hypochondriac

Charles.

Charles is the least worst option if Downes can't play. No one can seriously suggest otherwise.

If Downes isn't in then he should be starting every week. Charles for Smallbone every day of the week.

Oh feck off no defensive midfielder again. Clearly hasn't grasped the major issue.

Ah well. Let's beat Leicester away and pip them to second! That's a joke for the avoidance of doubt...

Smallbone is a fine squad player but the fact he plays almost every week highlights the fact that we are weak in the middle. The fact that Martin has to emphasise that he's popular with the other lads in interviews is quite telling too.

Leicester loads of strength and stature which is really the main difference between us and them. They got a few black lads continually winning the ball, holding off people and driving forward. It's undeniably impressive.

We just have to have Downes fit. Defensively our midfield is the weakest of the teams at the top. I don't think Smallbone gets in any of these teams.

He was shite though.

TBF my evidence to counter that the as actual reviews of his championship performances from people who had seen him play.

It was in the prem but also in the summer. Like I said at the time, my brother in law is a spurs fan and said he was decent but some people on here knew better.

Hilarious people turned their nose up on here at winks. He's been excellent tonight so far.

I missed the start but Leeds look decent to me.

I think the issue is now that threats of violence and intimidation gets results. Instead of upholding democracy, they've capitulated to a mob. The implications of that are incredibly scary.

It's an absolute disgrace. Extremists now know that violence and intimidation works and can change things which means there will be more of it.

TBF we played jermaine wright all over the place in the championship.

Bazunu Kwp THB bednarek Stephens Charles Smallbone Brooks Aribo Fraser Adams That was the starting 11 for me for this game. Rothwell is a nothing player with no defined role in our system.

Aribo should start every game if available. Same with Brooks and we have to play one of Charles or Downes every game.

Totally incomprehensible midfield for this one.

Ffs. We concede because we have a powderpuff lightweight midfield.

Agree with you. I don't see the logic in not starting a game with one of Downes or Charles if one is fit. Can always shift to more attacking if required as the game progresses.

Hmm don't like the look of that team but tbf I said similar before West brom and they certainly proved me wrong there. Think there's a chance we lose control of that midfield without Charles or Downes.

He's injured isn't he?

Is Downes any further along do we think?

I can spin a positive from any combination of results from this game. If we beat hull and Millwall then our chances of promotion will have improved either way.