Harry_SFC

Safe to say you're not his biggest fan. Don't get me wrong, his finishing is poor but he certainly isn't "fucking shit".

Doesn't look like he's going to sign/be fit for Saturday then. The worry for me is that neither Alcaraz or Armstrong seem to be able to last a whole match (Alcaraz did last week but looked pretty leggy by the end). Plus I'm not sure I fancy S.Armstrong in CM in a tricky away game. Could be goals galore again on Saturday.

Having watched McCarthy on Tuesday night against League Two opposition I'm not sure I agree.

Should probably ask about urgency of transfers in CM now Smallbone is out for months. We look incredibly light in that department.

It is an absolute stonewall penalty. Clear cheating/bias going on here.

Definitely a shout for MOTM along with Cunha, who apart from his miss looked very good indeed.

Shame that he's gone and I wish him well but certainly won't lose any sleep over it. I expect him to beat the free kick record but doubt he will get back into the England squad. I also think West Ham will struggle this season. Would be great if we went straight back up and they got relegated (doubtful but you never know)

Personally think Lavia is making the right call. Poch is a brilliant coach and will certainly improve him. Lavia, Caicedo and Enzo is an incredible midfield trio.

Agreed. Admittedly it's only from Videos but I do like the look of Vyner from Bristol City. He's 6 ft 2, looks good on the ball and likes a tackle.

Well the Eredivise would be a step up... The Belgian Pro League is even worse!

I mean if Smallbone is out then no way will he play S.Armstrong in there again after what transpired on Saturday. If he signs this week I'm 99% sure he plays.

Sorry but every time he has played he looks absolutely gash. You'd like to think he'd show something but he's not even good in the air and he's a giant.

Based on the fact that Onuachu is one of the worst signings in the clubs history? Paintsil plays in a different position yes but he has attributes that are likely to improve us. Onuachu is not suited to the English game what do ever.

I'd imagine we would see him as a replacement for Sulemena or Tella.

Can't say I've seen anything of Paintsil but he will offer us more than Onuachu so on that basis, get it done.

True. My issue is that he isn't great in the air. Stephens isn't either. When the rest of your team is under 6 ft you at least need your CB's to be dominant in this aspect.

Holgate is a big no from me. We need a dominant centre back who is positionally sound.

Bazunu; KWP, Stephens, Bednarek, Manning; Charles, Downes, Alcaraz; A.Armstrong, Tella, Adams. Smallbone in for Charles if he's fit.

Harrison, Sinisterra, Gnoto all leaving/refusing to play. Doesn't leave them with much quality.

Me too actually. Was never convinced by JWP and penalties.

Pretty sure that was Stephens. I certainly remember him passing it straight to them more than once.

If Martin wants AA to play then it's got to be on the left really because we just look more dangerous with Adams up top.

Whilst we all know Bazunu has been pretty poor for us so far, he had no chance for any of the goals today. It was all on the lack of midfield/poor play from the centre backs.

The problem with Smallbone is he isn't a natural CDM. Is that Downes position? If it is then I'd say Downes, Smallbone and Alcaraz. If not then Charles, Downes and Alcaraz.

Great move for him if true