Whole thing screams soft southern ****e losing 2-0 and having two shots on target not troubling the goalkeeper in the 81st and 92nd minute.
Hard to believe they finished with 90 points last season, two points more than we had when we won it in 2011. They still have a fair bit of that squad so to only have 9 points this season is ridiculous and our defensive frailties could be just the job to boost their confidence. They have lost their last three games just as Saints had in midweek, does our generosity know no bounds? I fear it might...
Dembele & Chair starting is a concern, feels like we go 2 down again before bringing on Saito and Little Smyth By Christ we must have one of the shortest squads in the league
Saito should be starting. I pray some of the coaches have been emphasising to Dembele about his defensive duties. The lazy little ****
That back four says a lot about our defensive recruitment over the last few years. I can't see much support in front of Dunne & Field. I've never said Smyth is world class but he does provide cover and press their wode players.
Smyth for all is faults is a terrier and I would always play/ start him ahead of Dembele. I would start Vale over Dembele away from home Dembele is a luxury player. Neither he nor Chair can defend. Madsen and Varane are going to be over run.
Just paid my tenner to the club to watch this one. Started brightly and on the front foot. Hamer just kicked in long so I'm happy!