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It was just like that era, actually. I don't want to see that shite again.

Yeah, short term loss for long term gains. Look at the difference between Atalanta/Cagliari games and then today. Commentators and opposition players are marvelling at our fitness and tempo in December, we have a 2 week break, and suddenly we look like we have played 60 games when we restart.

The ESPN commentator said we looked leggy because Conte burns them in training in pre-season and mid-season breaks. Another factor, perhaps.

I wouldn't blame Buffon for the second. The whole 'near post' thing is only relevant in a certain area inside the post, not when it is rifled into the roof of the net at 100mph. That was a great finish.

Zing, I was waiting for this.

Even a normal loss after a decent performance brings full retard, those who enjoy trying to prove their agendas. Imagine a disgusting loss after a shocking performance, with a team where we expect a lot. You get this.

Worrying similarities, but we have to be better than that.

I was worried about this game, but no one could have had any idea that the sequence of events that transpired would have happened. I can't think of anyone who had a good game. Goalkeeper - rubbish, defense - not coherent, midfield - awful passing and overrun, attack - at their garbage and...

Samp's 3rd choice before the game, Lev Yashin during the game. Who is their third choice anyway, Angelo da Costa?

The four big omissions worry me, but mostly how we don't hold the ball when Vucinic is not playing up front. I'm assuming he won't start. I'd try to dominate early on and go with Gio-Dandy.

Because Samp have Maxi Lopez.

Gigi up front, now you guys are confident.

Thanks Jack. Happy New Year to us all, let's start well. 95 points minimum.