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Don't need him. As said, if anything, some attention to the back would be better.

Not sure? First 2 games we owned the game first for 45 minutes then for 60-70 minutes. What happened there was tiredness. As said by a few...questionable fitness. Against Chelsea. A different scenario really. We fell 2 behind real quick so the only viable option was to go at them. In this scenario, you'd expect your wingers to be pushing on. And it was effective. The problem being that defensively we had a shocker. And again we looked knackered...but that's less surprising as we had to put a lot into it after the shit start. Why would Martinez change tactics after having a successful last season?

Didn't realise he is only 26 too! Only going to get better!

After being wrecked 6-3 (although I think Chelsea are going to give out a load of thumping this season), every game is important. I'm not a fan of treating the League Cup with disdain. I can understand some of the reasons behind teams doing it, for example if you are chasing the league and European cup. But, for example, Man Utd the other night? Why do that? They have no European games etc. The League Cup is a way into Europe. Plus we have never won it. So I like us to try!!! All league games are important. What's more important is that we get some confidence and fight back into our defensive play.

You're not alone. You have me for company. (Hold my hand you tart)

Sorry, I'm scrapping my campaign for this one. Any coin left needs to go on a CB, a goodun to help cover.

Martinez was disappointed after the game. He said we defended to soft and to concede so many is not natural. We must improve. He ain't turning a blind eye to it, which is good.

Christ! A good one! Apart from Stones, I'm not to sure about our other options. Haven't seen enough of Alcaraz. That side of it is a bit worrying, with the extra European games.

Nice stuff. Although Moyes inherited a league winning team. Did he make it better? I can't agree with the whole 'inherited' argument. I'm not a fan of these sort of comparisons. They just don't work. I do agree with the ageing thing. I do wonder if another year on has made a difference? I know it can. I guess we'll see. One of us will be referring back to several of these posts at the end of the season! I'm not a betting man so don't ask!!!

Oh shit. No scared smiley? Ruined that. Haha!!!

I understand :scared:

I think the way he played for the next few minutes shows a strength of character. He'll come good.

At this moment, true!!!

Well I hope someone gets a right twatting tomorrow!!!

Freedom to the people!!!

Best bloody not do!!!

When did I actually mention you???? I mentioned 'knowledgable and level headed'. And the season I'm talking about is last season. Talk about paranoid.

Yeah. I agree. Well about him coming on sooner! I still question our overall fitness, especially those who run like crazy. Mccarthy seemed real knackered! I can only think he didn't come on as for large parts we were up and at Chelsea.

Haha! This site is as bent as our political system. The country is doomed!

100% this. I honestly don't understand how (what seem) level headed and knowledgeable men can basically write off a whole season of solid sound defending by the same manager, players, tactics and style that we have now. After 2 games (yes, 2 games because that's when it started!). Fair enough, some weight added to the argument today. But C'mon, really?!!

No. Bit of a disaster. BUT bit of credit as he didn't hide and did show some good touches after that.

Looked good today, especially considering he hasn't had a club in pre season. Really pleased to have him.

Haha!!! I was tempted but didn't have the balls!!!

Yep. Stones needs a chance. Jags needs to be 'rested' for a bit.

I worry about the stamina of Jags and Distin. To have to keep the running up game after game. They were tired by about 70 mins again. So I agree with the cries of needing an extra CB. Because these two will struggle when the games pile up. But we do have the professionalism to work through this spell. And I'm sure it is just a spell.