The Prophet

Aye, losing to that lot would be incredibly painful, so I get why people may feel that way. It crossed my mind initially, but I'd feel much worse if I sat it out and missed us lift our first trophy in my lifetime. Plus this in an incredibly committed group of players and staff who deserve our support when they'll need it most.

I totally get the anguish regarding modern football. The disdain for fans, VAR, PSR, etc. Stick it in the bin. There has been some interesting comments on here since the Brighton loss though. Wishing for the end of the season, not wanting to watch the cup final, hating on the players, etc. I want to win a trophy and be the most successful version of ourselves as much as the next man and although out current form isn't pretty, this season is far from a write off. It's no wonder SJP can't get up for it when pockets of our fanbase are only arsed about what comes next. Liverpool are rightfully short favourites and if they win it'll be shit. What would be worse though is if we win our first trophy in forever and you missed it for no good reason.

I recall him been pretty rapid when he has space to run into.

I've just read apparently it's based in the previous round draw. I don't have a clue then.

It's alphabetical I think, so we'd have taken Man City's ball.

Nah, Bournemouth away.

This lot are bobbins. We should be winning, but we can't carry on chucking in subpar performances. Make it count before the cup final please.

Last sixteen wasn't deep enough in the tournament for me to be triggered by it, but it was gutting no doubt. Would quite like to see Bournemouth go the distance.

Same. It's the most rattled I've been over a game of football in years.

"Likely" is a bit strong like.

If he can't nail down a place in the side I wonder if he'll review his options in the summer.

It's going to be class when he smashes in the winner in the final.

I thought our form was on the dip well before the final. It started to creep in second half v Wolves.

That's very outcome driven thinking. What if we win the cup and don't finish top five? What if Isak picks up a season ending injury and we finish sixth? What if Forest go on title winning form from now until the end of the season? Not having a go or out, but just seems a bit futile trying to slap neat labels on stuff when so much could happen from now until the end of the season. I also wince a little bit when I see stuff along the lines of "it's a failure to finish below Forest or Bournemouth". I think the average for 5th is around 66 points. If Forest or Bournemouth manage 66+ points fair play to them, it would be an enormous achievement. Our only concern should be why didn't we and how can we fix it next season?

I think the approach has been a lot more low key and "business like" this time. Unless we rest the entire first team for a month beforehand, injuries and suspension are par for the course.

I don't know if it's the Mike Ashley years, but a lot of our fans seem to thrive on negativity, unable to enjoy the European qualification or cup finals in recent years without worrying or immediately looking ahead. Wor Flags are class, but as soon as the match kicks off fans are immediately on the players backs, moaning and groaning at and misplaced pass. It shows on here too. You can list the posters who will become more vocal during a rough patch, immediately getting stuck into the players and the manager. I honestly don't know what's keeping me tied to football at the moment. The sport as a whole is in the doldrums, the club is owned by a morally repugnant regime and our fans are incredibly loathsome. I can honestly see me packing it on in the next five to ten years, I get far more joy out of other sports these days.

It will, taking consideration of all relevant factors that could impact that. Such as not upgrading the squad for three transfer windows.

I'm grateful we have owners who don't have such linear thinking.

He's done exactly that with both Tonali and Isak.

If our session fizzles out, I'm sure he'll take some responsibility, but it's a bit simplistic to put it all on Howe.

The good news is that Big Virg might get away with throwing a few dangerous off the ball challenged at the weekend.

Putting his ability and match sharpness aside, the bloke just can't be relied on to stay fit. E.

Imagine the shot in the arm our season gets if we win this.

What do you think?