Chez

NJ pointed out that well run clubs (lets not go down that route) start scouting/talks pretty much straight after the previous window closes, however the "looking since we have come in" suggests previous work may have been chucked in the bin as NJ had new criteria, as a result putting us behind where we should be, possibly.

As a free transfer from Charlton with potential, I could see the value, but he hardly set the world on fire at Rangers. I didn't see a guy that was going to come to a struggling Premiership side and improve both his and our game.

you've posted a few times that we tried to get him when he was leaving Charlton, so wouldn't this signing be as a result of a recommendation from some of the other scouts/transfer committee members? I'd like to know who made the decision/recommendation on Mara.

his touch and balls skills are fine, it's everything else that is the problem. The pace, sharpness, the movement and the energy. If he was a big lad playing up front that you could perhaps play off, maybe you could find a place for him in the side, but he ain't that, so I struggle to see a role for him. We have carried him all season. He's had enough chances now.

I don't agree. Che scores, Edozie scores, better defending on the set pieces and maybe we win. NJ set us up well, adjusted correctly, got us fighting, took Aribo off for underperforming. He contributed to some good things today. It matters not. Until we win games its going to be impossible to defend him and I'm not going to be the one to do that.

he simply isn't top class. For an average side that doesn't create hundreds of guilt edge chances, that is a massive problem. It was good keeping to be fair, but the very best strikers take them out of the equation.

let's deal with one nightmare at a time.

That's what I thought. I know its a lost cause trying to defend NJ on here, and he may well be the total useless bastard most are saying, but the players have to take responsibility for the defeat today I think.

if Perraud had scored when he broke, cut inside leaving the defender on the floor only stopped by a second tracking back, would you have said the same thing? For me it was more tired legs and Fulham fighting back that saw us lose momentum. But if you want to blame NJ for the defeat that's your choice.

OK. It gets some fresh legs in midfield. He took Salisu off, so he effectively added an extra player to midfield.

Bit harsh. Whatever he did after Brighton, he got the side up for the fight, seemed to set them up well. Not sure NJ can take the blame for that defeat.

Got to say the Edozie chance should be buried at this level. Much easier chance than the Solly March goal last week. Our forward players just aren't ruthless enough. Not all chances are easy. The keeper made it tough for Che, but we just score enough goals.

I'll have to look at it again I think. He looked very passive to me. Casual. Lazy. Certainly not committed to winning the header at all costs. Maybe I am wrong.

thought we fought hard and for periods looked half decent. Che should have scored early on. Could have made a big difference. Far too many one on one chances are not taken in games. When we pressed Fulham struggled. When Edozie and Che got tired we faded. So badly need genuine forward options to keep that energy up. NJ needs signings done quick. Thought Lyanco cost us a point. He makes zero effort to win the header for the corner. I'll add this to my collection of piss poor efforts to win headers that have led directly to goals (Norwich and Liverpool being the others). I have said it from game 1 that he is a liability. This is about the 8th game in a row that Aribo has been a total no entity. He does nothing. Absolutely nothing. Thought Ely, JWP ad Edozie had good games. ABK marshalled Mitrovic well. KWP looked sharp.

Fuck off Lyanco. Pathetic defending.

Brilliant defending there by ABK against Mitrovic.

Unlucky there Perraud.

we are holding on a little to be honest

Adams looks knackered

we had them on the run, but have gone a little flat. Not having a fresh striker to bring on is not helpful.

to be fair, he went down, then got up when Fulham attacked, then went down again, so no reason he couldn't get up a second time and walk off the pitch.

Disappointing to see Edozie come off. Real threat once again. Come on now Perraud my son. Lets get a winner.

Edozie should be made to walk off, however seeing JWP telling the ref how to ref is funny.

Bazunu gets away with it, again. I've posted that a few times this season.

fine by me Everyone moans about too many choir boys and a lack of dark arts.