We started strongly and initially looked comfortable, Ward Prowse and Fornals had a couple of decent efforts where we could have gone two or three up, I know that we then had a couple of key injuries early on but frankly, after that first 20mins, we were pretty poor and Bristol City probably deserved the win.
That was pathetic and on that performance we won’t win the replay anyway. Without Paquetá and Kudus we are totally toothless. Almost certain our replay will be selected for TV so that will be a good watch for the neutrals. We have no real forward threat other than Bowen. Ings is a complete waste of space and Mubama making it look ridiculous he’s holding out for a bigger contract and more game time time. His level is the development squad and no higher at the moment. He’s going the Sonny Perkins route of thinking or being told he’s a lot better than he is.
Disastrous game with loads of injuries. Our attacking threat disappeared once Paqueta went off. Mubama offered little and would struggle to get into the Bristol team. We were too static with little movement at the top. Fingers crossed for the replay but injuries are a worry for the second-half of the EPL.
I didn't see the match but am surprised at the team selection, Paquetta rested for a quarter final against Liverpool but started against Bristol City after an injury.
A draw possibly worse than a loss in the circumstances.
Just seen the game (delayed over here) and I'm not surprised someone was injured. The ref allowed some early tackles that took the player rather than the ball, Pring should have been booked several times, and Mavrapanos' injury was from deliberate dangerous play. 😳
Just seen the game (delayed over here) and I'm not surprised someone was injured. The ref allowed some early tackles that took the player rather than the ball, Pring should have been booked several times, and Mavrapanos' injury was from deliberate dangerous play. 😳
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Ho hum
We have no real forward threat other than Bowen. Ings is a complete waste of space and Mubama making it look ridiculous he’s holding out for a bigger contract and more game time time. His level is the development squad and no higher at the moment. He’s going the Sonny Perkins route of thinking or being told he’s a lot better than he is.
A draw possibly worse than a loss in the circumstances.
My favourite is this
'Season over already and it's only January.'
They are 2 points off second and 5 points of of top In the league and through to the knock out stages of the Champions League.
And guess what? It's all our fault again. Typical, blamed for everything.
'The team is lacking so much confidence after one poor result is crazy that west ham game basically finish them.
Pathetic bunch and we put faith so much on them but most of them are soft minded explain by how they blow the chances'
No word on Mavropanos