Clever Fox

Bournemouth at home or Southampton away. But we need to change tactics between now and then. Especially that we have a few new players in the team.

Not quite true, VK lost a challenge which he should have put into touch. 3 quick passes later we're picking the ball from the Net. We were transitioning to attack mode at the time which also caught out Fatawu and Faes which left JJ exposed 2 v 1.

Very worrying if he can't sort out the midfield. We got beat yesterday because Fulham played the game basically in front of our midfield, While our players were playing a low block. How Cooper couldn't see that early and adjust the midfield accordingly. Though a big part of the problem is we don't have any muscle in there. The Italian lad isn't a tackler no more than Winks is. That leave Wilf trying to be everywhere. If you are playing a low block you need to be disciplined to hold your positions regardless of what the oppossition do in front of you. We didn't for either Goals. The 2nd goal is the best example, JJ stepped up to try and win the Ball without having cover and got beat by the first time pass that beat him. It was a great move by Fulham and very poor from us.

We've paid a lot more for a lot less player.

Much as I'd hate to see him leave, If we're not going to play him we should move him on before the window closes. He's on a big salary and still worth 10 to 15 mil. Cash in now instead of leaving him sitting in the Stands all season. We at least owe him that for his excellent service.

Yes, In his defence, He was also caught 2 v 1 when the ball came down his side quickly. Does he dive into Smith Rowe and give away a Penalty. If VK had of won the header on the left side it would have been in touch and the whole situation changes. Those are the small margins at this level.

You can never take preseason form as a given, Some players tend to put more effort in than the seasoned experienced players, Who have done it all before. Cooper should know that, Plus Ricky was badly injured in a preseason game before, So likely coasting through the early games. I agree with you on VK. It was him who lost out in a challenge which turned over possession that led to the first goal, Yet JJ is getting the blame. He's too inexperienced at this level, Though he keeps trying. But really, we've been so poor down our left side that I'm amazed Cooper can't see that. And it's decisions like that, that will get him sacked.

That's what I took from his comments, He wasn't happy with how he's been training. Plus he said we'll see what Ricky can do. Well we know what he can do, He's been one of our best players for years now, Hasn't he been looking at any videos of our games over the past few seasons.

The poorest performance today was from the Manager. He clearly had a right nightmare today. Poor Team selection followed by poor Tactics followed by poor Substituations. You've got to go after your winnable games and that was winnable today with the right personnel. The only plus was Skipp is going to be good player for us.

Faes should have scored again.

There isn't even a forward Pass.

You can't wait until you're losing to make changes.

A poor goal to concede.

Ayew coming on for Reid it looks like.

Reid looks asleep all game, Get him off and Skipp on.

We've needed someone like that for a few seasons now.

He's been outnumbered but still managed to cancel out a lot of attacks as well as covering for VK.

We need to be stronger in midfield and win more of the Ball. Skipp could come on and help out there.

As well as not using his weight and size in one on one headers and tackles.

Your only finding that out now.? He has notions of grandeur.

That's been a big problem first half, Poor first touches.

He's been great. Not sure what your watching.

Our left side is terrible. Get Mav on.

Been outplayed most of that half but still in it. Hopefully Cooper can work his magic again at HT.

I think this is the most winnable game of the next 3. So a win today would be a good start and help build confidence further.