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Our issue is that we are very much reliant on keeping Larin free from injuries, fatigue or suspensions at least until January unless we have a free agent in mind. The fact that there are two international breaks may help us get through to the start of the Jan window. However, we need to have options in mind and act quickly once the next transfer window opens so that we can get a signing or loan in early rather than right at the end which would lose us another 4 weeks.

His wife has just had a baby so don't see him going to Saudi.

Very surprised no Premier League clubs seem to have tried to sign him.

Assume you mean for a play-off spot because 80 points will be nowhere near enough for top 2.

Whether it was a penalty or not I'm not sure. However, Leo does himself no favours by continuously going down far too easily at the slightest touch. This now goes against him because referees take the view that he's diving again so he will only ever get really blatant penalty decisions.

I doubt they'll be actually relishing a trip to fortress St Marys.

Nah.

Yeah, ideal target man to dove tail with Larin.

Would like to see what Zack Abbott is capable of because he can play either centre back or right back. I guess Tonda will be closely monitoring him in training and give him some minutes when he feels he's ready. The lad comes with bags of potential judging by the comments from Forest fans. It would be brilliant if he turns out to be the perfect partner for Schlotterbeck and as cover for Bree. That would leave just Larin as the only first teamer we don't have adequate cover for so we'll either have to work some magic in the free agent market or wait until the Jan window opens which is a gamble.

They've never thanked us for allowing them to become the first ever team to lose the semi-final play-off and still go to Wembley for the Final which they made a complete cock-up of against a limited Hull side.

Both Tonda and Azaz defended our tactic of playing out from the back. If done well the idea is that a single pass (Wood to Bree last night) can open the opposition and lead to chance creation which makes sense. They both said the fans need to trust the process and the players which is easier said than done when we are giving the ball away in dangerous areas. It's clear the tactic is going to continue so Tonda needs to drill the side relentlessly at Staplewood so that we get better at it. We also need to realise when someone has been painted into a corner and, at that point, launch the ball as far as possible. Also Peretz needs to work on his part in this system because last night he was way off the levels required with his feet.

I guess the counter argument would be that we've done it in 3 home games (not so much away) won all 3, scored 11 and conceded 3. I rest my case m'lud.

And we've still got Jander waiting in the wings.

Keep him away from chicken dinners because he's finger lickin good.

Yeah, have not been a fan of the signing I guess mainly because I didn't see him as a replacement for Charles. However, tonight he was that experienced head in the middle who was always in the right place and got through a ton of work allowing the likes of Leo and Azaz to work their magic. Downes also seemed to get forward more which adds another string to his bow. Just waiting for a few free kick goals to add the icing.