RobsonsWonderland

We can't play out normal pressing game as we only have 13 first team players left

The team and the fans feed of each other and once that moment clicks we seem unstoppable. However the opposite is true and I still think we have another season or two for a few people to shrug off the Ashley years and support without fear. Dortmund, Southampton second half and man U final felt like there was a collective nervousness resulting in a pause of support when the team needed us the most.

This has happened with players for years.. I'm sure Leeds were paying most of Robbie Fowler's wages when he moved to city

So pleased for the two young lads.. hopefully next time we will be able to sub them on with full confidence that they can perform

Haha .. is that technically a team with no CBS. Oh this will be either a master class or a disaster!

I think we are managing our fitness and suspensions by holding off our aggressive play.

Feels like a couple of man u players want to be sent off... Like Mike Williamson back in the day

I remember him breaking through and he plays the exact same way now.. looked a tough diamond then but he seems lost in himself

Ironic that if the keeper just stood still he would have just caught it !

True. Will just have to cope and count the number of times Neville has a "woooooahhhh" moment.

Would be much better if we didn't have ex players commenting on their old teams games. Neville today, Goodman last night.. no way can they be 100% neutral especially in a derby game!

Left or right wing?

Behave man... Nobody would have suggested dropping our top assist maker or normally reliable player before the game

I think wolves are penning Tripps in the corner and blocking his passes out. Almiron needs to drop deeper to help him out

Have we got the England Trippier... I want our Trippier back!

Do you think we have just asked Krafth if he fancied a day out or he is actually fit?

Tend to think thats more leg based injuries that impact their running or kicking ability. Schar has shoulder issues and as CB will play in a more physical area of the pitch..

But in all seriousness.. is Miley available for the bench ?

I would suggest Pope in midfield.. at least he would only get a yellow if he decides to pick the ball up this time!

Murphy is not Champions League either but it showed on Saturday that with a natural right footer we can go from front to back in the blink of an eye. There was no chance of that last night and the FB does not need to worry about the cross coming in

That's how I described it last night... We know we are close but unless we are 100% spot on for these games, experience seems to count.

At the end of the day you have to be super clinical or rely on lady luck at the very top. Longstaff missing his shot in the last seconds at Milan. Us Hitting the bar twice last night All three go in and we are on 9 points after only playing really well in one and half games? On balance it might drive us on more knowing we can't rely on team spirit and stamina but need that extra magic or seasoned pro when called upon.

Been busy but is this only Hope reporting the story... As my utter dislike automatically defaults to me thinking he is talking bullshit

Surely that package is worth 100 million bid from a Saudi Club ...

He seems to be another one who is bought into the culture and the fan base. He joined us under a cloud with haters both at his old and new club, the petualnce after being subbed in the Brentford game etc. But maybe he needed that to refocus his own mind and prove the doubters wrong. Many players have wilted under the pressure but it's great to see him flourishing now.