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I see the thread has turned on to some other discussions but on the original point - I think I’d like to see an extension. Partly for the reason mentioned, being able to give security to Pearson’s signings. But another thing for me is; many people have said in the past about how Pearson will come in and clean up the mess (which he has) and it then may be another manager that makes the next step and takes us up, off the back of Nige’s work. And if we’re being honest, the manager who ends our top-flight exile will get far more plaudits and murals than Nige will get for his firefighting job. I think it’d be more poetic if Nige himself saw the job through, and on the football we’re playing and the players he’s signed, I see no reason he can’t. Next two seasons I think we’ll be pushing hard for promotion. I wouldn’t rule us out next year. So it’s a yes from me!

Exciting stuff - best of luck to the players and manager next weekend. Get the job done ladies ??️

Opportunity for some bragging, I get away very rarely but my only 4 are: Nottingham Forest - 0-0. Tomlin missed a penalty for them which was a sweetener. Sheffield United - 3-2 win, Weimann’s first ever career hattrick. Derby County - 3-1 win. Weimann got his 20th of the season. Stoke a week ago. Late Mehmeti winner. Fingers crossed for a good one next season too??️

Of course it’s a centre-half. Our injuries have been very concentrated to certain positions, magnifying their effect. No rest either - onto midweek!

None of the subs looked like knocks today right? My attention was split, babysitting. Not an exhilarating watch but we did some stuff well enough, just never our day. Injured: Kalas Atkinson Williams Benarous

We played ok which is the main thing. The drop of the ball and the luck was all with them today (imagine my shock). Not long left now and job is done.

1 change to the MD18, young Wood loses his spot on the bench to a Starboy. Welcome back Alex. Unchanged XI. COYR. Injured: Kalas Atkinson Williams Benarous

Good performance, if we get better at protecting leads I really think next year is gearing up in an exciting way. We’re clearly moving in the right way. Slight knock for Cornick before being subbed or did I imagine it? Injured: Kalas Atkinson Williams Benarous Scott

Would’ve liked to see the Gate picked to represent Bristol - but the UK has some incredible grounds so no shock by any means. Fingers crossed our bid wins!

Big gap or not, take none of the promoted sides for granted next season. We usually end up playing one on the opening weekend, I'm going off that as they're usually so fired up. I think I'd prefer a relegated team with their new squad before they can gather momentum.

My ideal QF’s would be Bayern beat Man City (the ‘can’t win the UCL’ storyline is funny), Inter and Milan beat Benfica and Napoli (Milan derby semi-final), Real beat Chelsea (soft spot for Madrid).

While I'm not frustrated by yesterday as it's a good performance and at this stage of the season, that's the priority, I get OP's general frustration. We do drop too many points from leading, we're division high in that regard I believe?

One change to the 18 means all of Bell, Conway and OTC came through Good Friday unscathed. Wilson does lose his place, I’d be interested to know if that’s a knock or just competition. Odd if he can’t make the bench when young Leeson and Wood do. Kal Naismith returns to the bench ? Injured: Kalas Atkinson Williams Benarous Scott

Game of the season… for now. Man City Vs Arsenal is poised very nicely.

Phenomenal result Saturday, celebrating those two goals in that away end was an absolute delight. Zak Vyner is some man. I’m not even too mad about the injuries which makes a change, it seemed to me all three subs had an injury question mark to them? OTC seemed to take a knock as did Bell, and Conway was withdrawn very suddenly too I thought. We‘ll assume just cramp or something for now and see if the three are back in the 18 tomorrow. Well in City and congrats Anis on your first of many ?️ Injured: Kalas Atkinson Naismith Williams Benarous Scott

Maybe the best away end I’ve been in, almost got killed when we equalised ? and fwiw, been to a few pubs since with my dad and the Stoke locals are a delight. Had some good chats about the game and the history of our clubs. Funny really, we despised each other between 3 and 5 ?

Same 18 as Reading but with Bell in from the start over Anis. Currently sat in the Britannia or Bet 365 or whatever it’s called now. Praying for a win and a jubilant away end! Injured: Kalas Atkinson Naismith Williams Benarous Scott

There comes a time when you just have to applaud the commitment to the bit. This thread is modern art.

I think doing it this way, all parties know the deal. Sounding out other managers behind Potter’s back is problematic - if they lock in an Enrique deal then Potter wins 12 on the spin it gets messy. Lampard will know he’s a 15 game firefighter and even if he does do well I think he’ll accept the club bringing in an Enrique in the summer despite his good work.

I bumped into Scotty M when picking up my Stoke tickets at the ground earlier - made sure the Matty James injury was cramp which he confirmed ? such a friendly bloke, I wouldn’t bother most club employees but he seems to genuinely not mind a chat.

Just seeing them through to Summer - sensible imo. Steady the ship as they sort out Enrique or Nagelsmann.

17th feels a little harsh, but I suppose many of the players above him will be in their prime rather than 19.

I'd bloody love it to be Cardiff, it'd make my season. But with Reading now docked points there's lots of teams down there, I have a feeling they'll claw themselves over the line.

Rather win the JPT than lose the UCL, 1 trophy to nil ? the point I was trying to make is it’s all very relative to the club. By our standards things are pretty rosy, whereas they’re having a nightmare. Of course they’re bigger and better than we are but they’re in a horrible moment. That’s all I was saying, no need to panic ?

It’s just a bit of fun. I wouldn’t sweat it too much.