Salford City away in the next round, good luck with that (if you can get a ticket). As a Hartlepool United fan, it's definitely the worst ground I have visited for away fans. Last season they still had just 2 cargo containers as portaloo's, and each one could fit in about 6 blokes. Come on Neville, Beckham & Co, at least spend some of your millions on the 5hit ground (unless you're still hoping to move to the AJ Bell stadium...)

Thing is though mate, he was asked to do a lot in the 6 role as Ampadu was at CB because of Pascals injury.. that wore him down after a bit.. thought he came back into form well for last 5 games or so. In PL he'd have someone else to do that physical work, i think he can be a bit of a playmaker in PL given right players around him. I hope so anyway as the lad looked far too good for the Champo last season, he looked a class above for most of it.   

Thing is with Byram, he ticks homegrown box for PL rules (need 8 in the squad) and he won't be on much. He gives defensive cover if injuries strike and he'll do a solid job. He's got prem exp too. I'm ok with it. 

he was poor last year byram. he won't get better. dreading an injury to the full backs

3rd Longstaff bid rejected 

leave him.
move on. squad player anyway