Optimistic Nut

From Shevchenko & Inzaghi to that man.

Everton now that Grealish is done?

PSG more of a rival than these now.

Would be a bit more comfortable if we loaned a CB now.

Loved it but would have killed for the win.

I think as long as Bruno & Joelinton are out, he'll keep the 3 centre-backs as a way to bring Burn back into his XI. I liked Ramsey in there yesterday, he was a bit careless with the ball trying to get out of our third, but his athleticism along with Tonali's meant we always kept our shape and got into position quickly, so I didn't really mind it. Probably going to be harsh on Willock but the only changes I'd make at the weekend are him, Elanga & Woltemade out for Barnes, Gordon & Wissa. There is an argument though that if we can repeat today and stay in the game with Willock & Elanga doing a lot of the running and hard yards for half an hour, Gordon & Barnes could win a match between them.

If we can stay in the competition, he could be our real wildcard in the knockouts against the bigger sides when we're sitting back like first-half today. Very nearly worked to perfection. His pace caused a bit of a nuisance, then Gordon and Barnes almost finished the job off for us with fresh legs.

I think he's showing signs. Now need him to start producing.

I'd take them to be honest. We could have had them at our place. Chelsea & Liverpool are my worries. Don't think the European clubs are used to our intensity.

Generational talent. He could genuinely play his way on to the plane for the World Cup.

Wish the English teams would frig off man. Would be confident against everyone there bar the 3 English sides.

Considering how under the cosh we were for spells, he made that look so easy. Landed on our feet having him and Thiaw.

Proud of each and every one of them.

Aye, not everything is coming off but he's showing intent.

Forget that, let's do a Jimmy Hill and delay kick-off. If this is still the same, just pass the ball about between the two teams.

Literally nothing to lose, here. Might as well hoy our goalscorers on and try to win it. If it works we get top 8 and two less games. If it doesn't, it looks like we'll be top half of the Play-Off places whether we draw or lose. Not saying gung-ho but I'd go for it.

Injured himself fouling Elanga. Elanga gets booked. Unbelievable.

What the fucking hell?

Hook Burn, back 4, get Willock in the middle to make up the midfield numbers, get Barnes on..

From being a meme walking out on to the pitch behind Ryan Fraser 4 years ago as a laugh, to leading us out at PSG in the Champions League. I'm harsh on him but that's fucking lovely stuff.

If they lose they'll finish around 16th I reckon, which would still be a big success. I've watched all 3 promoted clubs and Leeds look the better team even though the points don't back it up.

It's all just gone a bit, "meh" at the minute. Don't think we're playing particularly badly, we just don't have that top-class spark anymore in attack. I'm happy to give him this season, very least he needs to achieve is 7th and get above the likes of Fulham and Brentford though.

Hearts 2-2 Celtic. Celtic had 10-men the last 15 minutes. Amazing result to keep that gap. Rangers lead in their match so will close the gap to 4.

Those draws over Christmas to the likes of City & Arsenal plus the Palace win has given them enough to stay up. 28 points and I reckon they'd be in trouble.

Villa to replace Martinez, I reckon.