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From hearing from the players and different people, the doubts I had about Howe learning from past mistakes to help take us forward, he's put to bed. Clearly learned from last final, changed everything about the approach to this one, and nailed it with the aggression. Gives me increased confidence that if we back him with the right players, he can be here for rest of the decade and he only goes when he feels mentally done and it's a parting of ways with great memories.

Diaz was getting some of the ball more and looked like he would be the Liverpool threat, then Trippier gave him a dirty nudge when he was in the air, landed on his back and didn't want anything more to do with Trippier

I want UCL because it's the prestige (and annoyingly the money in modern day PSR ), but the Europa Conference has such a random collection of sides, it gives opportunity for some unique away days, and something for us to still be playing for come mid April because we should go all the way in it. 21-22: Pacos de Ferreria (Play Off), Rennes, Mura, Vitesse (Out in groups, Spurs ) 21-22: Randers, Rennes, PSV, Roma (SF) 22-23: Viborg (Play Off), FCSB, Silkborg, Anderlecht, AEK Larnaca, Gent, AZ, Fiorentina (Final) 23-24: Hibernan (Play Off), Legia Warsaw, Zrinjski Mostar, AZ, Ajax, Lille, Olympiacos (SF) 24-25: Servette (Play Off), Gent, Panithinakos, Noah (lol), 1. FC Heidenham, Astana, Shamrock Rovers, Copenhagen, Legia Warsaw (Rapid Vienna / Djurgarden SF, then likely Betis/Fiorentina in final) Chelsea run an absolute joke.

This surely has to be a catalyst now for coming months to announce new big sponsorship deals, training ground plans, stadium plans etc. Ride a continuous wave all way to start of next season with some new purples/kids to add to the CHAMPION ranks.

He’s able to do his runs more at LB, as the LW will always be moving inside. On right, Murphy occupies that space, so his dribbles are either not required/blocked off, or he has to dribble inside where there’s a higher risk of losing the ball. Depending who we get RW, we may have to accept that when he plays RB he’s different and when needed LB, it’s the same overlaps as we would see with Hall.

Whole game recorded to watch back later

Save the movie for the World Cup and Prem double in 2026.

Named the dog after this legend when we got him in December. Many more years of this handsome bastard, both in Black & White and here

What a man mountain. Most impressive bit, was the composure in added on time with the ball. Just took the sting out several times.

Eddie spot on about that first window. We really nailed that, when you consider three of the signings started today. And the other one is scoring goals for team in 3rd.

Is Lewis hall there? Not seen him. Hope he’s not missing out

Tino can’t cross. Tino is not the guy. Shot all those down today. Immense.

Fairytale story for the man. Goal in final to end home clubs trophy drought, then England debut following week.

Bruno bringing Lascelles in! What a guy. What a club.

This is the kick start for a major summer now too. Players that had doubts, they’re gone. Join this journey!

GLORY FUCK ME THIS IS WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO WIN SOMETHING WOWOWOWOWOWOW INJECT IT SHAG ME HOWE

This is peak dumb us ffs

NOOOOO BURNO FFS

GG Osula Krafth ahead of you mate. So close to glory SOOOO CLOSE

Any danger of Wilson moving ffs Nothing up there.

Couldn’t ask for a better first half. Players gave it their all. Now 2nd half is all about the game management and counters at right time.

Don’t want to dig out players in this game, but come on Murphy. Know your station and strengths, don’t start doing silly stuff.

I want us to win in equal part measure because it’s a cup final and so when we get to a final again, the 70+ year narrative can get in the bin

This is their 2nd time there. Occassion should not be getting to them and if it does, more reason to blow up squad. I just want us cut out the mistakes and give it a good go. Salah turns up with his A game, that’s that and nothing we can do, but don’t hand it to them easily like we did against Man Utd.

Good nights sleep, hopefully the boys had similar. Let’s fucking get into them. Whatever happens, at least make it competitive and take it to the final whistle.