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We are trying to finish top 2, it's not that daft to expect us to beat a bottom 5 team is it? Or at least outplay them. Well it might turn nasty because this is our chance to get promoted after 25 years. Any perception players aren't 100% committed and at their best increasingly won't go down...

We must inhabit different universes. The pressure is there right now. And it should be tbh. Let's hope the fans don't turn too nasty too quickly. This team needs confidence and support because when heads drop it falls to pieces.

Lampard wasn't glowing with optimism and anticipation about the possibility of new players coming in in his last post match interview. I suspect it's going to be very modest additions to the deck.

We have a lot of pressure on this one. The difference between a win and a loss to our confidence in the next 3 or 4 is massive.

We will be in a real scrap to get into the autos. We need that tempo and fight throughout the team and plenty of athleticism to chase and get a foot in. That isn't really Haji. Id rather use him as an impact sub. I trust BTA and probably Simms more in the style of team play we need in the run...

The next few months are a generation defining moment for this club. Do you trust Haji Wright to help us see that through as the lead striker? It's a no from me.

Tbh we haven't played well for a few months now, there is a lack of quality that will tell more as opponents have increasingly sussed how to play against our strengths and weaknesses. Basically keep close to EMC, Saka and Grimes in open play, the rest aren't much of a threat. Thomas at set...

I admire your optimism. I think the only way we really recover is by adding quality who can quickly get in the team and make a real difference. Id personally say a striker and central midfield at least.

The problem is he isn't consistently good enough and doesn't fit our best style of play, where we need a strong central striker who can hold the ball up, play others in and get in the box. It's time for a change and he probably feels the same.

The pressure has now arrived and may build quickly if we don't turn form around soon. Which players can rise to that and which will choke? Id worry about central midfield and the strikers mainly.

In the end we lack quality it's always going to catch up with you. Let's hope for a couple of quality players ready to go not speculative development types.

Even with two so called strikers playing....

Wow. Some brave choices there. Interesting how this goes!

It would be very brave to drop Rudi. A few months ago he was being talked about as the best in the championship, premier league quality. Personally not sure where he fits right now. If Saka plays anyhow. Simms deserves his chance and shouldn't have lost his place. Hard for him to switch on...

Quite a test coming up for Lampard. Does he persist with Wright and Rudoni because he perceives them as 'quality'? Does he rest MVE? Does he stop MVE getting forward as much to shore up the defence?

If Thomas is fit he certainly adds a set piece threat we've been missing. I just hope Rudoni gets out the way and let's MVE and Saka do their thing. MVE needs to hold back and defend more as it's becoming obvious to opponents we have a real weakness in behind him. We need to see real fight...

I don't really get the play Wright and Simms together line. It's never really worked. They don't combine or really pass to each other, in fact neither does passing much. They play as individuals.

Absolutely a pen that. A ridiculous miss by the ref and the sky commentators.

I mean he certainly wasn't impressive but a bit harsh to completely slaughter a guy nervous as hell in his first debut.

Well it's certainly gonna be a threat if anyone's right sided defender is 50 yards up the pitch.