J,

hard to disagree with your thoughts. I think a 7 for phillips might be a little strong. He's an England all star and goes long periods without any effect on a a game. I look at Delcan Rice as a peer of his and he's doing way better. KP is getting played out of position a lot. Firpo, Rodrigo and Klich aren't getting the job done this year. Not quite ready to write off James yet. he's shown so heart and he does cause defenses some problems. Think that Joffy would cause more issues however.

Agree that Meslier is our best player rating wise. He's been very good.

Very worried that the geordies will pull it together with all the money they will likely splash.

we can't score. you can't stay up by drawing or losing every game. very nervous.