Dullmoan Tone

Let’s not get too carried away - Norwich could not cope in the PL last year and this side would arguably struggle this year. City played well but the opposition are not PL quality.

He did needlessly get sent off last season - so let’s not be unfair

I think the majority of us knew / thought that having mobile strikers like Conway and Wells (instead of Martin) who will press from the front and create space with runs would be much more successful. Why NP didn’t do this sooner is the puzzle!

I like your optimism but any team that gets something away at West Brom is hardly shite! It’s been a while since we have.

There was a moment in the first half where we broke on the right and Han had 2 choices (both unmarked) - a safe pass square and a forward diagonal in space - not much longer distance. He took the safe pass and the move stalled eventually as they regrouped. This sums up the majority of games I’ve seen him in - he needs at the very least a very different midfield partner. Sadly I can’t see him changing a game this year playing like this.

I like it. I always thought the emoji was a polite way of signalling that the post is complete nonsense! That’s how most use it. Why would anyone even bother trying to win an argument that’s too stupid.

So Martin’s pace will be key!

What’s particularly insightful is NP saying there has been no interest in him. That is designed to destabilise his confidence. I know he’s young and popular but I reckon he’s had about four outstanding 90 minute performances. Clearly he has to be consistently impactful to attract the attention of the Premier / top Leagues in Europe. That said, I wish Pearson wouldn’t try these mind games in public (like with Backinson) it doesn’t seem fair on young players, who are probably simply following their agents strategy to get better deals.

Did he complete a single cross today - seemed to want to play everything along the floor which was then intercepted? He’s young and will have poor games, but today show’s he’s nowhere near the price bracket fans are quoting or PL standard- a move would just need another championship loan.

Do you think we changed our shape to exploit the opportunity, or did we keep on doing the same thing, with the same formation, hoping we might get another header on target?

Q: What do you feel about Pearson calling out performances post match, when most are contracted and he will struggle to move them on - is this blame game really the way to motivate? Q: Why do our young players look so out of form (Scott, HNM, ZV) is Pearson now struggling to manage upcoming talent as well as experienced pro’s?

While I’m no expert, I believe most team’s practice games with and against 10 men. It shouldn’t be too hard to change tactics mid match - most teams do this - why are you giving Pearson a pass on the basic requirements (to change tactics to counter the opposition)?

Will never walk from what is likely to be his last decent salary. Remember his reputation is also going down the pan.

Perhaps coach them so they play better against 10 players?

Of course he won’t. Everyone needs to realise he’s working here because he wants a wage. No manager walks away from another 2 years contract voluntarily unless they are already rich - I very much doubt he is in this category, or he wouldn’t be here in the first place (it’s not for love) and his spell here will have tarnished his chance anywhere else.

Let’s not forget they were better than us in the home leg - it was only their finishing that let them down!

No player gets more support - his song is sung regardless of form. Think his head has been turned and he’s trying too hard. He’s definitely not downed tools.

He was the worst player on the pitch by a country mile - even the Birmingham fans were singing about him. Yes he’s young and I can forgive the useless defending but even in attack he was worse than useless - he simply couldn’t adjust to the game to affect it or complete a pass. He should have been subbed much earlier. He now needs a league 2 loan. Surely even HNM would have been better?

But of course Tomlin did this on purpose - as per yesterday’s thread. Just shows pressure can make anyone screw up.

It's all very sweet, but he was earning £8m a year by all accounts!! If gave all this away, he deserves more than a statue.

Even Messi misses penalties!

Agree he was one of our best players, but surely he should have come for the ball for corner when they scored?

Surely him, Semenyo and Weimann could be a brilliant partnership - Martin battled but did little last night, thought his touch was poor - he held up nothing but momentum!

It’s difficult to be harsh on Bentley because he has saved many more points than he lost, however, the last minute collapse against Forest was one to forget and I do think while more commanding, because, he plays on his adrenaline he is far from a calm influence. Especially in the last minutes of a game. Aside from last night, Max’s distribution is better and the save (albeit when offside) late on showed phenomenal reactions. But neither are dominant on crosses, so we should presumably move on - I can’t see either getting into a top 6 team right now, which is so disappointing, as I hoped Bentley would be our new Basso not Gerkin!

This is perhaps a little optimistic for a player with zero Championship experience - wasn’t he part of a team that struggled against QPR U23’s this week? The fact we are hoping Cundy comes good (so do I) just reflects how desperate we are!