Daft Kerplunk

not sure, but he does have a pineapple on it

and how bad it was too

Decent showing, McCarthy always a brain fart away from a fuck up. Liverpool obviously don't need to sit deep (low block for those who use fancy new terms) against us, which many teams in the Championship will so that's the test once we get back to the league after this little free hit. Plenty of food for thought for Will with many of the players tonight showing more than the first teamers selected so far.

He's young so probably doesn't have one yet but I can't imagine he saw Downs and thought, yes, that's the player for me to make a difference. Spors, go get him for me. Spors, the Barclays IT guy and Rasmus will stay in good jobs whilst the front man gets the chop for not being able to get a decent tune out of the bin fire he's been given.

Seems that the wonks at Sport Republic believe they've cracked football in the same way Les did when it comes to signing players. The biggest failing of all is not signing decent forwards or creative players, and after last season's abject failure to score goals, it is amazing that a strong centre forward or two wasn't the number one priority. We needed creative players as well but our forwards are nowhere near good enough. Their biggest failing is not learning what they need to prioritise and that is probably down to the same arrogance shown by Les that they didn't need to learn because they already know everything they need to. Imagine spending the amount of money they have and still not being close to where they need to be. Embarrassment to themselves.

There seem to be quite a few comments on here about Will Still buying the players. That's not how football works in 2025 lads; a committee makes the decision and that'll include some tech nerds who've probably never stepped on grass with a ball nearby but they sure know data sets. Not saying he's setting the world alight but the players at his disposal have been signed for him to work with, not that he has chosen the players himself to coach.

You appear to have forgotten that we went on a run of barely scoring goals under Puel. We had better players under Puel but on more than one occasion we were absolutely dreadful. The appointments since are more indicative of the people running things, not that he was the right manager.

Some positives on paper, looks like we should get more goal contribution from midfield, which will be needed to balance the weakness of our front line options. Better defending as a unit and more attacking pressure on the opposition should mean Baz is less exposed and hopefully the GK coach will help him improve. Shame we had to lose Fernandes, really good that we got rid of a heap of players who've had negligible impact, still a few left so perhaps they'll go on loan. A decent war chest seems to be there should we need additional players in January for a promotion push. An optimistic 6.5

Anyone criticising this squad is utterly wrong, as many of the forum said this was a squad good enough for top positions 😂😂😂 They were good enough 2 years ago after all. I was good in bed 2 years ago, now I can't even get it up; things get worse as you get older 😂 literally, not idiomatically. Where I would agree with people like @Farmer Saint is that it was a team built for the Championship. Spors, you have much to do old bean.

also needs to learn how transfers work and that in 2025, the manager isn't the one determining fees or transfer policy isolation. Then think about how relegation and points total have no impact on transfer fees. Thick. As. Mince.

A line-up that shows how far we have fallen if ever there was one

can't even do that

Final third play continues to be a shocker. Watching the Espanyol feed with views of their impressive stadium makes you realise just how crap St. Mary's is and that it desperately needs an upgrade. Just like the attackers in the squad.

I think you are confusing marketing with PR

Could've at least used a proper pro-level football too and not a fairground hook a duck prize.