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Really dislike criticising players - and I’m not writing him off just yet - but really not getting BNC. I said in the first home game, and it’s more evident from the stands, his positional sense in both directions is horrendous. Defensively he's looked poor, and we could probably accept that...

Very pleased we’ve changed the wing backs. They were massively ineffective and we need the wing backs to be outlets else it restricts what we offer nothing offensively. Seems to be working already too. BNC seems a poor signing so far, but not time to write him off yet.

They like to leave a foot in / are all over us whenever they get a chance. Zero protection from the ref as per.

Might force us to wake up, as we need to sharpish!! We will get another chance though and they’re clearly worried about Gyokeres so space will come. They don’t look convincing at the back. Still not convinced by BNC - thought he’d be offering a lot more.

Two chances we absolutely should have taken. Worried as they look like scoring everytime they attack.

I’m predicting one out and one, possibly two, in today….

I like him a lot. He’s comfortable on the ball, has shown (when on it) he can keep good attackers quiet and is good nipping in front of attackers. Positional sense does need some work, but is improving. He might be 22, but his experience is actually quite limited, so we’re going to get the odd...

Was a very nothing first half, but that’s credit to Huddlesfield for their set up which really restricted us. Wilson - 7 - looked more confident and a better keeper for it. BNC - 6 - not convinced yet. Positionally in both directions he was poor. Wasn’t the outlet or impressive offensive WB I...

Obviously there’s a natural feel good factor after yesterday and therefore heightened optimism (side note; surely we all prefer SBT that way as opposed to the usual glass half full lot getting over excited) but there’s reasons to be at least slightly hopeful. Keep star players, ideally get one...

Whatever your views on Palmer, it’s always great to see a player enjoying playing for our club. He’s had a rough few years and he’s clearly loving it here - enjoyed his reaction after the game to his chant. Probably obvious, but he loves it here.

Frustration sure, but when it gets to the point it impacts players it’s too far IMO. Keeping a good atmosphere going, even in the hard times, is one of the few ways that we as fans can directly help. I understand your point, we all feel that anxiousness - players and fans - but MRs point is...

Interesting comments from MR re the importance of a positive atmosphere from the crowd. And how when it’s ‘flat’ or negative it impacts the players, especially the younger ones. Fully agree too tbf. Atmosphere was better today - winning helps - but was probably the core support there today who...

Really not convinced by BNC. He’s grown into the game, but his positional sense in both directions is horrendous. For someone who’s thing is attacking, he’s been pretty anonymous. Too early to write off though, but I was expecting more.

Positive from the first half; McNally looks good. Decent chance we could get him on a perm too.

This ref is your classic fuss over the little irrelevant stuff as he can’t get any of the big calls right.

We’ve started with zero tempo or attacking intent and it’s allowed them into the game (sound familiar?). Also, their set pieces are very very good.

I like Panzo and that’s never a foul, but he looks very nervous and under confident. Especially concerning now he’s on a yellow.

Good team and as importantly good bench (in context of recent weeks at least). Strong enough to win - and hopefully our better players step up, we play football and we’ll win.

Everton will offer - we know Dyche is a fan and he suits his style. Gyokeres going isn’t purely about the goals, replace him with Godden, Walker or anyone with a different style to Vik and we struggle. He single handedly creates opportunities and his mere presence creates space for others. At...

I think we’ll see a curveball or two today. Not sure JWE will start, as Bidwell has been pretty solid if not spectacular and adds some experience to the defence. Hopefully he reverts to 3 at the back as that absolutely bizarre lopsided formation didn’t work at all last weekend. Both loans...