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Done. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Absolutely, this. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

He's pretty clear in suggesting the way Hughes was getting them to play lacked intensity and as a result, fitness levels dropped. And the style Hughes played wasn't right - at least for Oriol. I'm hoping for a rejuvenation. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Interesting Echo article, very scathing about Hughes, lack of fitness and intensity, etc. https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/17291050.oriol-romeu-is-back-in-the-frame-at-southampton/ Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I've got a feeling that a total commitment to buy was a condition of getting him on loan. It was strange, but there were suggestions that cash flow didn't allow immediate purchase. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I really find it hard to answer this, and it's obvious our managers have too. The problem is, they all have weaknesses, either occasional or general. But also, they all have at least some of the basic skills needed. I'd suggest that Yoshida, Stephens and Bednarek are similar. Reasonable ball players. Stephens particularly strong when it comes to last ditch tackles, but the weakest in the air. Yoshida can have a string of good games then have a mare. Haven't really seen enough of Bednarek in a protracted run to know, but he seems "ok" in most areas. Hoedt has come in for massive criticism but he's also has solid games. Good enough in the air but poor positionally and too good at complete losing his man. His passing range is good, but we principally need a defender. He's also slower than any of the above three. Verstergaard, I think, may have potential but needs to up his game. His defensive heading is ok (and at 6ft 23 it should be), but I notice that his accuracy with free headers is often poor. He's slow and cumbersome in the ground. You'd hope that a combination would cover each other's faults, bit it seems that we're always just adding a weakness. I think that's because there's no consistency where a pairing can understand each other and mesh together. Fir now, if it's three I'd go for Stephens, Bednarek and Vestergaard (but maybe Hoedt). As a two, give Stephens and Bednarek (or Yoshida) a run. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Looking at both teams, the quality is poor. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Watford leading now. Would prefer that they weren't, but it's justice of sorts. And Everton miss a penalty. Getting spicy. Lots of playacting for fouls by both teams. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Everton get away with an offside goal. Why can't that happen to us, rather than having a good goal disallowed for a non-offside? And they then try a blatent handball goal, Watford style. But don't get away with it. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Awesome is an overused word. But this is truly awesome. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Interesting that you remembered Adkins' first game. I was thinking of posting much the same. It was dire, but within two or three games the confidence built. Here's hoping. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Dream on. I'll be very surprised and pleased if we get any one of those. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

He came over to thank the fans and clapped. It looked genuine appreciation and, around me at least, was well received. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Also not true. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

I wasn't sorry for Austin. Strikers have to move and help to create chances. He didn't. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Not true. The players showed plenty of commitment. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Your last sentence simply isn't true. Were you there? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

But my point is, the midfield are now looking more positive and forward-looking and are making chances. Before, our forwards were starved. Now they might be getting chances they're injured so we've got no-one to get on the end of things. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

We've got four injured strikers. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Yes I did. At least from a penalty not given. Or if we had a striker who was faintly mobile to meet the crosses we got in. Our approach play was good, final ball not so good, finishing non-existent. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Hurray for a balanced view. I was at the game and feeling as the second half went on that we were beginning to control midfield, which does look ok. But with a defence that's always got a stupid error, and the back of a sharp finisher, it's always going to be a problem. Vestergaard lost us the game and momentum in one stupid moment. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Don't think this will be far off. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

In Hutch we trust! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

Maybe. I'll be amazed if Austin starts. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

One spare concession ticket for the game. Free to a good home. Have to meet in Cardiff. PM or post here if interested. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk