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Not going to popular with CCFC4Life but Shippers would certainly have offered more than Hiwula over the last couple of league games. Hiwula has made absolutely no contribution since the win over Accrington. Not even in an attacking sense. And it's very obvious to anyone watching that he leaves...

Points well taken. I would say that Jones has looked good to me in the cameos in the league so far. A fully fit Jones and Thomas combo will be brilliant. I'm not going to write Chaplin off although you are right the transfer price looks inflated. In his defence, we're not creating so many...

What part of the post do you not agree with Grendel? Because I agree with most of what was said.

Absolute rubbish. Burge is a highly decent keeper and we are lucky to have him. Did you watch today's game or any other games this season or even games at the end of last season?

Burge 8 Grimmer 4 Hyam 7 Willis 7 Brown 7 Hiwula 3 Doyle 6 Bayliss 6 (8 first half) Thomas 7 Chaplin 6 JCH 4 Ogogo 6, AB 6, JJ (not enough time but I would say made more of a contribution than Hiwula in the few minutes on the pitch) To...

Chaplin has been far more involved than Hiwula. He's making decent runs and his link up play has been decent.

Good things so far: Bayliss gliding forward from midfield - it's a joy to watch. Excellent interplay between Bayliss, Chaplin and Thomas at times. Thomas creating nightmares for their defence similar to JJ at the start of last season. Burge has been exceptional. Willis and Hyam decent. Doyle...

All different opinions. But we're clearly watching different games Fernando! Hiwula is technically excellent but is not suited to the left wing position. Would work better in a 4-3-3. Thomas on the other hand is continuously creating serious problems for defences with pace and control.

Excellent Thomas Good Additions showing potential Sterling Mason Brown Hiwula (technically very good but left wing is not his position) Chaplin (but given his reputation I would have expected a little more at this point - want to see him more advanced) Below Expectations so far Ogogo...

I was in the West Stand funnily enough! And to be fair Steve I'm completely biased as JJ is my favourite player - I remember JJ from the start of last season and he was sensational. The encouraging thing is that over the past two weeks indications are that JJ still has that pace - and as his...

Different opinions Steve. My view is that Jones had a positive impact and did more in 20 minutes that Hiwula did in 90. He certainly gave Accrington a different problem. JJ is going to a key player for us this season.

Agreed completely that we need to see Kelly in second half of last season form. I did see Kelly surging forward with the ball yesterday indicating he's getting back there.

I agree Faz with most of this. I just think that Kelly will be the successor.

I agree on the substitutions London but in my opinion the changes should have been made earlier. It was pretty obvious for example that Hiwula was not involved or having any impact on the left - and that was obvious by half time. Also the the Doyle-Ogogo combination was not working. Changes...

I don't think it's so black and white Faz. Doyle's set piece/corner delivery has been top notch this season as an example. Nowhere near a failure. But I'm not sure he should be guaranteed 90 minutes every week. I'd love to see a midfield of Jones-Kelly-Bayliss-Thomas once Jones and Kelly are...

I don't see many games live as I work overseas but I was at the Ricoh today and last week. I do watch all games on IFollow. So a couple of observations after a long spell away from the Ricoh. The atmosphere is far more positive vs. a few years ago and a more enjoyable experience all round. I...

Nick - stupid question. How are you viewing this? I'm not able to see match video on i-follow today?

Always enjoy these. More difficult for Ol this time around as Shippers doesn't quite have the confidence yet to express himself that more experienced players such as Davies and Grimmer have. But a good interview nevertheless. 3,000+ City fans belting out 'Jordan Shipley is one of our own'...

'Sort it out or fuck off.' Ironically how I feel about most of your misguided rantings Grendel.

I agree. Irish Sky Blue is one of the few posters I enjoy reading after a defeat. Balanced and avoids hysteria.