As for who to jettison in the summer, look no further than Jenas and Bent. Replace these two with players who have a spine and skill (respectively), move Modric to the centre, where Keane is currently flapping around and buy a left sided, left footed attacking player and we could have half a chance next season. Failure to do this will see our ‘nearly men’ status extended for yet another season.

On the subject of Keane, and after just 3 poor games on the trot, it might be too premature to write him off, but I believe he’s damaged goods. Another year older and without that Bulgarian cunt alongside him, his recent form has been shocking and, for me, that money would have been better off spent elsewhere. His captaincy will also become an issue if, as expected, a left sided player is brought in this summer.

It’s obvious to me we’re playing 4-5-1 at the moment with Keane given a free role in the hole. Make no mistake, that’s definitely where Modric should be playing and although credit should be given to the team for making this currently slightly imbalanced formation work, it’s still far from ideal.

I’d like to see the team built around Modric. Buy another strong and aggressive midfielder to partner Palacios (Jenas is neither aggressive enough nor goal grabbing enough) to act as Modric’s bodyguards. Buy a left footed attacker with an eye for goal for the left and buy an all singing and all dancing number 9.

Do it Redknapp, please.

Yes. The bald bloke in black.

I think, as you suggest, Modric and Palacios will be the key here. Modric has been known to fade out of fixtures such as this; particularly the F.A cup tie against United. If he can take the game by the jugular, however, then he could dictate early on. He’s good enough. Palacios will be no doubt be pumped after his performance at Old Trafford earlier in the season. Still at Wigan, he looked set to tear Ronaldo’s legs off and use them as a bat.

A bat to club the rest of United’s midfield.

Having said that, It’s imperative he stays on the pitch.

As results stand (16:18 pm) we need a 3-0 victory to slide up into seventh spot.

Did someone say… ‘game on?’