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I wish Alex all the very best. The most naturally gifted player I’ve ever seen play for us. What a talent he is and I will follow his career with interest. I genuinely hope he goes on to achieve all he deserves in the game. Absolutely gutted he has gone but I am really struggling to understand those that genuinely believe we could have kept him. We are so far down the pecking order in the football food chain it’s untrue. I have to ask what makes anyone think we could keep him or any other of our players past or present that have developed and improved whilst here? This one is harder to take than most and without going over old ground too much in years gone by we haven’t had any kind of succession planning. Hopefully now that’s changed and we can improve the squad, which let’s face it needed doing even with Scott. Unfortunately it’s the reality of football and has been for some time. Brentford are the obvious and excellent example of what succession planning can do and if implemented correctly what can be achieved. I am well into my 30s and as a supporter we have achieved so little in that time. How anyone thinks we can genuinely convince players to stay here rather than play in the prem is beyond me. I trust we have got a good deal but we now need to be smart. Crucial remaining few weeks of the window which will now shape our season. All the best Scotty, you will very much be missed.

Bang on Rob. I hope he stays and goes on a free. That’s Levy’s problem. I hope he stays in the prem and breaks the PL record. Would seem daft to leave now. Bayern/German football is not what it was I’m not sure it would be a good move. Not sure how anyone can blame him, or claim him to be a bottler mind….

A serial bottler!? Can I ask why?

Don’t get me wrong, he will have better games I’m sure. We were poor today but I just felt he was the only one going forward that looked like he could make something happen. A poor miss in the first half but he got in behind a few times. Not a polished performance by any means but he was our only threat going forward.

I thought Zak was poor first half but absolutely exceptional second half. Sam Bell just shaded him for man of the match for me. Very willing runner and took his goal well. Notable mention for Dickie too. Other than that I have to agree regarding the negatives. Although probably lucky to get a point in the end. Also with Weimann going off injured, If you include Scott (for now) along with McCrorie, Naismith, Benarous & Atkinson that’s pretty much half a starting line up of key players still to come back. Ok so not ideal they are unavailable but a positive given that will strengthen us when they return.

Buzzing for it. Can’t wait. 2-0 City.

Southampton look decent as expected. Early days and they will lose players of course but their squad is so strong at present. This Sheff W side are very poor though.

Don’t give him the Pete curse!! ?? In all seriousness though he’s going to be massive for us. Bigger than HNM’s hair!! Already looks incredibly shrewd business.

I agree we could do with a new CB pop, but not sure why we need another ‘lefty’ as such. When both fit Atkinson & Naismith can play there. Also Dickie can in a 2. I think we need another Dickie/Kalas type that can play either side if any but GK & CM great priority for me. If big Rob was fit I would say we were well stocked at CB, given McCrorie considers himself a CB & Roberts started there. Trouble is with Big Rob not back until what Nov earliest it does leave us slightly light. I guess this would then give us flexibility to play Naismith in midfield when all are fit/available but I’m also not convinced that’s where Naismith will be used or even if he will be best there. Either way we have good options now. As for 442’s prediction I have no problem with that or staying under the radar as such.

RIP fellow red. Life can be so cruel. My thoughts are with all concerned.

It will be interesting to see how it all works out. A lot of people assume we won’t be using Naismith as a CB but as you quite rightly say he’s rarely played in midfield throughout his career. Would it really make sense to sign another LCB when we have Naismith, obviously big Rob when fit, McCrorie can play either side in a 2 and I also believe Dickie could play as a LCB although not as comfortably as the others mentioned. Roberts/Pring could if stretched as well and who knows, Araoye may yet emerge. I think our signings so far have given us flexibility.

RIP Chris thoughts with all concerned. A true City legend ?️

Awful news RIP

RIP Bob. Thoughts with all concerned.

Amazed they have got that many points. They have looked a pretty average side every time I have seen them play this season.

Genuinely amazed we aren’t getting greater exposure and more coverage on the academy front and the success over the last few years. Tinnion is a legend. His work is absolutely phenomenal and we are lucky to have him. Outside of the prem I am struggling to think of a club that’s consistently producing such a conveyor belt of talent or as such s clear pathway to the first team. We have obviously had some tough times in recent years but Tinman and the club have got this seriously right.

?? love it Pete

RIP Pele. The greatest of all time. Way before my time, but as a kid growing up I loved watching the footage of him that the old man had. Many hours spent learning and studying him as a player that truly made me fall in love with the beautiful game. A true legend.

This. Honestly think we can do a job on them. Plus they are missing a lot of key players.

Only goal scored from the spot as well. Done themselves proud though!

Hilarious. Won’t have a bad word said about this team mind ? They are absolutely trash but this whole ‘proud to even be here’ stuff is a little wide of the mark no? Pretty much most of tonight’s starting line up either play or have played in the prem.

Get in!! where’s the red wall now ??

Glad I’m not the only one that’s grown tired of her

You or I were just as close to touching that from our sofa. Absolutely no where near it.

The likes of Bale, Kieffer Moore & Sorba Thomas might want to focus on themselves a little more in the future before obsessing over England. However, that game on Tuesday could now be a cracker & no matter what people think will be a hard game for us.