Ken Tone

Don't really see Archer as a lone striker, any more than Armstrong. But here's hoping I'll be proved wrong. I'd have preferred Stewart with archer alongside, with Azaz behind them.

Do we know for certain which, if any, of the new signings were registered in time to play today? I know when they were announced officially but presumably that was some time after they'd signed. Obviously if they were available they'd probably only be on the bench.

That's one of the problems with being a football supporter. We think we know a player because we watch him week after week. We sing his name. Kids hero worship him. But in fact most of them are a) pretty thick (with some exceptions) and b) greedy, and influenced by even greedier agents..... with no real loyalty to a club. Best never to meet them! 😉

Gutted to lose both Dibling and Fernandes. Had hoped we'd keep one. Just hope we can hang on to Robinson and the other youngsters for a few years ..... assuming he doesn't go in this window too!

As always, it will probably come down to money .... wages and 'commission' to his agent He comes from Birmingham so has no attachment to Middlesborough presumably, so moving south may be a plus too.

Anyone know if either Stewart or Downs are fit/well?

The difference between a dream and a nightmare can be quite small 😉

Bazunu looked quite good so far but why has he started playing out short to defenders again? Putting os into trouble.

I thought edozie had gone?

Is it just me or is bazunu looking better without having to play backwards and forwards with the centre backs like he had to under Martin? He seems to be clearing with more authority.

That's the thing about Stephens. He is a competent championship CB but he thinks he is much better than he is, and gets carried away, believing he can do things in possession that he can't ..... hence the frequent risk-taking cock ups.

No! Not unless several leave

Tough yes - but I suspect the money softens the blow. I'd put up with a fair bit of abuse for his salary.

Or maybe he'll put Welington at CB and Taylor at LB? Welington has played there before. (Not that it's what I'd do!)

To Elton John tune ....... "Will Stiil winning after all these years. Still winning!" and repeat.

The thing is, when you've watched football at long as me ... over 50 years.. you have a grudge against just about every team. When I see a game on TV it's not who would I order win. It's who do I want to lose more. Tough choice sometimes!

Fernandes or Ramsdale for me.

My email just seemed to say if I renew today! Couldn't see the June 12th, so thanks for that.

Edwards is a very good player but he's 4 or 5 inches too short to be a top CB. I'd give him a try as a defensive midfielder. Along with Shea Charles and Flynn Downes (when he's not suspended and if he's not left us) we'd have really solid midfield options to give a base for creative players to build on in front of them.

Brazil .... its just like watching brazil!

So what's the verdict on Ballard now? Didn't score many on loan , but was he fit? Will he be in our championship team?

Commentator seems to think we're still playing Martin's way.

Has your eyebrow seen an earlobe? 🔎

Seriously wondering if that is the plan. Otherwise big Les will have a job on his hands. Personally I'd have put aribo in

Fwd up with owners and managers who seem to think they've found a magic formula, and are determined to stick with it regardless of the evidence of results. Football really isn't that complicated, most players and managers really aren't that bright, and there really isn't any new way of playing that hasn't been tried before. Just appoint someone who will pick players in their correct position and who will change things when necessary rather than stick to a fixed idea.