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So, Da Silva.... ok as a squad player who we can bring on further up the field on the left if absolutely needed, but as a starter... FFS... it should be obvious by now, surely...

Surprised at lack of respect shown for John Eustace on here. He won't get the job but we could do a lot worse than him.

Looking at current results of the poll, I think new manager is on a bit of a hiding to nothing... If 4 out of ten fans EXPECT playoffs as a minimum they will be under pressure right from the start... Are those expectations realistic?

If we were going to appoint a L1 manager, I'd prefer for it to be Nigel Clough, not Bloomfield... Never going to happen in a million years though.

Huge credit to Rudoni, really good, improved & effective performance and let's hope we have stumbled on the right formula to get the best out of him. Was thinking in pre-season that I could see Bobby Thomas thriving on JR's deliveries at set pieces: if we can get him to whip in dangerous...

I have questioned Rudoni's effort on here this week, not his ability. I think that criticism is fair. Don't think he is a shit player though, far from it. He definitely has the potential to be a good signing for us in the long term.

For all the problems we currently have, I find Rudoni's consistent under performance the thing which makes me most angry... Some players are getting pelters for snatched passes / mis-control etc. which to a certain extent is understandable. However, I think Rudoni is just shirking...

Very much still in the 'give it more time' group. Think EMC has been written off prematurely - given more time on the left side of attack I think he will show more quality. Kitching needs to concentrate better - it is far too easy for strikers to play off the shoulder against him currently...

Seems a lot of people have written Robins off already... prematurely in my view... key issue at the moment is conceding goals through lack of concentration / willingness to track runners. A bit shocked at how eager some of our fans are to throw Robins under the bus... Currently, I would have...

Several players guilty of not tracking back or engaging with runners with genuine intent to win the ball. Has happened a few times this year. Results can and will improve but only when basics like this are addressed.

Have not read whole thread (just 1st page), can't be arsed. We live in a very 'knee jerk response' society now. Overall the transfer window was good for us, it is not so long ago a key player would have been sold right at the end (ie Sheaf / MVE). Obviously the lack of a new defensive...

Have had long day at work, just seen reaction on Instagram to Palmer going and it made me laugh. He has skill and a physical side to his game and when he is on form (nowhere near often enough) he is an asset. BUT... fuck me, you'd think we'd just lost one of our best ever players in a couple...

Expected a tough game today... pre-match prediction was 1-1 when I saw the line up. Wouldn't be that surprised if MR puts on Lati in midfield eventually rather than Eccles (not saying he should, just think he might opt for him because of the more physical side of his game).

How I have missed this classic SBT first half thread...!!!I Honestly think we can and will turn this around in 2nd half. It does highlight our need for another midfielder though, even when Sheaf is back...

Glad Bidwell is captain, he deserves it. Slightly worried about midfield, but looking at the subs bench, we really do have players to turn the game round if needed :)

Agree with all the above, would see how Reuben does in training etc. before sending Tavares out on loan though...

Surprised a few have Millwall to finish bottom: there's definitely worse than them in this division (Oxford, Plymouth and Blackburn at the very least....)

100% agree. Palmer's effectiveness is over-rated because he shows flashes of skill occasionally, but essentially he is a bit of a show pony. Allen is more effective overall (and a better team player too).

I don't necessarily think Sheaf going would derail our season BTW, especially if it happens in next few days. I trust the recruitment team to find a very good replacement and I think a physical, commanding centre back with leadership qualities would make a big difference. Not as worried about...

Know what you mean.... I think we will finish 6th (bookies have us as 5th generally if you look at Oddschecker). Weird feeling going into the season with high expectations: have spent most of the past 50 years looking at the bottom of the league table and scanning up to find us, not now :) Our...