Well played today. When I saw the starting line up it looked a bit of a mess but the team were playing for each other and although some were missing and 1 played out of position it seems clear that everyone knows their role (including the subs who also did well.)
Newcastle away as a particular low point for me, it was then that I called for Marcos head. It was due to the way he reacted when the game turned and it seemed he’d lost the plot. Since then, bar Fulham, we’ve done exceptionally well. It wasn’t that long ago we were looking at our last 9-10 fixtures and wondering where our next point was coming from!
Whatever happened during that international break was galvanising. We look a good side. We defend better, keep clean sheets, we have a settled side, some good youngsters and we create chances.
I think we must take some confidence from how we finished the season. Regarding the last 10 games we were 4th in the form table behind City, RS and Palace with 5 wins 3 draws and 2 defeat which included games v Spurs, rs, Arsenal, Chelsea and United.
Another big summer ahead but at least some cause for optimism.