Bournemouth (H) - 15th December (3pm)

[Premier Quality]

Sounds as if Costa is really not at it - has killed of our forward movement (plus the serious chance he had)

Was surprised that he was the first sub really

It’s very odd that he’s been so poor for so long but keeps getting games ahead of Cav

 

[t3ch]

saiss for mgw

 

[Alan]

First signs of us being pushed back a bit now

Clearing the ball a little too aimlessly, IMO.

 

[Carrotdude]

I’d like Traore on to give us some relief on the break like the arsenal game

 

[big mean bunny]

Sounds like a goal coming from Bournemouth from the sounds of the commentary.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Mgw off for Saiss

Lerma deliberate handball? - on a yellow already

 

[big mean bunny]

I’d like Traore on to give us some relief on the break like the arsenal game

As much as I am down on him would be in favour of this move.

 

[Carrotdude]

They’ve not actually made Rui make a save really yet but they are getting on top a bit now

 

[t3ch]

Sounds like a goal coming from Bournemouth from the sounds of the commentary.

they are definitely getting more opportunities than previously, but I wouldn't say it feels inevitable by any means.

 

[Alan]

Moutinho now the most advanced of the midfield. Playing his Porto position IIRC.

 

[t3ch]

we are being rather careless with the ball though. it's not the 94th minute guys, settle down

 

[Carrotdude]

Should have had a penalty for a massive shirt pull on Boly

 

[t3ch]

doherty to costa at top of box, who dummies it to no one

womp

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Fucks sake Costa AGAIN

 

[Carrotdude]

Did Costa leave that for no one or just miss it?

 

[Alan]

Did Costa leave that for no one or just miss it?

Didn't look like he made an effort to control it on the replay.

 

[t3ch]

I haven't been big on saiss but he really does a good job at what we need him to do-- control midfield, hold ball, physical presence

 

[Parkins left foot]

Jiminez has sounded superb today - loads of subs warming up

Might be inclined to bring Costa off again as he's not really at it

Cav or even Traore on (& I am aware of the dangers of the latter, but might just produce that moment that kills the game off)

 

[t3ch]

holy fuck alert the presses

costa got a shot on target. corner coming. nice hold up with the cross.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Costa forces a save off the keeper - needed to do that the first time