Lone ranger

I repeat Would WOOD be better.

Perez is superb

Why isn’t Wood playing as first choice over Stephens?

It’s always such a good idea to have a centre forward.

What does Wood have to do to be the regular mate for THB. Why isn’t Larin a starter. Why didn’t we try harder to keep Ross. So many questions. And I’m watching supposedly our strongest line up being beaten by Cowley’s div 2 boys.

No it’s a tiny bit of honesty and integrity in the midst of a disgraceful shambles.

You tell them as any parent would that even good people sometimes do bad things and if you do something bad it usually affects a lot of other people too. You can also add that when you do bad stuff you should own up, say sorry and beg for forgiveness. Simples.

As a 75 year old the only pleasure from tonight’s mediocre performance is that even at 76 an old master can outsmart a young rising star!…but then again maybe not.

I can only deduce it is an instruction from above.

Maybe sports republic and the Magee are watching United take city apart and realise finally that possession based football such as we have played since Martin came is NOT the answer and is generally very boring to watch. Give me fastcattacking play any day.

Exactly this. In plain sight for all to see. I watched bits of all last night’s prem matches and no team plays walking pace sideways and backwards football any more. It is uber boring to watch and doesn’t work. Even the likes of West Ham and Burnley and Wolves played entertaining football and were in with a chance in their respective games. Good teams pass the ball to arrive just in front of an advancing player to create momentum. Apart from Leo (and Bragg) we rarely see that. Most clubs use throw-ins to generate momentum. Ours invariably take for ever, no one comes looking to receive the ball and meanwhile the opponents can regroup and defend. There is a complete lack of urgency and that is what will get us fans excited and the opposition rattled.

That is a great shout. I noticed how Bragg has a play forward mindset while all aground him walk around and instinctively pass backwards or sideways. Our style of play last game was unbearably boring and pointless until late in the game. Would like to see THB up front to give height and heading skill. He also has a decent shot on him and can get in among the defenders with a bit of aggression.

If only we attacked like Brentford. The only comparison is the shirts.

Anyone think we can win tonight?