25 Oct 2026 22:48:13
Tom, no doubt Carrick is toast but I don't think it will happen until the international break. I agree with you about the double pivot, I don't like it. It seems that Alonso doesn't fancy Barco or Lavia in that position. I
worry about Penders especially as his next game is at Anfield. Let's hope he steps up and shows us that yesterday was just a bad day at the office.
I'm not sure but I think Palmer's suspension is for the next Premier League match. That said, I would like a shake up in the forward line with Estavou to start on Wednesday.
I still have faith in Alonso putting him in the same category as Carrick is ludicrous.
JT
Fair enough none of us know what happened regarding Maresca but even if he was blocked from making signings it doesn't excuse his sneaking around to get the City job. No doubt, be touting himself for a new job in the not to distant future.
G8
A very nice idea for a meet up with the usual suspects.
26 Oct 2026 06:54:06
Palmers suspension is against Liverpool,
Was surprised Lavia didn't come on at ht on Saturday.
Replacing Pedro will be important hopefully the lad we got from Strasbourg is fit soon.
26 Oct 2026 07:12:21
Seymns, thanks for the Palmer clarification. Maybe Palmer not playing will mean a change of shape.
I was also surprised that Lavia didn't get any mins against the spuds. I assume he will play against Liverpool.
26 Oct 2026 12:27:39
Thats goid, we lose 3pts to Spurs at home but he might get picked for the a cup competition that is 4th in line with domestic honours, great planning by the manager.
26 Oct 2026 15:49:00
I'm hoping Lavia plays against Liverpool and has a blinder and then retains his starting position against Utd.
I also hope the replacement for Palmer makes it difficult for the manager.