Andy

This is my era; what a list that is 🏆 Uncle Jack has to be the most sure-fire vote on all of these lists, from all of the eras, surely?

Nah, we did very well at Hull and Bristol just off the top of my head. We've been alright away from home for the main part this season.

Absolutely criminal that we're about to be beaten by a header from a player who looks no more than 4'6".

That loose pass from Miller was completely unnecessary.

Agreed. We must have other kids in the Academy who could do a better job than what we're seeing?

I'm not keen on our attacking plan being 'just twat it forward and see what happens'. Pretty dire so far.

Surely they wouldn't have given him the armband if they knew that he was only going to play a dozen games this season? Even by Venky's / Pasha / Gestede standards, that would be a new level of stupidity.

And that's before you even take a look at his bank statements.

The ability to defend is absolutely the priority. But a modern defender, at this level, has to be able to play in addition (pick a pass / carry the ball / etc).

Ah, apologies if I misunderstood - but I guess the logic applies to both.

One thing he does exceptionally well is scan the pitch. Watch him off the ball; he never stops scanning. The elite players do it and he's always had it in his locker - it's why he's a step ahead of most players he comes up against.

There's a time and place for it, absolutely - I coach a grassroots side and my lad plays CB, so I know this all too well. But, equally, a modern defender needs to be good with his/her feet also now.

Based on what we saw last night, with some nice headers, interceptions and well-timed challenges - I'd suggest he most certainly can. Being a defender in the modern day is inclusive of being comfortable with the ball at your feet. It's no longer about Peter Kay style 'ave it clearances as the staple.

I understand why his direct approach (in communicating) wouldn't be for everyone, but I prefer to deal with directness. He's clearly got us motoring away from home - and playing some good football as well, to be fair. We're not grinding out results, we're being the better side. At home however is where he needs to find the right formula. And he's not going to get a better opportunity than this period directly in front of us.

Really pleased with how he did. You can tell a natural defender from somebody standing in, or playing out of position. It's football fate, isn't it? Injuries and circumstances often lead to an opportunity - and then it's down to you to take it. He's certainly played himself into contention for the next game. But as far as debuts at this level go, it went about as well as it could have for Pratt.