20 Oct 2018 17:32:58
I think today's results showed how competitive this league will be this year. West Brom lost at Wigan and only had 7 shots of which 1 was on target. Blackburn played well against us today and let's not forget that win took them into the play offs as well.

A disappointing performance from us but again, even given that, we could have got something out of the game. Not fair to criticize BPF today, he kept us in the game and gave us a chance!

Those of you who keep on saying, don't play the kids, other teams experienced players are just the kids that someone had been prepared to give an opportunity so they can gain experience. Jack Clarke is a kid, not done much wrong on his two chances, not scared of running at people and causes panic. I'm f you buy in players above him, when does he get his chance?

Pearce is another kid, who many think should be given a chance over older more experienced players!

Age doesn't matter ability and aptitude to play at this level does. Some 18 year olds have it and some 28 year olds don't!

Finally, if anybody thinks we are going to buy 5 experienced championship, match winning players in Jan, then I'll habe a pint of what you're drinking! Will the players be available, will we have the money and will Bielsa want it! No it's not his style.

George has it right today, management mistakes not sorted properly during the match. The teams worse performance this year for me and Bielsas as well.

1.) 20 Oct 2018
20 Oct 2018 18:09:31
Agree Spanish, can't see why Pearce hasn't started with Douglas out. Thought he did a good job when given his chance last season.

2.) 20 Oct 2018
20 Oct 2018 18:28:31
I'm a voice for a more tried and trusted when looking at signings, that's not to say that I do not like to see younger players given a chance, if you read what I said I mentioned having to play players' out of position or use u23 squad players .
What I was stating is to some degree you can almost know what you are going to get with a player who has performed well in the championship or Prem.
It's not a given but better four quality players than ten hopefuls, also my worry is come November the games come thick and fast and being able to rest certain players could prove a wise move.

3.) 21 Oct 2018
20 Oct 2018 23:04:32
There won't be many coming on board in January. To play for Bub you need to be as fit as fit as fit. Bub won't have the same resources and time to devote to this as he did in preseason. He may cherry pick one or two but that will be it. I feel the young ones will get more exposure as some of the current first teamers are rested.