old_eastender

Totally this. A fresh Chris Martin is an asset, Chris Martin with weariness still in his legs from playing a few days prior is not. Part of the reason we have not created a goal scoring opportunity tonight. The wasted 2 on 2 break really showed that.

Absolutely typical, total domination and now 1 down.

Poor pass from Martin when we were 2-2 on the break. He is already looking a little leaden footed after a great game against Cardiff.

can't remember a more dominant opening 25 mins for us this season, but still no serious attempt on goal...

Positive start 5-0 on corners, but for all our possession no clear chance on goal as yet, a few poor crosses after good build-up play.

Looks well gloomy...

You are probably right. Dasilva was let back on the bus and played well Saturday, so why not Palmer. My thinking just that Weimann won't offer much help to CM, so rather have him up front with Semenyo, when we are looking light in midfield. A fresh Martin did great Saturday, start expecting him to play 90 mins, Saturday, mid-week, then Saturday again and he will be back to looking like he is playing in lead boots.

Understand your concern, though Scott played a very disciplined game in CM Saturday after King went off. Personally, I'd rest Martin from starting so he is fresh again for the next game and play Palmer in the ACM role, with Weimann & Semenyo up top. Suspect though that @Davefevs line-up is what it will be.

I only watched first half (as much as I could take), like you say dreadful performance.

HT, City been truly dreadful, feel sorry for Harrison up front on her own with no support just chasing aimless punts. Charlton look nothing special, but at least look organised and can string a few passes together.

0-1 Terrible defending in the build up by our no.44, been an accident waiting to happen. Great strike by Charlton girl though.

Game bereft of any quality so far, 0-0 with no serious attempt on either goal after 20 mins

Today's opponents suited him today. Put in some good defensive work from set plays as well as two quality finishes. Still think we look much more fluid without him in the side, but NP got it right starting him today.

Stupid play by Vyner

what a soft goal, have to question Max there

YESSSS 3-1

Semenyo's screws wide after being set-up by good Pring break

Thought Semenyo needed to hit the shot quicker

Some nice passing football for a change and great finish by Martin

Dreadful performance so far, not helped by the enforced subs. Semenyo and Weimann hardly in the game.

His pass was behind Martin and then JD shot was pathetic leaning back.

Poor start to 2nd half with Cardiff winning all the loose balls again.

Semenyo so frustrating at times, had the chance to cross, but decides to try and cut back and ends up a GK.

Flint clears just off the line from Martin's header

HNMs mistake, but we have overall been poor.