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Did we not win 3-0? I'd imagine that group (if we were able to have ings/jwp in our side) would still have probably beaten us just as comfortably.

I think the main question needs to be... Why the flying fuck is anyone playing international 'friendlies'? Why? These players hardly had any pre-season, the whole world is in restrictions of sort, yet Fifa and Uefa for some reason still feel International friendlies are important. In what world do they live in? It makes a mockery of all the restrictions and all the work the clubs are doing with these 'secure' bubbles, if these lads can just get on a plane and go to Timbuktu. Then on top of that they risk injury and 2 weeks isolation. Seriously, wtf is wrong with football.

I like the quizzes they put up - managed to get 26/28! They have had tougher ones before though!

Glad the club are working on it! Hope they can get to the bottom of it as he's desperate for a run in the side, but it keeps getting derailed. Would love to see him a success here.

Few seasons? He was only with us for two seasons! He flittered in and out at the start, was particularly dreadful in a cup game to Sheffield United if i remember correctly, but once we got into December and onwards of his first season he picked up - took him about 6 months to get to grips with us and this league. Second season he tore it up, hence Liverpool bidding for him. This is already Moussa's second season and he's not a regular yet. I love his unpredicibility though, he brings an unknown - no one knows what he's going to do, that is similar to what Mane used to bring to us. But I will say that he lacks the physiche of Mane who was very powerful and strong, as well as quick.

Not even close to having the impact Mane had, not yet anyway. Doesn't look as strong or powerful with his running unfortunately. Quick and tricky though, no denying that. if he can put these knocks and niggles behind him then he may have a chance, otherwise he'll be off.

I like him, he adds some unpredictability to our team and attack. My only main concern with him are his injuries - he seems to pickup an awful lot of knocks and injuries, in games and in training. He had to come off on Friday as he felt his groin, no idea how bad it is. If it wasn't for these knocks and niggles he keeps picking up, he'd have got a starting spot here. I hope it's not terminal for his career here but after 18 months ish he's still in and out with injuries.

Really good read, excellent way of putting how we are playing into words. Vestergaard's passing has been impressive, that's what impressed me on Friday - those one touch passes through the lines. It must make a difference for the players to hear Ralph though - I can even hear him on the TV, it'll be weird when we can't again! You can hear him encourage the players when they do something good, you can hear him pushing the tempo. I think the players respond to it, they like the guidance, and he kind of gives them a step by step guide through the entire game which must make it so much easier. This whole 'behind closed door's period has given Ralph an amazing opportunity to really guide these guys and tactically educate them on levels they've probably not had before.

I just don't think he was ever suited to the PL if i'm honest. He's getting the time and space in Scotland which is what he needs, you don't get that in the PL. I never thought his touch was tight enough and he was too slow off the mark, both with the ball and without it. He's a typical 'star player in a lesser league' but not quite good enough to make the step up. Luckily for us he's doing well at Celtic which should mean we can get some money back.

Wolves look like a side who are good out of possession, organised, difficult to break down etc - but they don't seem to be that progressive when they have the ball, bit tentative. Initially it will be hard for us to get a foot hold as they won't give us much - if any - space. First goal will be key, if they get it then they'll shut up shop and it will be insanely hard to get anything.

Yeah the only consistent thing about the rants this weekend is that they've come from Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd. They are protecting their own interests. They were about to shaft the country with 'Project big picture' just for their interests, so i hope the rest of the league come together and block them. They have the squads to rotate, so what are they moaning about? Increasing 5 subs just favours the big sides. Gives the big managers more opportunity to use their already bloated squads. Don't let it happen.

Why do people worry so much about what Garth Crooks says? The bloke is a moron and has no idea what he's on about 90% of the time, so take anything he says (or doesn't say) with a pinch of salt.

Exactly that. We beat a very tidy outfit last week, no doubts.

Arsenal look worse than they've ever done tbh. Not sure what Arteta is trying to do there, but it's not working.

Christ, that is proper tinpot.

Only 18th place is up for grabs imo, 19th and 20th are done. WBA in particular are a horrible team, Fulham not far behind and Sheff U/Burnley look inept as well. But you know those two sides will slog a couple of results from somewhere. WBA are gone though imo.

Hopefully we don't have to wait another 32 years!

Game over. West Brom are so, so bad it's untrue. Nothing about them at all. They need to go back to where they belong!

West Brom have dragged Tottenham down to their level so far. Very poor game of football. Not sure West Brom have much else to give or offer, so it's all on what Tottenham can start to conjure up.

Lookman must be unhinged to have tried that. Jesus, what a moron. Pen for Fulham, last min of the game, last kick of the game. He tries to take the piss and chip it. He deserves to be on the losing side just for that.

We've won 3 in a row?

I would agree, this is being seen as a ''good start'', but to be honest it's just the continuation of what we've been doing. We've been very consistent now for about a year, few dodgy results here and there, but we have consistently picked up points and wins. We went up a notch after the 'restart' though.

#ziyechwatch Looks really, really tasty. Sheffield United look down and out though. Few teams competing for Derby's record this year imo.

Absolutely fucking ridiculous. Said before, offside rule doesn't work with VAR. They need to re-address what in an offside provides an advantage and what doesn't, as it's getting stupid.

To be fair, they were inept for the first 20 mins 🤣