Clever Fox

Would you really want to wear somone elses old Slippers.

Firstly, I'd hate to see him go. Wouldn't it be great if he stayed and created his own legandry status here. Realistically he'll likely go to Chelsea with the Enzo connection. Or Utd with the Ruud connection. I predict that Villa will be in for him also. along with others. I wouldn't rule out Man City either. Chelsea paid a reported 71 million for Kepa, I would'nt let Mads go for less.

Hopefully Winks and NDiddi are back for this one with Skipp to make a solid midfield to protect the back line. I'd take a Draw again right now.

We were a little fortunate with the draw in that we had 3 shots on target all game and scored 2 goals. The best part of it was despite being outplayed for most of the game we kept chipping away hoping something would happen for us. Coady done well along with Vesty. VK nearly laid on another goal but was poor for the second goal. NDiddi and Soumare done well protecting the back 4 but lacked support from Ajew and El Kanousse at times. I thought Ajew was the right choice to replace Facundo but he was awful the first half. He offered nothing in defence and nothing going forward. El Kanousse was very good today but he needs to protect the ball better when in possession, And try and be a little more physical in challenges. Vardy never gave up despite having little of the Ball all game but came up trumps when needed again. Mav is struggling a little lately but never gives up which is a big plus as you never wuite know what he's going to do in possession. But it was his constant pushing and probing which helped with the breakthrough. All in All , More work needed but a Draw is a good result as points are what we need more of.

There's no doubt He has all the Tools necessary to be a really top Player. I agree if Ruud can convince him to get on the Ball and play he'll quickly become a top top player.

We've got to be stronger in the challenges.

Why does everyone turn back with the ball.

I'd take a draw right now.

It's never going to happen.

Our passing isso poor, Making a lot of our own problems.

Mav on for Ajew in the second half. It will push them back.

Our passing isso poor, Making a lot of our own problems.

Ayew is a disater today.

Yes it's only when you see them all together that you realise the quality of many of those finishes. Some belters and some with a sublime deft touch. He really was an excellent finisher.

Not impossible to imagine that happenning. It depends on how Ruud gets on, But nice to have as afall back position.

I'm inclined to agree with your Manager comment. He comes across as too nice to be a Manager. Managers need that little ruthless streak if and when needed.

I've thoroughly enjoded watch that Video of Kings goals. He really was an elite finisher with the quality of many of his goals. His positioning timing and composor together with his deft touch is just sublime. I'd urge any young player to watch this video as there's so much to learn from King. Let's hope he can bring it back to the Club and educate many of the young players coming through the Club.

Didn't Cooper say no Clubs of the right calibre came in for him and so he thought he'd be better staying working eith the Squad.

Brighton losing 3-1 to Fulham tonight. They do look beatable . Another win for us and it will help greatly with our confidence.

Thats a real possibility or to give him the extra few Days to recover. Either way it worked out for the better for us. He's the most improved player under Cooper, Albeit from a low base. He still needs to improve his defending at Corners though. It's as if he doesn't know where to stand or who to mark. A lot to admire but a lot to learn also. He does seem to be working hard which is a real positive.

The problems in the fist half was mostly created by El Kanousse particurlarly but also Facundo not tracking back to help out while Wilf Soumare and especially VK were overrun by WH. Neither El Kanousse or Facundo are defensive minded players they're young and still learing the game. But that will come with good Coaching. I think it's a partnership that can work for many reason. They're both strong, Win Headers, Cover ground quickly and can pass the Ball once they keep it simple. Second half Wilf and Soumare sat a bit tighter in front of the defense in a 4:2:4 formation. With El Kanouse and Facundo dropped into the Channels cutting out a lot of Balls and even starting attacks at times. I think we'll see a similar setting when Winks is back, But instead of Winks sitting deep I'd play Winks in front of Wilf and Soumare with Facundo and El Kanousse alongside Winks taking the game to the opposition. But also leaving the Full backs sitting in to defend first putting an end to all the room they were leaving behind themselves as thay tried ti carry out what Cooper wanted. Cutting down on Goals against leads to Points which is what we need right now. There's still a lot of work to be done on the Training ground but I feel last night was a good start to the future of how we might play under Ruud. I had given up on this season under Cooper but now I'm excited to see how Ruud improves us going forward but also the signings in January and the Summer Windows.

I don't know if many realise but he had a hand in two of the Goals last night. Vardy's Goal when he played the ball to El Kanousse to play Vardy in and then the pass to Daka for the 3rd Goal. If he can keep improving we'll all be very happy.

I thought both NDiddi and Soumare were excellent last night. Both winning the Ball back many times and creating attacks. That's despite being overrun by WH players in the fisrt half. Soumare covered so much ground and is beginning to settle into the team. They not only defended well but offered themselves into space to receive the Ball, retaining possession and starting attacks. A lot to work on but a good start by Ruud and a few signings should make us better in January.

He's been missing most of the first half defensively, why do you think he can drop back and do anything. Ruud is pushing him up top with Vardy because he didn't fdefend in the first half. That's not really his game. He's young and still learning.

Wilf has been excellent and Skipp hasn't improved the team anytime he's played. Look at the workrate of Wilf an Soumare.