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Last man and in on goal. Why not red?

I'm sure he could use the shift key if he wanted to.

I see Martin is saying "bet you can't attack down your right wing" again to the opposition. At least we get Manning's assists and creativity up front.

I'm sure they'd let us play the game at Fratton Park if our stadium is toxic.

I think there's a player there with Charles too. We were spoiled with how good Lavia was so quickly. This time last year Edozie was written off but he's really blossomed. Charles is still a kid who'll get better. And I think a midfield of Charles and Downes in would give Smallbone a real platform and also leave us a lot less open.

There are some real positives in there as a player. He takes up great positions to receive the ball and is tidy in possession. Rarely misplaces a pass. Makes space for other players in the attacking third. Can receive the ball and move it quickly which is a prerequisite for Martin's system. In contrast Rothwell feels like a liability when he's receiving the ball in his own half. There are times where it feels like he's not as committed to the out of possession work as, say, Downes. So when we don't have a natural defensive midfielder it can feel like he's not involved. That's something he can add to his game though. There were times on Saturday where some of his tracking back felt a bit half hearted. But then there were also a couple of really committed challenges in there too. I'm hoping this is something that comes with more consistent game time because he'll be some player if he can really take the game by the scruff of the neck. Whatever your feelings on a player, no one deserves that degree of abuse. The Internet really does bring out the worst in humans.

Well, fuck-a-doodle-doo. That wasn't a dull game. Lets keep the attacking play and sort out our defence.

Aribo!

We're playing out the draw now.

Let's hope Martin told Sulemana that Liverpool are playing in their blue kit today.

Thought that was in. COYR

5 minutes ago it was looking like a comeback win which could get our season moving again. Now, it's looking like the opposite.

Oh dear. 3-3

I'd be fuming if that was against us. Ref also hasn't given them a penalty for THB's handball. We're having the rub of the green a bit here.

Whoa. That didn't look like a straight red.

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What a lovely composed finish from Brooks there.

I'd really rather Manning was playing at left back then as a false 9.

He's going to put Rothwell on for Downes isn't he?

Move Stephens to right back. Move THB back to central defence. I don't care what he does with Manning as long as he doesn't reappear on the pitch after halftime. Put Bree on at left back. Tell him to play in that position rather than drifting around to other parts of the pitch. Consider Aribo on for Smallbone and Edozie for Stu (who isn't having one of his great days)

You missed saying how "brave" everyone was.

Please can we play someone at left back. Please.

How is that not 2-2? Or a penalty?

No Manning's Land again.

Every time they go wide on their right wing their player is in acres.