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Agree, Armstrong looked lively today. Don’t know that either of the full backs have getting up the pitch more in their lockers. Roerslav had his hands full with the excellent Jacob Murphy. Charles and Fraser both good. Very underwhelmed by Azaz at this stage; he looks a couple of grades below the Armenian Chappy. Difficult to know whether the side is still settling in (what I want to believe) or whether we’re in for a frustrating season.

From memory Potter rested many of his big names, and the many chances you talk about came in the last 20 minutes when he rang the changes. Besides the late sublime Ward-Prowse free kick, it was Lavia, Stu Armstrong and even ABK who stood tall. Selles finest hour.

I’ve got a feeling that the highlight of Selle’s managerial career will be the first up win as our manager against Chelsea, parading around with the black skivvy and blue suit. Fleetingly we thought we might have the next big thing. All downhill since.

Many were critical of Spors after the initial Downs, Quarshie signings and the long gap between further signings and sales - yet he’s pieced it all together with the planning and precision of a surgeon. Impressive.

Nice lad; very average player. Wish him well at the Den.

True enough. Different, better decision makers. It’s been a long time coming.

Yes, a decent player, but with his contract running down, it’s only fitting he be reunited with Jones at the Valley - even if it isn’t a Welsh valley.

It’s always a great listen. I’m always interested to see how far Glen and Steve get through their pints as the podcast plays out and just how many times Alfie House gives his hair and mo a good preen.

Fair to say that Spors and Still have not only brought in good players to replace Fernandes and Dibling, and strengthen the squad overall; they have also weeded out most of the weak links and under performers. Only Smallbone, should he not move, remains as one the Club should have cashed in on. Maybe there were not takers outside of the Wrexham bid. I’d argue that Aribo, should he stay, will be an asset as a squad player, and it’s unlikely he’s burned any bridges.

I assume if Aribo and Smallbone can’t be shifted, the midfielder from Serie A, Doumbia is not going to happen?

If Scienza does land with us rather than Paris FC his dead ball skills (which are probably Manning’s strong suit) might pave the way for Jellert, and upon return, Wellington to be the preferred LBs.

I wonder why he was available for loan, and option to buy? Contract running down, Galatasaray have better?

I had to turn the sound down; Tessem’s high pitched blaring was doing my head in. Wasn’t one of Blackmore’s best days either. On the pitch, I thought Still should have changed things earlier. Robinson not at the races today; lost the ball often and ran too far without looking for link up passes. Matsuki improved the look of the midfield when he came on but the momentum had turned many minutes before. Stunning free kick by Manning but there were worrying echoes with both he and Bazunu back to the worst days of 23/24. Azaz looked short of a run; Archer faded out of the game in the second half and there were familiar errors from Stephens. THB not at his best yet and while Wood was hard working, he lacks a bit of polish. Uncomfortable game to watch, felt like a defeat.

The lad at Ibrox is working overtime I’ve noticed.

Looks seriously good. Could be the pick of the new crop!