Mr X

I honestly don't think Osvaldo is the right player for us in the ten games or so he has featured something just isn't working and he has shown little evidence that it will click if he can just get one or two goals im sure his confidence Would take him on a run but doesn't look like scoring at the moment.

I can't think of many corners where there isn't a bit of shirt pulling from both sides!

Several of the commentators say we look gutless upfront & will need to invest in a couple more players if we are to have serious hopes of a top half finish. How do you see are options? For me we have no one that's going to score the 15-20 goals a season that's usually needed for a top half finish. SRL = A terrific player on his day a good provider as well and a vital part of our team but his lack of pace and the fact he's getting on a bit means he's unlikely to score 15+ J Rod = The hardest working striker we have and has some nice skills but again not likely to get past double figures, often makes the wrong decision in a shooting chance, again good creater though Osvaldo = potentially an immense talent that's without a doubt our best player on paper but so frustrating to watch I think its already clear he's unsettled for whatever reason and i have my doubts he will be here in january. Not going to get double figures this season. Mayuka (loaned) = genuine pace and potential but naive and unproven did show a few glimpses of talent though

Disagree fonte eight times out of ten would have got away with that kind of shirt pull and generally looks nowhere near as much of a loose cannon liability as borucs casual approach to the game

Your right he doesn't want to be here and the move reeks of a quick escape from roma, along with Gaston we will never see the best from them because their minds and hearts are elsewhere

That's what takes the **** today wasn't just an unfortunate error he arrogantly tried to proove he has silky ball skills when he has anything but and with so many chances to clear it it was absolute lunacy and arrogance. He is class on his day but needs to curb the stupidity at times he looks so casual its scary to watch

osvaldo a few nice touches and a tame shot then anonymous!

game over!

still adapting to the premier league, how long will it take though?

not up front though unfortunately

not at the races today look gutless upfront even with a seria a striker

makes us more defensive as lallana isn't a natural defender but we need to score so odd!

not really but j rod has tried hard just no service!

walcott to be our curse!

just frustrating that they were more than gifted them a goal! but if we can shut up shop you never know!

time for osvaldo to show he can step up to the table I think he can

we need to stick with boroc his confidence will be shot, not a time to drop him

one simple bloody clearance he had two chances to clear and choose not to

boruc is a good keeper but i think you'd struggle to find a worse cock up than that totally his own doing!

worst goalkeeping I've ever seen!!!! still a class keeper though

you would think they would be all the more desperate to prove themselves

dont fancy are chances of an organised defence without lovren, the walls could come crumbling down! but hoiveld will give his all i have no doubt!

And how responsible are they in asessing the suitability of a player to play in the premiership? With overseas players it is always a gamble, who had the final say on whether Gaston and Osvaldo were suited to our style of playing? Would it be more mp's decision or the guvnor or purely scouting reccomendations?

Can't see them getting rid of him till he'd had a season to prove himself its true he hasn't inspired yet but showed a few glimpses give him a full season like Gaston

Can't see them getting rid of him till he'd had a season to prove himself its true he hasn't inspired yet but showed a few glimpses give him a full season like Gaston