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That was exhausting and eventually - incredible. ******* over the moon. Merry Christmas boys and girls ️️️

Worth remembering most had no issue with Manning and are just pissed with the board. There are a few who turned on LM fast but that was the minority. Excellent pair of results, rare back to back wins and he’s doing well. I’m happy we went for him. Still want them to sell, still think Nige was sacked wrongly. But very happy tonight ️

No new injuries (or illness which is a relief!), no new returns. One change to the squad as we name a full complement of 9 subs - Nelson takes a spot. Injured: McCrorie Atkinson Naismith Roberts King Benarous

Sickness bug is a bit concerning, hopefully all have shaken it in time for the game.

That keeps appearing as a ‘recommended group’ for me which I have mixed feelings about. I do enjoy the posts though so clearly not wrong!

I actually undertook a hefty project in my free time at work over the past year to check something and maybe it's relevant here. In our history, we've won 10 trophies. Championship (or equivalent) x1 League 1 (or equivalent) x4 EFL Trophy x3 Anglo-Scottish Cup x1 Welsh Cup x1 No major honours, and some of the cup wins could be called a little underwhelming. So this got me thinking about how we stack up to the other 71 EFL clubs (based on the make-up of the leagues last season). I delved into all 71 of their histories and compiled a list of everything they'd won in that time (as best I could, we are going back 120 years in some cases). I counted every trophy unless it was at non-league level (anything below League 2), or was regional (I didn't count our Gloucestershire cups for example). I also considered major honours to be worth more (kind of obvious, a League 2 title and a European Cup could hardly be weighted equally). And, of the 72 clubs, when looking at quantity and quality of honours, we came around 30th. So 6th in League 1 if all EFL clubs were positioned based on their honours history. So to summarise, we have underperformed by Championship standards but have more than most the clubs in League 1 and 2 to shout about when it comes to history. Maybe this isn't actually that relevant at all, but I found it interesting to do so though people might find it interesting to read. And you are correct, I'm not very fun at parties.

Sod European football, the EFL Trophy win clinches it the mighty reds have three!

As above. Plymouth fans currently ‘Oxfording’ - though they’re calling Schumacher a ‘rat’, where I believe our Liam was a ‘snake’.

Be a lovely boon if he does prioritise the Europa League and League position and go nice and weak against us. If we could scrap a win; be an amazing day for 9k travelling fans and always nice to make the 4th round.

I was worried they would get one by sheer will! The tackle by Pring at 92.30 did have me nervous!

Tidy full back, handled the League 2 to Championship jump better than most would. When McCrorie becomes available we’ll be well set there with the two of them.

Should keep the shirt off today. Quiet second half but did enough first and almost gave us us some daylight in the score.

How many did Nige get, total? None this season, two last, two the season before? So 4 total? Manning has two in seven games! I think we’ve solved our statistical mystery

Great result and I’m so bloody happy for LM. Hope he hasn’t mistaken anger towards the board for anger towards him. Some situation he’s walked into but that’s how to settle things down! ️ No new knocks despite the players going to WAR for the badge today. And - because we didn’t ever have to chase the game we didn’t have to rush Wells on, so he gets another week of prep time before he returns. Injured: McCrorie Atkinson Naismith Roberts King Benarous

Outstanding performance. People will remember the saves but did well from many crosses too.

Sad for him but he has to retire at this point. Football isn’t worth your health. Hope he recovers quick.

WAHOOOOOO. We needed that. LFG!!! ️️

Nice little boost! Replaces Meerholz in the 19. Let’s hope it’s not the last good news of the day Injured: McCrorie Atkinson Naismith Roberts King Benarous

Is anyone even showing it? Or will we have to get creative?

We don’t need to argue. We argue with fans of other clubs, not each other! I agree - the Lansdown’s are not the answer. I was a fence sitter, swayed by the pretty ground and facilities, but the Pearson debacle spelled out for me they will make decisions not in the interest of the club, but in the interest of hiring people afraid to oppose them. That’s no good. The club has to be the first priority. But if you’re asking me to ‘vote with my feet’ so to speak, I can’t do it. Watching City is my favourite thing to do, going to matches with my Dad and sharing this obsession with him is just too important to me. If that’s something you want to do - I respect it. Even applaud it, as it does send a message.

Well yes, I have less decision making power than the literal billionaires who own and poorly run it. But I’d go and watch City in the National League South away at Weston if it came to it. Because they are my club.

I do want the Lansdown’s to sell but I’ll be damned if they stop me going to watch my club.

I’m going to that, my first time at Home Park despite Plymouth being my university City. I’ve promised my dad I’ll take him to all the cool student bars after the game, what could go wrong

Blackburn were on a losing run. Didn't guarantee us three points going in.

I do think we can win for two reasons, Dickie and Vyner. If we keep it solid at the back you can always nick a result. We'll need an improved performance and a slice of luck but worth remembering this is Sunderland, not Leicester... or Bayern.