BotleySaint

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.

One season too many for Stephens. Needs to go.

Awful goal to concede. Could get embarrassing.

Their defence has been to kick us so far. Ref allowing that. Our defence has been shooting itself in the foot.

Ref total idiot so far

If THB is not in the final team then he's probably done here. And it all comes down to who we replace his 7 goals with. With him and Charles we'd have lost two proven match winners.

For me there was a noticeable difference in Archer toward end of last season and even the Colchester game. He has upped his work rate, seems to have added some pace, and is unfortunately only lacking the finishing touch. If he can start hitting the target he could be excellent. He deserves to stay, if we can afford it.

Yesterday showed if Larin gets injured our season is over. Another of equal or greater quality is needed. Someone at least as good a finisher as Stewart.