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@Chateau_Nouveau Our players just aren’t very good technically. Can’t make 5 yard passes half the time, no one can beat a man. Devoid of any creativity which I’m not sure is helped by the rigid “patterns” we seem to have on repeat

Blame Eddie as much as you want but at least give some volleys to the shower of shit actually on the pitch

We’ll get stick for not managing the game but I thought a second was there for the taking, and 1-0 would have been a weird position of trying to see out a game or going for it at their place #nufc

And Jacob Murphy… his ball striking and crossing is a joke. Don’t think I can remember a player that isn’t really a good footballer but can whip the shit out of 99 like him #nufc

Jacob Ramsey so good tonight. Composed on the ball and his athleticism really fitting in to Howe’s style of play. Just missing the confidence to play a killer ball to people running in behind but hopefully it comes as he develops #nufc

@LucasGert_ Physicality was our biggest weapon and now all of our players lack any sort of aggression. Very worrying and unfortunately it’s all been down to bad recruitment, which looks like it falls on the managers head. That being said most of our signings were probably 5th choice

And for all Howe is going to get most of the blame again, those players are soft as fucking shite bar 1 or 2. Endlessly bottling headers, challenges, everything

@MagpieGroupNUFC DOF left, Isak left and our signings haven’t improved us at all. It was always going to be a tough season and if you look back at the start of the season everyone was saying the same thing (getting Europe would be impossible). We’re just not punching above our weight this time

This isn't an Eddie in or Eddie out tweet (it's fair to say we're a split camp on that one) but it is a tweet that asks this question: What evidence has there been this season of improvement?

Likened to Berbatov, an unbelievable player, but even he didn’t play all the big games because of his lack of mobility. We’re even more reliant on pace than Man U were so it’s an interesting problem we have #nufc

I certainly think there’s a place for him when we can build a team that has more possession, but with our current set of players it’s impossible for him to have value. It’s a set up that has worked for us but can we change to a system that really works for a player such as him?

Big nick getting some stick but here’s my take. Clearly a great footballing brain, and with a very specific set up can thrive. But in the premier league and these fast paced games, how many strikers with his lack of speed have done well except HK? It’s not just being a bit slow…

I’ve noticed over so many away games our forwards make the runs but our midfield opts for the easier ball. Elanga probably the one suffering from that the most as seen in the first half, but much much better in the second.

Great performance from the boys and should have took all three points. Ramsey very tidy and Botman back to his best. Finally started putting some balls in over the top in the second half which led to a lot of chances.

@NUFC7890 I think the plan is to play the same attackers until one gets injured

Wissa starting? Meaning we go away to PSG, go play on the counter attack with Woltemade upfront?

@henrywinter Surprised there was no jibe about Saudi led ownership snuck in there.

Stadium of Delight. What a performance from Sunderland, a statement win in the Derby, another sign of their belief they belong in the Premier League. A victory rooted in old-school qualities - heart, teamwork, commitment and concentration, embodied by Dan Ballard. #SAFC #SUNNEW

@CraigHope_DM Craig, why on earth are you wanting to cause disruption. Yes, I get you’re a journalist and you report what you hear, but why risk causing disruption before such a big week? It’s probably clutching at straws anyhow, and you’re just wanting the clicks. Get a grip you clown

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We’ve been shocking but the time wasting from West Ham today has been a disgrace

@NUFCblogcouk Constantly loses the ball when he cuts inside. Infuriating

Anthony Gordon has been horrific so far. #NUFC

@The_Looney_Toon You serious? He’s been unreal, breaking passing lanes and quick one-twos.

Miley been so poor tonight

Wissa is going to smash it I’m sure of it. Build up play way better than what people expect and can also run for days which a certain striker couldn’t bothered to do after the final. A real negative of losing Isak turned into a positive with two options up top #nufc