Troglodyte

At least calling it out on Sky now. Obviously because Carragher has Gerrard's back mind.

If he did before the strike then that's why there's no VAR. But they basically never blow now cos it can be checked. **** outrageous either way.

Did the ref blow?

Whether it's 20m or 30m, we're going to struggle to replace him. It's not like we have the sort of setup where we're unearthing good young talents.

Like central midfield?

Emery is exactly the sort of manager we'd need... if we were a Spanish club. Not convinced he can communicate as effectively as his approach demands over here. Rose would be a gamble. People who think Pochettino is realistic are unfortunately in dreamland. He'll keep his stock high and wait for a bigger profile club to need a manager. There are enough about. Potter might be possible - I also share the worries we'd destroy his career but I suppose that would apply to any potentially decent young manager! To some extent even he'd be a risk, but is clearly a better coach than Gerrard. Rodgers seems the most realistic option to me and probably suits where we are.

Cash looks knackered.

Martínez very poor tonight.

Obvious goal is obvious.

That's Nakamba.

If Dougie can score 10-15 corners a season then we'll be alright.

**** me he's actually taken McGinn off

Emi M has lost his head today. Gerrard is inept. Bailey has talent but we can't work him into positions we need. He's been sloppy at times too. Buendía has been poor but I'm still glad he's playing. We know he has a spark and can spot a pass. Usual from Digne and Cash - good players but predictable. Midfield three not great but in other news the sky is blue.

Would be a good week for me but captained Salah, so still on similar points to (or behind) those who captained Haaland.

Think that Martinez to Cash ball is a bit **** predictable now, even on the odd occasion it is directed accurately. FFS.

I just can't see Gerrard being sacked any time soon. But this performance has probably pushed me into the out camp. It does depend on who's realistically available to bring in, though.

Push players to defend wide against our full backs and we can't create. Play balls in behind our full backs or get set pieces and you'll have chances. It's so **** simple to play against Villa.

Digne has been poor lately but **** no, not that.

Bailey being awful again there as some were labelling him in the first half...

The assist, you mean? Our central midfield looking clueless and our inability to either retain possession effectively or counter with purpose is what's rendering Bailey ineffective. He's not "awful" at all.

Would rather they focus on actually organising themselves and show some composure on the ball. But yeah, let's get in their faces when we have no right to and create even more of an atmosphere.

He's not though, is he?

They're all over us on the pitch too, Rob

No we shouldn't.