as i hold LuaLua responsible for their second goal (utterly failed to read the play or be in decent position, which lead to the goal), its a moot point. i may be selective in my memory too, my sense over all on the night was a lack of something in the air. more than nervousness, the first goal...
i dont suggest it was deliberate, but he was in a sulk and not giving it 100% anymore. in that knife edge match there was a lack of passion, urgency or anything from him, to do something to change the game.
an impression that Poyet himself gave and certainly did nothing to discourage, even perpetuated. can we take that as a veiled apology?
falling out and not being happy is fair enough. what isn't was the way he acted in response, his demeanor and attitude in the end of the season. i still...