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But we are inconsistent. We can play well in one half and poorly in the next all too frequently. Even when we went on that non losing streak we were not playing blinding football for 90 mins each game. Also you say we are not capable of beating anyone at the moment. There is a big difference between being capable of beating anyone and beating anyone. We are capable of beaten anyone.

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The problem is that he is also error prone at CH. He was at it again on Saturday. His weak header straight to a Palace player set up their goal.

Willy diet, ouh

Speaking as a mongboard helmet, if he really cannot function at full back why play him there? I assume that he shows a modicum of competency in that position in training otherwise he wouldn't get a game. It really isn't that difficult to play at full back too if you are a Premiership standard centre half.

Isnt that the point of that phrase though? You can go several games without a result and then get a win when least expected?

If that is a reference to Yoshi haven't we been playing him at right back? And Vardy is an attacker, Yoshi is a defender. If they are saying that Yoshi is a poor defender you really cant argue that point on his performances this season can you?

If this is not a sick hoax it is a disturbing development in terrorist tactics in Europe. Not sure why the Mail felt it necessary to add pictures of Swedes supporting refugees. Are they saying we are more at risk of terrorist activity by allowing in refugees? More so than bombing Syria?

Some are, some aren't. But you can guarantee if they don't play well straight away it was a bad signing.

Ah but the good news is that Koeman didn't mention him. Perhaps they picked it up from Gordon Watson's quote?

We are going round in circles Whelk but I would say that is more down to the fact that you don't seem bothered. If you were you would see that I have not tried to link the terrorist violence with Christianity. I have said that Islam doesn't have the monopoly on heinous acts. People of all religious persuasions are capable of and do carry out evil acts. Two very different things wouldn't you say and a bit of a no brainer. But you seem to struggle with the concept? Also perhaps you would like to help me with my lack of understanding about Christianity? Am I wrong in thinking that Christmas is a religious festival in which Christians celebrate the birth of Christ?

You have indeed Whelk, Sadly I had misjudged you.

Are you going to keep having a pop Whelk or are you going to engage in the debate? By the way, what I have gone away and looked up?

Indeed. I haven't seen a direct link with us elsewhere. Have seen him linked with the likes of Newcastle.

He does shoot but I would prefer someone with more accuracy. Someone said earlier we shouldnt just buy bench warmers but we should buy players who expect to start and let them all fight it out for a starting place. Long was bought as a bench warmer and we have a few others we know will always be on the bench. I would rather see one or two players come in who you would expect to start a game for real competition in the squad.

We could be and have been. My brother phoned up to commiserate last time we were relegated. He supports Fulham and I told him that they could well be next. They weren't next exactly but went down shortly after. We did very well to stay up for so long initially, especially with a ground that only held 15k supporters for a while. I had forgotten that Everton hadn't gone down and thought it was only Arsenal. We are all at risk every season and there is no guarantee that any teams will stay up.

Be careful calling Jesus mythical! You wouldn't want to upset those who don't believe in Jesus but get very upset if you question Christianity in this country! You could also add that the way we celebrate Christmas today is a relatively recent invention that came around in the Victorian times and has grown to a vast commercial enterprise ever since. So would you say that Christmas is less about celebrating the birth of the son of God in this country and more about having an excuse to party, giving the kids a bit of a charade to enjoy with the Nativity and winding down at the end of the year? That being the case, are we less of a Christian country as a result?

Yes, it came about through the tradition of giving tradesmen a Christmas box on the day after Christmas.

Sums up my point perfectly.

He was on the X factor on Saturday. Didn't realise he was still going. Must have an album out.

You could be right about the quality, although I think that consistency is a problem for a number of teams this season (us especially). Manchester United managed to get to the top at one point despite playing poorly and it is no surprise to see them losing games now. I agree about pace. Ball retention used to be the thing but now it is more important to be able to counter attack at speed and that has been a big reason for Leicester's success. You can pass the ball around all day long but unless you get a shot off possession means nothing.

Agreed, excellent well reasoned post, but we will soon knock that out of him! We have had a great few years of but the chances of us continuing to go forward were always going to lessen the longer it went on. Without the resources and pull of the top clubs mid table is where we were bound to settle. Being the best of the rest and Europa football is no mean second best given what clubs like us are up against. Disappointed with the recent results and who isn't? But overall I am very happy with the way the club is run, very happy with the manager and the team. Just start scoring a few goals please!

Marks To Prove It - The Maccabees 5 album retro box set - Fairport Convention

Be nice if Nigel gets a result though eh?

Betting on your own team to get relegated?