Greenridge

We played 6 games over a near 3 month period in the Europa League.

His game has improved this year without a doubt.

I feel quite guilty that we haven't let the footballing world into our secret of mass rotation. Once they find out and it catches on then we'll be really in for it. Can't believe we've got this massive unique edge on everyone else but let's make hay while the sun shines!

I can't seem to find this list, only the one referring to winger Douglas Costa as his most difficult opponent. Who else is in the eleven?

Jordi Clasie £5.8K p/w at Feyenoord, £40K at Southampton. There's your reason he's here, nothing to do with 'shop window'. I don't doubt that some came here as a stepping stone, in fact I'm sure they did but to use this to justify all those names you've given? Sorry.

Yes near the end, by the touch line. I think Fonte was a tad, err, frustrated!

Was it as bad as Fonte's challenge on Rose the other night? The one he didn't even get a yellow for. I hear what you're saying though.

I didn't see the pen but he red card was very soft. It was right in front of the Lino and he didn't even flag for a foul.

He was on a hiding to nothing there. Bruce knew that.

Or whether it's the players or managers fault.

Not sure what his contract situation is but if the Swansea board are resigned to going down then they might be interested in dealing (with someone).

Do you have a link to the interview?

I recall he was introduced as Puel's choice at the time. Was that really the case or was he appointed by the club?

Is this the same Blackmore who thought Bertrand had a bad heel?

He said there are lots of interesting possibilities. I think.

Ahh, the old post something stupid, get run ragged and then claim it was a joke. Excellent effort. Anyway, where were we, oh yes, Claude.

Did you really just write that? Lols. I think the club will act when they start getting hit financially due to declining gates.

Les will certainly make sure he he is not held responsible so Claude will be the fall guy.

Puel said at the start of the season he was happy with his squad and didn't see the need for additions. Since then we've only lost Austin for any length of time and this has exposed an already weak attacking set of options.

We were short of quality forwards before the start of the season when Puel announced he was happy with his squad so yes, he has to shoulder some element of that even before discussing the wider issues. Unfortunately I think you'll soon be needing a new line to 'we are 9th and in the semi-finals of the cup'.

I didn't think there was a chance that Puel would go but now it could be a real possibility.

If you can guess Claude's team selections you should be focusing on the lotto. You would be quids-in.

His number didn't come up on this weeks team tombola.

17 apps this season is not 'hardly ever'.

It doesn't work like that. He picks the team, he prepares the team, he gives them direction, instructions and the motivation to go out and play for the shirt. Yes, occasionally he can do all those things and for whatever reason it doesn't happen but it's not a one-off we're talking about. First thing he needs to do is cut down on this 'rotation' obsession. If you've got 25 great players like a City or a Chelsea then by all means but when you're putting players like Martina out on the pitch it doesn't stack-up. Change a few who need a rest but give the players a chance to play together and get some understanding going on. Players have got different players alongside them week in week out. No wonder there's a lack of cohesion and understanding.