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By the way, it's not a dig or anything. I'm just genuinely interested to find out at what point he lost you.

Out of interest, as you were quite upbeat about LM for some time - saying you could see a general improvement as his tactical plan was clearly being implemented. And that you felt performances were positive/much improved, with LM's side showing clear signs of development on the pitch, even in defeat, as the team adopted his playing identity. - I just wondered at what point you changed your mind about Manning and decided he isn't the man for us?

I really can't understand why they have let him go. IMO he was one of the best players at the club, and his attitude, experience and work ethic could surely have only been beneficial in assisting the younger lads in the squad. A really questionable decision as far as I'm concerned. I know he didn't seem to be rated by many on here but, especially when the squad is small, I cannot see how anyone could argue that his departure does anything other than weaken the side and I can't see any benefit for the club in letting him go. I'd really like to know Manning's thinking behind this one???

Spot on! As you say, Watford aside, even the victorious performances have been poor. Which I said at the time and got hammered for. Some of the comments I saw after Sunderland, Hull etc. were textbook 'Emporer's New Clothes' stuff!

But it must be great! You only need to look at the possession stats to see just how much we're dominating games! :laugh:

Couldn't agree more!! Just turgid, repetitive sideways or backwards passes along the defensive line until we make a mistake and give it away. Still, we must've played well and dominated - cos the stats say we had loads more possession than them!!!!!!!!

Couldn't agree more. Am glad to see that there are people who are able to appreciate a result whilst accepting that we didn't necessarily play well. As you say, the fact that performances have begun to improve game on game is really encouraging. Let's hope it continues!!

The last 3 matches have produced fantastic results - but let's not get carried away just yet! Bear in mind we were pretty much battered by Sunderland and were fortunate to hold on and sneak the victory. Against Hull we were (IMO) poor for an hour until the triple substitution changed things - and Hull would've felt very hard done by to come away from that match with nothing. The fact we were, at times, battered for long periods in both games - but managed to hold on - is what made the excitement/enjoyment factor high. I wasn't there today, but it did sound like we were excellent - so it was enjoyable because of an excellent, dominant performance - so perhaps we are on the up. Let's just hope the positive results continue - and enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts!!! COYR

Wasn't there today, but that sounded like a proper performance and well deserved win!! That's a great 3 points away at Watford - and an unexpected late Xmas present!! Happy Christmas and New Year to all on here! Let's hope the decent results continue into 2024!!!

Don't get me wrong, It was a fantastic result against a good team and I've really got no idea why you think any fan wouldn't appreciate the win. Seems it's impossible in your little world to be a 'proper fan' if you are extremely happy with 3 points whilst also accepting that we were pretty poor until the subs changed the game. Were you even at the game?

Totally disagree. We were decent after the triple substitution. Up until then it was dire.

???????? Absolutely no idea what you're saying/trying to say? We were poor for much of the match and were awful against Sunderland.

Awful for all but 20 minutes today. LM is a lucky man - that's two home games in a row in which we should have been beaten soundly - but somehow got 6 points!!