Optimistic Nut

Must be a bit mixed for Hibs going 1-0 up at Celtic knowing it's doing their rivals a solid.

Haven't been tracking it this season because we haven't been in the hunt, but I'd be very surprised if we're not in the top 2 in the co-efficient again. Villa winning the Europa League and finishing top 6 probably knocks that competition down to 7th place?

Been good to see Jimenez have a bit of a resurgence last couple of seasons after his horror injury.

They're safe. They could have had a push for Europe but I don't think as a collective their fans or club are arsed.

Celtic behind at home to Hibs.

Wouldn't be surprised if Sunderland are relegation form since the derby. Job done for them this season, they don't care about anything else.

Rangers behind at bottom club Livingston. Plenty of time for the inevitable though.

Think 10 points in the next 5 before Arsenal away has to be the minimum. That's giving us room for the inevitable Chelsea away league defeat and for one of Man U at home or Palace away to be a draw. Sunderland has to be 3 points I think for morale.

I've rewatched it plenty and can't work out what he was trying to do, other than try to chest it over their attacker and Tonali and bring the ball out but the area was far too congested. Ended up with him out of the game though for the rest of the goal.

Think this is a fair assessment.

I'm his biggest critic but think that was just a good strike. Thought Burn's half-arsed attempt of a clearance on halfway was more of a reason for that goal.

Can't fault that. Gave it a bash, we just don't have the ability to beat these sides at the moment though. No complaints and seen enough to think if we stick with this we might nick a minor European slot.

I know he's got a reputation as a dinosaur, but he was very innovative and ahead of his time in terms of fitness, etc at Bolton. Little documentary on Sky Sports News tomorrow night about him & Bolton with Djorkaeff, Nolan, Okocha appearing on it.

Fair play to Phil Parkinson like. Done an unbelievable job in a bit of a circus.

Wonder if that includes the Beye one v City which was rescinded.

Could do with a couple of early signings before the World Cup, and if someone like a Tonali or Tino are going, for them to be gone before it, so we can have a bit of a settled summer this year. Last year was a clusterfuck with the Isak farce.

He's definitely a panic buy but I love him. Got goals early on to keep us ticking over and he's doing a good job in this current role.

£5 sent.

I've managed to get in this time, who do I pay?

Is this Trafford to Villa thing real? Wouldn't have been against us going back for him & Delap this summer.

He's literally given them the most success they've had in their history, having his best players sold from above him, and they're criticising him for where they are?

I know we've had a lot of games but we haven't looked like a tired team. Other than Thiaw & Trippier pretty much everyone has had a game or two rested.

How's Pivas been doing?

I think we'd beat most non-English clubs. They're not used to playing against teams with our intensity. We probably should have been a couple up v Barcelona before their first goal.

See what happens when you have a keeper who can kick a ball?