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@lenmasterman Sorry if I’ve posted the Cardiff starter too early. I’ve got some things on tomorrow and didn’t want to delay it until late on Friday ev...

@powmillnaemore I suppose we’d have to analyse whether the tactic has brought us goals as well as causing us to leak them. The jury’s out.

@powmillnaemore It’s a tactic to draw opposition forwards towards our defence creating spaces for our midfielders. It also seems to be a very popular ...

@k-p-in-spain That’s my conclusion too. It just seems such a basic area to work on.

There’s a lot of talk of Arsenal’s set piece goals at the moment, particularly their corner routines. To me, it seems obvious that there’s room for in...

Well that was tense at the end. The difference down the left when Borges came on was telling, although I understand the need to rest Engel. I'm sur...

A first half that was anything but easy on the eye. A change in attitude, skill or maybe personnel needed in the second half.

Looks like my self medication worked last night, as I’m feeling much better today. Two bottles of fizz and a couple of single malt nightcaps helped me...

Don’t bank on it - I’ve got a supply of various single malts which I may well use to self-medicate.

@original-fat-bob Who’d be a goalkeeper? We take it for granted when they make worldie saves and hammer them when they make a mistake. I don’t have mu...

@werdermouth I’ve succumbed too, having picked it up from the family over Xmas. No pub for me tonight, I’m afraid.

@john-richardson Hi John - just a heads up that your card arrived today. Many thanks and Happy New Year.

Another great starter, Len. Like you I fear a loss of points tomorrow - if we’re the real deal we need to win the next two games but I wouldn’t bet in...

An interesting article from the Guardian about the gulf between the Championship and the Premier League:/p>

@forever-dormo You’ve travelled forward in time again, haven’t you? I’ve checked all my calendars and it’s definitely 30th December. You’re right abou...

I did consider him as an option but he’d have to prove his long term fitness, I guess. I’m not sure how much of a communicator or organiser he is thou...

@pedro I just don’t see Hackney as captain material, although who should wear the armband is anyone’s guess.

@powmillnaemore Definitely - he just doesn’t look up to this level. He seems to go missing in action and can’t play the quick passing game we use. Rar...

Fair points, KP - maybe I’m clutching at straws.

I seem to recall @ofb in an earlier post, suggesting that SG draft in a wise old head to give MC a bit of a back up. Could there be anyone better qual...

@k-p-in-spain Let’s hope we’re not relying on that route to success.

Well done @FDormo - it’s tricky doing a starter when we’ve only just played our opponents, so I doff my cap (and slap my thigh) to your pantomime mast...

The standard of discourse on this Forum, particularly after a match as disappointing as this one, is way beyond what you’d read on other online fan co...

I forgot that I could have watched the game on the red button, which was probably a blessing. As others have said, OFB having a great day is far more ...

I go out for 40 minutes at 3-0 and come back to 3-3. What on earth is happening?

Some Xmas reading from the Guardian:/p>

Merry Xmas everyone.

@forever-dormo Don’t go jumping the gun. We’ve got to beat Sheffield Wednesday before we beat Burnley. 😉

Thanks for a great starter, @Jarkko. Have a fantastic Xmas with your family.