Smirking_Saint

5 chances, mainly from range if I remember rightly, we played very well against the Arse but in general I think we play around with it too much, Stoke was better as we got it into the box more FFS

I reckon we are more or less there already TBH a keeper we definately need and another wide man, CB deffo too but this could always be cover as Fonte and Yoshi are starting to look good. I have more concerns that we dont ever seem to carve out many chances.

This, if we have the cash why not, shows intent to, go straight in with top offer and see what happens.

I do have to lol when I read this crap on here and on twitter, as if we are a massive club and owe them something, well, we dont. Football is a mercenaries game, in Walcotts case we were on the way down and with chambo we were a league 1 team, what did you expect ? They should stay forever at the mighty saints ? Far more respect that they obviously remember where they come from, but to moan at them for leaving ? Mongs

All Im saying is I cannot concede how you cannot see that Guly adds something to the team, to say otherwise is nonsense. Should he start every game ? Probably not Will Adam start ahead of him ? Probably But he is definately the best option we have to balance the front four right now, and if you couldnt see his value yesterday and against Stoke then there really is no point discussing, you have made up your mind, and cannot see any positives at all. If you cannot see how a forward player can effect the game without necessarily scoring a goal whats the point ?

He is talking about food

Eh ?

If its just moving them I dont think you need a spark do you ?

I have to say I agree with this, I think he will make a top top keeper but he isnt ready yet, and likely to make a few more clangers, it must be difficult though playing for a Brum team that is so short on confidence right now. We are a bit stuck really, as there are no real viable alternatives unless you break the bank, Friedel is the only one screaming at me. Robinson and Given must not be options as they havnt played in ages.

It wasnt his best of games, which is why I wasnt too worried he was replaced, that pass from Gaston when he just looked at him summed him up, we do need more movement from him upfront IMO, he is a striker playing like a midfielder

Your a clever chap, you know what I meant, congrats on glossing over the main points though, its inspiring how you so effectively avoid answering the most simple of questions. Im not asking you to change your views, just cannot see how you can see no positives from Gulys inclusion

Inimagine he went for J Rod as he offers more running, Lambert gave them a battering all game but J Rod gives you legs. The two that surprised me though was Ramirez as he always looks like he could make something happen, he played well today, plays some good football, he will get used to the players around him eventually. And punch, he didnt have his best game, nothing really worked, id have kept Guly on and taken Punch off Other than that, more or less spot on, MS and yoshida immense, Cork strong, bit harsh on Boruc, 6 maybe but yes his kicking was abysmal.

A rather hypocritical last sentance there Chapel but Im going to assume you knew that. No, basically I am saying I find it hard to see how anyone who has a balanced viewpoint can turn around and say that guly has produced no positives in the last year despite evidence that he obviously has. I am perfectly happy to discuss and agree/disagree, please dont attempt to twist things and ignore the crux of the arguement.

Perhaps he should, as he made a **** poor effort diving at it didnt he ? And yes I know he wouldnt have got close enough to kick it, but his reactions are far too slow

No, unless we have spare cash, certainly not a priority, despite what the next 15 posts slating Fox say

Apart from what was already stated you mean ? For a start going back to the comments that he has contributed nothing in the last year despite two decent performances, one last week that some said should have won him MOM and arguably if he had finished that chance then he should have ( a chance that if Lallana or Lambert had missed it then people would fall over themselves to excuse) Or last season, scoring 11 and however many assists to help us gain promotion ? No idea how I have come to the conclusion that I believe you are blinded from his positives as you are prejudiced by a judgement that he is not good enough

You know what you are though Alps, your precision and timing are impeccable, you allow everyone to set the mood, happy with a fantastic display against one of the prems heavies and then Boom, jump in with an assessment that we are drab and not good enough ? And if you really are that 'innocent' do you really not expect this reaction ? I mean ? If these really are how you feel, so mind numbingly, chillingly depressing. You consistantly miss the mark I think you thrive off the attention.

Im not saying he should start every game, Im just saying that some of us are able to make our own reasoned opinion up, where as others are carried away by the lynch mob, ignoring the good to concentrate on the bad. I didnt see Guly do much wrong today, he was entitled to go for that ball, after all if he hadnt Im sure you would be part of the crowd moaning that he should have done more to prevent LK from tapping in. He was a large part last year, goals and assists and has balanced the front four so far, covering for adam and allowing GR to play in his better position. Perhaps its time to lay your prejudices to one side and take every performance on its own merit ? He isnt going to set the world alight but certainly he looked decent today. Im sure your capable to make your own mind up Chapel, Ill even help you down of that horse if you like

What are you talking about ? Kelvin setting up Berba ?

Your as bad as Alpine, though your trolling isnt really at the same level yet Nice to see Alps is back derailing threads though, I suppose even the Grinch smiled at xmas

Ill judge him over the next two games, I gave our other keepers a bit of time for me to make judgement. I cant blame Boruc too much for a shakey 10 mins, afterall he is replacing two failed keepers and so it must get in your head. Looked better moving on though, his kicking was poor but started to look more assured, can only judge when he is tested more though.

Exactly

I suppose its difficult to tell when you follow the same crowd

TBH though, as I said before, Lallana's loss was compounded by Gaston playing on the left, we dont miss him half as much when Ramirez is on form, and for that he needs to play through the middle.

No I am saying he has picked it up from somewhere, so I expect he heard it from you before. Guly who scored 11 last year and however many assists ? And now has done ok in the two starts he has had this season ? Yes I am saying I see what he adds to the team, and right now he adds balance.