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Ah Alcaraz was such a good piece of scouting, fair play. Shame about most of the rest.

Just been pointed out that the last time we went St James Park we started with a 5, lost the game within in 15 minutes and then had to change formation and looked 10x better. Glad we learned.

If he kicks Jacob Murphy a few times I'm alright with it honestly.

Don't win and you're categorically relegated. 5 at the back no striker.

Holy shit I didn't even notice!

Djenepo and Stu Armstrong out the tombola today.

Forest lose it at the death. Could we 👀

It'd only really make sense if it was bedding somebody in before starting next year, but I can't see why any manager would just take a relegation on their CV like that. Selles should never have been put in this situation, similar to Bazunu (to varying levels). They should've waited until the Leeds game to make a permanent decision. I don't want to hold too much against the guy but the team selections are nothing short of baffling. I know we don't see what goes on at the training ground but we see what happens on the pitch each week. It's inexcusable what he's doing with the squad. I don't for a second think things would be miles better if he put our best players on the pitch, but I'm pretty sure it'd leave us with a better chance than these recent performances against Palace & Bournemouth have.

Never seen anything like that. Embarrassing set-up. Fucking hell.

Delighted he’s dropped Bazunu. Means fuck all when he’s starting AA & Elyounoussi.

Forest winning would be genuine curtains, even if you had a shred of belief beforehand.

Oh trust me, I would as well!

Che fit according to Selles' presser. Bednarek will be a late call due to the concussion. Livramento and Salisu not ready. Team pretty much picks itself in my eyes, but I'm sure there'll be a surprise inclusion or two. Bazunu KWP - DCC - ABK - Perraud Lavia - JWP Walcott - Alcaraz - Sulemana Che

I agree, definitely looking for a Leicester win tonight. Means we can cheer them on this weekend at home to Everton as well. Also agree we're probably wasting our team thinking about it!

Never seen a performance quite like his one in CM against Lincoln in the cup. Completely agree that he just isn't good enough to warrant keeping around.

With you on this. Che being back would be so important, but unless I've missed something the details regarding his injury/timeframe seem pretty ambiguous? For all his faults, he is by far and away the best option for how we want to play.

Bournemouth downing tools today ahead of their cup final on Thurs.

Fulham 1-0 up against Leeds. Hopefully Palace, Wolves and Liverpool can do something later. Hate that I'm looking again.

Always thought Shearer came across with a serious soft spot for us.

I think you are absolutely spot on. This leads to goals like today, Liverpool A, West Ham A, Leeds H amongst others which didn't immediately pop to mind.

Not a good player by any means, but less detrimental purely due to how often he's on the pitch. Could name 5-10 other awful signings, but at the position he's in, Bazunu is worse than any.

Thankfully City's £40m doesn't come in until next year, which is why I assume we'll cash in this Summer. I'm expecting £50m, but like you say, he could easily be valued at more. Our relegation unfortunately may take a little away. He will be an absolutely fantastic signing for whichever team he goes to.

Completely agree with this perspective. Leaving their two wingers one-on-one with our full-backs was a disaster waiting to happen. The Lyanco sub I actually thought was excellent. Onuachu made no sense and whilst I'm sure he's more informed than I am on this one (could've easily been asking to come off), I would rather Lavia at 30% than Diallo at 100.

There's nothing wrong with admitting you're too dim to understand something.

£50m for sure. It is a true shame he didn't come along when we were any better. I think he'll go Chelsea, and I hated the idea of it until it now it seems like Pochettino will come in. A truly excellent footballer.