Tanya

Honest question, I thought Sunderland was better than Cov last season?

I like the idea of Ndidi as this incredible box to box midfielder but problem is he's just not good enough in the attacking sense. Either play him as a CDM or don't play him at agree. Agree the role suits Praet.

KDH was sublime second half. If he gets some space he will be deadly at this level. So pleased for him. Our new keeper looks the business. Great distributor AND shot-stopper. Yes, please. Doyle looked good, as did Winks (barring one atrocious pass near the end of the match). Mavididi is a proper player. His forward running makes us so dangerous and he has tricks that can fool defenders at this level. Praet played so well when we came on. I think he has to start the next match. Wilf cannot play an advanced role. If that means he's relegated to the bench, then unfortunately so be it. I'd be starting Nacho too and have Vardy as an impact sub. The only real, real negative. Vesty is proper smelly pants. That massive chance where Cov's striker hit the bar - he gave up. He was outpaced and just watched the action. He wasn't busting a gut to get back. Vesty might play some nice passes but he's a true liability. We can't carry him. I do think we have the spine of a team that can win the league. However, I don't think we can play Ndidi in a forward role. And I doubt Vardy and Vesty can start. Some tweaks are needed. We rode our luck. But I'm hoping the coaching staff learned a lot and we'll be better next match.

NINE MINUTES

Mavididi has been brilliant too.

Ive been a bit rough on Macateer. Has played better as the game progressed.

AHHHHHHHHHHHH KIERNANNNNNNNNNNNNN

Vesty again. Too slow. Mads brilliant.

We can't sell Nacho btw. Unless a silly bid comes in. We need him.

KDH's has had a brilliant 20 minutes.

Malividi's brilliant, forward bursting run made that. Praet's nice cross. Great run and header from KDH.

Finally. A threatening ball in the final third.

Vesty is pathetic. I loathe him.

Cov should be at least 2-0 up here.

Wilf off. Good.

There was a pass for Vardy there. But Riccy missed it. Then he fouled someone. Ooft.

I love Wilf with all my heart but he's not the answer at...attacking midfield

We are getting battered.

Pain

Macteer has been poor. Big miss at the end too. Winks has been brilliant. I like the new winger too. And Faes.

Nacho too hopefully.

Can I just say I really appreciate your even handed and astute posts. I always feel better informed after reading them.

Football is so corrupt. No one will compete with teams funded by corrupt oil states. Our "fairtytale" win was the start of a nightmare for football, imo.

This is my view entirely. Why on earth are we here?!

Kel is better than Everton.