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Here's the Samaritans number for after this Sundays game 116 123

Rafas treatment of little Jack Passback has been brilliant. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/jack-colback-told-no-uncertain-13854550.amp

Baby Driver (2017) Well, that movie was extremely entertaining. Basically one big soundtrack and the movie just ran along the way. Very well coordinated and stylish as fuck. It got a bit too clichée-ish, and cheesy, especially towards the end, but still a solid purely entertaining flick. Jon Hamm was great in this, and I didn't expect his character to develop this way. 7.5/10

Some good news is that Mane is back in training and Klop says there is a small chance he features tomorrow. Excellent news having him back, and hopefully Lallana isnt too far behind. We really need his energy in the midfield.

Was cleared to get the plane with the rest of them.

Any chance you got spiked?

Last year, teams wouldn't press our back 3 (bar City, Spurs, and Arsenal in the FA Cup Final) That in itself gave us the advantage as we had the space to move the ball freely and as a cohesive unit. Mix that in with no European fixtures, the focus and fitness of our players were top notch. We are easily exposable now. Teams now know that if they put pressure to our back three, it forces our wingbacks to drop deeper. They put pressure on our wingbacks, especially limited ones like Alonso and Moses, we only have two midfielders as outlets, to which they themselves are under pressure, leaving us no choice but to hoof it. I believe this has created a lack of confidence in the side. Change is needed and a good run of victories. I'm 100% sure Conte is capable of it.

I wouldn't say we'd have to abandon the formation I just think he needs explore other options. Football is about identity and normally the top level managers will put full faith in their ideas (which is a good thing and helps get the players on board) but sometimes they are too stubborn and resist change which they can ultimately pay the price for. Part of the problem has been the injuries, players playing half fit etc. We've looked good with the three man midfield, Luiz, Baka and Kante I like a lot, even throw Fabregas in there as well but it shouldn't be used every game and it's good to see Conte has looked to explore that option. I think Conte being the tactical manager he is could well look to change things tactically for us, he did a lot of experimentation in the first 4-6 months of taking charge and he has been one of the best tactical managers we've had. The 3-4-3 is fine in my opinion if everyone's available but I think we should look to show more versatility this season. You knew the exact way Roma for example were going to play against us last night and for me that was the ideal game to switch things up. I would encourage you lot to watch snippets from the games last season, the point where Conte switched to the 3-4-3 is a good starting point and see the difference. Watch some of the first half of the 5-0 game back against Everton for example and the difference was shocking in my eyes, in terms of the space and tactical set up of the opposition. I think tactical reasons are playing a significant part but also injuries, schedule and a slight drop in intensity as well from the players.

Conte is on course to suffer the same fate as Ancelotti. Ancelotti never had a plan B (ignoring the fact that our board fucked him in the summer by getting rid of Deco, Ballack, and Joe Cole and only replacing them with fucking Ramires). 3 at the back for me is finished. When teams like Palace expose your weakness, it's time to change it up. . Morata Hazard------------------Pedro ------Kante----Drinkwater-- Bakayoko Azpilicueta---Luiz---Rudiger----Zappacosta Courtois