The Bonk

Yup, when you have a previous owner who couldn't be bothered, that makes its way to the coaching staff and onto the pitch. We were unbelievably lucky the last 2 seasons under Bruce to the point that it's infected any sort of progress with a manager who knows what he's doing.

Doesn't really improve us though, does it? We need the right players to fit into Howe's system, these lot are clearly past their sell date. We showed glimpses of decent play in this match, have to think he's evaluating who is up for it and who needs to go in order to improve the club beyond January as well as long term.

He clearly didn't give a fuck and it showed with the effort on the pitch. Paying for it now when we're up against talented teams who have better players, systems and fitness. I don't envy Howe one bit right now.

Wouldn't make a lick of difference the last couple weeks.

Honestly. Where are we finding better players?

Don't think it'll be much prettier next weekend, either. We're rotten, but City are world class, scoreline expected.

ASM body language of disgust.

First half was quick, second has been a slog.

Has to be a confidence thing, I'd imagine or too much time to think. Take yer pick.

That was mad. What game was it where he singlehandedly salvaged Bruce a point? Everton away? Then Bruce sacks him off as a thank you, the cunt.

That and most teams improving by investing in their squads. We, outside of Willock, really didn't add much quality.

Best we've seen from ASM recently.

Love VAR me. LOVE. IT.

Think he's done it.

Saw that, went straight into the ignore pile. I think strengthen further too, mate. I was OTT on the Leicester effort/loss as the team clearly quit second half. Outside of the top sides, we're going to be very hard to beat at home and will pick up points against our relegation rivals. The bonus is anyone within 6pts of us are also shite.

Agreed. He deserves a goal for his recent efforts.

Man, showing glimpses of being mint here!

Don't you dare come out with the "told you so, I was always right about him", this change is night and day.

ASM held together by some stockings and masking tape.

Aye, neither were dialed in whatsoever. In our position, against this side, can't be starting matches without complete focus.

"That he comes away with the ball" Yeah, because his keeper fouled the player applying pressure to Cancelo. Unreal.

What is Clark doing? It's even worse when they show ten replays of it. Clown.

It's going to be extra special when we have the players to put up a stronger fight against these cunts. State of football right now, man. These fucks have all the talent and a bent ref working for them. Utter joke.

Never worth what we paid, but he's been one of the best players under Howe.

Was awkward first touch, but he should do better. Willock was unmarked to the right as well. I like that we're still having a go, showing some fight.