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He's obviously very perceptive and hence has decided to jump ship. He is probably one of a few people not surprised by last night's result 🙂

I think one of KWP's major plus points is his ability to play right or left back. That is a massive help when injuries and suspensions strike. Hope we keep him for as long as possible because he's one of our best players.

Must be mad but helps our cause.

Lyanco showed last night that there is a player there. I like the way he was initially employed as a right back but the whole team was flexible enough to adapt into 5 at the back when needed with Djenepo dropping into the wing back role. That shows smart thinking and I hope we can maintain that system going forward because it also means we have more height in the side. Certainly until Tino is back and up to speed Lyanco at right back must be an option. He showed with the interception, swift break down the wing and early pass to Mara that he can be a good offensive player. He was calmer last night and needs to maintain that because he's a better player for it although his obvious passion is infectious and raises those around him. Along with others I've criticised his rashness but last night he was immense other than one error of judgement when he rushed across but failed to stop Grealish surging down the wing. He's learning and getting better so long may that continue.

Speaks very well for a youngster. Let's hope he can hit the ground running to give us more options in midfield.

The big tactical change was getting JWP in a more advanced role and playing 3 in midfield. The 3 helped Diallo who looked much more comfortable. Lavia is getting back up to speed and was superb for his 60 minutes yesterday.

But most of us thought it would be impossible tonight so you never know.

Christ, that's put the cat among the pigeons. He's only gone and done a tactical number on Pep and his fancy dans. Maybe he has got something about him. If he gets a win at Everton I will start to believe someone up there is answering his prayers. I've been critical so tonight full credit where it's due because that was a stunning team performance.

You got your wish.

Maybe right back is his position. Ok, he'll make a few mistakes but he looks more suited. Also gives us extra height without playing 5 at the back. Plus, he is quite cool with the ball and doesn't panic too much. His role in the first goal was superb. Also credit to the two goal scorers with a couple of beauties. Mara's finish was sublime.

Take a bow Nathan. That is all we ask for - a strong press, 100% effort mixed in with grit, determination and no little skill. The second half was as good as the first because we held them at bay even when they brought out the big guns. In fact we still had the better chances. This must be the bench mark - if it is then mad Nate has proved me and a lot of people wrong. We need these type performances week in week out but it's given us some hope. Well played boys - absolutely immense.

Orsic off the bench to smash one into the top corner.

Wow. Where did that come from! This is the standard of effort and pressing we need to see in every game. Two great goals and we've had a right go at them. Credit to Nathan Jones because this is chalk and cheese from what we've seen so far. Bring in some new additions and maybe this team has a chance of staying up. As to the second half, not sure what to expect other than they'll bring on the big guns. We'll need shrewd use of subs because we've put a lot in. Well done lads.

I was being ironic.

Would be up there with the healing of the paralysed man.

Well it's worked up to now.

You mean you've worked out our formation!

Not taking this seriously then 🙂

From my experience it normally works against us.

A windy stormy night under the lights...what could possibly go wrong 🙂

If he manages a positive result at Everton he'll have done better than most of his predecessors.

Look on the bright side - you get a bonus extra 24 hours of us still being in the competition 🙂

Yeah, strange the effect new owners with billions of cash to splash can make leading to them playing good football and winning lots of games. Or were they the same when they didn't have a pot to piss in and Bruce was their boss? Don't think they were so happy clappy then if I remember.

Speaks volumes.

It won't happen but I still think a decent keeper should be high on our list of priorities. A quick glance at our available choices should make that glaringly obvious.