rubberman
    Well maybe cohesion is a better word. I'm not saying don't bring anyone in - I said 1 or 2 - but they would have to be special. No point in bringing in back up players because come the summer we will hopefully be further upgrading the first team. And if we are still up around the top 6 come Jan, it's not going to make the players that have got there feel great to be binned. Wes/Heaton should be back by then as well. Just my opinion, YMMV.
  25. rubberman
    Pending what happens over the next 8 games, maybe 1 or 2 if the right deals come up, but unless we have injury worries I'd not want to mess with the squad balance in Jan.
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