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Still too early for me to judge Marti. As a positive, his default system largely suits the squad. I haven't had a massive problem with selections, though it's always easy to quibble over two or three choices - that's football. That said, we do seem tactically rigid and far too reliant on creativity from the wings. Maybe Ramsey will help? On balance I'm behind Marti, but I want to see a bit more creativity and attacking intent in our play.

When I read posts like this, I just see guns turned on your fellow fans. Sad

Kristiansen looks like Willis and Rhames in Pulp Fiction

I am tempted to set fire to my pitchfork

Kristiansen for competition

Come on then Carranza, chance to shine

Vesty is in the centre circle...

Marti has chance here to bring Carranza on at HT. Interested to see what he does.

You might have to... (Hope not!)

Yeah this is grim

Well done for noticing...

Kristiansen is beyond s**t, but this is still OTT. Give if a few more weeks at least!

Oh God, I have been sick of us so many times over the years. Doesn't mean I switch to supporting 'effing Man City!!! We are all different.

Comments like this bug me. If it's in our blood we don't get to change. Does not mean we have to be bl***y happy clappers all the time!

"Disaster for academy"... crikes. That's such a crazy take after a handful of matches isn't it.

Marginal decisions these. If they think he IS good enough, we absolutely should not move him on! He has time on his side. Think KDH.

"Deserve" is where we differ. He has to find a way. I completely think he has talent, and I'd love for him to own the shirt for years... but "deserve" is too strong I reckon. It IS harder for defenders though. You don't sub a defender to change up a game. Tough gig.

Too early to say. He has talent. If he's good enough he'll force his way in... but he has to make it happen.

Remind me where he comes from?

It's way too early to judge Marti, Steve, but respect your right to do so

Football is tough, particularly for youngsters. You have to take the limited chances you get. We saw the cup game. Truth is Ben hasn't grabbed the shirt yet. Nobody is ruling him out. Honestly, limited at the top level as they are, after our wingers the biggest strength in our team is Vesty and Faes. They're (half!) a level above this league. (Obviously too slow to play together against top forwards.)

Not sure if joking? Is this a "whoosh" moment for me?!

I don't agree with this. Ayew absolutely *isn't* good enough for us at CF - too slow. Hopefully Carranza will be a better option, but let's see if he steps forward.

I want to see more of Carranza, and I want to see as much of Jeremy as possible before he b*****s off to Liverpool or City... but I'm prepared to be patient today haha!

Nelson hasn't done enough to earn selection, nor is there a real reason to change the defence. If he's good enough his time will come. Soumare's pretty cack, but I'd pick him over Skipp if JJ is needed upfield. If Carranza is any good he'll take Ayew's place, but he's got to show something off the bench. Call it an incentive. Mav's not our biggest problem by any means. He could win this for us. Sure Jeremy could reach an entirely different level, but we do need to be careful with such a young lad.