Didn’t see the game as I was in Manchester today, Games like these will be the story of our season, lacking any genuine quality in the final third and hoping for a miracle.

Feels like our 'squad building' has been more about putting out fires than trying to strengthen areas that needs improvement: - Batth went so we signed McLoughlin (even if the club won't admit it) - JRC got sold and we brought in Alebiosu (perhaps a slight improvement and I guess it was part of the transfer plan as well) - Brittain got sold and we brought in Miller (pretty damn obvious this was a contingency plan they had in place which got immediately triggered once the bid for Brittain was accepted; a downgrade from the perspective of offensive contributions) - Weimann left so we signed Henriksson (time will tell if this is an upgrade or not) - Signed De Neve to provide competion at left wing position with Kargbo (worried that this is a "Hedges-type" signing who works hard and tracks back but lacks an end product; cheap signing but not an upgrade for the team) - Signed Tavares to provide competition for central midfield spots (probably the only real upgrade to the side once he gets match fit since I suspect he will be a replacement for Buckley) Here's what I think the squad planning has gone wrong though: - We had more than 30 days to sign a replacement for Dolan on the right wing before the opening game but failed to do so, leaving Hedges as the only option. - We have failed to sign a proper striker to compete with Gueye - We have failed to realise that Ohashi can't operate as a lone striker as he's a) not quick enough and b) doesn't have the physicality to compete with Championship defenders - Had we signed a proper striker, it would have made sense to move Ohashi to an attacking midfield role instead and compete with Cantwell We are short of options up front and on the right hand side which must be resolved before window closes. Getting a striker in now will not be easy; we might have to consider loaning in someone from a PL side. - William Osula (Newcastle): quite pacey, 6'3 striker who had limited gametime last season. Bought for big money from Sheffield Utd. a couple of seasons ago. Needs a loan to develop. Newcastle will likely not sanction a move before they have gotten replacements in for Wilson and (probably) Isak. - Chido Obi (Man Utd); probably needs a loan move now that they signed Sesko. - Grady Diangana (free); released by WBA, decent right winger and probably an upgrade on Dolan in terms of goals/assists. Has English citizenship so no issue regarding ESC-spots. Decent resale value as well given he's 27 years old.

He was solid. Nothing special but out performed his role beyond others in their positions. Second half he made 2 good interceptions stopping them on the break.

I quoted you because you stated perfect example of someone who hadn't watched game on their opinion. Mine wasn't too far off his and I did watch it. So was pointing out just because your opinion is different it doesn't make someone else's wrong

My response was to a poster who said " Ryan Alebiosu shouldn't be near the team either" Do you agree? Otherwise not sure why you've quoted me? On the balanced he was comfortably one of the better performers for us (there weren't many).

De Neve is shite. No wonder Valerian is raging. New signing and taking him off at half time.

Won a few 1 on 1 duels, looks tall and athletic. Promising.

Yes! Sounds very promising 🤞

I watched our game and afterwards the Sheff Utd v Bristol City game. City were excellent, playing as a team; no stars, just good team players. Their keeper could catch crosses and shots. He's on loan from Man Utd. Of course, Bristol City are a well-run club. I'm envious.

He never responds to you if you call him out either, very odd bloke. Mind you Mercer does similar on here too and I suspect he's a lot older and should be wiser

Plus he's been slated by Derby fans for his pre season performances.

Cue Derby to come in for Hyam

First competitive game maybe but last week he was also absolutely abysmal, I'm talking basic football skills completely lacking. One of his free kicks was so bad it's hard to believe he wasn't under the influence.

Watch the club score 4 or 5 in the Cup match on Tuesday, then not score the rest of August…

Axel mainly took the fight, but they actually kicked us down when we had the ball in our feet. This made it impossible to play the passing game we wanted.

I thought they bullied us to a great extent and the ref did next to nothing about it. We need to man up

Until mid Jan 26, then he will be off. There is a more cynical approach, the club is set up to fail, the fans will go for the manager first, when it really should be Venkys, Pasha and the apprentice tea boy... The fans force VI out, takes the pressure of the stooges, rinse & repeat. How far down the leagues do we go?

Man U have gone from firing hundreds of staff to save money earlier this year to now spending 200m on 3 players in the last month,that's the state football is in these days

They physically overpowered us in my opinion, with the refs help got away with it. The sending off being earlier in game would of been apt. Always frustrating to watch. Foul on our player for their goal and for put pen appeal. We didn't look like scoring, certainly concerning for the season ahead.

I watched the whole game , its about opinions, no right , no wrong. Wife and I personally thought he wasn't great at all. Some think he was man of the match, others he did well, others he wasn't great. Beauty of football, we all think n see things differently

Exactly why I don't bother with transfers, too time consuming and too many sceptics, not worth indigestion. So better to let it plsy out.

I wouldn’t exactly say that. But I thought he did well enough, as did Miller.

Rovers clitheroe the perfect example of someone who didn't watch the game. Alebiosu dint put a foot wrong.

You have history and connections it’s not aimed towards you. It’s in general at all clubs you only need to go on Twitter or message boards and see the amount of posters stating information it’s crazy as for your list Iv been saying the same people myself for couple of weeks now bar cantwell I just don’t see him leaving Travis will be the one he’s the most wanted and has value - at a well run club you hold out for 4/5million for your club captain regardless of contract status but I can see him going for 3

That tickled me haha