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This is a team game - it takes 11 to win it. There is always a weak link, he is it

They were good crosses that put the opposition under pressure...and led directly to goals

I say this every time we play Pompey, that the 3-3 draw with 9 men was the moment the Robins years turned from recovery to growth. We could beat anyone in League 1. And the Kastaneer tackle well what can you say?

My instant summary of EMC Just because we are criticizing does not mean we think he is no good 1. Colossal potential. two good crosses, two goals shows that. A match winner 2. But just not maxing out on that potential. Only two crosses. The same is true of Sakamoto - not enough crosses 3. The...

If Grimes is worth under £4m at 29, Torp at 26 has to have an upper limit of £6-8m Mind you Sheaf went for £6.5m....

He's sort of Lampard himself reincarnated. Seemingly not doing all that much, not as visible as Rudoni (or Gerrard in Lampard's time) but suddenly makes the crucial intervention, often with goals. Torp's a better tackler than Frank though

Anybody who thinks JDS is a good long term solution, no matter how much he has improved, needs to give their heads a wobble. Comments on EMC are noted - he sometimes puts his brain into neutral gear when things are not in his immediate area, like not making himself available for a quick throw.

JDS is weak; clearly not what we need if we are talking automatics. Along with midfield cover left back is the position most in need of attention. No matter how much JDS improves, it is from a low base and we need better. That said, one of the neatest moments on Saturday was JDS, in a tight...

On other matters. Hasn't Wolfenden been the most fantastic purchase, since he arrived we have not conceded a goal. :) Nothing like the fear of losing your place in the first team eh!

It will be the same team - I'd almost bet my life on it. Frank is not Robins, rarely springs a rabbit from the hat, values consistency instead. Myself, I would consider one of these two changes:- KKH for Tats. I just think KKH looks an absolutely fantastic all round player from the few...

Stoke to be the first loss.

Scrappy game, unable to play through their press so relied too much on the long ball. Really missed an in-form Rudoni 1. Best thing that can be said was another clean sheet - although had Rovers had a Wright in their team we would have been in trouble. Rushworth is worth every penny. Kitching...

Bonkers I have little time for Da Silva as a general rule but he was one of the few who had a good game. The problems were on the righht, where they got round repeatedly in the first half.

...suspect he would have saved Torp's shot. In an inverted way it showed his value.

Start Wright and if he tires bring on Simms. Surely?

...thank God the international break is almost over

I don't think the specialist but 2nd tier Eccles is an upgrade on a bang in form and energetic BTA, who is also more likely to score goals. Inclined to stick with BTA. He's one of the three players who have most dramatically improved under the Lampard coaching regime - da Silva and Torp being...

Worked well, timed for for when people were really fed up with Xmas family stuff. and gagging to get out. Weather was dodgy iirc

My wedding anniversary. But as we both forget most years I will feign the usual forgetfulness, book my ticket, then just shrug my shoulders

3-0 or 4-1 - something like that. They have only scored 8 goals if you include the one in the abandoned game and that was a penalty. Cantwell is the only one to watch out for - 4/8 goals. He may be a bit of a Dandy Dan but he is still quite good. Looking for a good performance from EMC. Many...