A stark reminder of how well Eustace has been doing recently, we looked a really poor side today which is probably what we are when you come down to it. The front 4 that started might have raised a few eyebrows but I think we went even worse when the subs were made. Poor defending for the goal as well. Both CH's went AWOL leaving two of theirs free in front of goal. We are resolute now though under Eustace if nothing else so you can't see us being on the wrong side of many heavy beatings if any.

Duberry should have done a lot better there. Forgot to take the ball with him at the last minute. Should have shot or played Gueye in.

It wasn't. Took a bad third touch off his thigh.

Terrible defending from Hyam and Pickering after Pears made a decent save.

Need to be looking for 3 points here. Only change needed is Cantwell for Ohashi imo. It will be very disappointing if last week's MOM Duberry is dropped.

Anyone watching Villa v City? Grealish is absolute pony he just always passes the ball back to his nearest colleague or if he does try a cross just gives it away. Never actually produces an incisive pass or a moment of magic.

Various of our previous managers deemed Corry Evans was worthy of employment for 8 years as well. What does that prove?

He's nowhere near the standard required Chaddy. Either as a first choice or squad member. I know Dolan isn't everyone's cup of tea but we'd be far better served binning off Hedges and offering the wages saved to him.

We only paid £200k for him (at which price I still think we had our pants pulled down) Must be worth even less now. Are you saying we should give him a new contract so if necessary we can sell him for about £100k ?

Unless he's being very crafty and keeping his cards close to his chest, it doesn't sound from the latest LT article as though Eustace has the first idea what is going on re: any potential January business or even if there'll be any business at all. Pretty poor if that's the case and especially bearing in mind how well the manager has done to date, we should have specified targets in mind and be going all out to get them, instead it's probably a case of "See if you can find me a no.9 and a left winger for a couple of sweet wrappers and a half eaten Mars Bar."

No it wasn't. I had a look back through the John Eustace thread and you were one of many who were particularly critical of him with no real justification. Perhaps that's your self defence mechanism kicking in trying to justify the unwarranted criticism. From our unusually lofty position now it's easy to forget what a mess we were in when Eustace took over. At that point we were conceding 2-3 goals a game had just sold Adam Wharton, and his replacement was a crock who lasted 15 mins. We were also struggling badly after the crazy decision to let Travis go out on loan and we can see what a massive difference he's made this season. Eustace had one job to do last season, keep us up, and he did it. End of story. We'll have to see where we finish at the end of the season but so far he appears to be replicating his performance at Birmingham and proving himself to be a very good coach.

I wouldn't touch him with a bargepole personally. If you need someone to miss a sitter - he's your man. Also exceptionally injury prone if memory serves me correctly.

No links whatsoever to Kentaro I don't think but I have heard a suggestion he started out as a driver or chauffeur for Venky's. He's obviously someone they place a great deal of trust in for whatever reason.

Come on, I rate Scott (highly) but he isn't a potential future megastar in the same way Adam is. Is he? Surely you can see the difference. And I'm sure if he was forced out of the Club as well to raise a few shillings to cover for the owners previous misdemeanours I'm sure he would still elicit a fair amount of sympathy as well. If you still feel the same way, simple answer, don't read this thread!

As would spending some money and achieving success on the pitch.