It's tough because I want a toxic atmosphere and Ashley to get shit all match.
But I also want to win, stay up, keep Rafa and maybe get a takeover. One doesn't lead to the other.
Fair enough. Still, there's plenty of time to look elsewhere.
Well yeah, that's a whole new issue. It shouldn't have come down to this. But the Sturridge deal, judged by itself, doesn't leave a bad taste.
West Brom have Man City (a) and Chelsea (a) in the next three games and a really difficult final month.
The part in the middle could keep them up though, nervous about that.
Sturridge choosing to be near his family is fine, and his injury record is a risk. As he was only realistic for 2 hours, I'm not upset about this deal.
It's just the inevitability of knowing that nobody will arrive. That's the anger.
We'll just have to concentrate on getting 3 wins and a few draws, regardless of what the other teams do. If we somehow beat Burnley on Wednesday, it's looking better.
Although that does require at least one goal
Even if he's only fit for half our games, he'll improve us. And with the World Cup on the horizon, there's a chance he could sneak into the squad.
Unpopular opinion - I've always liked the celebration.