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He tried his hardest to fluff that. Caicedo, Caicedo, Caicedo. His engine pushing us through.

How are we getting countered on? I don't understand this in the slightest.

What position is Gusto playing? I don't want him at bloody AMF. The sending off doesn't matter much when we have our own passengers.

They have two players in their late thirties. If we can't up our game and make the most of an extra man, I don't know what to say.

At the ref is consistent with his bizarre decisions.

I called out the Nkunku change when it happened. Another thirty minutes with him is a joke.

Same story as the Sundowns game. If 25k was low enough attendance. People will just be going home at this point.

@YorkshireBlue Could be a long night

If you're watching online, it's every few minutes. That's the issue. Those showing coverage clearly aren't clued in. FIFA, NA, etc have to get their head around things 12 months from now.

I know that. It just seems odd considering the weather we deal with in the UK - Got fans almost naked in -0c~ conditions. I just feel there has to be an ounce of common sense. They have to recoup "their" investment somehow with it being free to air. Started to introduce ads during matches. The main reason I hate watching sports in most countries overseas.

Minimum*. There was a game involving Sundowns earlier on in the tournament that stop for around 90m~.

I get that, but surely games weren't being halted in the 60's/70's. Was there an actual instance where something bad happened for this to be actually introduced or just a precaution that came up with?

For those who regularly watch outfield sports in NA, what started this? I'd personally hate to be a fan and having to deal with that.

Did anyone give Maresca the memo that ET is a thing? Nkunku just ain't it for 10m, let alone the possibility of another 40m.

Crazy to think there's only 25k attendance. You do have to wonder what will happen at the WC if prices are still a joke.

James with some smart thinking. Great FK!

They've had one shot in the entire game. At some point, they will have a big chance, We can't afford to continue to be wasteful.

The "Madueke" experience in full effect. He's been decent, tbh. Cucu has been the star, and on another day, he has a goal to his name.

Palmer at RW is the only concern I have with the XI. He's been a shadow at this tournament so far, so I'm not sure putting him further away from the goal will change that.

Kudus' issue is consistency. Ability wise, he's leagues above all our natural wingers. As with all rumoured deals, I refrain from passing judgement until there's a clearer picture. If West Ham are willing to sell him for less than £40m, I wouldn't have any objections with the possibility of a return should things not work out. You need to realise, we aren't going for ready made players anymore. Our CL qualification hasn't done anything to change things, and I doubt things will miraculously change from now till earlier Sep.

When Brighton is involved, I feel it has more to do with the actual club & their fasciation rather than any manager at the helm.

No more second chances. We need to go out with our best XI in their correct positions, aka. James at RB. Pleased there won't be any debate on who is leading the line.

Can someone please tell me why we continue to entertain Brighton? Joao Pedro the latest one. Seems like a stupid signing (already had a £50m bid rejected). I feel like he's the replacement for Nkunku (someone who hardly got a game). The signing doesn't make sense in the slightest. So what are Madueke and Jackson? League 1 or championship standard?

Exactly. Talk of maybe using that money to buy a more ready made player. Like, why? I won't trust them to spend £1 wisely, let alone £40m+

I still see a very one dimensional player at times (something he's actually admitted to). 17 goal contributions in 40 games is still a way off. No dismissing his talent, though. It will be interesting to see what City look like come September.