East Rider

Not our day. We could play for another hour an probably not score.

Nunez and Kenny are simply excellent at this level with the last two games being case in point. Kenny made one or two errors today but he is one yellow away from a ban and that must be on his mind a bit. Still, despite that he was again one of our top performers and ran the midfield well against last season PL opposition.

If he nets 10 or so goals this season, and plays like last nights showing more often than not, then I feel that will be a very good first season.

That is abundantly clear to all but the entrenched. It is also very clear that despite the multitude of midfielders we have brought in during the years he has been here, not one has dislodged him long enough to warrant a mention or take his place. He may not be 'PL standard' what ever that means, but WE ARE NOT IN THE PL. And yes, there are better midfielders out there, as there are better forwards, defenders and teams, that's quite normal. Unfortunately, he is and will always remain a target (an easy target for some) for criticism/scapegoating no matter what argument is put back in his favour. Finally, the minute someone reverts to nit picking about his pointing during games (he is actually taking control something which is clearly needed) they lose the argument. We won 6-1. He is our captain, talisman, pivotal to our play and leader on the pitch. He never hides and is favoured by all the coaches. Yet despite that................ It's pretty clear to all but some!

I imagine it was his stag do and his mates made him wear it. The ultimate humiliation

It was excellent and as mentioned the best at CR for many years. Well done. Shame so few people were wearing poppies this year compared to last

He did, and was politely applauded

We need him available if we want to continue our good form, of that have no doubt. Characters like him are more influential than many when it's backs to the wall

My hope for this season during the summer was that we do not sell Sainz, Sargent or Stacey. Sainz; I thought last season that he was more important than most in our set up to create goals. Sargent; lose him and I suspected we would be right royally stuffed regarding a push for the play offs or better. Stacey: I felt he was an excellent option down the right. However, along came KF on that one.

I think Duffy has been excellent for us so far this season. In fact, he's a good part of the reason we don't get bullied and provides a bit of steel when needed. If there's a punch up in the bar, you'd want him beside you. You sitting in the front passenger seat of the car after the night out and said punch up, with him holding the wheel?................probably not

Gnasher indeed

Cordoba was announced as we were leaving. Could have named half the team

Hair trigger decision I feel...............................I'll get my coat...........................

Think he was considered a long shot appointment anyway.

Their number 8, Giorgi Chakvetadze (Georgian) was absolutely brilliant in midfield yesterday and ran the show for them. Easily their best player in my opinion. If we ever get promoted again we should be looking at someone like him, especially as he is only 24/25 yrs old right now.