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For me it was more about seeing us perform with this system against Prem sides

Think there will of course be lots of rotation next few games. Surely can’t just be me who fancies a cup run though? Doing so well in the league and the fourth/fifth round opens up the chance of testing out Enzo ball against premier league teams. So I’m hoping the Millwall lineup isn’t too weak. We’ve already seen they’re a threat recently.

I mean they happily let Raya go and he was second choice when they sold him. Flekken was the “gem” The Maupey deal was awfully off script. Heart over head

Could be worse, I picked the right game and have conspired to miss all four goals so far…

Be amazed if this wasn't already done. Maybe get the NYD game out the way then done.

Doesn't look like it sadly, SKY/EFL not treating this as a 'midweek' fixture. Does make me laugh, SKY getting shown up by Amazon once again this week and their response is two live EFL games on Friday and that's it.

Yeah, looked like experienced game management to me. The only issue is if those around you don't have the same awareness then there wont be someone backing you up!

Actually thought one big difference yesterday contributed to the late goal. We pressed like absolute maniacs all game, intensity was higher than i've ever seen it, clearly something Enzo felt was needed against Ipswich tactics. But what it meant was that instead of us having our usual big energy last 15, we were shattered. I do think bringing JJ on and Hamza would have made a massive difference. Subs is my absolute one and only gripe about Enzo so far (hey we've got to be allowed one ), I hope it's something he acknowledges is causing issues.

We’re going to have to give Nacho away in January. Fantastic effort from him second half to not get injured ahead of the only thing he actually cares about. Lay a small amount of blame on Enzo there too, no way Nacho should be getting on the pitch, he’s done here, move him on.

Believe it was a bad case of “signthecontractitis” all recovered now

Exactly! Often for me it was whenever Mum/Dad got home at a reasonable enough time to be able to make an impulse decision!

I''d say it would almost be insulting...

Read a few comments on Birmingham twitter that it was his first good performance in a while. Young obviously so that's no surprise, but that's certainly not the level he's been putting in most weeks by the sounds of things. For all Rooney's faults it sounds like he's the one who has asked him to play as an 8 rather than a 6, similar to N'Didi this season.

That's what I thought. Howe is running them into the ground, 5 or 6 games making next to no subs despite having senior players on the bench.

I do wonder if something is up with Trippier. 3 massive mistakes in as many games Looks unwell and unfit. To go from faultless to this in an instant is worrying, hope all is well personally etc.

I don’t think it’s any coincidence that they’re good because it’s a job they need rather than one that is handed to them when they fancy it. I’m not saying they didn’t do well out of football, but to maintain that they’ve much more of a need to be employed in retirement than the prem pundits.

Winks dictates everything. Shouts every pass, points where to pass. Most of the time the players listen as well. Love him!

Bet the 3 of them are loving being trapped in a small room catching Deeney’s cold

Wooooshhhh

Vesty up front could cause these CB’s issues

I CANTTTT SPAKEEEEE

Cannon for Daka please!

Jesus Christ Patson

This is fun!

The only reason Stoke ever get managers Proximity to Cheshire. Hes scouse, he’s been based up that way all his life, I’m sure that’s the main draw.