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Scored - Manning. 3-1 - No worries

Pen! And a red.

GOAL!

Hardly had time to settle in. How can you judge him the same as Edozie who has been here for years?

On the back foot from the off. Need to wake up lads!

So far the players have underestimated it I think. They expected an easy ride this season and forgot we were good because we worked very very hard toward the end of last season. At least we have Larin!

If the window closes and we've sold Charles and THB and not adequately replaced them, we'll be in for a long hard season. Those two and Stewart contributed vital goals that turned matches around last aeason. I'm preparing to be underwhelmed though.

Not much time left in the window. It's obviously a good thing we've kept Larin (2 in 2 already) and Peretz. Dobbin will have his day, I am sure. But still feels like we're standing still in terms of developing the squad. Maybe it's all we can afford, but we could do with 2-3 more first team or close to first team ready players. A replacement for Charles (for depth), someone out wide, and a better CB to play alongside THB. I don't mind Wood there, but Stephens has to be benched now. Loanees would be fine if we can get them. As with the City striker on loan, I expect we'll be trying to do this on the cheap.

Still don't understand why Stephens let the guy run unopposed till the last moment for their second goal. What was he thinking? Crossing was also poor all round. Hopefully just finding their range. Lots of slick play in the second half, especially when Azaz came on. There is hope, it's only 1 game.

Miss from point blank. Should have been on target.

Well, not the start we hoped for. Need to do better.

BBD and that means goals goals goals!

Not quite enough.

Nothing going forward. Exposed at the back. Time to make some changes.

We have under estimated them. Total lack of urgency when they attack. Got what we deserve. Though the Ref hasn't helped.