formerly known as ivan

Apologise for what? You’re entitled to your opinion. My personal one is that it’s the cup and it doesn’t bother me that much. I’m sure many would disagree.

Wouldn’t say scapegoating Bell. Reality is he missed his pen which cost us. Not like a World Cup final though so hopefully doesn’t beat himself up over it.

Utd were the carrot, otherwise not so bothered about the cup. Priority now is showing those cup performances in the league!

But… but… but… you can’t compete with Leeds…

Can you say why you think we are on the right track? Interested to hear your view on this. Edit: Apologies if you have already done so, can’t be bothered to read through everything.

Certainly a player you will say in years to come… I saw him play at the gate

All negativity is the boards doing, plain and simple. If you look back at the 3-2 home defeat by Stoke, the 2-0 loss at Cardiff, there was never this much negativity even at those moments. It was accepted that those results would happen but we were building. The sacking of NP and the comments that followed changed the mindset completely. We no longer accept performances like Friday night as the board made it clear we are more than capable of competing with what was an outstanding Leeds side.

Touché!

Those in greenhouses….

Keeping an eye on Aldershot games to see how Stokes is getting on. According to the BBC website he is starting a CB today. Assume they must have numerous injuries in that area.

Funds available from the Alex and Antoine deals! Remind me who was in charge when those players were sold and was told there was no money to spend???

To be fair to Bell, in the new formation, whenever he gets a run out it’s at wingback… he isn’t a wingback! Again, this is a clear example of Manning having no plan b. Even when chasing a game, the changes he makes are like for like even if that means putting players out of position. Not saying Bell is the answer, wouldn’t be disappointed to see him leave. Also wouldn’t surprise me to see him end up like Wes Burns and doing well for another club.

Stop trying to play out from the back??? Are you joking??? Are you telling me you don’t enjoy seeing Vyner get the ball from MO’L, only for him to play a pass to the opposition 10 yards ahead of him?

It’s been said before, there was never going to be a new manager bounce as we were not in need of one. We weren’t on a downward spiral like what is usually the case when a club fire a manager.

So why are we trying to play that way?

I got slated when I compared Manning to Lee Johnson… unfortunately it seems they are more similar than even I imagined! However, please remember you are not allowed to criticise the club, players or head coach under any circumstances.

Can do one! If you are getting outclassed on the pitch and you have a chance to lump one into the box with a free kick 20 yards in their half, do it!!! How many times were we in a position like this and three passes later it’s back with Max or we’ve given away possession! FFS!!!

Interesting to see how the fans react to him but seems like the board are taking much of the stick (surprise surprise!)

No mention of a loan back???

We as long as we bring someone else in as well today! Someone who actually stays at the club.

Cus you offer him what he wants, much like why he is signing now

Ok, minimal fee then… Do you think we are paying less now than they would get in the summer?

Hence my point, he either wants to come here or he doesn’t. If he does he will be happy to wait until the summer!

Then wait to the summer and pay nothing then given that’s when we will have him anyway?

What is it with signing someone and loaning them back ffs! If he can benefit us now then why isn’t he staying with us. If we are doing this to ensure we get him before he is OOC in the summer, then he isn’t that bothered about signing for us to begin with surely if going elsewhere is a possibility???