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Agreed. The thing is, it's not a recent issue either, it seems the opposition target the area regardless of set up. I used to work with a woman married to a Sheff Weds scout this will have been about 5 years ago now. He had been watching us a couple of times prior to us playing them so I asked what he had noted, 'get the ball behind the full backs early' was the response.

This is a great point. There is very little concern shown on here for our full back area yet every single team we play looks to exploit this area and the majority get joy there. A personnel or tactical issue?

Kaminski Holtby Armstrong Rothwell Elliott Missing Holtby in yesterday's game changed the whole tempo and positivity of our approach. Kaminski is key to playing further up the pitch and is a vast improvement on the alternatives Armstrong is our main source of goals and worries teams with pace Rothwell commits the opposition with his forward runs Elliott has class and vision that is above this level

It's getting near to crunch time for this season. Have to go on a run now as we are currently underperforming for the squad we have and need to get in the mix quickly or the season will peter out. One big worry for me is our playing identity, we've regressed back to the slow possession football that generally gets us nowhere. Our best results are when we press high and move the ball quickly and our players are best suited to this yet was kicked to the kerb today against a mediocre Luton side. We're plodding along and it isn't good enough. Mowbray needs to feel some heat but the current situation means he can muddle on without reproach.

No Holtby so we will struggle to dictate. A big miss.

Pardon my French but I sincerely hope the fuckers can't sleep at night.

Watching NI and wondering how the hell Josh Magennis gets a game at international level. There's lads playing Sunday league with more about them than that jack.

That hasn't aged well Matt.

I think he has a bit about him. What worries me is when he was given a start against Forest and was pressurised by his opposite number he completely disappeared. Talent is nothing without bottle and I feel he bottled it in that game.

Liverpool's possession is generally gained through pressing and forcing a mistake. I'm not sure a tackling stat is a good one in their case.

Is testing within elite sports clubs not mandatory?

Yes, that and how old he is.

Looked a class above tonight but he should do against such poor opposition. He looks to have good fundamental ability, finds space and plays with his head up. He'll be playing in the Championship this time next year, I'm pretty sure of that.

Much needed win, feared the worst when it went 1-1. Pleased for Wharton, not sure he has the quality for this level but well done to him on stepping up as it won't be the last time we need him this season. Good to be looking up the league but we really need to kick on after the break the next 10 games are crucial.

Thought Uncle Tony had let him have an early dart for more extended parental leave over the international break.

Holtby out?

Jesus Christ.... Yes Stuart why keep blaming her....

Top 6 means nothing if we don't go up, we may as well be mid table. Top 6 is not success on it's own.

Good on ya mate, I'm glad you're back to impart your wisdom after a good but scabby point. Your input has been missed after the last couple of defeats.

What do 'football men' think of Ivan Toney Paul? Asking for a friend.

It's a great point that in the circumstances.

Sod it, we're nicking this.

Well we've been playing with a false manager for a while so it makes sense

Yes, ripped him a new one there, and rightly so.

What? Ever?