Harry_SFC

JWP must be one of the most overrated players I've seen. He's not even a good captain.

I think it's time Armstrong was benched. It's true we don't really have a proper alternative but Mara clearly has some technical ability, although he can't hold the ball up and doesn't do a great deal of work off it. Having said that, those are two of Che's main attributes so if they played up top together it may not matter as much.

For me a DM has to be a priority along with a striker.

I've noticed that KWP actually looks more threatening in a back 4.

The fact that we immediately looked better with Walcott in his position speaks volumes and with that being the case, Adam Armstrong should retire right now.

Glad he bagged a couple tonight but he just had to get his usual cock up infront of goal in at the end! His hold up play was first class yet again though.

In general play. He wins a lot more aerial duels than he used to. But yes his heading infront of goal is a different story.

Adams is very strong and has actually improved a fair bit in the air. I don't think Armstrong would be effective if he played alongside Messi/Ronaldo, let alone Victor Gyokeres.

Totally agree with this.

Surely it's time JJ Morgan gets a genuine chance with the first team? Yet another hatrick tonight.

I think I've read elsewhere that managers rarely get the whole amount and generally settle for less? Not sure if I've made that up or not.

Good point.

Agree with this. We need a proper finisher to compliment Che and someone who can create chances. Hopefully this spells the end of Adam Armstrong. I'm sure teams from the Championship would be interested.

This is the sort of player we should be after. Decent finisher and has good experience in a top league. Didn't have the best season last year but as you say, he's scored 10 goals already this season.

He should've done better on the first one today but he did make some decent saves. It's certainly not the biggest issue we have, that's for sure.

It was out of Adams and Lavia for me. Che edges it though - scored the goal and his hold up play was as good as usual.

Bazunu; Perraud, Salisu, ABK, AMN; Lavia, JWP, Aribo; S.Armstrong, Edozie, Adams. Tough call between Elyounoussi or Edozie. I don't rate Elyounoussi but can see why he would play in this particular game. Edozie played well on Wednesday night and does deserve a start.

Edozie, Perraud and Caleta-Car were decent. I've seen Mara a few times now and he looks extremely lightweight and always just looks like he's jogging around. Can't hold it up at all either. He's no where near Che's level unfortunately. The less said about Adam Armstrong the better.

If Edozie gets regular game time he could be a superstar. Our best player so far by a country mile.

You'd like to think the players will want to show NJ what they are capable of. Basing it on that, I'm expecting a 2-0 loss.

Just as I had forgotten about that awful night 🤔

McCarthy; Payne, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Perraud; Diallo, AMN; Edozie, Aribo; Armstrong, Mara.

Doesn't seem like any manager can cope at Stoke and who can blame them

Poor bloke is on a hiding to nothing. I'm underwhelmed but you've gotta give him a chance.

We can only hope...