Blue Armour

Sigh. Why now.

It's a catch 22. Players like Azpi and Rudiger will have their eye only on the final. The problem is that their replacements (apart from Chalobah) are absolutely dire. We are in trouble. It would take a strong attacking performance for us to not drop points. I don't see us keeping a clean sheet.

So Leeds lose against Arsenal, with a red card and a hopeless performance. I wonder what their form will be like on Wednesday. Tuchel has got to drop players like Azpi, and play someone who is going to be around next season (minus Saar) in the back line. Rudiger should also be dropped on thar account, but unfortunately even in his current state, there is no one better to fill his shoes. Play Ziyech in RWB. If we win this game, this will put huge pressure on both Spurs and Arsenal in their derby match.

Too many red club journos around. Also the bias against London clubs in general.

Just read that Tuchel complained about them overcomitting attackers needlessly. I had questions about the tactics when we were 2-0 up. What a bunch of assholes. Just chasing personal glory without giving a shit about the club. Disappointed that someone like Azpilicueta would just charge up the pitch carelessly. Head in Barca. And Saar. Supposed to come in and shore up the defense. Completely shies away from blocking the cross that led to the equalizer.

Can't believe I'm saying this. But am glad that Lukaku found his shooting boots again. Because it doesn't like we are otherwise capable of scoring.

More fear mongering Gutter press.

Geez...none of these guys care. I know its stating the obvious, but at least give a shit for a couple of games. Now that Abramovich is gone and there is no PL title to fight for, things seem less appealing. Granted everyone is entitled to move to the club of their choice, but at least have a modicum of respect for the manager who gave you your first CL title. Ungrateful. Unprofessional. Time for Tuchel to build a new core. This one with academy players, and the returning Connor Gallagher

Probably like Giroud last year. Renewed with a 1 year contract. Left with a fee.

And at least make an attempt to re negotiate with Rudiger. No harm, IMO

The Times too.

Couldn't watch this match live. Knew it was going to be a shit show. Everton are pathetic. .If they don't take points against Arsenal they will decidedly go down.

I guess things will be quiet for the rest of this week. Hopefully next week we hear something in official capacity, and the club can move on with clarity.

If they don't win or draw against Arsenal., then yes. Absolutely

Would be furious if Everton don't at least manage to steal a point against Arsenal. Especially after we've given them a lifeline.

Oh ffs....they haven't even scored. Let them have a goal. Just give us the 3 points. That's enough generosity.

Okay, you are seriously jinxing it now. Stop.

Just going through a divorce from a wife of many years. Plus uncertainty around the future of the club. I'm just speculating, but that can take a lot out of someone., not just Tuchel. What's important is that we finish top 3 and forget the rest. Technically top 4 is sufficient, but I do not want to experience the embarrassment of finishing behind a shitty Arsenal side.

I suppose there is no legal absolutes here, but hadn't deadline for bids passed a long time ago?

**Subject to how shite Arsenal are at the time. Results may vary, but sometimes they are that shite.

Charity FC. So generous. Even the money made from the club being sold is going to charity. banter aside...it was an entertaining game, even if the finishing was frustrating. Never restrict James to a CB role. We are so much more potent with fullbacks flying down either side. Also good that we have someone like Alonso when Chillwell is out. Made the right decision to retain him and not Emerson, who I would put in the same category as Christensen in terms of being a push-over player.

Weird...this kind of stuff might turn off bidders, especially when it happens so late. Why now?

Still thing the league title is beyond them. Not sure about the CL.

Go Villarreal

Remember when we had the Russian Ronaldinho and the German Messi?