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He distributed the ball way more than other keepers, so just by fact of probably he’s going to make more mistakes. He makes far more good passes though than most.

He knows it was him switching off for half a second that was the reason the lad had space to get the shot off. Look at his reaction. Hopefully part of the learning process as he’ll be starting games in January. I think that’s why we brought him on so early.

I think he’s quicker than people think. Certainly quicker than I think. There were a few times I thought he’d be beaten and he outpaced the winger. Only got beat once by a young winger who had just come on.

A massive slice of bad luck but the goal was Casaidei’s fault and he knows it. Some others have said were the subs pre-arranged and maybe it’s the case to give him minutes for when N’Didi’s gone. It opened up a gap that wasn’t there too and he knows he switched for half a second. I don’t overly understood why Mavididi and Fatawu weren’t subbed. They looked knackered in that second half. Amazing how more impotent we look without Daka too. Obviously should have been pen plus Harness should have seen a second yellow. It’s still a decent point though and will probably look even better come the end of the season.

Two own goals in four minutes!

Newcastle look bang average at the minute. Think they’re better than they are so flying forward but leaving vast gaps at the back. Should be further in front.

I think this is nonsense to be honest. Villa like their sole striker to constantly be putting pressure on. Not sure you’d trust Nacho with that. Might be to give them a plan B though.

Taylor wasn’t near as dull as the 1-0 losses or 0-0s we seemed to get at home every week mid 00s. My memory of Taylor was we created quite a lot but missed (and conceded) loads of chances, particularly Akinbyi. Remember one Liverpool game we lost 4-1 but actually created loads with our £5.5m signing missing about four absolute sitters.

Weren’t the Brum fans singing about Vardy’s wife being a slag moments before? I thought it was about that.

Lovely bizzare piece on BBC describing Mavididi as ‘contemptuous’ and ‘smug’ while Birmingham’s James was ‘inspirational’. According to the live text the same reporter wanted Mavididi sent off for the celebration alone. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67678397

The best thing about today for me was them backing each other up, battling for each other and winning the ball back after giving it away.

That’s a good goal to be fair. Now quiten them down and control the ball. Unusually been too many aimless balls forward.

He’s so brave children in Yemen have his picture on their walls to remind them not to be afraid of Saudi bombs.

I’ve seen plenty here in the past and elsewhere saying the same so yeah, did take it seriously.

Always amazes me people telling a whole continent what to do. TBF, maybe Africa’s 1.3bn people will read this and understand foxfanazer won’t get the pleasure of seeing Patson in front of a half full Ricoh and then decide that’s more important.

Southampton behind too.

We were so convincing half the fans went early home on Saturday.

Ahmed one of four spinners in the England squad for India. According to The Guardian, England nearly opted to pick Callum Parkinson, but went with Shoaib Bashir instead.

Yeah this. You know you generally have the decisions go your way when you react like this. It’s like when one of the Prem’s big six had a ref’s decision not go there way and we all have to have a few days of mourning.

I haven’t got a clue who is going to win it this season, especially who’ll be the AFC team in the Super Bowl.

Possibly. Rat Face getting booked for complaining to the ref so he misses the Liverpool game seems a bit suspicious.

There’s a rumour that there is a rumour.

Mods

A struggling team who are the fifth highest scorers in the division. Chances taken now though!