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With both of them pressing opposition then I’m more than happy if they are similar as long as we have Twine around to unlock defences

I liked JD as an attacking wing back but defensively he was targeted due to his height. Roberts can play in a number of positions, is technically as good and more importantly has the physical build to defend Money well spent and a player who will only improve us going forward Hopefully Atkinson will be fit for the new season as I think we have some excellent young defensive players with the experience of Dickie & Naismith Our midfield next season is going to look pretty impressive with Bird coming in If Twine is our target for No10 and we get a striker in who provides that pace & physicality then I’m fairly happy with what we could have in the squad for the new season

In some respects it is, LM will have the majority of players still at the club and has now worked with them for 5 months and the last 7 games has shown some consistency and patterns of play that has yielded a decent return of points If you then look at the games prior that we lost or Drew and the majority of defeats were by a single goal then you can look to the summer and pre season with some confidence that the addition of 3-4 players in positions that we all know we need to challenge next season will build on the end of season unbeaten run (Stoke TBC) certainly should feel an air of optimism that we shouldn’t be looking down but up towards the top of the league

Just watching Derby v Carlisle and Max has just launched a screamer into the net for what is likely to be his last game for Derby Look forward to seeing him in our team next season

He is a very good technical player who reads the game extremely well. He’s had to bide his time and know he was frustrated a few months ago but he’s taken his chance and looks a very good signing

Of the 3 clubs in the mix, I really can’t see Leeds messing up today!

Totally agree and whilst it’s nice to put 5 past the opposition I would reference the last 3 games as a better marker of where we are under LM. Huddersfield & Norwich will provide a stern test as they are desperate for points for different reasons. If we can dispatch them then perhaps LM has cracked the formula Maybe next season could bring something better?

Now more commonly listed on the video printer from now on as Bristol Rovers nil

I can’t believe there are people out there who actually employed him in a management & leadership role. It’s pretty well documented that the bloke is a complete liability and a psycho

I wonder if the owners fancy a change of head coach for the new season?

I see no point in Cornick being in the squad, he adds nothing of any worth Conway, he can go and club need to get best possible deal as I don’t think he is they type of player that fits LMs plans and the way he wants to play with Bird coming in and a likely starter with Knight in midfield then I think it’s a fine balance as to whether both James & Williams are given new deals but cover will be needed and I wonder if Brannigan will be prised away from Oxford where we have struggled and continue to is in attack, if Conway is sold then 2 forwards & a No10 are a must. Certainly physically we have been lacking and need forwards who can compete and create more problems for defences. If we go for Twine as the 10 then I can see us spending a decent wedge in the summer

What makes them big? Just because they spent a few seasons in the Prem doesn’t constitute being a big club. Traditional old club maybe? If you want to be a big club these days then look at the top 6 in the Premier league

Frustrating that we know they have it in them to beat these teams but the inconsistency is the issue Playing well in one in 5 games isn’t good enough. LM now has to get these players to go and win the next 3-4 games and show that the plan & coaching is working and we can do something next season

Vyner absolute rubbish today, passing, marking, panics when the ball comes anywhere’s near him a few others giving Leicester too much respect

I was party to a conversation with the largest medical insurance company in the US last week who I’m told are in advanced stages for building a large office site near Long Ashton. This company already has a large presence in Bristol and money is no object to get the development they require - I dont want to name the company but part of their development is to have their own rail line & station/platform by the site. This will have a rail link to Bristol Airport also. obviously funding will not be an issue for this company but it will be interesting to see how planners receive this in the planning stages, how many dog walkers are against it and where AG and the whole expansion of the area is integrated with so much private investment I wonder if this US company fancy buying a football club as well The office development is planned for completion by 2028/29

The only thing missing is consistency of performance This squad can produce moments of excellence countered by moments of mediocrity On their day they can beat anyone as well as lose to anyone We know we are missing a goal scoring No9 as what we have at the club currently isn’t good enough We also lack that creativity to unlock low block defences which needs addressing Has BT and the board got a solution in place for the summer as they appear to be saying that is the priority? Is Manning & his assistant able to coach us into a style and winning team that will challenge next season - who knows but throwing him under the bus so soon is not going to happen with this board & owner until Manning has had a pre season with new players and next season to put into practice what they saw in him If he fails miserably and we are fighting for our lives near the lower end of the league then someone will open the trap door and wave LM goodbye

I’m the same, decent first half and looked comfortable but we giveaway stupid goals and second half will show what top 6 teams do and find a way to win when not playing well

Interesting view and I neither agree or disagree. It is quite easy to critique people when things aren’t quite going as we want or would like. I very much doubt we will come away with anything from Portman road this evening but if we do then I hope LM is given the due praise What we have within the current squad is inconsistency in performance and results. It is the job of the coaching staff to address this and create an environment that puts out a performance level that gets results. It would be the complete opposite reaction if we won 3,4, 5 on the bounce and get carried away and we seen this recently with wins over Southampton & Middlesbrough and talk of play offs I’m not sure what the expectations are or were for most when LM was brought in but he needs to address many issues in the close season Obviously we need a striker who can play as a focal point but also athletic enough to press and chip in with 10-15 goals per season Decide who plays in the front three with a new No9 - Stokes and whoever LM wants to keep from current squad Midfield needs an overhaul and will see new faces in the squad over the summer Bird, Murphy etc Defence has been hit by injuries and thank goodness for Vyner & Dickie but need competition Goal keeper - Sorry but Max isn’t a No1 for this league, need a better option In summary, a lot to do over the summer and I can see a lot of coming and goings for various reasons This current squad isn’t anywhere near a top 6 team and unless LM is ruthless and deals with what is blatantly obvious he will not be our head coach for very long

I lost interest after the home defeat against Millwall I will review my levels of interest in the summer and decide thereafter if this club & team are worthy of my support and precious time/money

I wonder if LM will try and get him into the match day squad soon and give him some game time before the end of the season? With Bird & Stokes playing regularly whilst loaned back to the clubs we did the deals it would be strange if Murphy didn’t get any playing time I am not aware of any injury?

Calm down everyone, second half we will score 4 and win comfortably

I agree, can’t say I would have Mehmeti & Bell starting

Atkinson, Pring, Benarous & Naismith the only ones missing imagine having to pick a team from that lot

Strongest bench we have had this season