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Yes, even during the title year and cup win era I used to look over my shoulder at a Stoke or a WBA for example and think there but the Grace of God ( or Nigel) go us.

To pass it back to the fullback where it’s recycled through two centre backs and out to the left back who’s closed down so gives it the keeper who slices it in to touch.

I think he’s discouraged from crossing the ball as “ it’s putting it at risk “ , thus hampering his style as a push and run winger. Hope that’s the case anyway and the next manager off the rank encourages it.

That’s how I saw it. Sadly he pulled young Page down with him.

I fear if he’s still in charge it’ll be the end of youth. Smallbone, Chaplin, Burns all stepping in. That will be his final swan song.

This squad couldn’t play 4-4-2 or even 4-4-1-1. We’re stuffed with paceless passers and flitters and floaters.

Yes I know that, but this was in reference to Cullen on the right! What is he? Not a winger, not a striker, not a number 10, what, apart from the second invisible man alongside BDR is he?

Genuinely think we sold him because he crossed the ball or had a shot, risking the ball when the centre half could have it!

Absolutely shocking, Cullen out wide? Come on he hasn’t a trick and is so weak.Absolutely no power and pace in the team. The tragedy is that this squad can only play this way and any more pragmatic manager who comes in is going to find the cupboard bare re altering the style of play. I can only think of young Riley Carr who’s looked genuinely quick and should surely be in the reckoning who can run past anyone. Martin out, McArron out, everyone out. Administration can’t come quick enough, and it’s coming.

I do, but just because I hate Arsenal. And couldn’t abide the trophy going south again, can’t think anyone else is challenging.

Maybe play them on the correct side, then they wouldn’t be stepping inside on their good foot. Also two no8’s inside would help instead of a no10. We did it under Enzo but never since.

Good post, I really hope he gets it right I really do. Like you I think his interviews are honest and he sees the same game I saw. I just want him to mix it up if it’s not working . And all this from someone who bemoans the demise of 4-4-2, love to watch Athletico who seem to be the only big club still playing it successfully!

He was actually the best player on the pitch second half, let’s be fair, very good passing from the back mainly forwards.

To what league though? Rangers went all the way down. Could it be div 2?

I paid £8 over 65 price.

I was there and it did have a Family night football vibe, albeit in miniature, I remember a massive crowd for a Man United team. Yes the club have missed the boat there, the people who could make this happen are probably too young to remember the success of FNF, and haven’t the brains to think of the positives. It was my son’s first introduction to live football ( other than watching me play senior league games) and for his sins he’s supported them ever since. Unfortunately my grandson has jumped onto the Man City band wagon and will need some persuading in our current predicament.

We’ll it is 7pm ko and I think tickets are£10 I paid 8 being old!

Paul Friar, Willie Gibson.

I agree, but Alves was our best player forward, Riis nullified today too.

That mistake doesn’t happen for Hibs, it’s corner flag or row z. As Couughie used to say, you’re a centre half son your job is to head it and kick it, anything else is a bonus.

Yes he did, him and Alves the pick going forward.

Yes but if he squares it Alves has a tap in.

What! The only player with the talent to unlock the door!! And he played well.

He’s been poor, as has Burns.

We win that game if the defenders and keeper when under pressure hit the corner flags and regroup. I like good football, our goal was lovely, but there is a halfway house and we’d have at least six more points if we played it. I want Martin to learn/ change and succeed, his summary of games is spot on, other than overplaying at the back which he never mentions strangely!