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It’s going to be really interesting to see the team. It’ll say a lot about who RLB trusts. If he is fit enough I would like Cirkin in as left back in a 4 or wing back in a 5 as i don’t like a right footer at left back.

Was thinking similar. Petrovic in particular hasn’t been great for them so far. Still early but feel we ended up with the better options even before you consider the value.

I think it’s after 19 games so a while to go yet. The worst case scenario is they both get booked in the same game and miss a game together. Losing one will be tough but both a nightmare. I was almost hoping one would get one yesterday and then get a rest/ suspension for Liverpool.

I’m really pleased with that team. I like 3/5 at the back but think 433 is the right approach today. Looking forward to seeing Talbi on the left from the start and Enzo more central.

When we have attacked we’ve caused issues. I’d be tempted to go to a back four and put Geertruida as a holding midfielder. They’ve caused more trouble wihen their midfield runners have won 2nd balls from long balls so we could do with an extra body in midfield.

We haven’t been as solid defensively as usual. They have got through a few times but thankfully messeiy up or we’ve got back.

Fantastic for Scotland. What a final 10-15mins.

I can As promising and talented as he is I’d be nervous having him as back up for the 2nd half of the season. Not sure if you can loan out keepers with a recall clause (assume not) in which case we’d need a more experienced back up.

Edward’s apparently stood down for today’s match with Birmingham. Sounds like it/ purely compensation being negotiated. Can’t see any other outcome. Risky move for him. Leaving a safe job to join a club in a mess that will almost definite be relegated. It’s not like he’s joking for the last...

Celtic level. Nicely worked goal and tidy finish. Really enjoyable game so far.

It was Sunday league style defending. No excuse for putting that in your own net and not clearing it.

Hearts lead after 8 mins. Schmeichel made a superb save then terrible defending from the follow up cross.

Sounds like a cracking atmosphere atmosphere at Tynecastle for the Hearts Celtic game. I really hope Hearts can win. It would be great for a team to break the monotony up there.

I’m really intrigued to see how Dyche does. It’s by far the most talented group of players he’s had to work with. It’ll be interesting to see how they play and if he changes his style with the more technical players at his disposal. It’ll also be interesting to see how the fans and players...

Feel for him but it was poor. It’ll be magnified due to the game as well.