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100% agreed with Keresley on all the points above. There could be a case for starting Baka in the front 3 since Hiwula is clearly lacking in confidence and Kasta hasn't proven himself as a starter. I would like to see Max paired with Godden at some point as well (as a plan B in games) but as...

I see where you are going with this Higgs. I'm admittedly a big fan of 10 Bags Bayliss but to be honest I see O'Hare in the attacking midfield role as more than making up for Tom's departure. I do think playing O'Hare out of position today was perhaps not the right decision this time around.

I would usually agree with you Samo. Always a need for a boo boy for some on here - this season alone the usual suspects have targeted Baya (on the bench), Max (hardly played), Hiwula and best of all Burge (not even at the club). So fortunately it looks as if it's getting harder and harder...

Couldn't agree more Rattles. The commentary on Sky Sports was equally very positive.

I actually agree if Allen is as good as everyone thinks he is. We've never had this kind of depth in midfield and there is an argument for many different combinations in our midfield 3. I rate Walsh very highly but looking forward to seeing what Allen can do.

Got it Terry. I seriously see your points but in my view Kelly and Walsh do far more than simply break up play. Westbrooke also set up a fantastic chance for Godden today - that was missed. I see our midfield as a key strength this season and technically above anything we've had in years. As...

Possibly the worst sentence ever written on Sky Blues Talk - and that's quite an accolade. :emoji_smiley:

I see your point Gaz. Personally I'd be more concerned with not creating chances and being played off the park. I see very good things in this team and there's no need to press the panic button. And it may be unfashionable but I truly love our style of play - a joy to watch at times - and...

That's a fair post jungle. What I would say is that Shipley was absolutely everywhere today - he balances our midfield. On the set pieces, I do remember in one of his very first games he came off the bench to score an absolute worldie from a free kick (I think Luton or MK away - not sure)...

Forgot to mention - I personally enjoyed Dabo's 'retribution challenge'. Stupid yellow card admittedly but always like a player who stands up for his team mates and plays on the edge.

I see where you're going with that Tom. I think Kast is more of a wide player from what I've seen. I would go with your original suggestion and as a plan B pair Max with Godden. I actually don't think there's too much wrong with our 4-3-3 to be honest - we are very likely to turn teams over...

Marosi 7 - not tested. could not be faulted for their goal. Dabo 7 - hard not to like his energy and drive Rose 6 - very comfortable, 1 misplaced pass to Marosi Hyam 6 - very comfortable, not tested McCallum 8 - a real talent Westbrooke 7 - doesn't grab the headlines but does his job...

We absolutely dominated the game, played class football and created enough chances for a very comfortable win. Probably the easiest game we're going to have defensively all season and then Tranmere score with pretty much their only attack of the game. That's football. There's not very much...

Really disappointing to read this. Not sure what the solution is to get rid of the minority who seem determined to ruin things for others through anti-social behaviour. There should certainly be zero tolerance at all levels. Defending some of the stuff that clearly happened ('we're no worse...

Fair points Gray and Clint - although arguably hard to blame him for the goal when he received that pass from Marosi. I think he's been brilliant overall - particularly as I don't think he's a natural defensive midfielder. So playing a little out of position. His passing is first class and I...

I know football is a results business and is not sentimental but I would be highly disappointed if we didn't offer JJ a new deal; he's a fantastic player. Really hoping as we all are to see a fully fit JJ running at defences later this season.

Totally agreed on all counts Dreamer. Mason has also been excellent. I also see Dabo as a big positive this season - he's more assertive then Sterling. As I think Nick pointed out in an early thread on Dabo he's certainly not afraid to front up - I like his competitive edge and he never goes...

Shippers was fantastic on Saturday. Others seem to be negative at times because he's a 'Cov kid' and as such somehow 'has it easy.' Total bollocks. If anything it's even harder for our youth players to break into the team and become established. He's also overcome several challenges - first...

On all historic and recent evidence - I think the answer is a clear no. I'm also waiting for a balanced, non-negative, non-condescending and even remotely friendly post from him but I strongly suspect that will never happen either. It was actually really refreshing to go to a game last...

Wasn't aimed at you Dreamer - in your post for example you constructively point out areas for improvement. And you also state positives about Baka. My annoyance is with posters who seem to delight in calling our players 'shit at football and heartless' without having the first idea as to what it...