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Nakamba and Young on I reckon.

What is this wizardry? Coutinho Done Kamara Done All before the end of May. Ridiculous.

Chambers has been absolutely immense so far today. What a piece of business he’s been.

Cash

Top ten finish has to be the minimum aim and a good run in both cups. Home form has to improve next season also. I’m optimistic. We’re not far away from being a very good top ten team. The midfield obviously is the biggest puzzle that needs to be solved over the summer. Will be key to success or failure next season.

Please don’t give them one of those Aguero/QPR moments in the final minutes. I couldn’t stand it if we were somehow a goal up and then somehow lost 2-1 in injury time with Grealish helping them to the title.

Just does the simple things well which perhaps go unnoticed. However, some of his passing, touches etc are sublime for a CB. Amazing pick up and will be a great asset going into next season.

What an absolute roller coaster of a season, some good moments but by and large many disappointing moments. Can’t really see us getting anything at all from this game but if their nerves kick in, especially if Liverpool are leading, then you never know. Keeper and back four picks itself, McGinn and Luiz nailed to start. Does he go with Nakamba or Ramsey as his third midfielder? I’ve gone with Nakamba but he may play Luiz deeper and start with Ramsey. Coutinho will start behind Ings and Watkins I reckon. Martinez Cash Chambers Mings Digne Nakamba McGinn Luiz Coutinho Ings Watkins Subs: Olsen, Feeney, Young, Iroegbunam, Sanson, J Ramsey, Chuk, Buendia, Traore. Going to say a 3-1 defeat. Guard of honour by the Villa players at the end and pictures of Grealish grinning from ear to ear. Oh well, perhaps next season we’ll have a few more enjoyable games.

I really disagree. I honestly think we’ve made a very forward thinking appointment. How do you know he’s not a “hands-on” coach? I believe he is and some of the limited training videos we’ve seen show this. Why would he be vulnerable if someone like Beale left? His contacts in the game will mean he’ll just get someone else in. No we wouldn’t have taken Miller or Boyd because I’ve already answered the question in that we’ve gambled on a elite player becoming an elite manager. Obviously what Purslow has seen from afar suggested to him that Gerrard was doing very well in his early managerial career and worth the gamble. Any manager bought in would be a gamble and sadly we weren’t in a position last year to bring in a Conte but we might in a couple of seasons time.

To add, some of you are acting like Purslow has bought in some two bit chancer off the street. Honestly, it’s ridiculous.

We have gone out and obtained a really good up and coming coach! A little patience and you’ll see next season.

We’ve gambled on an elite player becoming an elite manager. I understand why we’ve done this because of where we were last October time. Just hope the gamble pays off. Gerrard certainly strikes me as the type that’ll give it everything in his power to succeed though.

Can’t help but love him. Yes, he makes the odd mistake but so does every defender. Totally infectious attitude, which is great for the squad.

Give Cruise another 12 months…..

Think Gerrard will be quite ruthless this summer, one or two shock departures and certainly some exciting incoming players. Our weak underbelly (central midfield) will be much improved and a few further tweaks to the side/squad, will see much improved results. I’m honestly optimistic. There’s signs of a really good side coming together.

Hope these go down on Sunday but I really won’t miss Burnley if they go instead.

If we think back to when J Ramsey started making appearances in the first team, a lot on here (probably myself included) we’re saying the exact same comments. “Can’t see him making it, doesn’t impress me, what does he offer, etc etc”. Chuk is 18 and if he stays will be a lot stronger mentally and physically next season. I honestly wouldn’t judge his ability to perform just yet.

Bye Bye

Peter Reid as our new no6 anyone? Had a stormer tonight apparently.

Agent Lowton

Everton now into a Champions League place ahead of Arsenal

Everton winning now.