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I can't wait to see what subs we bring on at half time. Unforgivable to play Dibling through the middle. Amazingly naive tactically, and crass man-management. I appreciate we've got shit players, but that decision alone is a sackable offence.

Taylor has been ok. Fernandes has found some space on occasion. We are utterly appalling.

the squad is terrible, but the set up is bizarre.

Suagawara appalling tonight

This all looks very confused and incoherent

They keep absolutely pinging it at Dibling, it's impossible for him. Very tough ask making him play this role through the middle

And centre backs.

No one will tell Russ what shoes to wear when he's punditing next month.

I don't want Potter as boss if he's going to wear a rollneck

Che off the bench (having been dropped) to score the winner which sends Torino top of Serie A.

well done alex

Stephens useless fucking chnt

Yes

Son has match on Sat so can't make the game, a pair (1 adult / 1 u18) available in Block 47 at face value via digital transfer if any takers.

Ramsdale Sagawara THB Bednarek KWP Lesley Downes Dibling Fernandes Fraser Archer seems to get our best players on the pitch in logical positions whilst providing protection for our weak CBs.

Absolutely filthy from Alberto

Yuri Alberto also sent off in the same game

Ramsdale Sugawara, any two of our mediocre CBs, KWP Downes Lesley Dibling Fernandes Fraser Archer Can someone let Russell know?

Is it too much to ask that rather than having a coach who is wedded to a single tactical approach, we have a coach who sets us up to make the best of the resources available? This would ideally not involve Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis and Stephens trying to pass it around like the Brazil ‘70 team.

RM said pre-Cardiff that he's back in full training and should be in the squad within 2 weeks. Not clear which 2 weeks of the infinite future he means.

The last time we went down, we had some highly valuable assets to sell (Lavia; Tino; JWP etc). If we go down, we’ll presumably have to cover this window’s spending,which given lower-value player assets might be very painful. Something to look forward to…….

I suspected that Ings didn't want to leave West Ham on their terms, and presumably foregoing bonuses and contract payouts, which might have been distinct from specifically not wanting to join Saints. West Ham were quick to leak Ings's stance / incalcitrant rejection of a move - I don't remember either Ings or Saints specifically said he'd rejected Saints. Presumably both parties are now waiting and hoping the other side cracks as the end of the window looms.

Ah yes, I’d forgotten Mara. £10m more. I should also acknowledge Tino as a positive, God knows how we beat Brighton to his signature.

Yes exactly. His brother’s company, coincidentally. There seem two distinct transfers we get involved with - British players who largely seem to be recommended by the incumbent manager (Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Downes, Wood, Taylor); and data-led signings which I assume are through the Ankersen process (Lyanco, ABK, Onuachu, Charly, Shea, Fernandes, Orsic, Sulemana, Lavia, Edozie, Aribo). The latter appears to have a success rate of 1 (Lavia) which was seemingly Shields’ call anyway. The rest has been largely a waste of >£100m (Fernandes obviously excepted, and Charly honourably excused as we got out money back at least). So all in all not a great record from the Chuckle Brothers data so far.

Completely agree. Rasmus an egotistical bullshit artist who is taking Dragan for a ride. Shame as Dragan appears quite generous and willing to spend.