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Just watched the highlights and lots blame Manning for the throw to Bragg which led to the first booking. If you watch it back Bragg was in plenty of space and Manning was perfectly entitled to throw the ball to him and expect him to deal with it - Adams was 6 or 7 yards away from Bragg. His touch was poor which is down to him and nothing to do with Manning.

Not to mention the small matter of much more money which is probably quite important when your father-in-law is Roy Keane.

Disagree with this. We have the following who were not starters against Pompey; Wellington, Wood, Abbott, Roerslev, Jander, Matsuki, Fellows, Edozie, Mubama, Dobbin.

Manning puts in a far better delivery into the box than JWP who should only take free kicks in shooting range on the left imo.

Agree. Quite a few are blaming Manning's throw that resulted in his first booking but Bragg should be expected to control that no problem and quickly lay it off. Manning threw it to the side where he could shield it but his touch let him down. In all good sides players expect to supply and receive the ball in tight areas so Bragg needs to improve that aspect of his game.

Agree.

Surprised you haven't listed Jander.

Agree. If playing the same formation as yesterday I'd bring in Jander for Bragg and, on the right, I'd swap in Matsuki for JWP who hasn't got the legs and speed which left us exposed in the first half against Pompey.

There are few, if any, better players in the Championship. The way he held on to the ball under pressure and still managed to release a perfect pass to Leo for his chance was sublime.

This gives Tonda a nice headache because he likes to play two midfielders plus Azaz as the link man. I'll be amazed if Downes and Jander aren't the two so JWP and Bragg will both be on the bench most games barring injuries/rotation.

The best midfielder at the club and should be one of the first picks for every game when fit.

City will surely lose these 3 points in the punishment 🙂

And another.

He's got it now 🙂

Oops. Liverpool down to ten. Now the Scousers will show their feelings.