The Bonk

Definitely had an edge to him, Scouse vibes 'n all that.

We got all the losing and draws out of the way the first 15 games. Now we win.

Fucking hell, man. Oh, do fuck off. Please, can we beat these? Another 4-2 win and we can (most likely will) lose our other 3 games, I don't care.

Yup, was a superb player who had a canny ability to read the game and turn it on its head. Agree with a lot of what @brummie said, however, have to believe there's still that new manager bounce element and Gerrard probably has motivated this lot with his pedigree alone. Either way, he and Villa have been impressive since his appointment.

He's wickedly indecisive when it matters most and shot of the confidence he had on loan last year. I think a goal will do wonders for him and he'll crack on from there. There's obviously a player in there, but his football IQ is suppressed at the moment.

Aye, that last break before half was good even if Willock skied it.

Looks bereft of confidence. That being said, it was an awkward cross for a first touch.

I'm having digital deja-vu of this.

Ha! Totally remember this kid. I remember his "dream" of becoming a "web designer". He also claimed to love ManU, no? (poor kid was a mess)

Poor Rafa, he was always going to be the scapegoat unless he had them top 8, but this is slightly unfair however expected from the Scouse Mackems. We get pelters for being deluded, but I'd say Everton are just as bad as us or worse for expectations as a fanbase. Maybe they could be forgiven with the money they've spent and having some top level managers the past couple seasons. Overall, they've got a better squad than the results show recently and from the extended highlights I watched of their Derby, they had the chances, but not the world class talent Liverpool do. Salah, if he keeps up this form, should be in for a shout of best player on the planet. Jota had a scorcher yesterday as well. Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City are fucking elite teams, Everton are nowhere close.

We don't look lazy or like they couldn't give a fuck, which from Ashley to Bruce and the Steve's previous "coaching" is a massive difference. If we had Ed at the start of the season we'd be 14th or 15th with our bang average squad.

Yup, simply reacting to the ball and run of play. I really thought we were going to win it after the pen, think most of us did, that's why we're so defeated.

That still frame is fucking grim. Fernandez and Schar near the goal line.

Aye mate, it's great to have the will to win again.

They were always going to get a chance with us having 10men, can only think of one other threatening moment, he was able to be in the right position at the right time. Shit happens. Smashed it on the volley (Half volley?) into the top corner of the net. Was an unstoppable missile.

I'll give Howe a pass for selecting Clark, even though the entirety of this board knows he's not good enough. Squad rotation, clean slate, whatever, but now there's no excuse to play him other than injury. Like @joeyt said, it was a fantastic goal by Pukki and Dubs should have caught it, but we were knackered and down a man.

That was my optimistic thinking as well. Outspend our relegation rivals on better players, go on a run in the second half of the season and stay up by the skin of our teeth. Does that even makes sense now, though? The last thing we want is to be fleeced for merc's in the January window, still go down and be even more fucked than we are now.

Yup. We stink of relegation and a complete reboot is in order.

What he's done is deploy an actual system, tactics and it's exposed the weakest points in our squad. The fuckwittery of the previous regime front and center as soon as someone with acumen, merit and football IQ is given control.

Threw his legs out in front of him which is odd considering Clark pulled his arm.

Decent effort w/10 men. My birthday was a week ago and I didn't get a damn thing. 3pts today to make up for it, please. I'll forgo Christmas gifts as well if 3pts come our way on Saturday too.

Yeeeeup. Anyone in the top half should be eyeing an easy 3pts.

Baffle's me how good Willock was in peak season under Brucey.

Reminds me of how shit Kenedy was for us during his second spell.