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Really hope this comes off and isn’t a replacement for JWP (Spurs?) or Romeu (J-league? (Isn’t he learning Japanese ?). If genuine addition and we’re not gazumped, we’ll done Saints

Shilton was on another level

Personally think Macca's distribution is poor and Forster's presence is better. Also deserves credit from coming back from the mental issues/lack of confidence Macca now appears to have. Macca invisible on penalties. Forster seems to have a better record (could be wrong). I don't know, it just seems that Forster instils more confidence. When the ball goes back to Macca I always get the jitters as if he is going to do an absolute howler. Maybe it's Davis' tutelage! Time to invest in someone decent at the back. Make a decent spine, with discipline and rigour, and that will go a long way to improving us next season. Not sure I can see it at present.

Might be nice if Ralph noticed how bad he has been (for ages) and - I dunno - dropped him for the keeper in form? Call me old fashioned... Need to shift McCarthy out, along with Redmond, potentially to clubs coming up. Reinvest in players that are good enough for the Prem. A keeper is SO important.

Fat Sam is available. 😉

Rice as a water carrier is an interesting concept #paddyfield

Are we sure Ralph is the right manager for us next season? Because if not we should change ASAP after the end of the season to prepare for someone who can instil a bit of solidity. Really not convinced he knows what he’s doing.

McCarthy has been dire all season IMO

As mentioned before the game. Ralph’s decision is absurd

Ain’t no party like an end of season home 1-0 loss party

No but Forster is a little less rubbish

Correct. Forster is better

Sadly true. He’s on long wave while rest are on FM (not digital, mind)

McCarthy in being shit shock. Why didn’t he start Forster again? Oh yeah, idiotic rotation

Bit sloppy at back now. Will be hard to keep this intensity up and it counts for nothing while we don’t score. Obvs.

Camera cuts to fans on their phones. Jeez

Djenepo has to be one of the least protected players in the league. Ridiculous that wasn’t a card

All over them. Need to score in this period

Started really well. Good pace and directness in this team selection redmond is on the bench 😉

Ah. Thought they were alternating.

Why is Forster not starting?

Someone elsewhere suggested this will mean that Minamino goes back. Not sure it's that clear-cut, but thoughts, anyone?

Thought the same. He could be a useful figure for the younger ones.

Agree. And in terms of a 'message' being sent out (perennial selling club etc), that affects our ability to attract new players too. Keep him if possible for another year would be my view. We won't get more than £20m, I wouldn't have thought. Have to admit I'm excited by Tella's potential, though. And great to see someone actually look like they are ecstatic to score, and is clearly liked by other team members. (not saying Ings isn't)

In all seriousness I think the problem with Redmond is his 'looseness' with the ball. His retention always seems poor, and is a major flaw in the way RH wants to play. It often seems to break down with him. Zidane is awful. Can't even get on the bench at the moment. 😉