James

If we were guaranteed to get someone better in then I'd be in the "out" camp but I'm not sure who is out there. Whilst I don't want the instability of changing the manager I'm not sure I can put up with watching us much longer. The football being served up is just awful and boring to watch. Surely even the staunch defenders of Puel have to admit our style is not enjoyable to watch? I don't really buy the arguments in favour of rotation either, some is fine but not over half the outfield team and certainly not 3/4 defenders. That's just poor management. Also, if rotation is so important then how come Virgil and Romeu play every game but the others can't? Would be tempted to give Rowett a chance as his Brum teams played some decent stuff but would probably be too big a game Le.

We had three shots on target in three games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs so yes that's precisely what I'm saying.

Pathetic to say that. We've had ten days off! Surely we could have managed more than 15 minutes?!

It's not just that though is it? If you actually read the thread most are concerned at the style of play being implemented. Even if we had Aguero up front he can't score if we don't make any chances. It's not like we create absolutely shed loads of chances that are missed is it? A new striker won't solve our problems. We don't move the ball forward quickly enough. For me, we need a centre mid that can actually carry the ball forward.

Must be a wind up.

We will be lucky to get anything if that is the line up!

Not a pen or a red IMO.

Genuine interest but what do you see us trying to build? I'm in favour of keeping Puel but only because I think he's done as expected results wise. His style of play and general philosophy of constantly changing the team are the things I don't like about him. I don't currently enjoy watching us play as the style is too defensive and very slow. Interested to hear an alternative view given you think he is building something.

No. We are eighth in the table and in a cup semi.

He's doing fine results wise but the style of play is shocking on the eye.

That really was an awful performance.

We will go for Haller.

Agreed. This "style" is absolutely awful on the eye.

This is absolute dross.

Seems nobody is allowed to make an observation these days. Just slightly surprising that JRod in particular wasn't deemed good or fit enough for the bench on Thursday but is now starting and Sims is dropped from the squad completely. I get the rotation policy but this selection seems a bit finger in the air to me. Just my opinion. Pleased Redmond has been dropped don't get me wrong.

Completely random selection of attacking players that have never played a game together before.

Palace we weren't actually that bad but we are just toothless and then made a few mistakes that were ruthlessly punished. Story of a bang average season unfortunately.

And to think Celtic but five past them at home...

He's unambitious because we don't actually attack properly and pass the ball forward. We either pass it back or sideways and we play most of the game at a walking pace. Nothing to do with players not performing. They are being told to play this way.

Sad thing is, we don't really have anyone else.

Not just that though is it? It wasn't exactly raining chances when Austin was in. We've got a team with no creativity and a negative, unambitious manager. A new striker won't change that. Even if we bring someone in (and I don't think we will) it'll be someone we've never heard of from some random European league that'll take half a season to get going. A couple of seasons ago we were third in the league, crying out for someone to take the pressure off Pelle and we loaned in Elia. We didn't get anyone the January when we were pushing for a CL spot so no reason to think we will now.

Would be a million times better than Long, that's for sure.

Sums up exactly how I'm feeling at the moment. Really can't be arsed after spending thousands at all the europa games and not seeing a goal, hundreds up at Hull to see us turned over by the worst side in the league and then the Palace farce last week. Got to come down from London for the home games and seriously considering saving the money. So ****ed off.

Agree with this.

Burnley at home is the only good game we've played.