Unthink road

That's the flip side of it being the most creative side. I hope opposition coaches don't catch on. We will look narrow due to Doyle's positive actions. Doyle's man today had a very good game.

Definitely. His feet will adapt to this level. He needs to develop his right foot, to eliminate the certainty defenders will have, with his cutting in on his left foot. Excited by his potential development.

I think Crnac gives us balance where he is currently playing. Nothing to show for the lad in goals etc, but his connectivity with the team is exceptional. We look a balanced team with him. We have two excellent choices, with him and Gordon in that position. The goals will come. I feel he has the potential to be a very good Premier League player.

I have been very impressed with his cameos. At only 19, his decision making and positioning have been excellent. Think he is going to have a really good career ahead of him.

I think this is the position based football we have been craving. Passing between the lines quickly, with players in tune with each other. Also like they way we seem to take the foot off the pedal as a team and sit in. Our style requires this. We will come unstuck a few times during a game playing this way, but it very effective. Maybe weapons aren't just playing staff.

Very early to make judgement. I agree this will take time. Really hope we ditch the some of Scottish lads. Hanley has had a lot of time out, Mclean tries so hard to develop play, but is slow on the ball and one footed, as a opponent you'd know where the ball is. The press is half hearted. We will rise again. Under this current regime, hopefully. But I think we have found our place currently. .

I feel this is every generation blames each other. We all had family who fought in the wars, they were so brave. But they were a product of the time. They are inspiring, but the world has changed. We cannot blame our children for the world that we created. To do so is damaging. If they had been born in the same era as the people who experienced the wars, I'm sure they would obliged. In football terms, is Rowe any different from players in the past that wish a move and displayed no loyalty? It used to happen years ago in football, you just didn't hear about it openly.

It is very sad that rates are if you say almost double since the 80's. Do you think this could be down to aspirations? Exposure to social media? My children and grandchildren work as hard as I did, but I was fortunate to live in an era when a house was very affordable. The choices my wife and I had when younger I feel allowed more freedom. I think it is sad when we compare generations, normally the the former shapes the current. I don't know if I would have achieved what I have if I was born 40 years later.

Fustration over the performance. He was a very capable Championship centre back, although he is terrible when isolated one on one, generally in wide areas. Maybe this system expects too much from him.

True. Most would feel playing the younger players could produce any type of result and support it for the future. Having a squad of under performing high earners needs to be highlighted to the owners. The wages some of these senior players are earning are quite worrying. If this is not the case, we have to look at the board. Why did they think Knapper was the right choice? Then sanction his appointment of the new coach. Then who is responsible at board level? Surely MA would have had some input. Early days. But like you very concerned. Hopefully a transition?

It might be possible that he is proving why players shouldn't play. He might think playing the old guard is a no lose choice. If he played the younger squad members from the first few games and they struggle, he has no room to move. If he proves the current line up aren't up to it, this will cement what the plan is. You would hope a talented coach could improve what ever players we have. Disire and passion go a long way to a successful team as well.

So sad. Puts things into perspective in life. RIP Shaky

Based on history, I would have to agree.

He comes across as a really decent man. He has also got decent teams to finals and semi finals. Wish he would let the talent we have go for it. He's achieved more at international level than many. Prawn sandwiches are great mind.

As with most international coaches, you need two or three world class players and have steady players to compliment them. I believe we have the players, Southgates style at the moment is tentative. I hope he throws caution to the wind in this tournament.