Lee On Solent Saint

Maybe Kompany knew the PL was a stretch too far for him?

No logic for it whatsoever. He's 4th choice cb, he needs to stay in that role.

same formation though

And when we do have a threat, we fuckin miss almost open goals.

A competent manager would have this squad being a lot more competitve than we are.

We went all through the emotion of a play off win to get promoted, then to play the most negative football when we get there. No point in us getting that promotion if we are going to play like this every season. I would honestly sack Martin now, his loyalty and stubborness will see us relegated long before the end of the season.

Oh just fuck off Armstrong. Not enough at this level.

And there it is

You think? What's RM's obession about playing him at all costs then?

I wouldn't be playing a back three against Brentford. Its obvious we are going three at the back to accommodate a starting place for Stephens.

But that was a back four that contained reserve players. Smallbone, Aribo, Stephens and Armstrong are not good enough to be starting PL matches.

Seriously, it wasn't too difficult to predict.

Pompey as an unnamed one?!

Surf

Was on loan with them last season. Think he scored against us down here.

If he does end up staying, he has the ability to be our best central defender.

Wolves are apparently looking for central defenders too

Yeah. Not sure why he would be turning his nose up at that one. Regular game time in a team expected to be challenging for promotion.

Kind of signing that instantly gives everyone a buzz. Real statement of intent.

Surely that's a total cost with add ons etc?

And ours as well.

Looks like he is praying it will go through.

Guess that concludes the transfer in business, unless there is a surprise signing to come.

It's going to be more of an anti climax when he signs for Ipswich.

Fully understand your opinion. I get the impression that RM is loyal to the group, whether that loyalty is folly, time will tell.