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I personally don't think he'll be influential in who comes in, I'd argue if it was core English players he might have an opinion, eg; Guehi or Dibling, even Tavanier. But if its Akliouche or names on a list we've hardly heard mentioned then it's the club deciding the direction we're going, he's (Howe) going to have to get the best out of them and use them, one thing that will stand out, if a star player comes in who the club have chosen and Eddie still wants to play Murphy or Longstaff, Burn etc. Then his days will be numbered. I don't think the club will spend big money on names and watch him leave them on the bench.

Might be a bit of a conspiracy theory, but were all the players not miles more up for it, more happy mentally, and giving everything on the pitch when Amanda was at the top. She literally was close with all of them, and the place just seemed like a better environment for all, Eddie and the squad. Seems since she stood down, the feel good factor throughout is not the same, on or off the pitch.

Yeah, season over, we're winning fuck all, hopes pinned on 5th or Europa

The crowd are a Joke, gave up like most of the players. I'm thinking the ref has killed the game for most of them, totally frustrated.

This has been a shocking referee performance. I know his reputation as a ref isn't the best, but he's highlighted here how he simply just makes it up as he goes.

No booking, fucking moronic ref

Eddie loyalty 🙌🏼

We need another sub, maybe Wilson and Isak both on the pitch, sacrifice Gordon

That's absolutely it.

Murphy is shite.

Murphy hasn't switched on yet.

For once Eddie made the changes in good time.

To be fair to Eddie, he was without his best player in Isak, and two key players in Joelinton and Botman, I think Liverpool have lost once at home all season, and we simply never win there, anything other than a loss was on the cards. Don't think Howe deserves the shit he gets sometimes, it's more or less down to individuals on the pitch who lack confidence on the big occasion, hence I'm worried about the cup final, Howe will have them drilled, but on the day, I'm not convinced certain players will be mentally prepared.

Although it's never great losing, sometimes a reality check is a needy reminder, we've come a long way, but we're nowhere near the regular top three/four sides, we're floaters, while you could probably predict the top three, the rest is a scrap between at least six teams. Three absolute elite signings are still needed, without losing key players.

Pile of shit, Man City away, Liverpool away, the most pointless fixtures for us, we never ever get anything. Fuck off!

Work Horse. So necessary to most of what we do, without him it exposes how little the others do in terms of grafting.

As soon as we knew Isak was out, this was a none starter. We've nobody who's going to cause their defence any concerns.

Not like Eddie to make subs too late

To be fair to Hall he's done well against Salah so far. Feel Pope was a Joke on the goal, and those picking out Bruno, with Joelinton missing from our side, that highlights Bruno's flaws, Joelinton does so much that goes unnoticed for his team mates, the pair elevate each others games, we need our strongest eleven out there to stand any chance, and we just never seem to get them all on the pitch at the same time.

That's Wilson knowing he's off then, playing like a striker who doesn't give a shit. Get Osula on please.

Yeah, and have one of ours injure Salah so he's out for it.

Someone said on here for Forest opener his position was awful, clearly he's learned nowt since the weekend.

Pope

Just driven all way to my Dad's Had no idea Isak was out, only arrived at kick off, fuming

I assume if he risks Botman tonight, we're going with a back 5, because Howe never drops Burn. Expecting: Pope Tino Schar Botman Burn Hall Tonali Bruno Gordon Murphy Isak Eddie will fear Liverpool right side, with Hall and Burn doubling up, and when available Hall covers some of the midfield. Similar to Arsenal cup tie.