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Oh, what a feeling, Kevin Danso (something to replace on the ceiling)

Confirmed by Wilson to be Kevin Danso

Wasn't this rumoured to be behind his exit? That he refused to come on when asked to play LB?

What about his ability to pass the ball to a teammate? Is there a position that removes the effect of that limitation too?

Tomori is way too reckless, can’t believe the hype around him. I’ve only watched him a handful of games and in almost every one he’s put in a red card tackle and got away with it. On two occasions he’s made tackles as bad and as dangerous as i’ve ever seen, luckily avoiding serious impact with the opponent. Mistake a game type player, fans love him because he flies into tackles, but he’s not a good defender.

In hindsight, the decision to not sell him to Fulham last year has worked out alright. The left back they got instead had a torrid time last year, contributing towards their relegation, Targett made some decent contributions for us throughout the season and was needed when Bertrand had his long lay-off. Hughes/Les didn't get to **** the money up the wall and instead it's been given to Ralph, and we've ended up with the same amount/potentially a bit more. I liked him, wish him all the best at Villa.

I liked him at Sheff Utd, and when i’ve seen him for Birmingham he’s also been good. I’ve read that he’s quite small but that surprised me because he always looks quite big on the pitch! I’ve seen him make some great link up play and through balls as well, don’t think he’s just a hang on the penalty spot type forward. I’d really like him in.

Has he? He cost £4mil to be a back up striker to Pelle. He’s finished as our top goal scorer in 2 of his 4 seasons here, and without him we’d have been relegated in both of those seasons. I’d say for £4mil that’s not bad going. His time is up now, but let’s not rewrite history.

Always felt like Palace would be a good fit for him, albeit they may play on the counter a bit much for him, but with balls constantly coming into the box he’d still be lethal at this level

That James transfer has got a lot of the Patrick Roberts about it, as has been said I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a really bad move for his career

For me we need a real line-leading centre forward, we’ve never been the same since we lost Pelle. Appreciate Pelle wasn’t the most mobile so may not have been ideal for Ralph, but someone who is quick but powerful with it is a necessity imo. No surprise that we’re linked with Che Adams because from the little i’ve seen of him that’s what he can bring, a real tough opponent for any defender. Austin, Ings, Long do not have the presence to be a consistent threat in this league imo.

Ings off for Romeu, shore up midfield, stop Noble looking like Modric and free up Lemina to get forward and support a three of Moi, Armstrong and Long. Redders on for any of the three soon as well.

Valery was ****ing brilliant I thought, how on earth did Cedric keep him out of the team for so long. Prowsey also excellent, and congratulations to Shane Long for completely transforming his form of the last couple of years and being back to being a real (unrefined) pain in the arse for the opposition, really pleased for him. A game that completely summed us up this season, the first 20 minutes was as good as i’ve seen us play in years, we were incredible, they didn’t leave their half until the goal. Hey ho, we did it, we go again next year.

Which obviously is a terrible stat, but to put a positive spin on it (and why i’ve always maintained we do have quality in this squad even during Hughes’ tenure), that’s a hell of a lot of times we’ve taken the lead in games. **** players don’t go ahead against teams as regularly as that. There’s a fragility that needs serious work, rather than quality imo.

Thought Stephens had a good game but i’m sure someone will blame him for the equaliser. Yoshida good as well. Prowsey very good. Lemina nice and tidy when he came on as always and two absolutely top drawer saves from Gunn. Not sure why people are criticising Valery coming on, did some good bits defensively and allowed JWP to be further forward where he was very good. Plus, Ings would’ve done **** all like normal apart from give the ball away.

Mike Dean is a ****, and so is Tony Gayle

Unbelievable cross from JWP, just slightly too far ahead for Long to connect properly

Agreed, he’s ****e

Let’s not forget that we’re level on points with a **** poor Brighton side, there’s 3 in this fight not just us and Cardiff. A point against Wolves would be fine.

About 4 lads sat behind me didn’t move all night, definitely Liverpool fans. As mentioned though, cause a scene and you’ll get banned.

I was just coming on to see if anyone saw this, definitely no flag from the lino, ref clearly pointed to goal kick and then after Henderson got in his face he gave a corner. Bizarre. As for the Van Dijk incident, yes the referee ran with his arms out saying advantage to Saints before calling it back for a foul on Van Dijk. Another very strange, extremely weak referee in this pool of absolute hopelessness.

As mentioned above, appears to be second choice striker now for the short term. Wouldn’t surprise me if this was a warm up for him starting at Liverpool. Ralph likes to throw players in the deep end and he’d be much more of a nuisance than Austin in that game, as Austin hardly touched the ball against Spurs.

Still riding the new manager bounce imo. He’s the new Carlos Carvajal.

It may be cost cutting, but these managers (Poch is another) do like to use fresh youngsters who they can mould into their type of player. Ralph isn’t going to be signing 28 year old experienced PL players to then try and transform them into players that can press from the start.

I would ****ing love Mitrovic, gives everything, great with his back to goal, great attitude for the team when under the right manager (not Rafa) and never seems to miss games.