lickierambert

Ah, memories

I often wonder what happens to banners like that after they're finished. That banner was relevant for literally one day

Even with their injured/suspended players, how were Brighton nearly automatically promoted? Would be cannon fodder in the prem if they went up

Maybe I'm being naïve, but would Forster mention the ambition around the club if it wasn't heavily linked to the manager staying?

+ The wins against Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd and Arsenal. They were all, in their own way, brilliant. A greater squad depth and tactical flexibility. We are as resourceful as we've been since the 80's Long and VVD Forster and J Rod returning from long term injuries - The cup exits were all terrible, but for different reasons The nagging sense that this should have been the year that the CL was within grasp The lack of young talent coming through and the performances of the youth teams

Shame. His stock was so high when he left Saints and the decision to join Reading looks as foolhardy now as it did then. He'll find another L1 job before too long though. As for Sheff Utd, a sixth straight season in League 1. Maybe the problems are more structural than just the manager?

I did wonder about that moment and whether that changed the course of Leicester's season. I think it came soon after their heavy loss to Arsenal and if we'd have beaten them as well, would they have had the belief to go on and win the league? Maybe not

Yes. European qualification is a pretty clear stated ambition of Ronald, the board and the team

This. I like him as a guy and a manager but I think he's in his comfort zone at Bournemouth. It's quite a mentality shift from aiming to stay up to aiming for top 6. Many managers (Allardyce a great example) just don't make that move

Now beaten 15 sides this year. That total could be 17 in a couple of weeks

A thought I had today: Koeman has now completely transformed the style of this team. We are a completely different side to the Pochettino one

We have to score a third goal here

We always concede before half time in situations like that

Ah, the days of google translating Italian news stories. Brings back memories of that epic Ramirez thread

So we now have injured: Berg Topley Stevenson Edwards Ervine Adams Wood (maybe) Dawson (?) Looks like we need at least two loans

Looks like he'll miss two games. Big miss for them as his pace is vital to their style of play. Ulloa just doesn't offer the same

That back four against Messi, Suarez and Neymar would be hilarious

So, Yorkshire away tomorrow. The gulf in class between the teams is massive, especially with our bowling injuries. With the weather set fair in Leeds this week, Yorkshire at 1-3 for the win is printing money really. Hants team will probably be the same, with Wood? in for Topley. It will shore up the batting at bit at least

Only Man City and Tottenham have scored more at home but we've only got 14 goals in 17 away games. It's not difficult to see where we're going wrong and a number 10 has to our first priority in the summer, especially if Mane goes. It's been such an odd season and with the exception of a few notable wins we've never really got going. Such a shame with so many of the big clubs faltering. Still, could be a lot worse

When was the last time we signed a really good batsman? All of the ones at the minute are either long term fixtures or youth graduates

I was slightly surprised to see that since Christmas we have the 3rd best form in the league, behind only Leicester and Tottenham

The Everton forum is pretty clear, they want him out

Lukaku's record against us isn't as good as I thought: 4 in 7 games. Feels like he always scores

It's the world we live in unfortunately. I'd rather we had a betting sponsor that pays more than hike match ticket prices

Ah ok. I presume Wood will play then instead, or Stevenson?