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I agree , its playing the percentages to some degree. The point I was making is that we don't have the game style to shut up shop any more and sometimes it goes against you on the day. Our six defeats have all been by the odd goal so we have not been completely outclassed in any game this...

The last one to some extent could continue if we don't manage our soft tissue prevention and risk management far better. This could mean a change in relevant personnel or changing the way we play on match days as the vast majority of injuries to calfs , groins and hamstrings have occurred on...

Re: Sunderland pre match thread They have to go forward as parking the bus is not an option for them anymore. They are seven points a drift so they have to go for it.

I said at the start of the season that top three and progression in Europe was the aim and while the title was certainly a possibility and still could be a reality that objective and achievement sat ok with me. Any domestic trophy would come as a bonus but the main game for me not necessarily...

Re: Sunderland pre match thread Always on edge no matter who and the circumstances but we couldn't be playing a side lower on confidence if we tried to be honest. Make our possession count and put away the chances we create and all will be well.

Re: Will we win the Prem (continued)? Yep I don't think we will be spending too much time on how we handle Everton tonight in the locker rooms and team meeting at COMS tonight.

I think that is what is missing results wise this season Karen7 but as MP has said it not his style and the players have to buy into that. If we are one up with sometime to go we will still play the same and sometimes that leaves us a victim to the counter attack. We probably don't know how to...

I think if we made the final he would certainly care alot if we didn't win it perhaps more so than the other emotion if we did. No doubt the cup final itself is huge for any club including us but I do repeat its Chumps first and Premiership second that counts for Soriano. Don't forget his...

If you look at Arsenal at home this season and Villa aside their second half's are much better than their first half's by and large not only in terms of possession but in terms of clear cut goal scoring chances and goals scored. Against us it was no different . They pace themselves and up the...

To be honest I don't think I am speaking out of turn that he only mentioned the FA Cup because he had enough sense to know it has some prestige in the English game and amongst supporters and is watched worldwide each year by an Audience of 100's of millions. This year is the first year the Cop...

I agree I think Pep for City is the best fit for him as far as the Premiership is concerned but timing may mean he never comes to England. They don't grow on trees but the manager who enjoys the most success at City may not even be on the radar yet.<br /><br />-- Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:49 pm --<br...

You have summarised in good detail what I mean by setting the bar higher in season two. It means being competitive for trophies because if you are , you will win your share of them. It's not inconceivable the title could be won next season by a side who finishes with 82 points for example. If...

Perfectly understandable that we would be at the top or near the top as far as a team game is concerned. The progression of our academy will largely determine whether we go down the order in years to come.

It's trophies we should have a healthy obsession for these days. I know due to the time span between games we drivel on much ado about nothing , me included but who cares who is in charge as long as we are successful. One thing for sure I do know under this ownership is any manager who doesn't...

Points well made Billy but again I think you agree the bar will be raised next season and MP will have to improve and learn from his mistakes to meet that level. I think what you are saying is that he is capable of doing so and more than likely will which is fine. I am not convinced yet but a...

Yep I concur and its summarised in one of my sentences above. Don't get me wrong MP is not off the hook by any stretch , I expect us to win our next 6 games and irrespective of whether that's good enough or not to claim the prize I think we will learn more about MP and his tenure for next...

I think like all managers at this level of expectation Billy , meeting the targets required is what will get you another season in charge. This season I thought it would be progression in the chumps league beyond the group stage and qualifying again. Given it is his first season and the...

He wasn't the clubs first choice and probably wasn't the second choice either , who knows he might not have been our third choice but it is his first season in the premiership so for that reason I think he has to be cut a bit of slack. It's a learning curve for him despite his years in...

The fact we gained 4 points from our first 18 points away from home is probably a more damming stat than the failure to get anything from Chelsea and home and Liverpool away. Lets just see how the rest of the season pans out.

Re: Sunderland pre match thread Pretty sure Bridcutt is missing due to compassionate leave.