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Sorry MikeO I didn't mean your post but just that people do cherry pick certain moments from a game to support thier argument rather than the overall picture. Wasn't referencing you in any way.

This is reminiscent of the Lukaku thread for me. People cherry picking moments of both sides. I cam reel of several where Rom lost the ball cheaply, but it will be countered with times he actually managed to control it basically. But back to Ross. I thought Ross had a good game. He is never going to control a game as he doesn't have that drive in him. But he did the simple things well...made space, give and go, retained the ball and grabbed a few assists. If we could have finished a few more chances he would have had more assists. Quietly improving? May not be progressing at lightning pace, but maybe he is slowly getting more into his own game.

Sorry guys but Iust also he in twilight zone too. I sit on the fence with Rom. But first half especially he was pretty bad. To me he didn't hold the ball up well at all. It came to him, he controlled it, defender took it. I didn't see him win much in the air either. I will watch it again to see of i am missing something so at least I can be fair. Second half I thought he was better. I said in the match thread....he wasn't having a good game but had a period in the second half where he had three attempts on target.

What made Rom look bad today was the Chelsea defenders were letting him have his first touch....then stepping in front of him and taking the loose ball. Believe it or not, Rom could learn from Ross here. Ross keeps the ball at length from hos body but uses his strength to stop players from stepping past him. It makes it very difficult to intercept. But again, as bad as heblooked today, he still managed three shots on target. As long as he is shooting he should be given time to work on the rest of his game.

Costa is such a dick! Look at him eye the ref after that...nob.

Look at lennon haha..exactly what we need right now.

Second half has been excellent from us. Composed and created a lot of chances. The defense have stood up to some tremendous pressure too.

Should have sold him. What a brilliant hat trick for Naisy! And great ball from Ross.

Love Kone's face to that reception. How things have changed.

Roms bot doing much but he's managed 3 shots this second half. He's warming into this.

Oh my God now i know I'm asleep. Shit for a minute I thought this was all real. As if Naisy was gonna score two great goals on one match haha.

This is excellent stuff. Kone great effort. McCarthy, excellent effort.

Fucking brilliant Naisy. Great turn and then runs on and finishes it to.

That is true too.

Not saying he isn't good at what he does.

Agree totally.

Great let's just pit Gibson on 500k a week and we'll finish top 4! Don't like these articles as they miss the whole point most the time. Top four wages don't get you top four. You pay top four wages due to having top four players. Players get you top four.

I have to agree. Naismith is on his own as far as movement goes in our team. He must be a nightmare to mark, whereas Lukaku is a defenders dream. Always where you want him to be. There is a reason that Naismith is a pros player and not a fans player.

I would love to see Ross turn up one match with that little bit of arrogance needed for the top. The type where top players believe they can win every battle.

He's half way between for me. He is capable of it but too often he turns back or slows it down. I want him to show more hunger and will to get the ball or himself forward at every opportunity.

The problem is that Ross has no idea what type of player he is. And I can't work it out either. He's not a driving type player. He's not a fast paced player. He doesn't spray passes around. He is calm on the ball and can be tidy. What type of player is he?

Have to admit to feeling the same after last night. He didn't look on the same level.

Poor half from Ross here. Bad touch, too slow and doesn't seem to have much maneuverability.

Am I the only one who thought it was a harsh red card and a mark of how the game is turning out now? He gets cut down by the type of tackle that could break a leg....and throws a piece of chewing gum in the players general direction.......and he gets the red card.

Really can't believe you actually came out with that Makis. I'm shocked that anyone looks at it that way. I may have misunderstood your intentions, or you may have not put it across how you intended. If so I apologise.