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We will know a lot more about the season ahead after the next few. They look winnable on paper, we ought to be getting points in these games. We'll find out if playing it on the cheap (relatively speaking) and relying on Ralph's ability to improve what we've got is going to pay off. Certainly far too early to say we are going down. There are encouraging signs from the Liverpool game and we've yet to see the best of the new signings.

Some good signs. But we need to play like that against the lesser teams. Which is where we often fail!

Against a poor Newcastle side though to be fair.

Too blasé at the back. Just boot it clear! Our own doing yet again..

Considering the gulf in quality and expense we aren't doing that badly. Unfortunately it's against the teams more equal to us that we fail.

Not playing badly but we lack anyone who can turn the game. Be clinical. Too ordinary.

And Milner will stay on despite doing worse.

Sorry, it happened at the wrong end.

As I was saying.. we are just too slack at the back when it matters.

Liverpool fairly static so far but we've done ok. Just waiting for the mistake at the back now that leads to an easy goal for them.

Too early to make comments like that

Just backed off and backed off. We've totally lost composure at the back. Could get worse.

Defence just watched him. Nowhere near sharp enough.

Not a lot fallen for him. Ings link up play was pretty bad today.

Again.

Yes more than one player error. Wind possibly a factor with Vest but no excuse for Gunn.

Good effort from Bertrand. Not far off.

Resting on our heels a bit too much this half so far.

Not sure. He clearly wasn't going for the man. Would have been harsh I think.

So, Carrillo stays. Looks well pleased in his photo...

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Shane Long Goal Machine .. another player rejuvenated by Ralph?

We've basically handed them the game on a plate.

Oh dear... total cock up.

We can't defend. It's been a problem for a while. Stones in particular is a liability, which is why he doesn't get in the City side.