I've tried getting the fouls commited by w.b.a online, there obviously hiding them.

Grow up - he might as well have been as he was horrific out there - far from a captain. To think he usually only starts a season well and regresses - would hate to see how he performs in a few months time if that’s the case

Travis goes we’re in the shit, not many in this squad understand or has what it takes for the championship. Wasn’t the best today but who blames him if he’s being shipped out.

We signed players from a relegated Belgian team…..the Belgian league is the equivalent of the Championship, with a steeper regression as you go down it, so if you’re getting relegated from it, you’re probably league 1 level at best. Ditto signing Telalovic from the actual German 4th division, which is what, national league north level. Weirdos on social media love this shit as players are unknown, but anyone with half a brain cell can see this is risky, and has rarely paid off for us (Tronstad the exception that stands out) I said a while back throw enough shit and some will stick - well, I don’t think we’ve thrown enough shit, because this team looks utter dross. We haven’t improved in any areas we actually need to. Hedges and DeNeve as starting wingers, would that even be up to Bolton’s level in League 1?

It makes no sense. According to literally every Newcastle fan ever they have such illustrious history and loyal fanbase that Yamal himself would crawl over broken glass to sign for them. Tremendously pleasing series of events. Get it right up the bastards.

I thought Alebiosu looked good tbh

What did you make of McLoughlin? Early days (day) but cant see what De Neve offers. Thought Alebiousu was ok.

I wonder if it ever occurs to Neil Yardley that he once used to work for a real football club.

we have about half a first 11 that did not start at the beginning of last season- this is a massive shift. I predict results will pick up by September as the new players will take at least a month to get to speed. i think we all know Travis leaving but what’s imperative is that we sign a player with Championship experience. We need a RW and a proper number 9 up front.

Really frustrating performance and result. We wouldn't have scored had we played all night, even against 10. Created nothing of note. West Brom were far superior for half an hour then sat in seemingly comfortable with us passing it side to side. If Ismael's style is just really slow, laborious passing from side to side at testimonial pace not creating chances then I am not a fan. One of the first things to point out, I mentioned the other day that we need a new set piece taker. Our set pieces and deliveries in general across the team were absolutely diabolical. Ryan Hedges deserves a mention in particular too. On what planet was renewing his contract the correct decision? He offers absolutely nothing whatsoever. As a starter, as a squad player, zilch. New signing wise. I liked McLoughlin, calm on the ball and sound defensively. Alebiosu is really quick but looks raw, quite liked him though. Miller looked uncomfortable with the ball at his feet and quite sluggish, a non entity in attack bar the throw in. Hendriksson was totally anonymous bar a few stupid fouls. De Neve, I cant see what type of player he is or what he offers as of yet. Tavares didnt have enough time but made a couple of strange decisions. Seems like we are going to lose more key players. Replacing with players for small fees from inferior leagues seems like a recipe for a long old season for me. We need a lot more than just one attacking player as there arent many goals here as we know.

Watching Bristol v Sheff U and it's night and day - they both have way more than us up top.

“ we were surprised with the long throw “. Really !

RW and ST are bare minimum requirements. I think LW is an underestimated problem as well. De Neve is a seriously questionable signing imo. I have serious doubts over his ability to play at this level. Kargbo meanwhile has only made a handful of appearances, and only ever played more than 45 minutes once. Usually a lot less. There no suggestion he's the answer to anything and I'm not sure what is up with him - fitness issues or he just has some major flaw which managers see in training but isn't obvious on the pitch?

Incidentally, in case you haven't already, I urge all to read pp.500/501 on the summer transfer thread. Very interesting imo.

Only signing "one more player"... Sounds like RWF and Trav out new one in.

After that, I'm more worried about the players who were already here. Toth got away with 2 howlers, Hedges might as well have not bothered and as for the midfield 2,definitely could do better. Travis went to sleep so often he'll never get over tonight.

Not too despondent. Lost because our CHs were completely AWOL for the long throw. But it was clear to me there’s still a lot of rebuilding needed, particularly in centre mid - with no forward threat all in the middle, no direct running at CHs, teams can double up on our wingers. One of Travis/Tronstad has to be replaced as starters. My other main worry was Yuki: no hold up play as the forward and no nothing as the #10. Plus, with Miller’s humongous throw you have to have Papi on the pitch. I can see Miller being the third CB, then 5-2 ahead of him.

Wouldn't necessarily disagree.. ...so get your whistle out and become a ref..it'll be easy 😉 Loads of ex players are jumping at the chance -great wages, nice working environment where everybody loves you and treats you well...Start at grass roots, great for perfecting a stonewall demeanour when players and fans are calling you a c**t in your face (and that's when you get a decision right) -followed by great off field aggro, all the headbutts you want as you get into your car after the game..... https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11282963/how-to-become-a-referee-from-grassroots-to-premier-league https://www.amateur-fa.com/referee/referee-development/referee-pathway

It'll 100% be Travis who goes, he has more sale value which is all Pasha cares about. I would bet Pears, Buckley, Mafoumbi all go too, and maybe even Gueye if Ismael wants a new striker to compete with Ohashi. Not going to judge the new boys after one game, especially Henriksson who everyone was very excited about. I think Miller with Alebiosu as backup is fine, McLoughlan is a useful Championship player. De Neve perhaps more worrying but will hopefully be replaced by Kargbo next game to start. Taveres who knows still. RW is the problem position but hopefully we get Miyoshi done quickly, he should add creativity and I suspect more pace/nous than Hedges possesses. Shocking in the game report to read that Miller was having to tell Hedges what to do as his defensive work was his main redeeming quality.

Travis is gone I don’t think it’s new information Koji miyoshi is the rw going by Val but it’s not enough

New lads Alebiosu & Mcloughlin did well for their debuts. Alebiosu was fouled in the lead up to their goal, and shouldn't had stood. De Neve looked way out of depth as a left winger. Henriksson looked prone to committing too many silly fouls, clumsy and lost in the no.10 role. Toth - nervous at times, far from convincing Ribiero - did ok for me Hyam - cant afford to lose him now after losing Batth Trondstad & Travis - did ok but not at their best today Hedges - buying a decent right winger or two must be the top priority now Ohashi - tripped in their box, clear foul, clear penalty not given. Way too slow & weak to lead the frontline all on his own. Gueye - not much impact as a sub today. Can't see where the goals are going come from. Need a new striker. Kargbo - pacey but his crosses find nobody. Clearly not a set piece taker. Miller - late sub, no comments. Long throws very much welcomed. Overall, not good enough. Blunt & toothless in attack. Concede first, and we give ourselves a mountain to climb. Sounds familiar. it's still early days but clear signals of a long frustrating season ahead.

We wouldn’t have scored if we’d have played whilst this time tomorrow. First half was a continuation of last weekends game. We just weren’t at it, the midfield got played through and around. Trav and Tron looked like they were running in treacle. In possession they can’t run away from opponents with the ball at their feet so why try ? How many times did they get caught in possession ? if we had an option that wasn’t Tavares I’d advocate dropping either of them. The new midfielder looked like Robby Savage without Robby’s scintillating ball playing ability. Definitely he has his ability to commit pointless fouls thought. I thought the ref was really kind to him. I thought the back four did OK, the new centre half can pass a nice left sided ball. The two lads who played at right back looked OK, each in their own way. Up front we had next to nothing. Hedges gave his normal Lord Lucan impersonation and DeNeve looked like a really keen fan who’d won first prize to play in a charity game. I like Ohashi but he’s a penalty box player, pure and simple, he comes alive then. Asking him to hold the ball up isn’t his game. Gueye, came on but got refereed out of the game. Kargbo, I’m starting to get worried about this lad. He’s all pace and no brains. He massively over hit every cross, not by a bit, but by yards and yards. Apart from nearly gifting the a goal with a daft pass I though Toth did well. He’s definitely an improvement on Pears if not a massive one. We have all that height in the team now and nobody can hit them with a cross. I thought we got bullied today. Kargbo for one spent more time lying on the grass than actually running on it.

Long throw WBA = panic and a goal Long throws Rovers = dealt with by their defence Thought Ohashi dived but in the modern game they are usually given. Can’t see us scoring many and Hyam can’t lead a defence so clean sheets will be few - this could be a tough season.