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To be fair, that’s a crap puppet. No eyes, or nose even but just a mouth? Nah not for me.

Brilliant news, as he’s clearly got something to offer. Reminds me slightly of Julian Joachim, which isn’t a bad thing at all.

I don’t personally think we’ll sign anyone in January, unless one or two leave. Horrible month to do business and Gerrard doesn’t strike me as the type that’ll just take someone for the sake of it.

Anfield and Gerrard, obviously it was always going to be a game that the media took significant interest in. I like Gerrard’s attitude to the game though and it feels very different to say when Gerard Houllier went their with us in December 2010. There’s no denying that it’s going to be a tough afternoon but like against Man City recently, all I want is to see us compete and make it difficult for them. It’s not always pretty on the eye for some but a tight 433 formation is probably our best way at playing at present. Obviously our possession stats will be low but when we do have the ball, we need to make it count and not be sloppy. Nothing worse than gifting the ball to the opposition. The games now come thick and fast for a couple of weeks and I think we have several players (Cash, Mings and McGinn?) who are one booking away from suspension. We’ll need everyone for the games ahead, so no silly bookings please. My heart is saying we can collect a point from the game but my head is saying a narrow defeat. A win and I may crack open Mrs F’s Christmas booze stash! Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Targett Nakamba Luiz McGinn Buendia Watkins *Young Subs: Steer, Hause, Tuanzebe, Sanson, *Ramsey, Carney, El-Ghazi, Ings, Davis *I’d be happy with Young or Ramsey on the left of the forward three. I’ve gone Young purely for his big game experience but no doubt that Ramsey would be fine to start if chosen. UTV

I miss this fella. Hope he’s back soon.

Aaron Ramsey linked this morning. Signings like this and paying probably £300k a week or more is the wrong way to go surely?

The game seems effortless to him, which is always the sign of a good player. I’m looking forward to seeing more of him over the next few weeks/months.

Good point and I think this already happens at certain venues? Spurs being one of them? As you say, improve concourses with bars and seating and get people yo stick around for another hour.

Many, many congratulations to you both. I have two little ones (ages 9 and 7) and although you’ll have stress and tiredness, they bring so much happiness.

I kind of understand the motivation of money, especially when you can set up all of your family for life but he certainly didn’t move for our benefit.

I’m sorry but this part of your post is total bobbins. You honestly believe that Jack “reluctantly moved” believing that we as a club would be better off with £100m? Nonsense. Jack moved because he and his family were offered an insane contract over six years. If it’s to be believed, £320k a week! He didn’t reluctantly move and he certainly wasn’t thinking of us as a club being better off.

Have you seen their December games before playing us on the 28th December? They play - Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool and finally us. What a rough trot of games that is before January. They could be hovering around the bottom 3 teams come the New Year.

It’s noticeable that after a gruelling Christmas schedule, we play Brentford on Sunday 2 January at 14:00, whereas United play Wolves on Monday 3 January at 17:30. Could the extra rest be significant? It’s a crap draw considering but they won’t fancy playing us either I suspect.

Great to see his name being mentioned again and him getting some minutes this evening.

Can’t see them getting a result this evening. A lot of negativity around that club at present.

First and foremost, a home game please.

Think we also need to remember that Leicester are missing some important players at present: Tielemans, Pereira, Justin, Fofana. Vardy was rested also. It does affect the balance when key players are missing. Take nothing away from us yesterday though, as our second half display was outstanding. Signs are good that we could be the top Midlands side this season.

That is the worry I suppose. Champions League issue all over again.

Set plays for and against is much improved over the last four games. Gerrard quickly identified a weakness and rectified it. Impressive.

Few truths said at half-time he said. Cash was out of position a few times in that first half and giving Barnes space to play. Watkins first half wasn’t great but much improved second half and ran them ragged. Only guessing really?

Surely he’ll sign an improved contract soon? Why would anyone want to leave at this point in time. He can learn so much from Gerrard.