Flasher

We are far too nice, all over the pitch. Starts with Virg.

17, playing for Liverpool in the PL... it's bloody amazing. But yeah, he's got loads to learn, develop which will come in time from playing games. It's such a big jump to suddenly find yourself, as a youth, playing against the fittest, strongest men in football.

In all Slot's talk about the low block, he's never addressed why we concede goals against them. Scoring against a low block is hard, granted, but not conceding against a low block is literally the easiest situation you can manage from a defensive point of view. He never talks about that though, just says things like "one chance and they score, we should do better...". Good teams suffocate the opposition if they choose a low block, particularly against the sides at the bottom of the table. They should never be allowed to get out of their own half.

There seems to be a narrative that perspective managers only want to come in the summer, like somehow that's better for them. I think that's nonsense. Literally one manager had ever requested that as far as i can tell, Amorim, and even he moved whilst still employed. FWIW, I don't think our lot will want to miss out on CL next year, purely because of financial reasons. Some losses and he'll be out I think.

And where everything is in Brendon Rodgers' house. Gerrard would already know this of course.

They all do this season

As a player, he had zero positional discipline as Rafa pointed out to him. He's a leader, not a coach. He'll be OK at a club that wants a manager, needs to add some spirit, but his coach choices are the most important appointments when he's in charge.

I'm hearing the opposite, and that Slot and the team are determined to solder on.

Not the point is it. He's on the bench, as a right back, and is seemingly not even 2nd choice sub for the position when we need a change. Why is he even on the bench?

I've just noticed Ramsay was actually on the bench again. Under what circumstances does he get on the pitch? Especially when we know how fit Bournemouth are and Endo can't run.. Unbelievable, what situation is he waiting for? And poor old Endo, as mentioned above. Clearly not trusted, then suddenly "Endo, we need you...".

It's tomorrow morning for him, he's already got the breaking news, lucky sod.

From your plumber?

It needs something doesn't it. Originally I was thinking Dylan. But reality it's probably a s*** Alanis Morrisette number. I'll take the Eminem / Dido shout

Makes you wonder doesn't it. Same players, completely different outcomes.

I don't like his excuses. I don't like his subs. I don't like the way he treats the non starting 11. I don't understand his plan. I don't think he's getting the best of the talent we have. I don't think he was served a particularly helping hand in the summer with lack of signings in key positions. I do think the Jota tragedy was handled well by him. I do think he's a good bloke. I'm now wondering if he's just not ready for this version of the premier league. His style, along with Pep's, has become redundant. I think both managers will be somewhere else when the 26/27 season starts next

Same story. Rinse and repeat.

Kennedy surely, or was he before your lifetime Winning goal in European Cup final, twice. Massive c**k as well.

Arsenal's dirty tactics on set pieces less likely to work in CL, but others aren't looking very good which heightens their chances. I actually don't think they have the bottle to win both.

You be you

Paul looks like he's grabbed the clothes of his one night stand by accident and then ran to the photo shoot.

As a sub.

Is he our best LB ever? We've had some greats, but think he just tips it for me.

Feels like this is happening. Have no choice but to bring the greek back.

Yeah, this is the club doing right by one of their best ever servants. He clearly wants to move on. The only real debate is whether he should be starting ahead of Kerkez, and what cover do we have if he goes.

If he goes it's because he wants to. He said the other day he wants to play, and that's fair enough. We haven't actively looked to sell.