Pamplemousse

Last season we beat the team (Leicester) who finished first in the year before that. You can’t get more top 6 than that.

Let's hope Leicester was merely a blip. The performances before that weren't too bad really, we've got to remain positive and hope for the best.

On a slightly related note, I remember a chart from last season which showed which teams created chances and compared them to how many were taken by teams. We were one of, if not the most wasteful team. It would be interesting to see it for this season, if one exists.

I don't really believe Eric Black has or had that much influence, so shouldn't be criticised IMO, just like Sammy Lee is lauded on here by some. The difference is we were winning more when Sammy Lee was here. Dave Watson's been here throughout both their spells too.

Perhaps Hoedt has grown up, apologised and is back in the squad. Doesn't really do us much good for Pellegrino to come out and admit it was for disciplinary reasons. The Mail will claim we're in meltdown again.

A few people on twitter said he wasn’t on the bench on Wednesday.

Let's not forget - our top scorer was injured for most of the season, and our best player and defender missed half of the season as well. On top of all of the extra games. I said it at the time it was a miracle we got 8th place. Facts will show that it was a disastrous decision to sack him, one that has weakened us and consequently strengthened a rival. People who insist that it was the right decision are either very stupid or don't want to admit that they were wrong.

Our players are only able to motivate themselves against bigger teams. It will be a spirited display and an improvement (it can’t get much worse than last night) but we will lose 3-1

I'd be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, because Dortmund haven't been that great since Klopp left.

I've had debates with James but he certainly isn't a moron. At least his arguments are well-reasoned, unlike quite a few on here.

I'd take Bosz. The only concern is he was dreadful at Dortmund. Teams sussed out their weakness, that they played with a suicidal high defensive line, and he failed to fix it. On the other hand, what he achieved at Ajax with a young squad is the model we supposedly want to follow.

And as I said, to be a good modern full back, you have to be able to attack. He'd be a centre back if he could only defend. You do understand modern football, right? Compare him to Bertrand, who is far more effective going forward.

Sorry pal, Hull have snapped him up. It took them one game to start winning again. You make a habit of being wrong about things, don't you?

I wasn't questioning his defending, I'm questioning his attacking ability. I'm not surprised that you clearly don't get it. Nice to see you unable to engage in a debate without abusing again.

They beat West Ham before Alladyce officially started

If there is one positive I can think of, is that Everton getting tanked 4-1 by us kick started their season. Maybe this is the hot poker up our arse that we need.

Go on then, show me the stats, show me his positive contributions. Considering he’s Portugal’s Number 1 right back, it’s fair to ask why he isn’t contributing more. Try engaging instead of abusing.

Trouble is if we sack him now, it’ll just mean Eric Black as caretaker.

Hopefully Les Reed won’t ever be forced by the players into making such a decision again. We need a BIG January transfer window. Three players minimum

Gao at the game! Doesn't look happy...

To be a good full back, you have to be able to attack. In games like this, he simply goes missing. And, SKD, he was at fault for the fourth goal with a sloppy bit of player. But he can defend apparently...

What is he good at? Can't shoot, can't cross. Runs fast though.

Our players really aren't very good

Came across that website the other day. The one thing that stood out to me was Crystal Palace's xG.

If the players supposedly disliked Puel so much, they better be up for this.