LuckyNumber7

The top post on this page, "he will eclipse VVD". He's made a promising start for sure but some people do go ott.

Dropping Ings for this would be mental, whilst he's not at the top of his game he's still our most in form striker and against Leeds we should actually be able to create a few chances for him. I'd like to see Mina alongside him, if not then bring Che back in.

I agree, very good assist for the goal but aside from that I thought Redmond was his usual self and didn't really cause Chelsea any problems. Djenepo MOTM for me, was a real warrior out there with some nice moments of skill as well. Salisu and Vest also very good.

This from a week ago https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56029690

I said before the Newcastle game that Stephens is an awful full back and that game only reinforced my view. None of our CBs are suited to playing RB especially with the attacking duties it carries in the system we play. It's shambolic that we're even in this position tbh and you have to feel for Ralph. Of the options listed I would probably go for JWP to play at RB but that can't happen until Diallo is fit. I would hope the club are looking at any free transfer options available, even Cuco Martina until the end of the season would be better than the options above!

From memory you seem to post similar about every manager we have. We were 6th six games ago. We are on a bad run for a number of reasons and back down to a more realistic position. There are plenty of managers who would be in a relegation battle with this squad. Ralph has his faults and is not blameless, but he is not the problem.

Glad it wasn't just me who thought that, McManaman seemed to have some weird agenda where he seemed desperate to downplay his performance. Aside from those couple of slips I really liked what I saw. Pace, power and composure. Think we've got a player there.

Danny Ings doesn't owe us anything, the move has worked out for both parties but he is under no obligation to sign a new contract, as much as we would all like him to.

I'd really rather not see Stephens at RB, he's looked like a fish out of water when he's played at full back previously.

Ezequiel Schelotto was linked with us before joining Brighton, was released in the summer and still without a club. Pape Souare formerly of Palace too. As mentioned most of them wouldn't get a work permit anyway.

Well I would have preferred a defender but it's bizarre how anyone can see this as a bad thing. Some people may have failed to notice we haven't scored from open play in our last seven games so another attacking option is very welcome. Granted it's not worked for him at Liverpool but he's not had many opportunities tbf, and he was quality at RB Salzburg, If nothing else he is a much better option than Shane Long! Will do for me.

I thought Valery was ok the other night. Don't like all this putting square pegs in round holes.

Problem is the Chapel end is the dedicated family stand. I'm in Kingsland north but would love to be in a proper 'home end' but it's not really possible atm. Only if the away fans were moved to the side could we then do something but I can't see that happening unfortunately. It's why I tend to give cup games a miss these days.

If Ings is still out I'd definitely start N'Lundulu up top, we need Theo in the AM position and I shudder at the thought of Long playing. Also his confidence will have been boosted by scoring his first goal.

Well I thought it was a good professional performance against a well organised team, did what needed to be done. Not quite sure what some people expect given how inexperienced the team was. JWP ran the show and I'm really excited about Diallo, he looks a class act. Of the youngsters Watts looked full of potential, Chauke had a nervy start but I thought he grew into the game. Well taken goal by Nlundulu and Vokins solid again. I appreciate what Long has done for us in the past but he needs to retire frankly, he is finished. Hopefully we get one or two bodies back for Arsenal.

Such a shame for him, thought he was our best player before the injury and by a mile his most accomplished performance so far. Yet another option taken off the table. Wish him a speedy recovery.

Frustrating night, we put in a decent display under the circumstances against a very good team but we just don't have the squad depth to deal with the number of injuries we have. My main concern is that we're not creating enough chances at the moment, born out by the fact we have only scored one goal in our last five games. We desperately need to add one or two to the squad but looks like finances won't allow us to do that.

The latter is the former.

Ralph has a job for life here. But no doubt he will be off to a bigger club sooner or later. Let's enjoy whilst he's here.

I think there's a player in there and he started well when he first broke into the team but has too many lapses in concentration, as someone said he seems too casual sometimes. Probably best if he moves on now, however we would then need to sign more cover at RB.

Credit to West Ham who made it very difficult for us and they looked the more likely to score towards the end. Again we looked slow and bereft of ideas, our tiny squad is costing us now as after the first eleven we have very few options to come in and do a good job. Just compare our bench to West Ham's. Really need to freshen things up with a couple of new additions in the transfer window, the fact Long is still our backup striker tells you all you need to know. We've had a fantastic year but you can't afford to stand still in this league and we are looking a bit stale right now.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/8658858.stm

I like Armstrong but about time he was dropped, he's been pretty poor this season. Djenepo is inconsistent but has the potential for a moment of magic, would be nice to see that today.

Would have taken that beforehand but very frustrating not to have won that. We are just lacking a bit of ruthlessness. Not really sure why that wasn't a penalty at the end especially considering some of the soft ones that have been given this season. I felt it was a mistake taking Theo off as he was playing well and causing them problems, plus a very nice goal. Djenepo and Redmond look threatening but flatter to deceive most of the time and Armstrong is too careless in possession. Romeu, JWP and KWP were all excellent. Looking at the bigger picture it's a good point but hard not to feel some disappointment, which is a measure of how far we've come.

It was Wolves not Chelsea who were awarded the penalty which was then overturned. Clear dive by Neto. Aside from that it's far too early to dream of challenging for the title. There are only 12 games played, if we are still in a similar position come the end of February then maybe but realistically we will be 8th-10th imo which would be a good season. The table is very tight and it only takes a couple of losses and we will slide down into mid table.