Ronaldo

He scored 10 goals the season that was a thing.

He’s fighting a losing battle now, mind. At least beyond the short term. Coming out with similar, rather weird (partially lost in translation) shit as Capello.

I think Pardew going to Palace was one of the happiest days of my adult life up until that point. Bruce was worse. That’s the best thing I can say about him.

Schar was always class. That waste of air Bruce not seeing it doesn’t change that. Shelvey was a lazy twat who Eddie binned first real opportunity be had to do so.

Gillespie and Alnwick being used as evidence we used to be one of the best scouters and developers of young keepers in the country is pretty rich mind. Even Given tbh - he was a 21 year old already part of the full Irish squad and had PL experience when we bought him. Multiple sides were interested. We got him because Kenny knew him from Blackburn and we were the 2nd best team in the country back then.

I’d rather a club with genuinely passionate and committed fans do well. Brighton have 30,000 (if that) customers. They’re an insipid, soulless club unfortunately run by smart, ambitious and forward thinking people.

I thought it was inevitable someone would lose their job for last summer’s shitshow. What a job Eddie and the team have done in spite of it.

Mid 30s / Mid 20s. Bit different. And nowt wrong with a smoke.

He’s also been figured out to an extent. Back off and show him the line and he’s not likely to hurt you. Goes for all 3 of our wingers in truth.

Again, loved HBA in context, but would Ginola have rocked up in July having gained over a stone or whatever it was? Redundant comparison.

I’m going to frame this.

This can’t be real, surely?

Yep, he is. Certainly can’t miss him. He’s become close with some fans including my uncles and aunties. Nice bloke apparently. Pope’s mum too.

Either him or Slot for manager of the season. Really don’t see how Nuno comes into the conversation with what they’ve spent over there and the fact they’ve only made Conference League.

Admittedly I was watching 2 screens but Man U were really good. All over them from the start.

In incredibly key circumstances we desperately needed a goal against the 13th best side in the league and couldn’t get it. That game really could and should have ruined our season but fortunately we’ve got away with it. We desperately need a backup striker, starting winger and central midfielder who can unlock a door. I’m sure Eddie knows that.

He’s an absolute winner. Won’t stand for a drop in standards from those around him. We lost today but his performance was a perfect example of why he’s played more football than anyone else since Eddie came in. That and the fact he’s virtually always fit and available.

Jesus. Forest’s dip in form saved us big time didn’t it. They needed 10 points from their last 8 games to do it. They must be seething.

Since Isak’s been our starter he’s done anything but thrived. Ba was terrific first half of 12-13 with Cisse there.

I think it’s clear Isak is better after what he’s been done past couple of seasons. I’d put Wilson at 3 now behind Isak and Ba since Shearer retired. As I said, good striker. I don’t get the hero worship though. Every one on us wished he’d been replaced a long time ago.

That, and Ba was literally better at everything. I wish him no ill will but it amazes me how he’s spoken about it times. We’ve needed Wilson this season and we’re very, very fortunate we’ve got away with it.

The unprecedented 14 goals he scored while Ashley was owner put Ba’s 29 under Pardew to shame.

Isak, Shearer, Ferdinand, Ba all different level.

Not sure 49 goals in total, 47 in the league in 5 years is quite worthy of the status some would afford him but he’s been a good striker for us, no question. Right time for him to leave and wish him the best.

Was concentrating more on Man U last 20 mins. We were never going to score. We’re absolutely shit against teams like that and have been all season. Nice reminder of how much we need to invest in getting players like Murphy, Willock etc as far from the starting Xl as possible. I’m not 100% sure who is the answer between Gordon and Barnes but it certainly isn’t both of them. Watching Emery on the touchline was brilliant btw. Villa really got nothing all game.