Lets put this in some perspective. This season is already throwing up some extraordinary results - partly down to VAR, but, for me, the most obvious factor is the complete lack of home advantage - as I type, Liverpool are losing by two goals to Villa, by the end of the game I suspect there will have been another eight goals. Without crowds to intimidate the opposition and to lift and inspire the home side, PL matches are turning out to be little more than glorified training sessions - turn the 'crowd effect sounds' off on Sky and the difference is obvious. This has to impact on the players. City have lost badly, we've lost badly, the Spuds have lost and Everton are top of the league. Patience is required in this extraordinary season - but that doesn't ignore the fact that Woodward's mis-management of the club is getting worse, year on year. He won't be removed from his role - he is one of the best at what he does, but we need him fenced off from the footballing side for the good of the club.