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I read between the lines and guessed what was happening, but didn't know for sure. Reminded me of the Villa fans a few years ago who felt very put out that we didn't anticipate their solidarity gesture for Stilyan Petrov.

There were a few idiots dotted around. Two lads a couple of seats across from me in block 532 being extremely rude to everyone around them, not sitting down, being extremely abusive when challenged and then standing on Dad's hand (difficult to explain, but he was by the aisle and tried to give them space when leaving by twisting around any holding onto the concrete step for stability) when they tried to shuffle out for an early half time pint. Thankfully they didn't reappear. Why spend so much money for this type of occasion only to behave like an absolute idiot? Nonetheless they missed all the drama.

He did an awful lot right, and got some things awfully wrong. Such is the way of someone of his personality.

It's sad. Yet, predictable. Ranieri played his part in giving fans of clubs like ours hope that the impossible, quite simply, isn't. A Gentleman, a man who achieved something astonishing, he deserves respect.

Hillingdon then train for Dad and I. Just wondering what time to get there though, maybe mid-day or so.

And we cannot even buy the bloody thing.

There charge to the Premier League has certainly been going swimmingly.

A sad state of affairs when a referee taking on a job abroad becomes news.

It wasn't 'thrown,' but it was clearly not a priority. While it was painful to see us capitulate so meekly, there was a logic to not risking injuries and preserving fitness of our key players. Had Gardos, Isgrove et all suddenly turned it on and beaten a significantly stronger Arsenal side I doubt there would have been any complaints.

Ok. My money would be on: Leicester, Sunderland, Middlesbrough. With an outside bet on Palace to cover things.

Newcastle, One of: Sheffield Wednesday/Leeds/Huddersfield and Brighton. Or, for a laugh. Burton Albion.

How repugnant.

How are we expecting us to set up? I would not be surprised to see a repeat of the same ethos as Liverpool away. Sit deep and hit on the break. With Gabbiadini providing a more clinical forward option, it could be an idea? Or would it leave us as sitting Ducks to Ibrahimovic/Martial/Mata?

The next game we play is at Wembley. A cup final. That is just incredible.... Going to savour every moment. And the Sash, yes. It's obvious!

Very satisfying.

Get in.

Ever: Lambert Now: Longy

Delighted for them. Had friends at the game last night, as beacons in the darkness go it's not dissimilar to Luton a few years ago.

Wonder if it was Wanyama's old place?

A player with top level experience on a free transfer. Regardless of the circumstances, this is a very sensible signing. Could be a bargain.

Would provide vital experience. If he can prove his fitness, then why not?

I can believe that. Our front players and midfield clearly work very hard without the ball. This pressing however, as with our time under Pochettino does leave us in a position where the opposition are pushed back, limiting space for us when attacking. Saying that, we are still making chances! Once/If we start converting....

Meh. Just, meh. Not required.

I would argue Gaston Ramirez was in 2012. Toby Alderweireld on loan was a real coup. Osvaldo, as an Italian international has to count.

Also said on Talksh*te this morning.