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2 minutes ago, villarule123 said:

Who's going to knock up a coffin if they go down today? Would be fun to see it carried through VP at the Liverpool game,  especially when the team coach comes through. 

Why would we do that? Look how often we get to use that picture of the coffin in order to take the piss out of them. The chances are, if they do go down, they will come straight back up.

They're a championship sized club who occasionally rise and fall. 

11 minutes ago, M_Afro said:

I don’t see where Buendia fits in anymore. We have better options and I wonder whether we would consider moving him on. It’s a tough decision but I would much rather sell him than JJ or Dougie who seem to be the two names banded around most often.

The problem with that is Buendia and JJ have both missed the entirety of this season and their worth is at it's lowest. Selling Buendia now would barely make a mark on FFP and wouldn't increase our budget at all. How much do you think we'd get? 20m if we're lucky?

If we have to sell a player for FFP reasons then Dougie is the most obvious. I don't want to sell him but rather him than Martinez or Ollie 

8 minutes ago, rbcuk said:

Lazio have Signed him permanently after his loan 

Which is a shame as I do think he would have perfect for that central midfield role as he can play cdm and cm. Plenty of others though

I would start him at the weekend.  It is very clear that a midfield of Luiz and McGinn doesn't work. Put Tim in and move SJM forward.

Just now, Delphinho123 said:

At what point are we going to have a serious discussion about the amount of goals we concede. This can’t go on. 

I would hope that it is something seriously addressed during the summer

Just now, Lerner's Driver said:

 

It might be painful but it won't be short no matter what

3 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said:

I think it's well within us to beat them next week. You just couldn't legislate for their last two goals. 

As a wise man once said..

It ain't over, 'til it's over

We'll do them next week! No worries!

He may be the nicest guy in the world but he really needs replacing

Should be fined, he's clearly drunk

8 minutes ago, sidcow said:

How's that? They're a point behind Huddersfield, they'll still be a point behind them if they lose. 

He's talking about Norwich. Even if Norwich lose they will almost certainly qualify for the playoffs.

There was a story going about, when he was our manager, concerning his time at Leicester. Apparently he'd received some letters from a couple of fans saying he wasn't up to the job and should be sacked. He'd kept the letters in a drawer and when Leicester won the league Cup one of the first things he did was get the letters out and reply to them. I remember there were a few on here that found it amusing but it just made me think 'you sad, petty little man'.

A man with an ego far in excess of his talent 

The only way you get ready for CL is by qualifying for it. 

13 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said:

Spurs lost Werner to injury too, make of that what you will but he’s been a regular starter for them

No Werner in the team will improve them 

That'll do pig

2 minutes ago, Tom13 said:

We'll always struggle to control games against the better sides with McGinn in the midfield.

Except Arsenal. And Man City.

But other than them..

On 24/03/2024 at 09:12, theboyangel said:

Made the trip to Bristol yesterday to see Yard Act at the O2 Academy.

Supported by the surprisingly good Gustaf, a five piece (four girls, one guy) Brooklyn band who were the perfect foil for the headliner. They all looked like they were thoroughly enjoying themselves, especially the percussionist who utilised anything for bells, tins, voice modulator and a variety of squeeze dog toys! 

I’ve seen Yard Act before and was interested to see how there new more ‘danceable’ sound transposed live. They were absolutely phenomenal with the new stuff seamlessly fitting in with older tracks. 

The band clearly had a great night too and the capacity crowd were well up for it too! 

Took my 17yr old lad who, to date was happy standing a little back or to the side to watch gigs. This time we were front and centre in the bouncing throng! 

No doubt I’d definitely watch them again! 
 

I was there too! Great gig!

36 minutes ago, RichW said:

Pretty sure Man City drew with Brighton and lost to Brentford last season when they had nothing to play for. 

That's true, though they did still have the CL final to consider which may have made the players hold back

They'll get lucky and fluke their way out of it so they can stink up the Championship again next year I'm sure

29 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said:

He is a very good player and I’m sure his form will return. There is a slight worry that he doesn’t seem to play all that well alongside anybody other than Kamara..

I don't think it's specifically Kamara, it's more that he plays better alongside a specialist DM. At the momen he's trying to play a role that doesn't suit him as well.

A drop in form at points of the season happens to most players. It's normal.

I'm not worried by Doug's form, which will improve, or his ability, which is excellent. I do worry about his mentality though, he seems to get petulant and childlike on the pitch way too quickly

31 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said:

Massively overrated by Villa fans. 

And Arsenal apparently 

1 minute ago, Tommo_b said:

I should probably know this but it’s been so long, when have we last finished in the top 5?

I know I could Google it, but it’s also a nice point to share with you all as I ponder it. 

Under Little wasn't it? '96?