Today's footie 12/11

[tiger76]

City 0 Brentford 1 Toney.

[CombatClaret]

Ben Mee assist

[ervi34]

Ben Mee assist

Superb so far. Some nice ball distribution from someone who "can't pass" according to some of our fans.

[CombatClaret]

Celebration all gathered around Toney to support him after missing out on England call-up.
Could also see Ben taking the lead, telling everyone to keep their heads, exactly the type of experience you want in this situation.

[taio]

Lovely goal Foden - smashed it

[tiger76]

1-1 Foden, not a bad finish either.

[tiger76]

St Mirren 1 Rangers 0, GVB really can't afford another defeat.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Has Ben Mee released Haaland from his pocket yet?

[taio]

Get in. Should be in the WC squad.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Wow! 1-2!

[tiger76]

2-1 Brentford Toney again, think this lad might have a point to prove for some reason.

Rangers finish 1-1 so more dropped points.

[BurnleyFC]

Citeh

[Rileybobs]

Get in. Should be in the WC squad.

Not being argumentative, but who would you have taken him instead of? Wilson is a better all round player IMO.

[jrgbfc]

Get in, always good to see Pep and City get beat. Hopefully Arsenal can keep making it interesting in the new year.

[Quicknick]

What a result for Brentford. Good news for Arsenal. I hope they win the league.

[RVclaret]

City struggling to break down a 5-3-2. Sound familiar?

[taio]

Not being argumentative, but who would you have taken him instead of? Wilson is a better all round player IMO.

Maguire, Dier, Phillips, Maddison or Wilson.

[Swizzlestick]

10 of the 11 who started for City off to the World Cup - maybe looking into it too deep, but is a player going to be as committed so close to a major tournament? Not that I’m saying they downed tools or anything, but are you going to go full blooded into a challenge with, say, Ben Mee if you were off to Qatar in a few days? Brentford were excellent though.

[Rileybobs]

Maguire, Dier, Phillips, Maddison or Wilson.

Not sure he would have seen any game time if selected in addition to Wilson.

[taio]

Not sure he would have seen any game time if selected in addition to Wilson.

I'd have him ahead of Wilson.

[BurnleyFC]

Not being argumentative, but who would you have taken him instead of? Wilson is a better all round player IMO.

Could’ve jigged it around a bit and left out a defender or midfielder.

If we’re talking replacing like for like then Rashford or, dare it say it, Sterling.

[Rileybobs]

10 of the 11 who started for City off to the World Cup - maybe looking into it too deep, but is a player going to be as committed so close to a major tournament? Not that I’m saying they downed tools or anything, but are you going to go full blooded into a challenge with, say, Ben Mee if you were off to Qatar in a few days? Brentford were excellent though.

Not exactly too wild a prediction, but I did expect some freak results this weekend. Leeds likely to beat Spurs too I feel.

[dermotdermot]

Just goes to how over the hill Southgate is. Overlooking Toney for Wilson is absurd.

[Rileybobs]

Could’ve jigged it around a bit and left out a defender or midfielder.

If we’re talking replacing like for like then Rashford or, dare it say it, Sterling.

We only play one centre forward though so he would have been third choice, and considering Kane plays almost every minute he probably wouldn’t have seen any action. Guess he’s a good chance of being first reserve should someone drop out this weekend though.

[Swizzlestick]

Just goes to how over the hill Southgate is. Overlooking Toney for Wilson is absurd.

Hardly, they’re very similar in quality and was a tough decision. I’d have gone Wilson too. Anyway, let’s not get into another Southgate slagging off session, it’s very dull.

[taio]

We only play one centre forward though so he would have been third choice, and considering Kane plays almost every minute he probably wouldn’t have seen any action. Guess he’s a good chance of being first reserve should someone drop out this weekend though.

There was a strong case for Toney being included.

[Rileybobs]

There was a strong case for Toney being included.

Of course there was. It was pretty much a shoot out between Toney and Wilson.

[RVclaret]

Just goes to how over the hill Southgate is. Overlooking Toney for Wilson is absurd.

Not sure about that. Wilson has been excellent for Newcastle who themselves have been outstanding. Plus he’s had several caps already.

[taio]

Of course there was. It was pretty much a shoot out between Toney and Wilson.

There were several other options. But anyway you asked who I'd have him instead of. Southgate obviously thinks otherwise and on the whole his selections can't be criticised too much.

[beddie]

We’ll done today to Brentford. Turning to the WC and the inclusion of Wilson, it’ll be interesting to see if he and Kane can form a partnership. Hope the lad keeps free from injury as I think he’s going to do very well for us. Toney is unlucky not to be included as he offers something different depending on the opposition.

[tiger76]

Millwall and Rotherham ahead, come on Bristol City, Cardiff, Coventry and Middlesborough.

[tiger76]

1-1 at Anfield exciting start.

Leeds winning at Spurs as someone predicted.

[tiger76]

Coventry winning good.
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Norwich winning bad.

Bournemouth 1 Everton 0, a clanger by Pickford.

[ElectroClaret]

PNE 0 Millwall 2

[Stayingup]

Get in. Should be in the WC squad.

Should be in our team!!!

[roperclaret]

Of course there was. It was pretty much a shoot out between Toney and Wilson.

A braver manager would have taken both. Should have been in in place of Gallagher who will get a grand total of zero minutes

[tiger76]

Maddison scored but now gone off injured at West Ham, might mean GS has to change his initial squad.

Kane bags for Spurs.

[tiger76]

Cherries 2 Everton 0, controversial 2nd goal though.

[ElectroClaret]

PNE 2 Millwall 2

[Rileybobs]

A braver manager would have taken both. Should have been in in place of Gallagher who will get a grand total of zero minutes

Yeah I don’t really understand Gallagher’s inclusion either. Not sure bravery has got anything at all to do with Southgate’s squad selection though. But Southgate has seen all of these players at close quarters and some will fit the way he wants to play more than others. Toney’s performance today doesn’t really count for much, his role in Brentford’s team is a lot different to what he would be expected to offer England.

[FCBurnley]

Kane goal after clear foul on keeper. I hate Leeds but the got screwed there

[FCBurnley]

Hope VK was watching the City game today. Suspect Rovers will have a very similar game plan as Brentford.

[claretandy]

Cardiff been the better side against sheff utd first half.

[Commy]

Cardiff been the better side against sheff utd first half.

Cardiff should have scored with a header but put it wide. Might regret missing that chance.

[Swizzlestick]

2-3 to Millwall - hat trick for Flemming, who looks to be a very good player at this level.

[RVclaret]

2-3 to Millwall - hat trick for Flemming, who looks to be a very good player at this level.

Not really seen much of him aside from highlights, certainly on a good run lately.

[RVclaret]

Sheffield United winning

[claretandy]

Sheffield United winning

Been the better side second half.

[Swizzlestick]

Boro equaliser away to Norwich

[Swizzlestick]

Everton now 3-0 down - Lampard under serious pressure