Indulge me and explain to me how it is funny then.

Old, Ungifted and White

Yeah - well says more about you than me..!!

I’ll let everyone else draw their own conclusions..!!

Total rubbish. (Your post I mean, not benteke). The whole revival started after he chased down and blocked that clearance.

Drawing from a losing position away is an encouraging sign. Losing away at Chelsea and drawing two is OK with a new manger/style/players.
With another signing possible and Eze to return there is a little less concern than usual. Maybe.

Was an interesting game today.

Whilst not an easy watch, the first half showed that we’ve still got some of the battling qualities Roy instilled. I don’t think we were terrible, but West Ham were just playing at an intensity that we couldn’t really combat. In those situations, we just don’t seam to have an outlet to relieve the pressure….clearances are half heartedly chased, Benteke cant hold the ball up, Wilf never gets on the shoulder for a ball over the top.

2nd half was a different story, we massively upped our intensity and started to put some real pressure on them. Jimmy Mac and Connor looked great in the middle, and were pivotal in getting control. Kouyate wasn’t great, but having a holding midfielder allowed CG to play more as a 10. It will be interesting to see what happens when Luka and Hughes are fit. Luca, Hughes and CG, or Macca, Hughes and CG?

Regardless of who else we bring in, play more like we did in the 2nd half and we’ll be fine this season. But stick a Danny Ings in that team and we’d be tasty. I really hope they are working on something.

I know it’s only a game, but Connor could turn out to be pretty special for us. Will be interesting to see how Wilf deals with not being the golden boy any more!

Except he can.

And yes agree, an abundance of riches in midfield now. Still think Luka is important player for us. Would pair with CG and Macca for now then Eze when fit.