TheBrownBottle

I agree, it is a point that missed. Last season has raised expectations, but it’s also bought Howe credit and time. I also doubt that the same patience would exist for a similar run if last season was just ok. Howe though did have last season, proving that he can do it - so I’m happy for him to get that time.

They’ve had six days rest. We’re not short of that many starters - Pope (which has less meaning when Dubravka was MOTM), Trippier and Tonali are the only players missing who I’d say would be first choice. Obviously, the lack of options from the bench means that we tire quicker as the game wears on. But that starting XI wasn’t exactly a million miles from our first choice XI.

Overreaction would be calling for his sacking. I’m ok with criticism of the manager.

I don’t think we were resolute mind - that back line was as porous as it has been against other similar sides. Poor finishing and good goalkeeping stopped that being embarrassing.

No, I think there is some reasonable criticism for the lack of shape and some brain dead play tbh. Talking about Howe as a ‘dead man walking’ is cobblers, though.

I hate losing to the inbreds from down the road, but I hope there isn’t a massive overreaction from the support if we lose again at the weekend. The performances of late have been poor, and there are some mitigating circumstances, but I don’t doubt that Howe will be aware of that more than anyone.

It is in terms of results, of course. No argument there. The issue is the incessant injuries. We must be averaging two per week. That’s not normal - we aren’t the first team to unexpectedly qualify for Europe. I’ve never seen anything like it.

They don’t, they have the same size squad. They have better players. Ours have been dropping like flies.

I think there is, in all honesty. There has to be something wrong with the medical & sports science at the club. It’s absolutely ridiculous. We’re not playing any more games than other clubs in the same position.

There’s more to it than that. Were told the players haven’t been training yet we lose another two in training.

Longstaff getting a kicking but I didn’t think Bruno was much better tbh

Livramento has appeared in half our games this season - including sub appearances. It’s just excuse making for some of them.

Our keeper is MOTM and we shipped four sums it up for me.

Fucking hell man, that can’t be the excuse for every single player. How many games has the lad played?

Is it possible to go to Anfield and not be cheated by a ref at some point?

Where’s the contact?

Fucking hell this game is mental

I really still think we’re still in this. They’re shite at the back

YES!

He looked off on the replay

He’s offside there

Fucking hell they’ve scored inside our six yard box again. What the fuck is our back line doing?

Game isn’t over yet

Longstaff was literally jumping up and down on the spot in rage

Andy Townsend on comms: ‘right foot. You’ve got to go right foot’ It’s Almiron Andy - what sort of pundit are you?