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@jarkko If we continue to play three at the back and Djiksteel and McNair can keep up their early season form then we may be ok with what we have. I...

Thanks RR a good report and preceded by some very astute observations and comments on the QPR v Boro thread. The summary so far is: Set-pieces ...

@werdermouth Given that we’re unlikely to be promoted, I think that deal would probably suit us! What a mess it would make of the Championship tho...

Thanks Werder. An excellent opener as always. Like many others it seems, my instincts say “draw” today but it’s very hard to predict given the incon...

@ken Very sorry to read of your woes. At least we have Diasboro to check in on. I wonder if you’ve looked online for simple exercises that you can...

Thanks for report, RR. Agree with everything said and Deleriad’s post above. Whilst there are no easy fixes, I still think we could be more creative...

Remarkable that we managed 52% possession against a possession-based Bournemouth. A performance that surprised and broke the mould. i never thought ...

@pedro To be fair, Jones is a winger/wide forward, which we're not overly stocked in, rather than a central midfielder. That said, I agree with RR...

Thanks Werder. I’m afraid that recent seasons have indeed shown us that teams that pass and move cut through us with ease, so I can’t see anything b...

@original-fat-bob Hope you’re feeling better, NTB (New Thin Bob). Well done on losing five stone!

RR said he couldn’t provide a report for tonight’s game and I fully endorse that. The less said the better.

@deleriad I'd be happy with that as a way of keeping things similar to the league setup whilst giving others game time.

Thanks Werder. The prize of Chelsea in the next round is no prize at all this year given that our share of the gate receipts will be 50% of nothing....

Thanks RR. I didn’t see the game unfortunately so great to read your report on what sounds like a strange mix of disappointment and encouragement for ...

@werdermouth Yes I listened to that too. An excellent interview I thought and Deeney came across very well.

On a prediction for the season as a whole, I think we'll achieve more or less what we intended to achieve last season: midtable. Assuming we play a ...

Thanks Werder, great stuff. It will be interesting to see if the three expected signings come in in time and if so, if any of them are ready to star...

@jarkko A very odd development if true. The assumption was that Stubbs was first reserve in very small pool, though Wood appears to have stepped up ...

@k-p-in-spain I don't disagree at all with that KP. Just that bringing in a new keeper and better quality defenders won't solve the problem either in ...

@k-p-in-spain I think the midfield, including creativity, is a large part of the defensive problem. We can't hold onto the ball and struggle to trac...

@grovehillwallah It's the lad who was Leeds first choice keeper until last season.

@grovehillwallah Not sure I agree with that. Not that Saville and McNair have pulled up any trees and I wouldn't be disappointed if they were sold (so...

@chris-hunneysett No - I’ve never been convinced about us playing 4-3-3 when Monk, Pulis or Woodgate tried it. I would retain a back three and the...

@chris-hunneysett I’d play Wing and Tav behind Fletcher. Basically the same team as v Shrewsbury but with Saville in for Assombalonga to protect tha...

Britt the skipper this evening. Interesting to see the contrast in the man-management of BA from our past three managers: Pulis regularly rebuked hi...

Like that team selection (and well done BoroPhil). Very pleased to see Tav, Wing and Fletcher all in the starting line-up together at last. I predic...

@exmil I think Warnock might be the first manager we’ve had since Mowbray who really understands the Championship and all it’s nuances. A shame that b...

Thanks Werder. No close-season rustiness in your preview. Match fit and ready to go. On the Geordies chickening out, I did notice that all reference...

With a bit of creative licence, it's four straight wins if you include the Sheff Wed match at the end of last season and the 3 x 30min games v Plymout...

I don't think red cards in friendlies count towards bans but maybe OFB with his refereeing experience can clarify?