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Our transfers have been fantastic. Weve made almost every one of them work since Eddie came on board. Its unrealistic to expect every one to work instantly though. Tonali was poor for quite a while before his ban, for example.

One or the other.

Yes hes accountable for us being in champions league. The remit isnt to win the Champions League though.... if it is, sack him now. We will get through to the next phase.

I know, thats why I said it. So you would have been happy fielding a weaker side and almost certainly getting beat by more? Im sure you wouldnt have been in here complaining though. We dont have the squad, and certainly not squad players in form to do that.

Thank fuck someone else was watching. Pope cost us a stupid goal. It gave them momentum and they capitalised. Other than that stupid 5 minute spell, it was a fairly even game in terms of chances.

Weve no right challenging for cups and titles given our turnover man. Youve been tricked into thinking we can because our manager keeps performing miracles. Weve lost away to a really decent European outfit, which would have beaten most sides tonight and yet still we could have come away with something.

Had we started other players and lost you would have whinged. You have a monopoly on whinging.

And if we finish mid-table, so be it. Its only because of this great manager why we get to sit here and whinge on these Champions League nights.

We played ok. We are playing the CL against a good European side. Don't let that get in the way of being cry babies though lads.

Of course.

Elanga? Thought we were avoiding sloppy possession.

Hall and Woltemade would help with the possession. Please start strong in this half.

Almost like possession counts for nothing.

Osula would have been handy today, with the spaces they are leaving.

We are away to the second best side in France, arguably one of the toughest atmosphere in Europe and weve absolutely matched them. Its been tactically brilliant. Formation looks great. The inclusion of Willock has been fantastic too. Weve got some real strength to bring on too. Joelinton is made for this second half.

I know Gordon cant press because its pointless but he could run.

Great game this. Gordon still miles off it.

Agreed but that fella hasnt had a sniff. Howe will be pleased.

One may suggest that players come in and out of form.

Is it really an atmosphere if you need some gimp facing the wrong way to act as a conductor? Doesn't count IMO.

Be interesting seeing of Balerdi is any good.

Is the correct answer. If Willock is the one whos looked the brightest, hes likely got the nod.

Didnt he start in place of Bruno at Emirates last season?

What's the point?