depends on the system I suppose. Obvs if we went 4-4-2 style (which we won't) wingers would be sorely missing

Don't disagree with any of that really Ian, but its happened and time to move on

Tbf jaakkola, Walker and probably AAH originally were only ever really signed as cheap back up and they’ve done an ok job of that

Didn’t think Anssi or Walker are particularly bad either. Anssi especially had a decent run in the side

Mannone wasn’t awful, just bang average and ridiculously expensive if reports are to be believed for what he gave back to us

sounds shit

Maybe so

very sorry to hear that Snowball. Did the two lads get it as well?

Just hope your body recovers longer term. And no, only know of the publicised players. Think Boye and Gilkes got it last year? Not heard of any players being particularly ill, though think Charlie Austin(?) said he got it quite badly

zero social distancing going on there. Bloody youngsters

tbf i hedged my bets a little. Even if it was a joke, far too much effort put in

not sure - in the covid world he'll go for far less. Don't think anyone would have to pay a lot to take him off our hands

you ok Nameless?

NewCorkSeth

Hound bottom third rather than bottom 3. Ie 16th or below

Well now I feel stupid.

well actually its 17th or below isnt it, so I can feel equally thick

bottom third rather than bottom 3. Ie 16th or below

at this stage anyone with any sense would put us bottom 3rd it depends massively on who we bring in - what quality they are, whether they add or destabilise etc. And also if the unknown boss is actually any good or just a shambles waiting to happen If it was still Bowen in charge, adding a few solid...

Colchester exploded our FBs being in advanced positions this was a huge problem under Gomes. Most goals we conceded were as a result of full backs being too high, then centre backs being drawn wide to cover and no-one in midfield tracking the inevitable runner into the box into the space vacated by...

Just saw highlights now. Much as we like to knock Aluko he had some nice touches and it was his tenacity that lead to the third. only just watched them. Great goals for Joao. Some nice crosses and touches from Araruna (though ColU goal not great from his POV) Who is that guy screaming his head off ...

Great third from Joao. Just to echo everyone else - he makes a huge difference. Trick is now keeping him fit

Goal for Puscas for Romania

Nice start for him

andrew1957

Hound heart still sinks every time I see Sone Aluko in that list

At least this is the last time - unless of course he has a brilliant season and we re-sign him.

'At least this is the last time' it is then

heart still sinks every time I see Sone Aluko in that list