Fitzhugh Fella

It’s got to be said the new owners have put their money where their mouths are so fair play to them. Plus the fact they were prepared to spend big on the Dutch winger. We are definitely in a better place than this time last year but I have concerns over our lack of depth up front. It only takes an injury to Adams to leave us looking incredibly light weight in that dept and we can’t expect the youngsters to step into the toughest league in the world and do well. A good experienced striker was an absolute must and unfortunately it has not materialised. Those saying they are not worried about not buying a forward have their heads buried in the sand. A lot had written off Adams and Armstrong six months ago. Now they are all we’ve got notwithstanding Mara who still has much to learn. Let’s just hope Che doesn’t drop a bottle of salad cream on his foot anytime soon.

Signed a lot of promising players but not signing a decent forward might well come back to haunt us. Adams and Armstrong are good players but 38 games?

Redmond staying is such a step backwards.

Blackburn just signed George Hirst son of David

Well now he has finally learnt to stop fannying around with stupid team selections and tactics we have suddenly put in some decent performances. Let’s hope he has finally wised up

Gonna be a long day waiting for news

Surely we just want honest articles and if that includes negativity then as long as it is true then I want to know it.

I think he meant with RH’s idiosyncratic selection policy he could well pick him at CB.

To be fair he had a point

No one questions his passion and the desire for success but I have lost faith in his ability to get the tactics right, the team selection right or his ability to change things. I have a passion and a desire for the club to progress but I would make a shit manager.

That’s assuming Ralph understands what he says and after listening to some of his recent post match comments I’m not sure he does.

Good well expressed post and one I agree with. The rubicon has been passed with Ralph and his continued presence harms us more with each day.

So no wonder Ralph is antipathetic to his support staff.

You are still "pro Ralph"? Crikey. Yes it is the first game of the season but have you forgotten the utter dross we exhibited in the final third of last season? Fans like you worry me. Yes positivity is good and loyalty too, but the writing has been on the wall for a long time now and the longer we ignore it (because Ralph is a nice bloke etc), the deeper the hole we will find ourselves when we finally wake up and smell the roses.

I am surprised you seem surprised. We are going nowhere with RH even if we sign a couple of world beaters before the window shuts. You used the words “tactical shambles” and that is utterly down to the manager. The writing was clearly on the wall last season and yet many chose not to read it.

Good shout. Autographs of modern players is not my strong point.

Must have been Pompey fans booing him at Brentford then.

Tic toc tic toc slow news day

Oh I’m never optimistic (less disappointment) but I haven’t predicted relegation for a long time. I honestly think Ralph has been rumbled (that’s an answer to Pamplemousse).

For the first time in many years I am predicting relegation. Our form over the last few months of last season was atrocious and I don’t think RH is good enough even with better players at his disposal. I know a new season should bring optimism but I am struggling this year.

The longer we go without signing a striker of note the more I am convinced we are holding on for Broja.

Why do most of your posts start with the word” why”?

What odds can be obtained on a relegation and lifting the FA Youth Cup double? Asking for a friend obviously.

Don’t be ridiculous - he’s hardly likely to be as blunt or stupid but that’s not to say he hasn’t said it to one of his representatives. Do you still have a black and white tv?

I think the clue to answer your question is the word “proven”.