leeham_69

I agree with this. I think of it a similar way: last season we were the 2nd worst team ever in the premier league. Ever! So the question is, how many championship teams would have done a better job than us? There must surely be at least a handful - teams who just missed out, teams with less mental managers etc. So I really don't see "played in the prem last season" = "really good in the championship". I don't deny the money spent, but it's clearly been spent in the wrong areas... and we're left with a squad that is one half a record breakingly shit team, and the other half brand new and still figuring out how to an impact. and neither half with a good keeper or striker...... obviously.

A total stranger in a thread of Facebook comments pointed out that the current City assistant is Craig Fleming, who worked for us under Ralph. Possible he's there to catch up with an old mate?

Ryan Manning dribbling forwards in the opposition half literally looking over his shoulder for a backwards pass 😆 so bad. Runs into a defender and the ball goes backwards. Phew!

Brilliant finish. Charles looks better every game.

wouldn't that be in an increase in visibility? 😆

Morris looks a very good signing for Derby, best of the 3 you mentioned (though I agree all would have improved our team substantially). I find it hard to believe we aren't a more attractive prospect than Derby - so very frustrating we weren't in for him. I think we should start flexing our supposed financial muscle and taking the best players off clubs around us.

I would like large portions of our squad to spend ten years in a Siberian labour camp. Is that an option?

I think in January we need to spend some cash on a genuine ball winning and holding centre forward. He doesn’t even need to score a bag, just give some purpose to our balls into the box.

forget the practicalities of wages etc, in a general sense, would people prefer JWP or Downes? genuinely interested to hear what people think about that.

ha, that is definitely true. I just feel the little moments where he gets the ball, he has a good touch, makes a smart and simple decision, and then after 0.0001 seconds we shit ourselves again.

Fraser does bring a certain calmness and simplicity to the team's play when he comes on. Maybe he is a lucky charm.

Agree, for his faults it's clear he brings something different to the team, and not much is said about all the chances he sniffs out early through his pace. Also remember he is a year younger than Ronnie Edwards!!

Danny's got a lovely full head of hair, that's what a couple seasons on the bench in the PL can get you

stewart looks absolutely gassed, most minutes in a week for him in a long time I guess? think I'd swap him just for fresh hassling legs and to let him recover.

I don't think any of our players would finish that chance. Game plan of 4,000 passes between the CBs for some reason not working. Jander, Charles, Manning and Fellows need to present much much earlier for the ball. Think Manning is one of the most static full backs i've ever seen.