That had been coming. Brereton is shite

2 subs left

Smallwood needs subbing with Palmer. Put Reed in middle.

Bell was bloody awful yesterday. We have a conundrum around certain players. Sign a big nasty **** in Jan to play CB and move Mulgrew to LB (not fancy wing back or whatever Tinker Tony tries to play). Adds height to the back line and still there for set pieces.

How many times did we break them down second half? Players hugging the touchline, stretch the game.

You need proper wide men to break down ten men.

Would have taken a point before but it's 2 points dropped in reality.

and there we go.

our ability to not score a second when on top is going to cost us.

Before the game I couldn't see us scoring with that side. Great to see the high press back. Hands up -did not see that performance coming. Team spirit back in droves. That said, it doesn't reflect well on the new signings who, apart from the Ginger Ninja, were all bombed out the side. Anyone else wonder if Rodwell is a negative influence given his previous?

Nowt you can do with those. Great hit.

Great goal. Much better all round. On paper lack of creativity.. but the pressing game Sheffield can't handle.

Difference so far is we've gone back to a high press. Why we don't do this all the time is beyond me. It's very hard to play against as we've found ourselves.

Well taken goal that. Conway looking 10 years younger today.

Unlucky there. This side desperately needs to score first.

Started with a bit more fight at least.

Dear god that is a woeful line up. Double up on Dack and no other threat. Shocking

Factor in, we would have been happy with 'anything but Coyle' back then. I think the fairest reflection in TM is that off the pitch he has been a roaring success. On the pitch, he has neither exceeded or failed expectations. The indication from TM would be a squad in 3 - 4 windows (playing attacking football) to challenge for promotion. That is now his measuring stick.

Given that teams have managed to stroll to the title and others have won it at a canter, maybe a brisk walk is all that's required. To be fair, even the bookies thought we would walk league one. It maybe dependent on league. Perhaps a scientific formula could be produced to calculate the correct Velocity? V=LS+M

It's been a good start points wise, not performance wise. I have no illusions. I think we are nailed on for bottom 6 at this rate. Just didn't think 'learning to walk' was a good analogy ??

Maintaining a jog, trot or canter should be the minimum expectation rather than learning to walk. A sprint here and there would be great following the amble of the last couple of matches. Clear enough?

We've only been out of it a year!! We should be jogging at least.

Well.....great timing. I bet he couldn't sign it quick enough after the last 2 performances. Like the integrity of the guy. Not sure he's going to take us forward though. Let's see if Venkys keep their word and support him, as per their statement.

Could that be because most managers over think it?

Scary how bleeding obvious it is. Lack of width with natural wide players combined with the ever-present defensive midfield 2 is TM's achilles heel IMO. We can't 'go at' teams by getting wide runners on the ball. Then end up hoofing when they press us.