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Another injury to one of there star players. Seriously they are without 5 first teamed on Saturday so it should make it a fair contest now.

When we lost 9 nil vs Leicester the players said they have lost there identity as a team. Things changed after that and so did the results. Teams couldn’t cope with our players all over the pitch. We would have something like 12/16 shots on goals. Now I think we have gone back to the pre Leicester days and we no longer work as a unit anymore. Gone are those attempts on goal and we are lucky to bring one good save from the keeper per game now.

102 games each Branfoot 38 wins 26 draws 38 losses goals scored 120 against 129 Ralph 38 wins 21 draws 43 losses goals scored 139 goals against 156 Blimey Branfoot has a better record than our Ralph. I had no idea we are this crap!

Sorry to disappoint you but teams fighting for there lives often do turn into top 6 form. Saints did this so often during our proper relegation battles. The thing in our favour is not all 3 teams (Brighton, Newcastle and Fulham) will grind those results but I reckon two of them will. Watched Newcastle vs Leicester the other day and the players were smashing into tackles. Think them and Brighton will step it up another level for sure.

Win on Sunday and this leaves us 10 clear with a game in hand. I fancy our chances of survival then as you only realistically need to win 2 more while they need to win 60% of theres.

They will have Adam Smith missing with what looks like a bad ankle injury. They also have Lerma missing through suspension. I expect Long is not allowed to play which gives us the upper hand I guess. I suppose it depends if we get some confidence from the Brighton game plus Walker-Peters doesn’t get injured.

David Puckett. Paul Telfer Mick Mills Scott Marshall Neill Moss

I know Everton OG’s have a few against us

Gareth Crooks puts him in his team of the week. His comments, Liverpool could do with buying JWP as he’s just what they want. What a dick!

Sterling not scored against Manchester Utd in 22 games. He scuffed two chances tonight, it’s weird how you struggle against certain teams. I hear that Danny Ings loves scoring against Pompey

I remember that Bergkamp strike which was right footed in the top right corner from 25 yards out. He couldn’t hit Jack Schitt before that.

I saw that Che loves scoring against his old club Sheff Utd and it got me thinking on what players ex or not who loves scoring against us. I give you Son from Tottenham, he always bloody steps up and gets one or two every time. Anyone else you can recall?

Hoping for lots of huff and puff and a decent two nil defeat. No injuries please!

Strange Ralph said it was an ankle injury when clearly it looked to be a groin one. Is he playing it down to think it’s a reoccurring injury and it might scare off potentially interested clubs?

Need to get Tella coaching Redmond how to become dangerous again.

We can’t play ourselves?

A couple of things to add on this. Fulham will beat most teams now as they are playing well as a unit. Unfortunately we will lose if we score early and also Everton will win if they score early. The only hope is for us to still be in the game at the 70 minute mark so the game opens up and we can sneak a goal to take a 1 nil lead.

Why do you want to know when it is if your going to watch something else instead?

I don’t think it’s about changing the team or the formation. I think we need to change our style. The lads shouldn’t be coming in at half time hanging after chasing shadows for 45 minutes. Patient football and preserve your energy throughout. Keep a solid back 3/4 and none of this all go up and leave nobody back like what happened last night. If it’s 0-0 with 10 minutes to go then the gaps will appear and maybe either be settled for the draw or go and nick one. Worked for Hoddle when he was in charge for us.

Leeds are free scoring too, shall we go to the one after that?

Everybody beats Newcastle so it doesn’t tell you anything.

I think Fulham will get out of it but I think Palace and maybe us will get sucked into it.

I’m still fucking pissed off with the penalty decision. How do you defend with your arms behind your back, the player will either go around you easily or smack it straight into your face and knock all your fucking teeth out. I would fucking love it if Bertrand could stand 5 yards away from the ref and blast it at his face. I bet you every single penny he will turn his back and swing his arms for protection. What utter cuntery:/

Newcastle not Arsenal and I agree with you too.

And let’s supposing Wolves did get an equaliser then it means we are playing extra time in a defensive set up. I always prefer to keep attacking as it stops the opposition pushing further to attack us and if they do we hit them on the break for a second.