A dreary old game. Frustrating not to have seen more of the new bods.

[Burney]

Would say that only Leno, Sokratis, Aubameyang and possibly Xhaka are guaranteed starters when everyone is up to speed/fit if ever that happens

That's a fair point. I will say I rather liked the look of young Willock, though.

[Burney]

We've already equalled the number of clean sheets away from home we managed all last year.

We've won the Intra-Club First Game Away Clean Sheet Trophy!? :trophy:

[Luis Anaconda]

That's a fair point. I will say I rather liked the look of young Willock, though.

Yep - looks very promising. Should get a fair few games this season which is good for a 19year old

[Viva Prat Vegas]

Absolutely
Really hoping to see both Willock, Nelson and maybe even Saka given some learning experience game time this season
Good timez

I like the notion that we were without half a dozen odd potential first teamers and also that none of the new signings started
Squad almighty!

[IUFG]

.. and possibly Xhaka

shame, really. He certainly hasn't lived up to the level he (allegedly) performed at in Germany.

[Tony C]

The 2nd team

Martinez

Bellend
Holding
Tiereny
Kolasinac

Luiz
Torreira

Pepe
Ozil
Saka / Fartinelli

Lacazette

[7sisters]

That's a fair point. I will say I rather liked the look of young Willock, though.

He was known as Willock the pillock, in the youths.

I may have made that bit up.

[Burney]

The 2nd team

Martinez

Bellend
Holding
Tiereny
Kolasinac

Luiz
Torreira

Pepe
Ozil
Saka / Fartinelli

Lacazette

Poor old Kolasinac and Ozil are under threat of death from the Seven Sisters Massive, though. We'll need to hire top, top quality bodyguards for them. Possibly Jason Statham.

[Sir C]

Defence looked oddly sound, but Newcastle didn't offer much threat - apart from the French Tony Daley they appear to have signed.

Until Pepe does something good, I will continue to assume that he's the new Gervinho.

Cheerful stuff: Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Aubamayang

Worrying stuff: The absolute, utter lack of creativity in that team. Are we relying on Ozil (lols) and Ceballos for a bit of flair?

Suicide watch stuff: Mkhytarian. Jesus H Christ.

[IUFG]

Suicide watch stuff: Mkhytarian. Jesus H Christ.

He was fúcking dogdirt, tbh