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Expect Smallbone to be introduced shortly.

For much of that half we played perfect Russball - taking needless risks with trying to pass out from the back, walking football when in possession and playing backward passes when in advanced positions, no threat going forward. The Russ hangover persists and let's hope the new manager can preside over a total reset.

Much of this performance is a direct result of RM and his coaches.

Everton are being allowed to play between the lines with absolute ease. We don't even try to play between the lines - not sure our coaches even know what it means.

Killed what? This game was over from the first kick-off. Our players have just coasted around and helped contribute to the Evertonian celebrations. Disgrace the lot of them.

Knew we'd concede right on half time. The good news we have eleven fresh players for the second half because this lot have done zero running or pressing.

Much too hot for our lads to bust a gut.

We're playing Russball.

Dibling is so poor.

This old man walking football will never catch on at this level.

Why kick that out for a corner? Shocking!

If you could pick an opponent for your final game at a stadium you'd pick Southampton and we haven't disappointed. Knife through butter - could get embarrassing cos they are up for this.

No need to make a point that has already been made 🙂

Smacks a wee bit of nepotism and rings alarm bells for me.

Guardian reporting that Tom Cleverley has also been interviewed and impressed the club. I'd prefer Still to someone who was sacked by Watford.

Bargain bin for most.

So the article states we will likely have to sell many of our talented players - funniest thing I've heard in ages.

The best and most positive news about the club I've heard in ages. Hope it's true.

How do you know this?

Maybe their recruitment team is sub standard.

On what I've seen of him this season I'd say he's worth 20 million tops and would be surprised if any club is prepared to pay even that. I have supported this club for over 50 years and learned that the real quality players are easy to spot and stand out from the first minute they set out on the pitch for the first team and progress quickly. Dibling doesn't give me any vibes or excitement. Maybe he'll improve but I just don't see the superstar quality of the likes of Williams, Moran, Shearer, Bale, the Wallaces, Le Tiss and others - I don't see the promise of star quality but would love him to prove me wrong.

Dibling, Premier League level - do me a favour.

Most of these will be hard pressed to find other clubs above the Championship unless their agents are miracle workers. Only KWP, Fernandes and Ramsdale have the tools to play above Championship level.

Not to mention turned out the least fit squad ever to compete in the Premier League.

What have the fans done to deserve that 🙂