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Shambles. But as the pundits point out playing for a global megaclub like Manchester Utd brings unimaginable pressure. Almost scar tisssue. Luckily for them Wilcox has got the name and number on speed dial of the only bloke who can salvage their season.

Good. Can only help increase his value next summer

“You f’kin stupid cah….” It seems “silly old moo” from the 1960’s Alf Garnett was quite endearing by comparison.

Interesting point

Quite a few factors at play here, impossible to predict. A lot will depend on how their own clubs view things. Forest/Man City loan them out for experience and if the players aren’t getting game time they may well agree to recall the player and send them somewhere else where they’re more likely to play regularly.

Definitely think a CF is priority but as posted on the Schlotterbeck thread; Wouldn’t be surprised to see a CB bid relaunched in January. We tried for both Falchener and Affengrubber before bringing in Abbot, and you wonder if he has Tonda’s confidence.

I was hoping he’d score a free kick, and in a well rehearsed celebration teammates congratulate him by slapping his head (as per Benny Hill). Preferably in front of the West Ham bench.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see a CB bid relaunched in January. We tried for both Falchener and Affengrubber before bringing in Abbot, and you wonder if he has Tonda’s confidence.

Totally agree with what you say about JWP but it’s very difficult to predict how or if he’ll progress as a manager. For all the reasons you give for him I always thought David Armstrong would go on to be a successful coach or manager, but not the case. (Stuart Armstrong also fits the bill). Not so sure about Lallana. Perhaps like many I still hold a bit of a grievance as to his leaving etc but he doesn’t seem to have the same air of confidence/authority.

This is a point I’ve made a few times but people keep trotting out the same bollocks about only being back up. Larin is great when fit but looking at last season it seemed if anything he was the backup to Stewart, although a more accurate description might be sharing the role.

Yes, he seemed quite relaxed. Good to see.

I think a lot depends on who he is paired with in midfield as to how effective he is and the team performs. Is JWP and Bragg too defensive? I’m still concerned he and Downes are too similar. But the good thing is JWP seems adaptable and Tonda rotates the team well

It does come across as a voice piece and outlet for a collection of wife beaters. Bet they went ‘ome and there was trouble if ‘er indoors didn’t have the pie and mash on the table.

Agree but I’m sure Tonda will bring him back into the fray. Would be best with a real CF for him to work with though, and someone in the penalty area to float crosses towards.