Morton can't play that role either - he simply gives the ball back to the CB, playing them into trouble. Garrett is much, much better than people give him credit for.

I think Hirst and Mola were last minute punts on once highly thought of England junior internationals. Neither worked out, obviously, but we were pressed for time.

That would have been akin to buying Gallagher and we're still regretting that. He's nowhere near good enough - just happened to hit a hard shot into a crowded box.

I mean everyone saw it coming - a chance to put 7 points between us and the chasing pack against a very average Birmingham side? Home banker.

Nah, that was very much a smash and grab from Birmingham - but we didn't have the quality to do anything about it. Gallagher and Morton especially were completely anonymous. Travis was neutered after his (extremely soft) yellow card. The subs didn't add anything to the game - perhaps they were brought on too late to get up to speed.

I do wonder what Garrett and A. Wharton do in training, because when I've seen them play for the First XI they're light years better than Morton.

There's a good chance with our run-in, yes.

Shocking loss, that, but we always have it in us. As I've repeatedly said, JDT is performing miracles with this squad - there's very few match winners in this team.

All the subs have tbf.

Ruddy is the MOTM, he's made three wonderful saves.

This has to be 5 minutes of stoppage time + whatever was already agreed. This bloke has been sat on his arse for ages receiving treatment - and still didn't go off the field.

How has Morton been booked for Hogan handling the ball?!

Not signing a CF in January remains criminal.

He could have very easily given us two penalties, so I wouldn't be too furious.

I don't think so - he's just not giving either side free kicks for obvious dives / soft play.

He's a crap player, he's just quick. Zero football intelligence.

We must be watching different games.

Another lucky goal for Khadra against us.

Great save by Ruddy - that was 1-0.

He's still coming back from a long layoff with an ankle injury. He has turned out for the U21s and the England U19s in the last few weeks though.

I'd get him off for Garrett, who I think is a better player, but I don't watch them train every day.

I mean they're both injured, so...

Only if Haaland and Mbappe were turning out for them.

I'd take him off for Thomas. He's not been great and that was stupid - he fronted up to the Birmingham player, I've seen red cards given for that.

From this I gather you mean the other two do all the running, tackling and creative work and he just passes it 5 yards between them and the CBs? 'Cos that's all he does for us.