Dark Munster

Well said.

It's been a glaring hole in the squad for over 2 years and hasn't been addressed (apart from panic buys of a Donkey and a crocked Ings). We may not be able to afford a top 6 striker, but we are an established team in the richest league in the world, with one of the highest payrolls outside the CL clubs. There's no excuse for not bringing in a decent front man years ago. Fulham did it with Mitrovic, for example.

This, this and this. It's no coincidence that we have conceded many late goals since Pelle left and wasn't properly replaced. I'm not sure if anyone's mentioned it yet, but bringing in a fit goal-scoring front man has to be the main priority this summer.

They're on the beach now, so City will probably sweep them away without much trouble. Brighton actually may be a tougher nut, since they are fighting for their lives. If they need a point on the final day they'll be parking 10 buses.

They're a weird team. Often win by a lot, or lose by a lot. This season they've lost 4-0 twice, 5-0, 5-1 and 4-1. They've also won 4-0 twice, 5-0, and 4-2. They've also won and lost 3-0 once. So 0-0 on Saturday it is then.

Probably not. There will always be some (like Dotard supporters) who won't accept facts no matter how many times they are slapped in the face with them.

Number one priority this summer.

So in summary, we're safe.

You didn't watch the second half then?

If any winners finish 4th or higher it makes no difference (no extra CL spots). But if Chelsea/Arsenal win Europa and Spurs win CL, and both winners finish below 4th: then the 4th placed team is SOL and won't qualify for the CL. Relegation permutations are much easier!

Could be three others (total 5), if Chelsea or Arsenal win the Europa Cup and the winner finishes below 4th, or Spurs win the CL and finish below 4th.

I'm sure he will take care of them. And Spurs too, if they get past Ajax.

He is indeed ... amongst those who've won sweet **** all.

He said that in January as well. What about injuries/suspensions? We are desperately short up front (and have been for years), and also at RB. If (when) Ings gets injured again we are relying on Long, Austin and kids. We got away with it for the last couple of months, but it would be insane to do this for the whole season.

Not that soon. But what I would be worried about, if we finish strongly, is that Gao would think our squad was strong enough without having to spend a penny in the summer.

Just like the Clown did under Rafa Benitez.

Looks like he had an Easter break with the family, and a long rest before the Final, all nicely planned. Good point. Very unlikely to make a difference, but then again they were unlucky against Chelsea. If they lose to Brighton it'll be all over and Liverpool will stream roll all over them. If Cardiff win there's still no way they'll catch us, and it'll greatly increase our chances of finishing above Brighton (adding £2m to the PL money). It's incredible with 5 matches left we can hope for Cardiff to win. Shows what a ****ing genius Ralph is.

Pochettino was already overtaken, by Koeman. Ralph looks like he may overtake Koeman.

There're basically 3 types of players: top quality who rarely make mistakes (too good to join us, or if they do, soon move on), decent players who are generally good but do make mistakes (e.g. Bednarek and Yoshi), and those who are crap (Hoedt). Errors of the latter tend to be seized on and the player vilified because they happen so often. I guess most (but not all) of us tend to be more forgiving of the middle group if they seem to be trying their best. Players are also going to be slated if they seem to be lazy or obnoxious (whether true or not)! Bertie and Redmond were I think unfairly judged for their attitudes, but I think people were correct in regarding Hoedt as a ****.

And also persisted with that **** Hoedt (whilst freezing out Bednarek completely), and hardly using Romeu.

But not too hard I hope, otherwise he'll damage ligaments.

Wolves rode their luck at times, we could've had half a dozen.

Stream please?