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That pitch... ugh.

Yes, I'm intrigued to see. I believe he's tried to rectify that limitation by appointing a younger coaching team. I'm also intrigued to see how he works with Levy. Mourinho likes to spend money; Levy, notoriously, does not. I think they're looking at a Director of Football too.

I wonder if Man Utd will make a move? I'm not sure Solskjaer is the one, but he doesn't deserve to be shafted like that.

I wonder if Barjonas can make the step up? He looks tidy, and Gerrard seems to be a fan. If we were to lose Kamara, I can see Barjonas taking his role. (Let me pre-empt the Polster fanboy(s): he too could come in, but I think a youth product would be a better option. ) I like the look of Mayo too. I thought he was quite good in the pre-season games.

2-0 up with 25 minutes to go. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's the first time they've ever qualified? I've watched them a few times and Kamara looks a key player for them.

There we go again, using our power to take talent from the diddy clubs...

I wouldn't be so sure of the destination of the title; Liverpool always find a way to screw it up. They should have won it last year, but then went on an run of inexplicable draws.

The only reason Gilmour is anywhere near the first team is because Chelsea cannot sign players. Their track record of promoting youth is terrible.

Unsurprisingly, I couldn't find a Hannibal Barca gif, so this will have to suffice:

Seven losses?! #GerrardOut

I've really missed these professional performances, where we don't play particularly well but are physical, tough, clinical and get the win. I don't think we've had that since Walter.

Damn. We've barely conceded a goal.

It's a performance from which I take tremendous pride. Playing a mob of hammer throwers, with little protection from the Referee, on an awful pitch is a challenging proposition; add to that the exertions of a mid-week European match. It's a really admirable performance.

Aribo played well. As was mentioned, he took a lot of confidence from his well-taken goal.

How did that not go in?! Wonderful strike from Barasic.

Take Morelos off now, Stevie; he looks irratated.

Yes, I love that type of player. Nothing fancy, but it's important and effective.

This situation could suit Ojo.

That was a good opportunity for Arfield, there. Shot blocked, though.

Tease.

Damn. Missed it. Nice. Good goal?

Oh, come on, lads; was that really necessary? I'd like to keep you around for a bit longer.

Half-time. Not pretty, but we've been up for the fight, and scored a nicely worked goal.

I think Goldson is playing the game well: wins his headers, and takes no chances, just clearing the ball up field.