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Playing as a centre half will extend his career at this level by a year or two. With most teams playing 1 striker (not normally an Andy Carroll type either!), he exudes class. His ability to pass out from that position sets him apart. It's great that he is showing he can play in a flat back 4...

Unbelievable scenes in Scotland. The game is in its 95th minute and Warnock is heading towards his first win at Aberdeen.... then Toyosi Olusanya happens! He wins a penalty in the 96th minute and then 80 seconds later he grabs the winner! Warnock always said he wanted to take a chance on...

In the first half yesterday we struggled massively to beat the press in an effective way. (Not for the first time) When Fry & VDB had the ball they continued to go square to each other. I'm sure the idea is that, while this is going on, Barlaser (& O'Brien) create an angle to receive a ball on...

Wow. Tactically amazing. Switching from 3 at the back to a flat back 4 to negate the wide threat was super. Using Hackney and Jones to block the passing lines meant they were always in front of us second half. We are so lucky to have him!

It was really interesting to hear how Carrick responded to the question about our different shape yesterday. He slightly dismissed that it was a whole lot different to normal - especially with the ball. I think without the ball it was very much a 3-4-3 (or 5-2-2-1) with Greenwood and Rogers...

Without counting seats, any thoughts on what we can expect tomorrow?

I see he has been recalled by Brighton but De Zerbi says he will be going back out on loan. I wonder if we will see an Aaron Ramsey style situation where we swoop. I think he has a lot of the qualities to add to our attacking options.

It is fantastic to have the cup games to enjoy but we have a run of league games coming up, that on paper are winnable: Coventry - Home Millwall - Away Rotherham - Home Birmingham - Away Sunderland - Home Bristol City - Home Preston - Away This is moving season and is our chance to establish...

Does anyone have a clip of the bit of skill that Izzy did yesterday? From where I was it looked outrageous (I'm at the back of the North West) Late in the game over near the East Stand, he seemed to flick it over the opponents head and then tried to knock it round the next man.

Wow - what a player he is. Immaculate today. And still a teenager - ridiculous. I love how quickly he moves the ball. He passes with purpose, even on his 'wrong side'. Unless he has some kind of release clause (possible to help us get him with big team interest), he will be our first £30m...

I know hindsight is 20:20 but would we have been in a better position if we had just kept Chuba and signed Giles? With Lewis O'brien on loan. Basically the squad that Carrick inherited (Dieng instead of Steffen, Coburn for Muniz and O'brien for Mowatt). What a boring transfer window it would...

I haven't seen this posted anywhere so I thought I would share. It shows his every involvement in a match against good opposition. A few of the things to note: He appears to have played up front and on the right during the match. He won lots of free kicks by using his body well He is rapid He...

One of the key tactics that allowed us to dominate the ball last season was the rotation from the left midfield position (mainly McGree and Ramsey but Hackney did it a couple of times too) It was a constant theme for our left sided midfielder to vacate that area and operate close to Chuba as a...

If we replace Crooks and Barlaser with Akpom and Howson the difference will be phenomenal. Howson adds a different level of intensity to our play and Chuba playing on the half term, transforms us. Forss up top, Mcgree on the right and Silvera on the left - we will be much more dangerous and...

Has he been given the red card over 'Chuba-Gate'? Interesting that he wasn't doing the interviews

Wow what a footballer. I think her brother (Reece James) believes she is technically better than some Premier League players. After watching her today then I would agree! Her technique and ball mastery is exceptional by anyone's standards. She is a joy to watch.

Gutted today but really excited to see what Carrick can build. My early shopping list: Ins: Diallo (Loan) Giles Ramsey (Loan) Steffen (Loan) Van Hecke Archer (Loan) Hoever Ashley Barnes type forward for Plan B (or is Josh Coburn ready?) - maybe Chris Wood? Athletic CM (Loan) Ogbene, Outs...

Really interesting watching that tonight and imagining how Boro might have coped. Both Boro and Sunderland try to play football but the patterns of play are miles apart. In fact, I would argue that it was hard to see what exactly they were trying to do - other than get the ball to Roberts...

Quite a few posts about the 'Wilder said' song being revived with different lyrics - let's get it happening! But as an alternative, this one has mileage! To the tune of the Beatles 'I Feel Fine' Michael Carrick said to me, Ya Know we'll win at Wembley Ya Know he said so. I'm in love with him...

I think his passing today was unusually sloppy at times but defensively he was immense. He seemed to pick up every second ball and was physically dominant - a side of his game that has come on so much! Sharpen up the progressive passing on Wednesday and it will be great to see him strut his...