The Derby - build up thread.

Draw will be a good result for us, but there is a big risk we're getting mauled going toe to toe with them.

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

I keep trying to forget there's a game on. Never one for the doom crew but I've been drained of all hope. The season already feels doomed, something doesn't feel right and frankly a win that papers over the cracks will probably do us more harm than good. I'd probably settle for a 3-0 defeat if you asked nicely. Appreciate my sheets currently smell worse than Renton's during his withdrawal

And we'll have more from Erik ten Hag closer to kick-off. Manchester Derby Day on Sky Sports... stay tuned.

Cas not in the squad. Apparently.

Originally Posted by Mr_Ed

Cas not in the squad. Apparently.

Another frustrating one. Goes off injured for Brazil, then plays a full 90 for them and misses our next three games

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

I keep trying to forget there's a game on. Never one for the doom crew but I've been drained of all hope. The season already feels doomed, something doesn't feel right and frankly a win that papers over the cracks will probably do us more harm than good. I'd probably settle for a 3-0 defeat if you asked nicely. Appreciate my sheets currently smell worse than Renton's during his withdrawal

Disgusting this.....

Originally Posted by Chris Quayd

I keep trying to forget there's a game on. Never one for the doom crew but I've been drained of all hope. The season already feels doomed, something doesn't feel right and frankly a win that papers over the cracks will probably do us more harm than good. I'd probably settle for a 3-0 defeat if you asked nicely. Appreciate my sheets currently smell worse than Renton's during his withdrawal

Chris knows. Some of the optimism in this thread.

Originally Posted by Hyman_Roth

Chris knows. Some of the optimism in this thread.

Embarrassed I thought we might cling on for a draw

Originally Posted by Zorg

Embarrassed I thought we might cling on for a draw

I had genuine hope we’d equalise in the second half. Dunno why I do it to myself. We are a very shit team right now.

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

0-2. A goal in each half they’ll take mercy on us.

Bit like under Ole two seasons ago.

Not far off. And even that was generous.