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The team go a goal down in 37 secs, go down to 10 men on 30 mins, get back in the game, then the linesman misses Stewart already a yard offside running behind the defence before the freekick is taken and lets him score. We then have to attack with only 10 men, of course we are going to leave gaps. I thought the team was brilliant, their heads didn't drop, they tried until the end. They played good football, the goal was outstanding, they created chances whilst Kelvin Davis had a great game. It's a good job they didn't have the benefit of the hindsight, possessed by the negatives, or they wouldn't have got out of bed this morning. There is far too much unwarranted negative criticism, by some who clearly haven't a clue, as to the club's predicament, we have only one team. All the negative binding isn't going to change a thing.

Ladesma isn't playing tomorrow.

Inflation in Zimbabwe given as 11million%.

I saw him have an even worse game v Watford at right back, when we were hammered in back to back legs in the league cup.

That sounds just about right, I think Cork is pushing for a start, maybe at right back or midfield, I think he is not good enough in the air yet and would put Lancashire in front of him alongside Perry. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Thomas plays alongside Perry. In any event Svennson was only going to play against either QPR or Ipswich.

Mind you, he did well in the second half v Stoke and Thomas was at fault for the goals. At 16 he looks pretty big and physical. He didn't seemed phased at all against Stoke, when their main tactic was Delap's throw and route one into the box.

When he came out of the youth team he seemed a pretty good keeper. I seemed to remember he had a bad injury and was never as good after. In any event it would be a bonus if Davis managed to punch the ball clear sometimes. At Exeter, Schneiderlin and Wooten swapped after half time and it improved the passing. As much missing Schneiderlin in midfield, as Wooten playing well at the back .

His last two lines are spot on.

Tony Godfrey could catch crosses, I think Davis and Katalinic were similar but most of the others were better than Davis. Certainly many of the youngsters would have flourished in the 60's, 70's and 80's if introduced piecemeal into some of the good experienced teams. Much like Paine, Sydenham, Channon, LeTissier, Shearer, the Wallaces, Benali, Dodd, Kenna etc.

It's better than that, Wootten and Schneiderlin can also play there.

If they get some first team games. If we are safe I can see that scenario. However I can't see Davis or any of the highly paid, out of contract players getting a renewal, except on Lowe's terms.

They probably look under the bed before going to sleep.

Pretty much as I see it. Purely as a matter of interest, Forecast seems to have had an outstanding game for the reserves this week.

I think that a lot of these negative posts, are to generate reaction, as the instigators need the interaction ,to fill their time.

Cork is excellent tackleing but hardly won a header against Birmingham. Burgess had an excellent game and was hard to play against. It was being left one on one and no one in front of Svennson, going for the ball, which would have allowed Svennson to drop off that caused the problem. However it was White who gave away the penalty and Blackpool didn't score from play. I suspect the centrebacks will be Perry and Thomas/Wootton/Lancashire at QPR. I think there will be changes from Blackpool. It wouldn't surprise me to see the team be something like: ---------------------------Davis ------James/Cork----T/W/L-------Perry-----Surman ------------Lallana---Schneiderlin--Gillett----Holmes ---------------------------McGoldrick ----------------------------Pekart

Sprake, Reaney, Cooper, Bremner, Charlton, Hunter, Lorimer, Clark, Jones, Giles, Gray, Madeley, just to name the key players.

You are absolutely right in your second paragraph. I couldn't abide Rupert Lowe, but he has hardly put a foot wrong since returning. He is backing his and I suspect Clive Woodward's judgement. I like what I see, surely that is the only reason we go to the matches for.

We fundamentally agree, Ron. I have a problem with the proposition to play experienced players, who in the main have been failures. I have no problem in experienced players who have the pace, game and intelligence to enhance the young team. What we can't do is confuse experience with improvement. It is the quality of the experience that is fundamental. I would go so far as to say that unless the experience is quality, it will reduce the effectveness of the young team. This way, we are going in the long term direction, this year and next year may see gradual improvement in position, but if we can contain the financial attrition and keep most of the players we are bringing through, I can see this working. You can bet your bottom dollar that the management and board see it this way too. Better this, than the CCC dross of previous seasons. I didn't enjoy the result against Blackpool and some of the play was disapointing after previous performances, but still enjoyable at times. I can't say there were any games that we lost last year, I could say that about.

Paine, LeTissier, Channon, Ron Davies, Lundekwam, Sydenham, Benali, all long service loyal players. All but Claus and Ron were youth players.

Then he wakes up, looking at the £50m reality. Then thinks what the hell do I need that for. I thought I'd go and buy a new E class Mercedes yesterday, picked out a car, then thought what the hell do I need to change cars for. So I don't think I'll bother.

If it is the big 5 you can get shedloads of money.(Man City).

The contract was signed well before. Up to last Saturday neither player knew anything about an offer, but Surmans agent had told him of Reading's interest. The club hadn't informed either player. I believe Fulham only came in on Monday.

White has to learn to play wide first, I was surprised they waited for half time to replace him. Thompson, BWP, Dyer, would be better but only if they play wide and come only to the six yd box to cover the far post when the play is down the left. James in front of Cork would give a much more solid right side. James is stronger than the others. better in the air, to attack on the back post and he does get back and tackle, Still that is just my opinion, I see little little sign of it happening. The other way would be Cork in front of James, but I prefer the first option.

Ron, if they can't put the substantial funds up front, we can safely assume that they don't have the money to ensure the criteria demanded by Lowe/Wilde. IMO it has to be borrowed money, in that case, that level of finance couldn't possibly be covered by the company's assets. Neither would the increased debt and interest payments be covered by income. Whilst there is little doubt the consortium want to take over the company, I maintain that the company are asking a high price, not only for the company but demanding that substantial funds are up front to fund the future developments and the GUARANTEED future. Despite rumours, unless these people are idiots, it won't happen. In fact unless all the funds are in place, enough to cover plans and any long term interest payments, it would be madness,

Ron, if they can't put the substantial funds up front, we can safely assume that they don't have the money to ensure the criteria demanded by Lowe/Wilde. IMO it has to be borrowed money, in that case, that level of finance couldn't possibly be covered by the company's assets. Neither would the increased debt and interest payments be covered by income. Whilst there is little doubt the consortium want to take over the company, I maintain that the company are asking a high price, not only for the company but demanding that substantial funds are up front to fund the future developments and the GUARANTEED future. Despite rumours, unless these people are idiots, it won't happen. In fact unless all the funds are in place, enough to cover plans and any long term interest payments, it would be madness,