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Still deeply frustrated about the FA Cup. Such a bullshit finicky call which prevented us from progressing and I hate losing to that poxy club. Really hope they don't win it.

That kit with the white shorts and red numbers was filthy.

Are there some good memories of him as manager or

If there was a statue of Keegan, what image would it be based on? (I've been thinking the same for Howe, incidentally; I think maybe the bit where he's got two hands on the cup facing the Wembo crowd).

I'd like to see him wearing the number 9, like, definitely. I'd like for that to still be an important piece of club culture and he would wear it very well. Sadly I don't think he gives a fuck about that particular tradition.

Not sure about Kean. His goalscoring record aside from this season has been terrible.

It's a brilliant game. Reds Blues doesn't always have to be real football...

Amateur. It's all about flicking ffs.

Absolutely. Goes without saying that we'll have to recruit at the Tonali level again and keep everyone else but the hints are that we have the flexibility to do that.

We'll be in the title race next season. No one above is is that impressive.

Too good for the Subbuteo pitch now apparently.

A lot of this is down to his "don't get too high / don't get too low" mantra imo.

what an incredible response, to refer to that missed chance against Man City. I'm sure it was Dwight Gayle's fault we never won the FA Cup, you brainless cunt.

Listened to The Athletic FC episode with Mark Clattenberg seeking validation about my VAR opinions. I can't put my finger on why but he seems a bit of an odd bloke. That role he took up at Forest was strange; being paid to let a mad Greek bloke vent at you about dodgy penalty calls. Easy money I suppose.

Nah, would hate to see one of our own go and prosper for that piece of shit club. We could sell him to plenty other clubs.

Would rather keep him than see him go there, fuck that.

The Spurs 6-1 would be my shout too. I think that's got to be it. Epic, unusual, important, Spurs. Mad how many contenders there are for 4th place in this list, mind. So many class days and nights following this fucking diamond's NUFC. Reminder that there's some classic match threads here:

Assuming last weekend and PSG are the runaway first and second, what's the next best/most iconic match/result under Howe?

Really don't see him leaving, especially now we're in Europe.

Not watched the Match Cam yet but thought this was very evident during the game itself. There's a moment quite early where Tripps is all bit pushing Bruno away from a discussion with the ref (in favour of himself). I'd say that whoever was behind blocking a transfer has been very much vindicated. Really hope he carries this form into the rest of the season and, if this is it, he goes with a mostly unblemished legacy. Love him to bits.

Would love Delap but would anticipate him having the pick of the league. Doesn't rule us out of course, but if there's a bidding war we may apportion funds elsewhere. We do need a striker though; I'd have no beef with us going back to Ekitike if we still think he's a good fit. Wouldn't rage at DCL. Hopefully Wilson gets a move. We also need another physical CM as a foil for Joelinton and Tonali. The frustration at Anderson being perfect for that doesn't go away. Hopefully we'll find a move for one of - if not both - Longstaff and Willock, and plug their gap with Miley and a new recruit. Certainly not a sexy name, but my scouting is limited to Newcastle's opponents: to that end, I was very impressed with Ryan Christie up here this season. Exceptional stamina and guile. If it's sexy you're after, FBRef throws up Hoffenheim's Tom Bischof as a potential option. Very impressive stats for a 19-year-old and absolutely stinks of Brighton. Wing; aye we'll have that Bakayoko from PSV. RCB; fuck knows, cba with Palace and Guehi though.

Aye Gordon looking very ropey there

Think it was you mate, aye. You meeting me head-on after full-time just outside - after I'd wrapped up talking to me dad - and clutching me in a wordless bear hug... iconic. Also @Decky - great to meet you, mate. I've as much to say about your mate's knob now as I did then.