Greenridge

Just goes to show what a (good) managerial change can do.

Fortunately my expectation levels were very low anyway.

Not sure how relevant that is unless you're trying to suggest he's not all that?

Along with the player of the season, Hojberg, not being able to get a starting spot.

No CB's?

Is that the data that showed quicksand-Austin as some kind of Usain Bolt? Think the machine might need calibrating.

If you follow a timeline then Hoedt was the next in after Fonte and six months before van Dijk left so he's Fontes' replacement. van Dijk has not been replaced. Stephen's better than Fonte? I think the jury is out on that one.

Exactly. I don't get all the concern with finding a replacement. Short term and big bonus will attract a few to the job then we can re-evaluate come the summer.

Lovren (+ the Toby CF)

You seem to hate Cedric as much as you love Claude. Maybe you're 'supporting' the wrong club.

It's the same old story with MoPe playing isolated strikers. They need close support, it's not rocket science - except for the manager it seems.

It was probably the petrol fumes. Ralph's not used to the higher octane levels over here.

Possibly, but they're not exactly kids at 23 and 24. But as you say, we need them to be up to the standard now not in two years time. It's not their fault they're in this position it's those who acquired them and let the corresponding players leave.

Neither of them are up to the standard and that's the rub.

I thought we’d given Fraser a go at no.6 but realised it was Hoedt afterall.

Local radio station.

That's a bit rich coming from them.

Not only that, he’s been the best player in the team. Only MoPe would do such a thing.

Whatever you think of Silva it’s hard to imagine he could be worse than MoPe. Nothing to lose.

Ever thought about contributing something football related to the forum. Complete weirdo.

Swansea's Carvalhal telling it as it is

He came on for the last 10 and last 20 of two of those games I believe.

I see he's only scored 12 goals in 18 months. I don't know if there's mitigating circumstances but doesn't seem much of a return in that standard of football.

West Ham operating their standard transfer window M.O of bidding or being interested in........everyone. You can add Schneiderlin to the growing list.

SSN Transfer Centre saying we are planning a loan bid for Spurs fullback Kyle Walker-Peters