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It's not even a question of his age. I'm not expecting him to be a world beater. But it's evident from the last couple of games he is a useless attacking outlet on the Right side of defence. It's been a major part of our success this season. I don't question the lads talent. He'll be a great CB. I will question the decision to play him there again. I really would rather have Hibbert there and that's saying something.

Stones is an awful RB going forward. We've been lucky to have an exceptional RB who can defend and go forward just as well, it's part of the modern game. An old School RB would at least get the crosses in. It's just doesn't exist from Stones. I watched him get into a good position time and time again Stones gets into a crossing position and passes it backwards without fail.. So frustrating!

I'm a real fan mate. I was at the game like always, where you? It's not spreading doom and gloom it's highlighting where we are weak. Nothing wrong with that.

Spurs at home did exactly the same

Just highlighting the fact that teams who have pressed us high up the pitch this season have had great success

Great result from an otherwise awful display. Bailed out by the quality of Mirallas. Villa pressed us high up the pitch in the first 45 the same as Liverpool did on Tuesday and it worked again. There has to be a plan B. Another mention on how limited John Stones at right back is. We played much better when he went off and funnily enough McCarthy slotted in there. It's the constant passing backwards from the lad. He won't even throw a cross in no edge going forward! The weak link! He should not be played there again, he's awful there. I'd rather have Hibbert... Really!!!

Why on earth would anyone want Rodwell back? He's never fit.

You can't even compare Lukaku to Rooney. Rooney was and still is twice the footballer Lukaku will ever be. Without his goals what does Lukaku offer? He's not "technically" good.like Rooney. He has an eye for goal and that's about it. He's worth £20m because he's a big name in Europe and has massive potential. Right now I'd say he's worth £12m - £15m face value.

Watching that again Stones had an absolute mare. Heavily involved in the fourth aswell.

Think you need to look at the stats Mirallas. Lukaku has 9 in 20 appearances. Benteke has 7 in 18 appearances in a much worse team. Hardly "much much much" less.

Spot on mate.

Someone who we could acquire who is better than Lukaku for £20m is Benteke. Much much much better player.

This loan thing doesn't sit well with me. We've seen players go out the door for a lot of money. We've spent a bit but not all. It seems as though money is being held for a special purpose. I hope that special purpose is not Lukaku. He's been ok. Some really good performances. But the majority sub standard. For the money being touted £20m+ I think we'd be stupid to throw it all that way. Loaning players as a majority of transfer business does not seem a good idea for the long haul. Martinez talks about having a strong core of players plus loanees. The majority of loanees will most likely return at the end of each season. We have a couple that's fine but loaning 4-5 players a season isn't a great idea for me. We need to sign our own players. Don't forget loans cost money. They aren't free favours.

Still a top performer. Happy with this

Personally I think we are much stronger with Distin there. Whoever he partners we look solid. Same can't be said for Jagielka.

If he's out for the rest of the season, there is no point keeping him at the club. None at all.

We to sign someone on a permanant. I'm not overly impressed with Lukaku anyway. His goal tally has protected him from consistent poor performances. I think we should buy Batshuayi out right now.

Matt - not writing Stones off he's a good player but last night proved he is not the sort of Right back we need as cover. The team plays with attacking full backs and without Coleman or someone a like we are hindered. I thought he got into attacking positions well but was fruitless there once he received the ball. Couldn't get a cross in or beat his man. He's a centre back and was a major contributor to the second goal.

I think it all boils down to this injury. If his season is over. We need to send him back and buy something decent now.

Liverpool with Sturridge and Suarez playing are a top 4 side.

Another thing to note. Traore goals have come in Russia. Same place Jo was scoring for fun.

BTW, this Traore reminds me of Jo by his YouTube videos. Neat on the ball and has an eye for goal but could turn out to be a sausage.

I think all the money is being saved for Lukaku in the summer. But now, if this injury is a long term one ( which it very well could be). We need to sign a top end striker with it. There is no use relying on traore who has had a fair share of injurys himself and Naismith. It needs sorting and although Jelavic wasn't doing much I think his sale could come back to haunt us.

Counter attacking teams will rip that back four to threads and it will continue to expose a Jagielka

This game was crying out for pace at the back to cover the counter attacks. We had no pace without Sylvain and Seamus.