Yes, this bloke obviously has the ability to hypnotise, largely getting away with comments like that. Does not auger well.

……..We are mentally weak and get bullied. We have no proper Plan ‘B’.

But it’s not a fluke that we are losing. This game had Wigan, Cardiff and Luton written all over it. It just isn’t a shock.

The team also desperately needs an older, wiser head to lead from midfield.

I agree it’s too early to judge, but am already weary of hearing about a project. There has to be forward planning, but not at the expense of showing a modicum of ambition in the short term.

…..Jam tomorrow. We kept hearing it under Mowbray for years and the new regime are reading from the same text book.

This is where you need a leader……

Thank God we didn't sign any experienced midfielders to replace the "established" Buckley and Travis..........

Paul Senior, anyone? Listen, I hope he turns out to be the Messiah, but bigging up Travis and Buckley as “established” players and a reason for only signing kids on loan in midfield doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence.

Good grief! and there are some who seem to view Broughton as the second coming.

The fact he's injured makes it, on paper, an even poorer signing. The criticism clearly isn't personal to the player. It's simply a reaction to what looks like a massive statement of non intent. We have enough young players in midfield. What's needed is someone a little more battle scarred and worldly wise to marshal them and ensure we don't get bullied so easily, and to rally the troops when we fall behind.

He might do okay again at that level. Certainly not a Championship level player.

Surely, they generally stick together at the hotel. Would be a bit odd for George to randomly take himself off to Portman Road. Offski, I reckon.

Exactly. It’s been the case ever since three points for a win was introduced.

Given the circumstances , eg the club’s dithering in the Summer, and the squad he inherited, I don’t think Tomasson could realistically be doing any better than he is. Although there is likely to be a drop off in the win ratio, he seems the right fit for introducing our youngsters to the first team, and enhancing their abilities. He’s not perfect, but no manager / head coach is.

Cricket also resuming from tomorrow.

Just been discussing the dilemma of team selection with a mate. A very tough call. Do you play the best team possible or stick with the squad who have got them through to the final? Sorted tickets within minutes of the result. My first trip to Trent Bridge since Notts v Lancs in the 1984 B & H Cup Semi Final.

👍 Fair enough.

So why sell to a Championship rival if his club rates him?

Agreed, yet there were people saying we could easily replace them with better. Not looking like it.

Should start calling him Manuel. “I know nooothing”. 😉

My take on Gallagher is that he was very good during the early stages of his loan. He faded badly towards the end of the season, then went to Birmingham on loan and did nowt. I was very surprised we were prepared to shell out that much for him.

That really is worrying. Until the new Head of Recruitment arrives we are relying on the judgement of a DOF who is wet behind the ears and who has been working abroad.

Yes, the wording of his remarks after the match on Saturday definitely had a less diplomatic ring about them. The subtext was, "Gregg, for God's sake get on with it!"

Really? You wouldn’t have known as he didn’t kick up a fuss about his contract not being renewed or the manner in which he was treated prior to his departure. Or are you talking about Coyle?