Suhari

What had DCC done to be behind this guy?

Before the game I wanted effort, energy and at least some element of structure and plan. We had that. What we lacked was quality upfront. Fandab is going to be great, but shouldn't be our main creative influence. Not yet. Lyanco is a liability. I really love his passion and personality, but he's a liability. We need attacking options and another CM or we're down. We're probably down anyway, but I do feel better than after Lincoln and Brighton. Fail to beat Forest and that's the last nail I think. Must win game.

So does Mara.

We're showing fight. I like this.

JWP snapping into tackles. Definitely more about us today.

Does have that feel so far. Let's see what today brings.

So what is the xFC* number for today? (*Expected Formation Changes).

Not sure about 3cbs. Let's see. Just want a performance with effort, energy and some resemblance of a structure and plan.

Can you outline the core principles? Because truly: I saw no resemblance of a plan.

Read a great little story on Reddit the other day about a 'Poop Knife'....

If we do then I'm sending a yuletide log to Rasmus.

Yeah. She wouldn't have the stomach for it. (Yes, I know).

I was pretty pleased with this signing. It's not gone well though, has it?

That's an interesting claim. Let's not be too hasty though: surely the MP and MH standard hasn't been met. Yet.

Let's just be grateful for the opportunity to play them.

Is this guy credible? Surely nonsense, unless we're cashing in on Salisu, and/or Lyanco is off.

Wasn't there a suggestion that McCarthy would've started yesterday but for a minor niggle? Woud be good to give Bazunu a break. Likely give the defence more confidence too.

If you believe that, you might want to look away for the next month.

Just came here to mention Poch. Took only one or two games and you could see it became 'his team', implementing his ideas. The same players, a fresh and exciting new approach. We saw a jump in approach and attitude when RH joined too. Can't help comparing that to now ...

Careful. He's the heart and soul of the club. Apparently.

Did he really say that? Presumably he means the big unit upfront that his style seems to want to lump it at.

I say sir: splendid repartee!

The last one was the Sympathy Sub. Like a Concussion Sub, but, well you know....

AA is on. That means goals, goals, goals.

Moi off, Mara on.