The Fish

They might not have deserved to lose, but they definitely didn't deserve to win. We didn't either, mind you. Wood, Krafth and Willock were poor, imo. Wood wasn't getting the better of Keane often and when he did, the rest of the attacking unit were too far away from him to take advantage. But then Howe didn't instruct the team to play further up so that Almiron, Fraser, Willock could get onto some of Bruno's passes. Wonder if we'd have been better off with Wilock ahead of a double pivot in Longstaff and Bruno? Didn't really understand the like for like replacements either. Instead of JM<>EK, MA<>ASM and JM<>RF , why not remove Willock or Joelinton for Gayle? Or, when they went a man down, bring on ASM for Krafth and go 3 at the back? If our missing players had managed a 7/10 performance we'd have won that game, but when their inadequate replacements have a 7/10 game, we're fucked. Negativity aside, that was our 4th away game in 12 days. We were missing several of our most important players from the starting line-up. We were the better side, but just lacked a bit of luck/quality in front of goal. Plus, it was a fucking weird game.

What can you do? Sex sells.

Rumours that Begovic will start tonight for them. Which is hilarious, England's No1 has been taken out of the game because he loses his head whenever he faces us.

This idea that people giving their opinion on youtube, (or their own site once youtube kicks them off) are somehow less biased, and more informed than 'mainstream' media... it baffles me. This idea that layman will be more informed on the complexities of virology, epidemiology, foreign trade, domestic trade because they've smashed their trotters into google and got the answers they want from ULTRANEWSMAX, baffles me. Older members might be able to confirm, but it feels to me that it's become way more easy for gobshites to claim authority than it once was. Fuck me, I was a gobshite on loads of serious topics when I was a kid, just look back at some of the bollocks I put on here. I had no idea their was a lucrative career to be had from it.

Is Joelinton fit?

I hope the staff mutiny, go full Black Sails and roam the channel boarding other ferries and burying their duty-free loot on Sark.

Expected Beeeewwwwwws?

I think it's a group of people who believe having an opinion trumps having actual expertise/insight.

Always think that question gets a visceral response but if the respondents were forced to actually consider it they'd change their mind.

Yours has been the most dramatic turnaround. You were all but convinced we were down, would be facing a winding up order, and would have to ground share with Sunderland. Now, you're cock a hoop.

Alongside Matty Longstaff

The Search function you fucking luddite.

I'm not entirely comfortable with the amount of optimism and positivity on here. I kind of enjoyed my niche as the lone voice of hope, trying to be heard above the cacophony of gloom. Now you're all chipper and it's... disquieting.

"scientifically tuned, as if they were real musical instruments"

Strong Real Housewives of Chigwell vibes. Lots of shouting over each other, nobody finishing a point. If he wants some podcast tips, tell him to hit me up.

If we can get some of Jonjo-JoeJo back on the pitch and ASM gets more than a cameo, I'd fancy us to pour more misery on them. I hope that after the game Lampard can't even muster the Jokeyjokey answer, before he gives his 'no but seriously' bit.

Loads of those books are filled with jokes that are lifted straight from comedians on twitter without crediting them. Is this book one of those books? Cos if it is, you're not allowed to enjoy it.

Really sorry to hear that mate. Think you're absolutely right to avoid booze if it's affecting your mood. There's loads of exercises you can find online to help with your mood. Simple, non-wanky, helpful advice. fwiw if you're covered at work for therapy, careful they don't view any discussion with a GP as grounds to refuse support because it's a 'pre-existing condition'.

The salesman was good, these weren't the cheapest (they are now), but some of the other companies were really suspect, claiming we'd need to do building work and the like, something my builder who is actually sound, said was bollocks. This company seemed good, had good reviews. But I won't be recommending them.

Got some local company to come in and fit windows while we're getting the kitchen done and some other bits and pieces. Because, from experience bigger companies are bellends, so a smaller local one will do a better job, right? Might have been better off with Weatherseal. Second time they've come without the windows I specifically asked for. Thing is, the windows they've brought are actually, on reflection, a better style. Not telling these cowboys that though. Kicked off, complained they've wasted 2 days, putting back the building work and everything else. Got a bit of a discount. I've got the discount in writing and they've started work, but if the standard of the job, and the tidy-up after, isn't decent I'm holding onto the payment for a bit longer.

Mate, sorry for your loss.

Why in the world are you panicking?! We're in good form, we've big players to come back and we're 9pts clear of danger with a game in hand!

Everton's remaining fixtures are rough plus away to Burnley, and home to Leicester to squeeze in there somewhere. Where are the wins coming from? They have to be targeting this game for all 3 pts given their next run of games. Which could well play into our hands. Frustrate them until Goodison turn on them, settle back into our rent-free apartment inside Pickford's head and see what happens.

Bit of both, plus the rest of our team were starting to look leggy by then too.