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It would also **** off the first team players who have striven to get to this level, if they were then not picked because we have decided to play the youngsters in these games. I really don't believe Les said this or at least meant it to be interpreted this way. First team players may be OK with the kids playing in Kurdistan or Lichtenstein, but can you seriously imagine what would happen if we left out first teamers against some of the more attractive sides who play in the Europa Noddy league?

You need to try clicking on a few more headings, the rating is not the same across all categories at all, and the data is sortable on every different stat, home and away and overall. For a start he is better away than home (a bit). Try looking at assists (we know he is 2nd there) and key passes, but overall. Anyway I am no fan of these stats, but if they are of any use they do indicate how ineffective the boy is (currently), ranking well below Steven Davis, for instance, who many like to criticise.

Actually offensively he ranks 16th. You need to click on the "rating" column on the right hand side to sort in rating order. Surprisingly he rates slightly higher defensively (but only a place, 15th).

Unless, as it has been suggested, Toby is playing MF because of his injury. Don't forget he still actually has a fractured shoulder. Playing DM as opposed to CB is probably considered to be less "stressful" fro the point of view of his damaging his shoulder. Whereas we have an adequate backup for him at CB, we do not currently have anyone better than him to play alongside Vic as DM. Must admit have not been impressed with Toby as DM thus far.

Just to add that the FA site is now updated to confirm it is a 1 match ban. Mike Williamson got a 2 match ban for his "deliberate" sending off http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/suspensions

Ha, never thought of checking there.

Anyone know what has happened to Cody Cropper. Is he injured or on loan somewhere? Seems to have disappeared in the last few weeks. I think he played for the US in the Olympics a couple of weeks ago.

Owen is a disgrace, knows nothing and has the personality of a stunned slug. Oh wait... I stand by what I said.

Really. I don't know why it is embarrassing, I wish a few more managers would treat some of the press with the contempt so many of them deserve with their inane questions. Press conferences are so boring due to the lack of intelligent questions from many of the press and the fear of many managers of saying something that will get them into trouble with their club or the FA. I wouldn't say Pearson's reaction is a breath of fresh air, but it is at least good to know that some managers are not just willing to spout bull**** as most do. Reminds me a great deal of WGS, not suffering fools gladly. Think that people who think it embarrassing have become somewhat immune to the blandness and bull**** of the regular press conference and how the press, TV and FA want us to thrive on mediocrity and blandness.

Away at Goodwood today I would imagine. Djuricic has been out injured for past 3 weeks, Koeman reported Tadic had a groan injury during press conference and it was posted on here.

Dr Strangely Strange.

I know, Ronald did say it again, but this time he corrected himself immediately afterwards.

Apparently not after all. Now 1-2

Grimsby down to 10 men as well

Tadic has another groan injury.

Would confuse the **** out of the Northam. Two Ronald Koemans theres only two Ronald Koemans

Elia and Djuricic were not brought in during the summer, they were brought in in Janauray when it became clear to the club how shallow our squad depth really was given the longer than expected absence of J-Rod and the similarly long absence of Gallagher. Long, Tadic and Mane replaced Lallana, Guly, J-Rod and Gallagher. I have seen nothing as yet to suggest that Djuricic or even Elia have contributed anything significantly more than Guly. Wile I agree that the 1st XI improved over last year it is a nonsense to say that the squad depth improved to any significant degree.

Jose is in the video. But not Morgan. Tadic could be there, hard to tell he does have a tendency to disappear.

Not sure about that. He won't be playing for us f'sure, but the story was that he wanted to get back to Legia Warsaw/Poland. If Boscombe can persuade him to stay then that will be a great move for them.

We were absolutely diabolical for the first 30 minutes or so when our first went in completely against the run of play. After that we did play quite well :-) Let's hope the Og bloke scores a few for us again.

True, but you can't blame Brenda for that one. Carroll signed for Liverpool months before Brenda rolled up.

Anyone who buys a 50/50 scarf whoever is involved deserves a slapping, not just if its Boscombe.

His spiritual home is Torquay, he will team up with Mike Williamson to help them return to the Football League.

True, think poor would be an exaggeration by any other criteria. I suppose one shot on target does give some cause for.optimism.

Well done Boscombe