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I’m just relieved Warne has rescinded that midfield dispersal order he had in place for much of the season

Massive respect to the guy for his effort this season. But I just don’t want to see a championship version of James Collins

Can’t see this happening. There’s nothing like time on the pitch - this is why players coming back from injury usually start with a 10-15 minute spell as a sub. Combine this with the fact that Max is off and that we have found a starting line up and set up that has had a promotion winning unbeaten run… if it was Gayle and we needed to win by 3 it might be different No chance

Indeed what more can Klopp do. He’s working with average Pl players such as Nunes, Diaz, Gakpo and Gomez and trying to compete with City. He’s done wonders at Liverpool. Sure he’s got some stars of his own but City has a whole squad of them

Yes, I posted after the Everton result. Don’t think you were following the conversation (but I don’t blame you for that 🙂 )

Haha. Man U are 22 places ahead of Coventry. And the most unpredictable games in football are derby games. As we saw at Everton tonight. NO, City will not be glad to face united

And … it’s amazing that Klopp has done so well with this squad. They are not in the same league as city

Regrettably imo his head is in the wrong place, I suspect because he wants a move 😞

Tend to agree but he’s suffered quite a drop in form since first half of 22/23 season when he was literally flawless

DC needs to hire an orchestra for the dressing room

Bizarre that so many fans lurch from Warne out to Warne in depending on which way the wind is blowing. He’s a div 1 manager, almost everyone would agree. You might say we got what we deserve, but we’re not a div 1 club so we deserve more. (Despite that, hats off to the approach in the LO game: he went with Bradley in 3 at the back because of LO’s defensive frailties at set pieces and our problems with injuries up front. Nice one. It was an inspired move (but sadly, those are rare birds ) ) The interesting thing : the problem with having a div 1 manager and winning promotion from div 1 is you’re stuck with them. Or that’s the conventional wisdom. BUT there are rumours DC is partnering with investors who will fund our step up to the championship. If he does, those investors may not view Warne as a suitable custodian of their investment meaning we might see - unusually - a change of manager despite promotion.

Don’t think there’s a chance bird will start. But if we’re 2-0 up at 80 mins maybe he’ll have a brief swan song. Will add a tinge of sadness to an otherwise uplifting afternoon

The only thing standing between you and conflagration is Gareth Southgate. Let’s just hope there are no letters this time

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Wonderful to have more of Paul Warne’s insights into Paul Warne

I’ll bring a towel for you

No way. But if they did align like this we would for sure be next season’s winners of the Championship East Midlands wooden spoon

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There’s a philosophy football match I think

Don’t think you read my post. The wonder of Klopp is he remains almost competitive with City in the league with a far weaker squad. Of course Liverpool have some great players, TAA probably the best footballer and - until his injury - Robertson was outstanding. But Virgil is past his best as a defender and Salah is as inconsistent as he is brilliant. On the statement in my post, Nunes, Gakpo, Diaz, Gomez, Matip, Jota would have no game time at City. Liverpool have done well to produce Jones, Elliot and Bradley but none of them would catch the eye of the City scouts. None of them is comparable to Foden. Very surprised you don’t rate Doku. On the left he is a force of nature who makes Grealish look ordinary - why he’s playing on the other side is a mystery.

Half the Liverpool team wouldn’t get into city’s second XI. And Arsenal are no better. The surprise is that city haven't already won it.

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Impressed Warne went with 3 at the back and that he backed Bradley - that was brave. Delighted for Tommo. We’re going up

would that make any difference to the amount the clubs pay?

What sort of 3 at the back? Fozzy, Cash, Nelson, with each of them making regular visits to the oppo’s box? Served us pretty well until Fozzy was crocked. And where are your midfielders sitting in this 3 at the back? The obsession on here with formation is bewildering, far more important is what field positions players take within the formation. And if those 3 are fit imo we want each of them at CB