George Bailey

Certainly looking poor tonight in most areas of the pitch with so many of the team seemingly bereft of confidence and looking way off the pace. Fitness levels? Complacency? Issues behind the scenes? Certainly poor performance so far.

West London club so one would imagine predominantly London accent from that area?

Great player. One of the mavericks of the era

Same for me. Realistically 7th to 9th with fingers crossed for above that as outside chance(5th being ceiling) If I had to plump for a finishing position, then I would say 8th look’s about favourite for me. Think this gets put to bed for a season or two (as in top four).

Peak Barkley is/was v good. Sadly his troughs are more consistent I think. Bit of an odd career for such a talented lad.

If ever there was a good reason for a dip in form then it being due to playing shove ha’penny with that young lady seems to be it…

Heart says we can get a point, head says 3-1 defeat incoming.

Our midfield is porous and (obvious statement incoming: way too similar) This season cannot end soon enough to hopefully sort that particular issue out.

Great clips of the 54 match..anyone there?

Players listed as absent due to injury on ITV4 included Javier Manquillo...has he not left?

Watching The Match revisited on ITV4 cracking Villa v Arsenal match on. What a side this Villa team was!

Would be fun. Pity Hendo is out of the running for player manager, now that would have been glorious.

Love fest in full throws. bbc weather report started with “there may be a temporary black cloud over Liverpool”… ffs

Holy fuck they’re out en masse tonight. Blue pop and cheesy chips n peas are getting hammered

I smell cheesy chips and peas.

Yeah I thought I noticed him almost pulling up second half with hamstring. Seemed to stop a chase back abruptly. Lad is top, top class and when 100% fit he will be immense.

Don't deserve that tbh.

Everton supporting friend from work thinks he is over rated

The greatest ever for me. What a player. RIP

? they are horrendous in front of goal

Can’t see anything but a “bend over and take a spanking”. Obviously hoping for a miracle but can’t see how or why that would occur. 5/6-0 for me.

And from what I have read that’s what seems to be a bit of a consensus viewpoint. IF all games were lost (including a potential humping from Liverpool) then it may well be he will be sacked. From what I have read NO ONE on here wants that or is calling for it. The manner of performances, coupled with results recently will have worried the owners though. Let’s hope for a massive response from the team over next couple of games then January strengthening in whatever way possible.

Sadly think if we lose heavily to Liverpool then he will be on the brink. Loss to the mackems will do it.