[crazedwbafan18]

he did, league cup game, we got beat 3-0 if I remember rightly.....might have been 3-1 though.

i'll never forget it sadly, 3-0 it was, took the day off and road tripped to norwich, was absolutely miserable that game with how we played.

Back on topic and i really believe we can give city a game if we keep up the tempo of the past 2, but i still expect a narrow defeat; without KDB and Aguero two big assets are gone, 1-3 city.

[tegga]

I am really hoping to see us trying to retain possession longer and not giving the ball away cheaply, along with more determined defending, these would be good signs of improvement. Then again this is going to be so difficult against a side that press you down quick to win the ball back, and can retain the ball for fun.

I don't expect any points from tonight's game, but will be hoping for a draw and improvements in our play.

[TheJacko2000]

Bartley, Gallagher and Grosicki all missing.

Furlong, Snodgrass and Grant in. Looks like OShea to CB.

[frazzle]

No Gallagher!!!!

[TheJacko2000]

No Gallagher!!!!

New manager, might want him back for a look before window shuts.

[gazberg]

Grosicki rumoured to be off according to Twitter the last few hours. Seems maybe true.

[DevonInStripes]

Oh dear , oh dear Sawyers in over Gallagher and Grant in over Grosicki . Think we’ve given up before we start !

[LiamTheBaggie]

Sawyer over Gallagher.

Words fail me.

[KN22]

Oh dear , oh dear Sawyers in over Gallagher and Grant in over Grosicki . Think we’ve given up before we start !

Sawyers ahead of Gallagher is a disgrace. Grosicki is leaving I believe so that shocks me less.

[gazberg]

Could be resting him for the Fulham blades back to back? That's all I can think of.

[frazzle]

New manager, might want him back for a look before window shuts.

Yeah but he’s on the bench. Madeley suggesting he could be rested ahead of Fulham perhaps.

[caravanc58]

Why rest an energetic 20 year old who's just come back from a suspension?

[gazberg]

Why rest an energetic 20 year old who's just come back from a suspension?

Tonight's more of a 'throwaway' I guess but you could apply this strategy to Pereira so he was tested too. Who knows

[alex1]

No Gallagher, no Grosicki.. Sawyers and Livermore offering zero creativity.
Its not looking good.

[baggie82]

Very surprised that Bartley who was outstanding at wolves and better than Ajayi against West Ham has been dropped. I fear another heavy home defeat without him.  Also a big mistake for let Grosicki leave, his pace and creativity will be missed. We are going to get hammered tonight, and if City score early then it's time to hide behind the sofa.

[caravanc58]

Tonight's more of a 'throwaway' I guess but you could apply this strategy to Pereira so he was tested too. Who knows

Every points vital so play your strongest team you never know we might grab a pint.🤔

[smethwickw]

That bench is frightening.

[costa blanca baggie]

Just seen the line-up. I’ve decided to up my beer consumption by 100% as of now. Hoping to be hammered and clueless by half-time. 

[TheJacko2000]

Just seen the line-up. I’ve decided to up my beer consumption by 100% as of now. Hoping to be hammered and clueless by half-time. 

You or the Albion?

[Ross]

2 non UK players in our 19 man squad, and both arguably down to  Bilic doing rather than board

We have shocking scouting

[AlbionFan]

I’m really not looking forward to this 

[TheJacko2000]

1 nil Albion. Deflected Pereira free kick. 

[caravanc58]

I think we'll win

[seteefeet]

I think we'll win

Maybe one day, not tonight though.

[baggie82]

Allardyce has just been interviewed and has asked the players to replicate their performance at Maine Road