Dark Munster

He did well. He and the rest of the back four restricted a world-class team to one serious shot on goal over 94+ minutes.

Not a penalty for me. It looked like Fàbregas was fishing for the penalty by deliberately dragging his foot over Targetttt's outstretched leg. One of few times I agreed with the ref.

I see the phew are starting to turn on to Awful Andy. It would be shame if he goes, he's doing a great job and has a splendid name. If he leaves I'd be just as disappointed as when Barking Richie was terminated. Don't worry, as long as they keep getting their parachute payments they should be able to just about keep their heads above water. Oh. Their numbers may take a little bit of a hit if the unthinkable happens and they drop down to the Conference. Let's keep our fingers crossed for them. Happy New Year nutjobs!

Forster Davis Cropper Clyne McCarthy Jose Gardos Toby Yoshida Targett Bertrand* * When questioned claim he's his twin brother

I had a dream they took an early 2-0 lead, but we stormed back to lead 3-2 at half-time. Woke up during the half-time break, so unfortunately I have no idea what happens in the second half.

In new money (3 pts for a win) we were relegated despite averaging 1.12 points per game. That's equivalent to about 42 or 43 points in the current PL (38 games with 3 pts for a win). We were bloody unlucky to get relegated. We're also in a better 5th place position now than we were then, so as I said, only a drooling moron worries about us being in danger of relegation this season.

Squad rotation? Davis is coming off an injury, so 2 matches in 3 days may be too much for him.

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I find that a bit hard to believe. Only a complete and utter moron would think we are in danger of relegation.

Lawro's in there somewhere.

9 minutes of Brenda time for Skrtel's injury, and guess who scores the equaliser? Oh the ironing.

In terms of support they are a big, big club. Given that, yes they are massive underachievers.

True, but Turdish never lets us down.

With Fonte out the back 4 pick themselves. With Morgan and Big Vic back I'd keep Reed in, and rest Davis for the Chelski match, especially as he has just come back from injury. Worried a full match for Long and Pelle would leave both knackered for Chelski: it would be nice to be able to pull one or both off after about 60 minutes.

After our 5 successive defeats, Liverhampton (and Spurs) into the semi finals, and remembering what we paid for Osvaldo, Gaston, Mayuka, Long and Mane, my smugness is beginning to wear off.

“That’s something we can all be proud of. It’s not what Manchester City or Arsenal have – but it’s ours.” Strange, no mention of this.

For once I agree.

So if we get rid of Osvaldo, Gaston, Mane, Mayuka, and get just a few million for them, and maybe keep Long, we've basically swapped the 3 L's for 1 L. Maybe we shouldn't be laughing too much at Brenda.

Maybe if we can sell them (ok, maybe keep Long) we could recoup this?

How much did we spend in total on Osvaldo, Gaston, Mane, Mayuka and Long?

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No point in flogging a dead horse. Might as well go straight to telling him he's gone at the end of the season. I wouldn't risk injury/suspension to Big Vic, Morgan and Toby. Also rest Bertrand, since Targettttt has played well so far as his stand in. Apart from that, the strongest team/bench as possible.

It's amazing the difference one world class player makes. Not just their own contributions, it raises the whole team. Worth their weight in gold. That reminds me, we need to get in a quality striker this January.

The only time I don't mind Mayuka coming on is if we're winning 8-0.