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I honestly can’t understand why we didn’t make any tactical subs today? Clearly wasn’t working with 3 upfront again. If you were interim manager would you not make at least 2 or 3 changes to get a result? Might as well lose 2-0 by trying to win it. Webber really needs to get this managerial appointment right.

I’m more hoping that Webber has actually been doing his job this time and has candidates listed and even contacted ahead of sacking Smith rather than making idiot knee jerk decision when another club sack their manager. I don’t mind if that means tapping up his old contacts like Wagner

Don’t really know enough about him but seems unfair to judge him on one game with few days to coach team. Has got international experience with England though which is more than many

Seems like just a funny of the cuff comment to me

I agree, the thought of likes of Wilder or god help us Bruce gives me the shivers…can’t even believe people are seriously considering Martin O’Neil (I have nothing but respect for him but would be ludicrous to appoint a man in his 70s who hasn’t managed for years). If Wagner is definitely interested I think we should stop messing around and get him in asap so we have time to salvage the season with a good chance in the playoffs.

I agree with this and think it would work well. For what it’s worth I’d play Gibbs/Hayden alongside Sarr in middle for most games but for toughest games Gibbs with Hayden.

I thought we at least played with a bit of intent and passion which was totally missing under Smith. The formation was wanting but I think that was just naievity of coaching team tryng to go for it. Gives me hope that IF we get the right manager we could still achieve something this seaason. The right manager can certainlly work with the likes of Nunez, Sara, Sargent, Gibbs and Hayden to create players who can impact a game in this league. At the same time I think we should move on from the likes of Hernandez , Dowell, Mclean etc who might be no worse but will now not get any better

Glad he scored but stick by my comment that I think he is league one quality only. I’d obviously love him to prove me wrong (but one goal doesn’t do that!)

Couldn’t agree more. Should be out on loan in league one (where if I’m honest is as high as I think he’ll ever play away from us)

Wow… 4-0-6 formation is very brave ! Would be great to see the players put in a performance that the fans deserve after the misery of the Smith year

More I read and learn more I think Wagner is the manager I'd like us to appoint. Certainly a refreshing change from the boredom and approach of Smith

Seems a decent option and I’d probably prefer him over the likes of Martin and Robins. May be old boys network with Webber but at least means should hit ground running. Been successful before and Huddersfield certainly played decent football. Although the main truth is probably that there’s a bit of Farke about him and I still miss him (sad I know!)

Just like Smith. It has been clear for ages that he isn’t good enough. would be the best for the club and him if we just called it quits and let him go,

Looks like I made right decision wont watch another game until smith has gone

That was just utter rubbish, whatever the final score is then smith should be sacked. Embarrassing just host poor a football team we have become. For the first time ever I’ve turned the game off at half time. Not fair to make my family sit through this rubbish. Our time as a family is precious so we’re going to watch a film. Some may say I’m not a real fan but I don’t care! That’s what smith has done to my club

Really sad to admit but first time in a really long time, like others , I just dont care. my biggest fear is just a limp, unconvincing win that means the Board dont sack Smith and prolong our pain even further.

Suppose this can be filed under one for the future but not particularly exciting (especially the slightly built decription.. the last thing this squad needs!). Gibson is a strange one, I know he gets a lot of abuse but I do feel that there is a good player in there (and his history also suggests that). He is a good age for a CB (especially as pace has never been his most important asset) and seems a decent character. His confidence seems to be shot (and this is one example where I can see why the crowd reaction, whilst understandable, is no help). I may get hammered for this but I'd like to see Smith sticking with him for a bit and show him some commitment.... I think he could be a player of a higher quality and better captain material than Hanley

It’sa well written piece but doesn’t get over the fundamental fact that the football being played is just rubbish. Even during the unbeaten spell there were many games that we were poor but managed a win. Sadly I think that is Smiths ‘style’ And it matches his uncharismatic and dull public persona (I know he’s reportedly a ‘nice guy’). Fact is we are being asked to back a team which is dull and short of confidence and inspiration. Smith has been here for a year and now brought a fair few players in so the fault lies with him and he needs to go. Doesn’t matter if Mick is right about the owners intentions the priority is giving the fans a team we can enjoy supporting and watching

I wouldn't necessarily disagree but the worse thing about that statement is that I think McCallum has been one of our better players recently...but that's just a reflection on how rubbish the rest of the team has been!

If we keep smith we might as well let Pukki go and get a few quid for him. We’re not playing to his strengths and won’t be going up. Might as well give Sargent the chance to see if he can genuinely be our main striker

I would have loved for him to prove me wrong but sadly not. Only thing now is that it is probably too late for this season at least. He still has to go tonight though

It’s just depressing. I look at the manager and the team and I’m just uninspired. No player for the fans to love. don’t understand why gibbs isn’t being used and at least build team around the future not rubbish like McLean and sinani. I’d also give Sargent the place upfront as Pukki is clearly off

Worst thing is if we lose smith will just bang on about how we didn’t give them many clear chances.. so depressing

I would’ve been happy with Kompany and Bellamy. One clearly has a bit of class about him and hugely respected in the game and Bellamy knows our club.. Mind you I’d also take Martin or Parker over smith.

surely you mean Croatia, Argentina and ENGLAND!?!