Charlie Wayman

Don't you think £1m and no culpability for failure has had more than a little to do with it? Probably his wife didn't want him hanging around the house 24/7 either

The good news for you guys is that my son and I are giving this one a miss so two tickets that won't be claimed.

Well actually England. We Brits have a habit of undervaluing what we have in this country and its sheer variety of topographical beauty. Yes, things are not perfect but don't dig too deeply below the surfaces in your imaginary paradises. ....and yes I have travelled the world in my business career and seen a great deal of it.

Do we ever do well after an international break? Much as I would like to see us winning this one somehow it seems highly improbable and my greatest fear is that we might get turned over by a team who might just be out to prove a point to their fans. Sadly, it would mean almost certain relegation but if we are all honest with ourselves, avoiding relegation now is a very big ask indeed with the fixtures that we have left. 4 games to take 9 points from doesn't sound like a prospect I'd bet my house on discounting Leicester, Chelsea, Arsenal & Man C.

Bearing in mind his long history of serious injury you have to wonder for just how long he will last this time, two matches, three maybe. If he breaks down again in a couple of weeks do you think we'll cut our losses in the close season and sell him on or would he become unsellable?

Devil's advocate or wilfully blind?

For some reason you are always on Cedric's back? What did he ever do to you? Who the hell could we bring here or would want to come here who's anywhere near his quality.

He's employed as full back!!!!

Not to mention the Burley Fete Egg and Spoon race which in our part of the world is socially unmissable. Sorry lads you'll have to do this one on your own.

Absolutely none of the above, if Hughes couldn't motivate them at Stoke what makes you think he'd want them here. Jack Butland would be nice, maybe we could do a swap deal with the big man? The first task is to stay in the league, the next is to decide if Hughes is the right man to take us forward. Don't automatically assume that if he keeps us up we'll feel we owe him one and reward him with a new contract. We do need a senior CB 'though very urgently to steady the back line and give the kids some breathing space and tuition. I'd go for Cahill who has dropped out of favour at the Bridge.

Looks like Hughes has put club above country and good for him. Ryan will go to the World Cup no doubt about that so a good rest before the next PL match will do us and England no harm at all.

Not the first time that Stephens has been nut-megged... bet that hurt this morning!

Yeah but how many other players having just been kicked in the nuts by his team-mate still have the presence of mind to run over and hug him for it.

Try, I guess it has a lot to do with Trevor Brooking!

You'll be amazed at the atmosphere when Chelsea come down here after Easter if Hughes pulls off a Cup win and beats the Hammers.

Right now we want positivity, a fresh start for all and minds fully focused on the job ahead that needs to be done. This is not the time to rake over the ashes of other people's failings or for self pity. No doubt Ryan (as captain designate) will have a few private conversations about life under the old regime but not sure what good that will do now that the old regime has been swept aside. They and we must move on.

If he walks the walk as well as he talks the talk this might just work! Seems to be good mates with Cedric which should help the lads confidence, didn't he try to sign him for Stoke a couple of years ago. Obviously they have met before on favourable terms. Imagine, a player choosing us over somebody else.

What positives can we take away from this then Les? World class Academy? My Rrse!

We are doomed, it is too late! Fact!

He isn't and you are quite wrong. We fought hard to get to the PL and we must stay there. There's two more Cups next season!

Really, as long as that. Bloody hell I'm depressed already.

Proves he's mustard 'though.

I liked Pochettino's Hot Coals routine best, certainly taught them how to move quickly and not stand about like statues ball watching.

Me neither. Hughes will be the Kiss of Death!

Where's the appeal in going to Wembley these days? So many things going on there now and it's only the semi-finals and always a nightmare hassle getting in and out. It's no longer the 'sacred' place it used to be in the days of the twin towers and all that. I mean Joe Journeyman from the 5th division can rock up there now if his club win a few matches.