The Original OTIB

Hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot.

Never mind that, mullett alert!

Right at the very end. It isn't my technology Dave. I'm glad it worked for you this time. They are aware of issues. I've had numerous conversations with them about Word Pay and its failings. That aside, merely pointing out that leaving it to the last minute to renew not necessarily a good idea. Piss take booking fee as well given the large amount of money being spent. Oh, such joy.

Not accepting card payments online. Usual farce with Word Pay / Bristol Sport. If you are leaving to the last minute to renew, think again. You might have to use the phone, which is not quick.

The seats who say nee?

Class finish that.

This place really is quite weird sometimes. I'm off outside for some light pruning, sunshine and fresh air.

Pointless?

Saw it all, didn't really get that feeling until after the first goal. Moyes knows how to set up a team to stifle, fabulous work ethic, no other plausible way to approach BL at the moment, work for breaks. Relentless nature told in the end. Probable Cup winners I'd say. On a massive roll. Amazing for such a small city.

Not what I meant, very discilplined and blocked everything, ball evaded everyone for goal 1. Second a very well taken set piece. Good team BL but you can praise a defensive set up. Did you watch all of it?

Er, not so much now.

Only seen the goals, watching WHU, seem to have taken the game too lightly Klopp. Keeper very poor.

Very good defensive display from Hammers, bit unlucky.

All falling apart in Liverpool. Nightmare for the keeper + started less than full strength.

I think many could do with a rest.

There are a great many who are not in either of these camps. They roll with it to a large extent, sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes frustrated and exasperated, but always hoping for the best, and at least a little entertainment. We all lose our composure a bit form time to time, but quite a lot on here and elsewhere are less extreme than those polarised at either end of the spectrum. In the end, both factions truly have our best interests at heart otherwise they are wasting large chunks of their existence here and at games. What I will note from somewhere here in the centre is that the critical elements are generally far more reasonable, erudite and analytical, backing up their arguments (and inviting critique) whether one might agree with them or not. On the other side, there is a lot of blind faith and entrenchment but rarely much detail as to why they hold their position. Loyalty over logic also plays a significant part. That is just my view, for what it is worth. I'd really love to hear detail from the pro Manning side (not really Manning, as such, it is the "in "x" (insert name of latest incumbent) we trust" mentality), what it is specifically that they have seen evolve, how it has evolved, how it might evolve and what might need improvement, etc.

Hampshire Red, reincarnated.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

Stoke and Bkackburn coming up, must give you hope!

What about those with splinters in their arses? Be inclusive now!

I predict a riot.

Cornick assist, good for him.

Knight probably the busiest, back where he belongs. Blackburn amazingly bad, Hyam probably a career low. Hats off to us for being ruthless.

On

We will miss the Southampton references, but alas, we must move on! Ruthless from City against a shambles.