O'Neil/Assou-Ekoto combination

[Yousef]

Good engine on O'Neill & that's about it for me. Offers nothing else.

BAE went for Austin 5 mins before HT when Charlie told him to f*ck off anyone see that? BAE didn't look himself today. Knows he's off maybe foot off the boil so he doesn't get injured for his return to Spurs?

Good point.

[Shepherds Mush]

BAE looked a bit distracted on Saturday - to me, I think he knows he's back at Spurs on Jan 1st or sooner.

O'Neill is a central midfielder but he's never going to play in place of Barton or Carroll. Would be interesting to see who plays in Barton's place on Boxing day - I would imagine Henry but wouldnt be surprised to see O'Neill or Jenas in the middle with Hoilett out wide.