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Tonali - Future Captain

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  1. Albert's Chip Shop

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    The guy oozes class and commands the respect of the team. If Bruno went, Tonali can step up. If Bruno stays Tonali for vice captain?

    Sandro loves the Toon and will only get better.

    that’s great news for us.
     
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  2. Roland Deschain

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    Not sure THE captain matters much. You need captains/leaders everywhere to win. I think its possibly why Spurs and Man U are struggling, whereas Liverpool, Arsenal and City clean up. I think it's something Howe buys into as well - hence the reliance on players like Burn.

    Anyway, I think to your point Tonali is in the conversation of best CM in Europe. He's deceptively fast, incredible engine, his brain moves even faster than his feet and he just drives the team forward.
     
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  3. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    So to summarize:

    1) Future captain
    2) Best CM in the world
     
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  4. Albert's Chip Shop

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    I like this Roly.
     
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  5. Eddie's British Plodders

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    Fully agree. Was it CC who started making noises that he was a mistake of a signing a month or two ago? <laugh> CC, thought you had midfield talent expertise or something?
     
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  6. Dr Venkman

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    That was when he got banned for gambling.
     
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  7. Eddie's British Plodders

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    Sorry if this isn't you - I always assumed it was... <laugh>

    Anyway, before he got suspended:
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    And, showing consistency ( <cheers> ), just over 7 weeks ago:

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  8. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Even ‘him’ can be wrong and to be fair he admits it.



    sometimes.
     
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  10. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

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    Fantastic run for his goal on Saturday!
     
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  11. Roland Deschain

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    Thought it was "they"?
     
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  12. Mick O'Toon

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  13. Shearers Right Boot

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    Sandro Tonali
    Give it to me
    Delicious football
    Of Italy
    And when he's on the ball
    Sandro Tonali
    Will win them all
     
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  14. Dr Venkman

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    Yes! He's one of the only players at the club that has a bit of fight in him.
     
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