AngusHyd

A dreadful performance and there had been signs it was coming. The inability to hold a lead has been really frustrating, and this is down to inept defenders and at times an overly exposed defensive line. I do think that RM will get us plenty of wins and we will be up at the top end challenging for promotion but along the way there will be some really dreadful performances. It is still early days with RM as our manager, and I think he's done a good job so far in creating a new style of football and a better atmosphere amongst the players. Hopefully, he can bed in the new players and start to rectify the huge gaps in defence.

Would love to have Fonte back, he's still playing at a high level at Lille and looks in great shape. Brings a shed load of experience both in the championship and as a winner. Last season we were crying out for an experienced leader at the back, especially with such a young goalkeeper, we needed an experienced leader in there. It could also be the case of training to eventually move into a coaching/managerial role here.

I hadn’t considered OGS, I think he’s a realistic and potentially decent shout. I’d worry about his ability to build a team with a strong mentality, as his time at United that appeared to be his and the team’s biggest flaw. We all know that our current squad‘s back bone is about as solid as a paper straw. In a dream world we’d get Potter but can’t see him stepping down to the championship. Same with Rodgers, I can’t see that happening but think he would do a good job.

I’m looking forward to having a proper chance in games. Every week we should know that we have a good chance of winning. The quality of football in the championship is pretty good these days, it’s not the rough league it once was. I dream of us having a season like Burnley, who went down in a similar state to us. If we can bring in a good manager who likes working with youngsters, we could end up having a cracking season. The club needs a refresh anyway, we’ve been stagnant for several seasons.

Am I watching the same game as Selles?! At what point with 10 minutes until your last chance at not being relegated is gone do you swap from playing a bloody back 5 and throw the kitchen sink at it. Absolute joke, I can’t stand watching us play atm. Relegation and sacking Selles can’t come quick enough. Half the squad can follow him out as well, they are gutless and useless.

Did well both times then Bazunu. Hopefully starting to progress!

A long shot but I’d take Rafa Benitez in a heartbeat. Although in a miraculous world, Pochettino

Bree has had a fantastic second half, fair play to the lad.

Lavia has been class since coming on, has settled the whole midfield down.

He definitely seems to not enjoy playing, although that might have something to do with playing right back. If that is the case he either needs to accept the fact that he’s not good enough to play CM at premier league level and drop down or try and find enjoyment playing RB. I can understand why the manager played him though, can’t risk KWP getting injured especially with the big away game at Newcastle on Tuesday. We need KWP to be fresh as possible. Hopefully Jones will play Perraud LB as he’s earned a start with todays performance. I’d be a lot more comfortable with Perraud ABK Salisu KWP as our back four than anything with AMN and Lyanco in it!

Not sure if he’s been mentioned but Antonio is open to leaving West Ham in search of game time. He’d be a short term option but should be pretty cheap. He’s got a good goal scoring record and has the physical attributes that should appeal to Jones. I’d happily get him in and another young prospect if we have the money to go alongside.

Che Adams straight away showing why he isn’t a natural goal scorer. Adam Armstrong in a decent position to cross and instead of making a run towards the six yard box he makes a run to the outside of him.

A tricky one to review. Felt like we played better but how many times have we said that whilst under Ralph? I think it is clear as day that we need a ruthless goal scorer. The game should have been out of Fulham’s reach if we finished our chances. Edozie once again showed that he is a supreme talent, and is one who will win us games. Still very raw but there is a lot talent to be polished. JWP goal aside had a better more influential performance, nonetheless we need to see a lot more going forward still. Not sure about our choice of defence, I think when fully fit we have a better defensive line than when we play Lyanco. I still believe he’s better suited to midfield, just doesn’t have the discipline for CB. I think we need Lavia fit and to sign another midfielder to add strength in depth, in the middle of the park we are being bossed far too much. We are such a frustrating side, we at times look okay. However, I don’t think our players have any resilience at all. So often in the last few years they have bottled it even after decent performances. Our best period of results was when there were no fans in the stadium, and the players had a lot less pressure on them. I really hope Jones can turn them around and build a bit of grit but I am not that hopeful. At least in the championship we may win some games though!

So many dreadful performances out there, near on impossible to pick any individual players out. Midfield have been awful, can’t pass, tackle or break up play. Defence weak and all over the place. Bazunu, the less said the better fml. Edozie the only bright spark in the side and we need to be getting the ball to him constantly. Not sure what Jones does to sort out this crap although Diallo (who should have tracked Lallana for the first goal) off for AMN, Djenepo for Stuart Armstrong might sure up the midfield a bit. Should at least make it harder for them to pass it around the middle of the park.

I think he’s been better in his performances so far this season. Last season it almost felt he was trying too hard, likely as a result to prove himself to the manager. I definitely think there is a decent player in him and he can contribute to our team. Similar to David Luiz I think he could switch to DM and flourish. I’d like use to go to a diamond and have Lyanco used as DM, Lavia and JWP CMs and then Aribo as a CAM. Ideally with a new striker to go alongside Che