BotleySaint

Priority One: Teach defenders how to defend.

Looks like a good fit for us. But then again didn't Pellegrino when he joined? I am genuinely optimistic about this. But I recall feeling the same when Pellegrino started out - until it quickly became apparently he was clueless. Or at least, the squad we gave him to work with was so poor. We went into that season looking weaker than ever it's pretty much the same now. Need significant money in January and to back him with signings.

If Flores comes in let's hope the fans give him a chance. Seems to have good experience and did well at Watford. Not sure what people expect!

Call me negative but I'm opting for 5-2. I think once we let another in, the confidence will well and truly go. Lukaku will get 3.

2-3 is probably optimistic at this stage.

Barely played recently not fair to judge him I don't think but in agree bednarek is under utilised !

Hughes has that look of a man who knows his future is on this game.

Back to square one then.

To be fair, we all expect to lose today regardless of the score now. Nice to have a bright start but does it save Hughes job even if we go on to lose 4-2?

That's ok. Only Spurs, Arsenal and Man City coming up. Plenty of points on offer.. (Oh ok and some more winnable ones inbetween but we really need to start winning some of those.. )

Jokes aside. At least they know where the back of the net is. Obafemi got in the first team so I don't see why one of these couldn't be promoted and given a chance

Has he been injured ?

Decent enough play. I'm really not bothered we are out, But the decision to VAR cancel the goal is annoying and typical of any attempt we make to try and build some confidence / momentum.

Gabbi misses.

Feel hard done by after that. Perfectly decent goal. Hit the bar twice and missed a sitter. Should have won (again)

Penalty to Leicester I imagine.

VAR says no goal.

Yes, he's looked a bit lightweight today but did well to stick with the ball and unlucky not to score with his shot.

OH Obafemi .. open goal. Should have been his first goal for us. What a terrible miss.

Injured by the looks of it. Hopefully not too bad.

Under pressure a bit now.

Joint bottom. Time for Hughes to Puck Off?

He has to go. But we also have to get the right person in. It could actually get worse with the current decison makers in place.

All over after the first 25 mins.

Didn't Jose just make a joke about the game against us being a friendly?