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I liked JDT but Val speaks more open and direct....JDT liked his riddles a little but not as bad as Eustaces 'togetherness'.

100% agree on the bit in bold. He just isn't the type of manager to galvanise a group of new players, neither is JDT...Something Eustace succeeds over both. It's why I think we won't see the best of some of the new lads.

I like Vals honesty , I actually prefer to listen to him than our last 2 managers - But that's where it ends for me. Not sure on his tactics, and his stubbornness will be his downfall. It's hard to not be worried with the start we've had, taking his previous employments into consideration. Our position, come December, will all be down to him and not the players we've signed. I'd be amazed if we climb any higher than 15th.

A few other teams in for him so I doubt it happens.

Looks a good start for O'Riordan, probably Hyam replacement for next year.

The worry for me isnt really the players, it's the manager. He hasn't exactly got a good track record so a betting man will say he's not going to improve much . A worry is he seems to be closer to the RG SP...Will they ever sack him? Can we even afford too?

Kargbo and Travares were both poor yesterday but both have had impacts on previous games...People writing them off already need to get a grip sadly. They won't be starters once everyone is fit but we know what Kargbo can do when he comes on. Travares just doesn't have the genes Travis does, as in the nitty gritty, but has shown glimpses that's he's an okay player at this level.

The last 3 players we've signed will all have an impact IMO.

He's not started many games so unfair to judge IMO. Top Scorer in the league year before and already got 9 international goals - He's only 22! We can all wager he'll be on par with Ohashi and 10 times the striker Gueye is so it really shouldn't fill you with fear.

Eh??? If he was banging them in for a high performing team then he wouldn't be coming here would he.

Ribeiro seems to of gotten away with it reading some responses...Probably his worst performance, I'd be surprised if his pass completion was above 40%.

I think our best team, once people are fit will be the below. Toth Alebiosu, Hyam, McLaughlin, Ribeiro Hedges, Tronstad Baradji, Morishita Cantwell Gudjohnsen Kargbo, Travares, Hendriksson and Ohashi and Carter as first option replacements

Is is bad that I'm celebrating that result because they stay below us? They'll soon overtake us like.

Travares is a steady eddy, not going to set the world alight...Everyone was poor today so not judging many on today's performance.

I like Kargbo, today wasn't his day and certainly not the conditions for him. But I don't think he's a starter, much more effective off the bench.

If we'd of had 11, we may of scraped a point. Sooner Gudjohnsen comes in the better as Gueye needs to be 3rd choice. A lot has poor games but the passing today was some of the worst I've seen in a while. Hard not to be worried but red card and conditions didn't help us...We will definitely be in the mix at the bottom but hopefully these new lads can make a difference.

Norwich are a good team, don't talk crap.

Poor from McLoughlin...But we've been terrible, albeit in poor conditions. Kargbo has been terrible!

So important we don't loose this game. Norwich have a really good team on paper, but they've had a difficult week, let's hope their heads are still down.

It's important to understand that the step up from the Danish league to Belgian league is quite big. He'll of gained good experience for the championship which is probably a step lower so hopefully he will perform. What he's achieved at his age is pretty impressive.

Fair play to RoversXtra on X...Gets some stick for whatever reason but does get some good leads.

I know it's easy to look at G/A from a players previous season, and judge, but there's good pedigree in Gudjohnsen. He came through academies like Real Madrid, Top scorer in the Danish league, experience in the conference league (including an assist) against Chelsea, full international with a few goals already...All this and he's still so young...He's got loads of time to develop and it simply hasn't worked out for him at Gent. If he'd scored a few more he'd have top European clubs looking at him. Taking all of the above into consideration, I find it slightly strange that others arnt in for him - Is he injured?

He has been given a chance though. He had a spell under JDT and got bullied...He has some good attributes but he's just not physical enough for the champ...League 1 is his level, for now anyway....Madness if we keep him here this window if you ask me.

Leonard stays there no chance we bring in a striker...Can't see why anyone would want to keep hold of a player who has been injured for the last 18months and clearly can't cope in the championship.

The guys an imbecile, he's knows he's not liked by the fan base, you would think he'll be doing what he can to make amends.