There I was all happy for a few mins that Arsenal lost - and I don't cheer Utd on many times in a season you understand... Then I saw they were up to 4th 🤦🏾‍♂️. Not that we deserve to be there or anything right now of course.

It's fine for those of us who can afford it but they also had less lifespan than the Trust issued ones.

It seems rationing was due to a change of supply - last week I was grateful to pick 4x these ones up. Despite going down to from 8 per pack to 6 I hope they're better than retail options!

The inconsistency of them frustrates me. My audiology dept. sends them to our local hospital reception to allow patients access which is really helpful. Rationing to one pack per pick up last year so I ended up getting some Energizer ones from the only supermarket locally that sells them.

This really resonates Andrew - certainly the timing of your early memories.

Your mention of the 1988 FA Cup final really made me chuckle on my way into work - good prep for the next 30 years or so indeed. Great work Andrew, Adam and TAW 👏🏾

I'd love this to be a success for Liam's sake - I've been very impressed with his manner in interviews at RCS dressing room teamtalks on YouTube - as ever, stuff we didn't necessarily see of him in earlier coaching career. I fear for him too - in that structure...

I thought Ibou in particular was superb 1st half. But your whole summary here is spot on.

I used to love the days when our business was done silently and announced once done. It's not possible these days, online factors considered but long may it continue in this way, as you say!

I saw them that same tour - London Astoria I think. Bring on 2026!!

It definitely feels like a return to our ethos of the 80s. Almost supercharged!

Haha this really got me. I was thinking similar about Kerkez. Getting me all nervous - especially for players who 'only want to play Liverpool'. I think I prefer the old ceefax rumours page, you know.

Haha this is the thread I didn't know I needed to see today