Yuki and Mak aren't as bad as people are starting to make out, we're not playing into either strengths though. Trouble is, we'd become too used to Szmodics, neither are anything like him. We need to adapt, and fast. Our only source of a decent cross into the box really is Brittain, both would relish someone whipping in crosses. ACD is our only hope on that front.

Despite all the crowing about new stock of kits, they haven't bothered with the 3rd kit in infant sizes. Wanted one for my 4 year old daughter who's now playing football for ages now. Well done you simpletons, probably would have been one of the most popular size ranges for the 3rd kit.

Should really have been 2-2. Some poor finishing on display..... Last 15 mins or so both seemed happy with a draw for some reason. Cantwell again showing glimpses and played a few good passes, those around him not really on his level aside from JRC a few times. Against a current top 6 side who'll probably be there or thereabouts, not a bad point. Very tough run coming up....

It's already glitching, Stanley must still be ok 56k modems

Toughest home fixture to date, but it's a West Brom team without a win in their last 4 games, scoring only 1 in their last 3. For whatever reason we have a decent record against them at home too. Going for a 2-1 home win, but we must play much better than Saturday to achieve it.

Well obviously but our budget won't change now, but our opposition will 🙄 Swansea have lost 4 out of 5 away 1 nil for a reason.

Post international break or not, the lack of interest on here in comparison to 3 or 4 games ago is startling. Are people losing interest already this season? 🤔 Let's be honest we haven't played well that many times this season, the home record is somehow intact but someone like Leeds would have bagged a few today, no 2 ways about it. West Brom are in pretty gash form with only 1 win in 5, still feel as though they'll offer more than Swansea up top though.

This stream quality is pretty shite although seems to be getting slightly better last few mins.

Tuchel is a great appointment, far better than any English names linked. People against a German in charge need to come round to the fact its a job to him. I work for the European arm of a huge Chinese company, I work my bollocks off because its my job. I have no affiliation to China in any way. How many managers actually support the team they manage? Tuchel will be passionate because that's the type of manager he is. Over his managerial career he's set club records for goals scored, music to my ears when you look at the players at his disposal and the potential to score goals and entertain.

Hope they've put the additional time in training to good use, trying to rectify the failings in previous games. Always remember particularly under Mowbray we'd always play like they'd been sat round playing cards for a few weeks in our performances post international break. Personally, took a break from football myself as I have zero interest in pointless internationals, even chose to work last weekend instead... Will be great to have Beck back I must admit. Swansea have had tough away fixtures and only lost narrowly when they have, aside from a good win at Coventry. We have a good record vs them at home only losing once, going for a questionable performance but a 1 nil home win.

We need to start being a bit braver with ACD and let him start a few, would have been a good opportunity.

Been called up for USA u20's for the first time

Plymouth looking decent at home, us not so much away from home. A draw would be a good result looking at the form book. We've looked pretty crap if truth be told going forward in the last few away games. Gueye must start for me and also ACD. Typically Plymouth score their goals second half, we could do with bagging 1 first half, ideally 2. 1-1 draw my prediction, and I'd take it after the other night.

And? You could see regardless of opposition he's nothing at all like Moran and he's not afraid to take players on. If he's not doing this in limited championship game time, it suggests he's doing as he is told.

Pressure is really mounting for Robins, this will be a really tough game despite a fair few Cov fans seemingly writing them off. He's been there a good 7 years for a reason and is more than capable of turning things round. That said, they looked terrified of a bit of pace and trickery against Leeds at weekend and I'd be tempted to give ACD a start here over Hedges. If Dolan plays like he did at times on Saturday he too can cause them problems. Around 70% of Cov goals have come in the first half this season, compared to a similar figure in the second half for us. If we go in at half time 1-0 down it'll be a big test to show we don't roll over like we used to and have the ability to get back into games. These buggers have done us over a few times in the last few seasons with late goals, we're definitely due to win a do. Hard to call but I'll go for a 1-1 draw.

Did you watch the U21 game midweek?

As well as the obvious positives, JRC looked absolutely shagged after 10-15 minutes, he seems absolutely miles off being match fit. ACD and Duru linked up so well, hoping to see more of them in the first team. Cantwell looked to be gaining sharpness without overdoing it, I think we'll be seeing more of him soon.

I think we'll absolutely paste them 5-0

Playing against 10 goes either way, they rally round and defend or get a pasting if you score soonish, obviously the former today. Toothless, but unbeaten

I agree, I'd obviously never perch myself in front of a child or an elderly fan like, just like minded chaps

I can't remember the last time I went to my actual seat

Why are the club so bloody awful at updating us on the U21 games these days? Even at this point no match report or anything on the website.

Bolton's defending at weekend was comical. Stanley on the other hand barely registered a shot on target. They seem to have signed national league players are are heading there themselves. Their clown of an owner will be due a pissed up twitter meltdown

European leagues are awash with Japanese talent at the moment there's some fantastic players, Belgium especially is experiencing a bit of a takeover. Bodes well for their national team too although How's Yuki never been involved? Late bloomer I guess.

How cringey was the whole thing? Sky frothing over Beckham being there, panning to the owners and him every 5 mins? 🤮 Football wise, after a shaky start and falling behind Brum strolled past them, barring an injury crisis they'll piss the league (as they should given what they've spent).