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Not joining until February I believe but I wonder if he’s already involved with Juric in sorting out players and their contracts in this window and ready for a big shift in the summer? Wouldn’t be the first time a DoF has started ‘early’.

Not sure I agree with this - although I like Downes because he’s one of the better players, my take on it is that it is very EASY to look good in this squad given that it’s in general not good enough for the Prem. Have you noticed how Downes gets booked a lot? That’s because he’s too slow and either misses the tackle or more often than not he has to foul a player that’s going past him. It happens time and time again. Fraser also fits into the not quite good enough for the Prem bracket - Howe knew he was not good enough for a side that had aspirations nearer the top of the table. Both of these players could do a job for us in the Championship, with Fraser being the experience we were seeking last season, although it would appear he’s fallen out of favour somewhat now and it’s likely he’ll be gone in the summer.

I think there’s a decent player in there, but a lot is based on potential. He needs more game time granted and also some strict coaching to learn when to release the ball when bearing down on goal. He’s far too selfish at the moment in my opinion, but that characteristic can change especially if he gets a stronger bond with his teammates.

Better than nowt or its equivalent Rasmus? Must be surely?

If Utd can beat us 3-1, Forest on their current form can beat us 6-0. I have zero confidence of another point this season despite some ‘plucky’ performances.

No hate - just speaking the truth about a player who is a non-entity in midfield. Totally out of his depth.

That’s a part of it, yes. We shoot ourselves in the foot too.

Put shit subs on, try to defend for 30 minutes and that’s what you get. That’s why we’re down.

And there you have it - Anthony dives and Ref gives it to him.

Utd are shit at the moment, no question but you just knew they’d get the rub. And that goal started from an arsehole midfielder called Smallbone. Shit!

Downes and Armstrong on.

Smallbone just watching the game pass him by!

Suga gets clattered - nothing

Small ones first touch - pass to Utd

Oh crap - Smallbone on

We’re starting to fade - need some inspired subs now.

Sully has incredible speed but hopeless finishing!

Les and Aribo look knackered - not challenging now.

We’re doing well but the officials are biased as usual and they’ll be trying their best to give Utd the win.

If anyone thinks we’ve got a dogs chance in hell of winning or drawing this match they’ve completely lost it. That said, with Dibling in his new no.9 role, slowly but surely Juric is working out how to get a tune out of this squad of misfits. Obviously Rambo in goal, Downes and Les in defensive midfield. Suga and KWP should be the wing-backs, but I suspect he might prefer KWP on the right and Manning on the left…maybe. CB’s pick themselves as Capt’n Jacks still out and ABK is still sulking. Think Utd will be scared to touch Dibling so we need to get him in the box with the ball at his feet as much as possible. Having said all that, VAR will almost certainly screw us over at least twice. Plus Utd have a Premiership quality team and we don’t largely. Yeah, it’s going to be another ugly one. 5-0.

I’m not convinced yet that Juric will not stay for the longer project…he seems integral to Dragan’s plans to clean up the unsavoury shiteness that seeps through the club and if that goes well, why would he not want to be a part of the re-build? Rohl would be the better choice if there’s to be a returning manager anyway.

Another great goal by Dibling, although Swansea (aka Russball leftovers) made it easy for him.

And Manning plumbs new depths of shitness with that free kick on goal.

Swansea are just shocking. and so is Manning.

$$$ - that’s what SR see. It’s sale time remember.