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Those NTTT guys should be presenting some of the Sky sports games full stop. Whilst being impartial, they're both very knowledgable and generally more entertaining than the usual people they get on their shows.

Allen has spent most his career playing as a CM rather than an AM. COH showed last night he’ll be able to play there too. All of these players were signed when we planned to play 4-3-3 - so we’ve got that tactical flexibility.

Robins was pretty open last night when he said if Walker was fit, he’d be ahead of Biamou.

Precisely, before the Blackburn game, they had conceded 1 goal.

Yes, and no. Reading have been disproportionately ruthless this season with around 30-odd % shot conversion. That isn’t sustainable over 46 games. On top of that, Lucas João scored his 6th goal in 9 shots night (including his 1v1). Ironically, last night they had the most shots they’ve had this...

We already did, but having the 2 AMs higher up the pitch meant that Hamer nor Sheaf could press without leaving gaps in the midfield. Personally, I think Allen’s best performance this season was when he played deeper vs Swansea. So the argument for 5-3-2 is a lot stronger than the 3-4-2-1...

It’s a balance, isn’t it? On one hand, you need to trust the players you’ve picked and tinkering too often hurts team cohesion and so on. On the other, when something isn’t working as planned, something needs to change. My view is that, from the post-match reaction v Middlesbrough, you could...

Would we have lost 4-0 to Blackburn had we not had a red card? Probably not. It was too early to say, but before the penalty incident, we looked alright - having just hit the post, too.

You’re blaming sheaf for that goal? Lucas João scored an inch perfect goal from 20-25 yards with 3 players around him. Sheafs stats for the game: 85% passing accuracy 3 interceptions 8 possessions won 1 chance created You’re nitpicking.

He is a Gooden.

Sheaf got MOTM...

I think Walker and Gooden could be a very good partnership. I had my doubts about Gooden, but always felt he could score at least 10 goals in the Championship. He’s a v good finisher and that attribute can take you through the leagues - which he has done. He lacks the physicality, but that’s...

A few observations on the new 5-3-2 shape from me, for what they’re worth: 1) the 3 CMs gave Hamer and Shipley freedom to get forward and press higher up the pitch 2) offered more protection for the CBs too, as AMs in the pass bypassed relatively easily 3) we were able to keep possession a bit...

He’s really lifted his game and is moving the ball on in few touches. Clearly this has been worked on and it’s paid off.

You missed the part he missed from 6 yards out...

We’ve barely seen him play. His goal scoring record speaks for itself too. Anyone close to his record, or even half the goals at Championship probably costs double.

Not to mention we’re 2 goals up with less than 10 minutes remaining... Really a yellow card?

It was obviously a stupid bet to make because we’re going to batter Reading... Get in McCallum!

I hope it stays 2-1 so the poster who bet us to win 2-1 with Hamer first goal scorer. A bet I wouldn’t think is sensible, yet you’re 12 minutes from winning £450-odd quid! Co’mon!

The Biamou miss vs the Gooden goal. That’s the difference in class. Biamou has played a role tonight, credit to him. But, the shirt is Walker’s when he’s fit.