Ronnie Whelan

Spot on here. Results make it or break it and with him, I think after leaving United when he went from being a sacred cow to someone that was "toxic" according to the Manc pr machine, he then had a tougher job at Spurs because that shit sticks. The media have an unbelievable power in this country, especially the very powerful pundits like Carra and Neville for influencing people. I just hope Carragher isn't a knobhead about Slot, but I won't be holding my breath.

I know I deserve the plank into shark infested waters for that. Yeah his tactics are very out dated but on some level and as much as I don't like him, I think the likes of his former Manchester United players judging him on his managerial ability is laughable. At least he was at the pinnacle of his trade for years, whereas those twats have won fuck all as players. Maybe, just maybe, the toxic atmosphere the Manc pr machine alleged he created was down to him trying to bring professionalism to a very unprofessional mob of twats.

I think he's shown he can't manage a lot of the modern players. Maybe, it's a slight on them, but as you say, he's probably shown he hasn't moved with the times. I do think if they viewed him as yesterday's man, it reflects badly on them, because regardless of what you think of him, he was a winner and most of the twats at United and Spurs have won fuck all. I know if I was a player I'd look at his achievements in the game and give him respect. It was hillarious when he said coming 2nd with that Manc team was his greatest achievement in football. They were a proper team, even if they were incredibly unlikeable. John Terry was some defender.

Like I said Vlad, I've nothing against him at all. In fact, I think for his career he's probably made the right decision. He'll always be a hero at Leverkusen now and Real's job is possibly his in a year. It's the biggest job in world football. We're one of the biggest clubs but for a Spanish lad, it makes sense. We're the level below Real. I think management is mercenary in nature because any of them can be in the shit with fanbases after a handful of bad results and that includes Jurgen, Pep and Ancelloti - maybe Jurgen a lot less so because we adore him. Still, I've no doubt that Jurgen has a gigantic bond with us and Dortmund. I doubt Pep has that with City other than professional pride at winning trophies (I know I know) and it's probably the same with Ancelloti at Real. The key thing is getting someone that can be very good and someone that the fans will relate to. I mean you see how it is going so badly wrong at the Red Mancs and to be honest he walked in there with a lot of goodwill and their fans being excited by him. While their players are a horrible bunch, it is clear he's a knobhead. The anti-Klopp if you will. It's funny but I listened to John Terry talking about Mourinho and how he rang him to tell him he was coming "home" to Chelsea for that second spell. He's always held up as the ultimate mercanary manager, but that somewhat surprised me. I don't see Pep ever having that emotional bond with City, other than lots of cash in his bank account. I mean I hate Mourinho, but he was a great manager in his day and it's clear he could build a rapport with the pre-Millenial players because a lot of them from the Porto/Chelsea/Inter teams seem to love him.

People need to forget about Alonso. He had his chance and fucked us off. I've no doubt he cares about the club at a superficial level, just like Torres and Suarez did. Has happy memories and likes us more than the other English clubs, but rightly or wrongly, he didn't love us enough to come here. I don't hold a grudge against the man. He was a very good player here and became truly world class once he left us. He's clearly a really good manager and seems a decent fella. I can't say I blame him for not coming here because I think he would be on a hiding to nothing and that's even with him having credit in the bank which the others don't have. Anyhow, lets just move on from him.

I feel like a hypocrite but I agree. I always liked Arsenal as a big club rival and their fans were decent back in the old days, but Arteta is an absolute prick (very talented one to be fair) and action won't be taken until the other big clubs have suffered. At some point, when they are winning their sixth or seventh title in a row, then action might be taken. Of course, we papered over the issue by twice giving them an amazing title race and I guess the baton has now fallen to Arsenal.

Salah is finished as an elite player. However, I wouldn't question his attitude. I think he still cares. I just don't think he has it anymore - we rightly judge him on what he was. Diaz is a good player, who can be very good in a lot of games. In a functioning attack, he is a real handful because he creates space for others. I don't love him but I do like him. He isn't the problem. Nunez is the kind of player that you might get at West Ham, Wolves or Fulham, who you see regularly on Match of the Day. He looks shit hot in passing and you think oh he would be great here. Ironically, he'd probably get the same amoumt of goals at those clubs. Bottom line and I quite like him is that he ain't good enough to be at a club where the expectation and pressure is that we challenge for every trophy. He (and Mo) have cost us in the title race in the last few weeks. If we only just had a fit Jota but that's another issue. I'd love Kane here. I think he is nearly the ideal player for us, but very unlikely. I'd go all out for Watkins for that reason.

I think a few of the young lads should start the remaining games. We aren't winning the league, so what harm. Bradley and Quansah have been a gigantic success this season. If Danns and Clarke come in for the last few games and do well, then it gives a lot more hope for next season - yes Jurgen is going but we need to find a way to move on and talented kids always help. Both look very good to be fair and we have nothing to lose.

Sorry he was good to be fair. He made some good saves. With a defence like that in front of him, it's hard to be critical. Virgil shouldn't be getting off lightly tonight. Very mediocre. Konate was shite and as for Robbo and Trent. I hope Jurgen plays a few of the kids for the remainder of the season. His parting gift might be getting them ready for next season.

Terrible performance. I can't think of one player that played well - Ali aside.

He's in a taxi. His other boss gave him the green light to save our season.

My only hope with Villa is if they are in the final of the Conference League, they might rest players. I just don't see us winning there. Even when we were playing well, I was very nervous about it. Watkins is a lovely player, but they have numerous players I really like and Emery is a very good manager. Still, I don't think it's quite done yet. If we do win our five games, I'd give us a 30% percent chance, because if say City draw a game, it's then goal difference between us and them and I think Arsenal will draw with Spurs. That's why we do need to keep an eye on goal difference, because while Arsenal are out of sight, not beyond the realms of possibility that it does come down to it with City. Would be nice if we were the ones getting a moment go our way in a title race for a change like Brighton taking points off City or the Mancs doing Arsenal (yeah I know I know).

Villa is the dodgy one for me. I think if we win the five games we have a huge chance because I think Spurs will take points of one, but possibly both Arsenal and City.

I'm guessing he'll play rather than me madly wanting him to play. The last few weeks have shown he doesn't have it in him to play at an elite club chasing the biggest trophies. Before it, you could see moments of brilliance and plenty of raw ability. I had a soft spot for him and was thinking he might just make it as a top player because he seems likeable and is entertaining. He doesn't - his level is "very good" player at West Ham who you see in moments in games or match of the day and you think oh yeah that fella is handy. It's different being at a club where every game may decide winning a title which by and large is where he have been at over the past few years. Having said that, I do think he has it in him to smash in a load of goals in a purple patch, so hopefully that's in the next five games. Even though he looks full of confidence, I actually think he's a real confidence player and despite his presentation, he's lacking it. Mo is the polar opposite regarding confidence. I never get the sense with Mo, he's lacking it. I actually just think he's looking past it as an elite player. Having said that, I wouldn't bet against him making a difference in the coming weeks. Anyhow, whoever it is, really has to step up with Diogo out for a few games.

Gutted to be honest. He's a world class player and he is pretty much guaranteed goals when he plays. Mo really needs to step up. I'm just hoping Nunez gets a goal and gets his confidence up - he's one of those that could go on a little run of being unplayable and it would be a good time for him to hit a purple patch. I wouldn't be selling Diogo personally. Possibly could have been rushed back here - if he was I understand why.