I don't like that lineup. We're at home and it feels too staid and defensive. If we aren't going to start Cozier- Duberry at home against a team in the relegation zone then will it happen? I'd probably also have started JRC in front of Buckley. Disappointing, and I hope it doesn't backfire.

I think you have to factor in the fact we're currently 7th on merit. Yes, the squad needs work but 'massive improvement' seems to be a touch melodramatic.

I like Yuki too. I think he's sttled in well all things considered. Remember, he was also well into the J League season before joining us so he's probably knackered. I get the sense Cantwell much prefers playing with Yuki than Gueye. Yuki has a football brain, Gueye sadly, hasn't. I have high hopes that after a good rest and a full pre-season Yuki will prove an integral part of the team next year. Gueye on the other hand probably needs to be sold.

I gave up on Buckley ages ago. Was going to be the next big thing apparently but has always flattered to deceive. All fur coat no knickers is John...

If I were you I just wouldn't go on X, it's a cesspit. Unfortunately, the biggest bell-end on there is the owner...

Don't hang around for the likes, that would mean I'd need to get out more...

Out if all the loans, much happier to be retaining Beck and ACD. Baker is replaceable but this has to happen given our injury situation. Buckley isn't the answer.

This post aged well...

As others have said, you can't sustain a season on 1-0 wins, it only takes a 1 goal turnaround and you're on the receiving end as we've found out recently with Hull and Milwall. We desperately need some reinforcements- the squad is too thin. Biggest priority has to be a decent striker. Gueye is a big lump but has no composure in front of goal. Ohashi, I like more but he must be running on empty given the earlier Japanese league start (also now possibly injured). CB/LB cover is a must. Probably one more DCM too. Finally, a LW speedy type. I think if we get 4 in that should see us okay. Obviously, that would need to be revisted if we have any outgoings.

Random thoughts: We look lethargic... Gueye couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo.. Pears punches the ball because he can't catch it...

This seasons Travis is a big loss. Pickering less so as we have Beck but if he gets injured we'd be fooked at left back.

Perhaps not but but it's also important to acknowledge that we were something of a basket case when he took over. I was a JDT fan, but if he'd stayed I'm convinced we'd now be in League 1. He might not not have been able to 'buy a win' but he kept us up, and that was all that mattered.

I take your wider point but 'chomping at the bit' is actually fine. Chomping or champing are both acceptable in that context.

Nah, he was onside.

Cantwell is going to be our very own Jamie Tartt. Apparently he insists on a packet of skittles, with the green ones taken out as part of his win bonus. Seems perfectly reasonable to me, I'm not a fan of the green ones either...

Think Siggy might beg to differ...

As much as Eustace has surprised me in a good way it seems unarguable that his recruitment strategy is a bit myopic. I like the left field approach from the recruitment team. It's good to see us thinking outside the box more.

I just can't get excited about Ruddy, a signing lacking in pizzazz. I think, given how how well Yuki has settled in, Germain as a cheap punt ticks lots of boxes. He'd also be a buddy from home for Yuki. Still need a CM and some pace up top though...

Wish his name really was Barry Belter!

Just in the interest of balance... I'm a recent convert to Toyota. Well built, solid and reliable. Maybe not sexy, but I'm too old for that 'pizzazz' nonsense. Mazda's on the other hand, I've always found a bit 'meh'.

I think he's entitled to express his views. Don't renember you saying anything to the ones who moan about the 'happy clappers' coming on in here being too positive...

I take your general point, but Ipswich didn't somehow go up through the playoffs. They went up on merit in one of the automatic promotion places. I think they might surprise a few teams this season.

Think he's Finnish but I take your point. I liked the look of him too.

The Japanese lad looks terrified, are you sure you didn't kidnap him?

But just to be clear Chaddy, is it clear that Eustace clearly wants Baker or is it a little unclear?