OTF

Howe has hinted that this formation and midfield combination is not where he wanted to land, this performance and the quick turn around gives him an opportunity to change it. If we're lucky enough to be in a position to be a little upset after a win this match is just that.

Agreed, but except for one moment from a set piece our defense always had an answer. And that was not a defender who lost their man on that set piece. Special mention to Krafth who had a very solid game, one of his best for us.

The goals were pretty, everything else was anything but. Fraser, Schar and the rest of our defense MOTM. Our midfield made a rod for their backs not valuing possession enough but somehow another three points showing the value of some confidence and a winning mentality.

Willock off 30 minutes late

Not sure where they got four minutes from.

Fancy boy Cucaracha

Schar's had some game.

Joelinton just gave him a kick for nought.

Agreed. The reason they're gassed is that we've turned the ball over early way too many times and still been trying to maintain some defensive pressing intensity.

Fraser apparently. I guess switching to a four man midfield.

Both Willock and Shelvey are out on their feet, who will Bruno replace?

Thay was better play. Nice run Targett.

Unnecessarily nervous Dubravka. Time for a fake injury?

Looks like Shelvey needs a break.

Here comes Al.

That touch from Murphy then 🤮

That changes everything now.

We are turning the ball over a lot, our back four and Dubravka are bailing us out but it would be nice not to have to rely on them so much.

Fuck yes, Schar! Great ball Fraser

What a wonderul counter attack goal, beautiful feed from Wood and in-form Fraser rewarded for making the supporting run.

I'm not participating. You poor sods have probably never tried the double coat version.

Legend of the game and of sport in general, what a shock this is. RIP Warnie.

It's ridiculous how poorly informed many of the most prominent pundits are. Of course they get away with it more with clubs that are outside the inner circle, which means that very quickly they'll be changing their tune regarding us. Bruce and his football were intolerable.

We've got Ted Lasso (with tactical nous and drive) and they've got who Rebecca was initially looking for - an absolute spud who will condemn them to abject failure.

The players will take some time to adapt to his new system, the one where there is no system, before they will then take time again to try to return to their old system at which time any failings can be directed at the previous manager.