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Hated that he started Soumare and Skipp, but loved that he pulled Skipp at half-time. Monga was also a great decision and shows he has faith in his youngsters. I wasn't keen on Fatuwa change but we got the win anyway and I can see why Fatuwa might need some protection early on. The big thing for me now, is if he has learned from that first half and his selection. He cannot start Skipp and Soumare again. Top has to help him out with 3-4 signings too. Striker, x2 CM's and a LB Difficult to judge how good we actually were in the second half, but there were some good signs that hopefully will be repeated in tougher games ahead. Sheff Weds with the early injury and red card certainly helped him, but would still give him a B- for this first game with the Skipp sub his redeemer.

I wanted Okoli to be better than this smug nobber but Faes still looks so comfortable at this level and dominates in defence and attack. Judging by his reaction, I think he will be pushing hard for a move away, but if he stays, we have to start him (unfortunately)

He has always been crap, but occasionally he will do ONE good thing and some fans thing he will do a job for us at this level. He really won't. We need a starting LB, x2 CM's and a Striker. That is if we don't lose anyone too. Soumare and Skipp should be shipped off to anyone who will take them on loan.

If Marti starts these two again, I will be so shocked and disappointed. We all knew what would happen, and if Marti is a good Manager, then he will have learned his lesson from that 45 alone. Skipp will end up in League 1 and 2 over the next few seasons. I feel like Soumare just never wants to play for us and so treats our games as a light training outing. Keep hold of Winks if he wants to be here and sign TWO CMs and get rid of Skipp and Soumare on loan, as no one will buy them.

Hate his attitude but he looks so good at this level. Seems to dominate the game with his pure arrogance alone.

I think the problem was, his freekicks and corners were woeful. He should also not be a lone striker. He was a different player when Daka came on. That last 30mins from him was MOTD stuff, but the first half and free kicks were woeful. He also worked his socks off and still had a lot of energy until the end. I don't want him to be our no.1 Striker, but as support and a back-up, he looks useful at this level. Just keep him far away from freekicks and corners.

He should be nowhere near freekicks and corners, but in those last 30 minutes sat behind Daka, he was everywhere and doing some great work with holding the ball up and getting some shots off. I still hope we have a starting no.9 to come in, but Ayew looks like he could be useful at this level in a two up top or as back up.

Can't believe how bad we were in that first half. That was really worrying. Fantastic choice to pull Skipp at half-time. Shows this Manager has no issues upsetting a player if need be. Monga looks crazy good! He could be worth a fortune in the future. Faes and Vesty are so unlikeable but they look so composed on the ball when we are in attack. Despite the win, I think we still need 3-4 starting players coming in. Striker, CM in place of Soumare, and a RB as Ricardo never fit and Justin looking flat. Hope we hold onto Bilal, but I can see someone coming in late for him. Would be a big loss and would mean we need an ACM as well.

I still hate Vesty and Faes but they do look good together at this level. Skipp and Soumare should be sold immediately. Ayew might become a fan's favourite... I know! Crazy.

genuinely started writing Faes as well and then deleted it I still have too much scar tissue with him, but you are right. He should start next game too.

I think he is so much better sitting just behind a striker.

Winks and Monga have changed the game. Start em both next game.

VESTY AND FAES?!? hahahaaa FFS. start them next game. I will grit my teeth all season if they win us games. Nobbers!

Daka generally better working with another striker who can hold it up. Don't rate Ayew but good thinking from Marti

If we can scrape a 2-1 win here and get Marti to learn from his mistakes, then it would be a pretty good day, considering how it started. Skipp, Soumare and Vesty shouldn't be starting and we need 3-4 players in to re-energise this team.

I would like to retract this comment and apologise to everyone. I will now learn to live with the shame.

Maybe, or the angry minority were just the loudest on here, which is often the case.

Fantastic decision to hook Skipp at half-time. I don't mind him making mistakes, if he then recognises them and has the balls to act quickly.

Vesty will get 30 this season (none from his head)

What a high quality goal all round.

Ayew taking our corners is laughable.

I think that was still in the minority. Most appreciated how good Maresca was and potentially is.

Will get the usual 15+ games from me before I start judging either way. It is important he sees his error starting Soumare and Skipp today and doesn't make that mistake again. I also think he needs to quickly recognise that we need players in who are motivated to do well for us. Players like Vestergaard are just going through the motions here and I genuinely don't think cares whether we win or lose.

I miss Maresca.

at this point, I would be thinking about selling most the squad and bringing in young, hungry players ready for 26/27 promotion push. I just can't see this current squad having motivation for this season. Most don't want to be here and many shouldn't be.