Wouldn't say it's an over-reaction. Sounds like we we absolutely terrible today and you're agreeing with everyone else that we need attacking reinforcements.

The no manager bounce.

I agree but I thought I was missing something.

Yup. In a nutshell.

Were people worried that someone might come in with a big offer for Cantwell in January? I think we're safe in that respect.

Eustace has done a fantastic job overall and pleased he started ACD over Hedges for once but not impressed at all with him bringing Leonard on after 84. No pressure Harry...........

If he can't manage half an hour at full throttle he shouldn't be on the bench. What good is sitting on the bench for 90 mins going to do him? This was more or less a must win game today, he scored a sharp finish last time out and 0-0 at home he still can't get on.

What does Leonard have to do to get a decent run out exactly?

Travis gets injured and it all goes to s**t.

In the context of our situation and our need to win this one, I wouldn't say those are amazingly positive changes. Very much like for like. Obviously if one of them turn the game the manager's got it right but I can't speak with hindsight until after the game. Edit: And I typed that before we went one down. Kitchen sink time.

Same.

I'm not watching the game but I'd guess the reason for that is that he hasn't got Travis doing all the work for him so he can't just get away with doing a few bits and bats here and there. With Leeds and the Dingles to come I feel we must get 3 points today or any realistic chance of top 6 will start disappearing into the ether. If it's still 0-0 on 60- 65 mins I hope Leonard is given a good half hour or so to try and make a difference rather than just 10 mins. Leonard for Cantwell?

It's all about the 3 points. When have we ever been thrilling to watch?

So do nearly every other keeper today tbf.

On the line up, ACD in for Hedges so very happy with that. Hope Gueye can score with a clean strike or header to continue rebuilding his confidence.

What rumours are those? The usual "John Eustace is amongst the front runners for (insert latest available Championship or bottom 6 Premier League job)" Or something with a bit more meat on it? Not that I'm being complacent about the possibility.

I disagree but it all depends on how much you rate the player in question. I don't particularly rate Hyam and think he only looks any good with someone playing well alongside him such as Scott Wharton a couple of years ago or Batth (who's been a revelation). As such I wouldn't be pushing the boat out for him salary wise. Also (stating the bleeding obvious) you also have to factor in future resale value - if for example you think Dolan has more resale potential in future than Hyam then that would encourage you to give him a deal more on parity with the higher earners.

Not that I agree with the strategy but If Allardyce was still our manager and was playing a full strength side today and resting players for one or both of the more difficult games I'm sure chaddy would be full square behind it.

It's not wrong chaddy. It's just not your opinion. Most people don't agree with you on this. For me ALWAYS play your strongest side irrespective of the opposition or competition and then if necessary bring players off around the hour mark hopefully with the game already in the bag. I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with me on doing that for every competition but again that's a matter of opinion.

Exactly. It's the same for everyone.

But the rest of the team see a team mate who is on a (relatively) shit wage, who always puts in 110%, and who (probably) can't get get an increase to what most people in the industry would consider a fair salary for a player of his ability. And that is the way?

Bizarrely a website called transfermkt.com estimate his value at E2.8m. I'd snap anyone's hand off for a third of that.

Just had a look at King's stats. Surprisingly he's still only 32 and still playing. The ONLY place he's ever done anything however appears to be Bournemouth which would tend to confirm my feeling about him that he had the talent but not the application or character.

I had to chuckle at that one. Ask a stupid question...... Bravo Sir. No offence Matty.

You weirdly seem to be implying there's some correlation between the two.