Ian

Most disappointing thing is that Sheff U and Leeds have both looked nothing special, yet have beaten us at an absolute canter.

Definitely a player we have missed this season.

We know from painful past experience that once the momentum wears off in the Premiership, and you take a few heavy defeats, it can be almost impossible to get it back again.

Not sure if you're being serious or not, but I suspect the general point in that in recent history it's been shown that it can take longer than half a season to implement a new system successfully. I personally think it's too early to judge JHT. Our recent league form had actually been quite decent prior to today, but we just don't have the strength in depth in the squad to cope with so many key players being out.

Surprised at that to be honest, but perhaps he had access to different angles on the replay. Either way, we got what we deserved today.

Will have to watch a replay to see if I am misremembering, but I was not in the least bit surprised when it was given. Would certainly have expected to be given it if it was the other end of the pitch.

On today's showing he's a poor man's Onel...

I may be wrong but I am pretty sure McCallum nicked the ball away from Chrisene prior to the contact.

I thought it was a clear penalty, McCallum nicked the ball away and Chrisene smashed into him. He should have been far more aware of what was going on around him before winding up to smash the ball away.

I am sure similar things were said about Farke's first season. Injuries and suspensions have really destroyed any momentum we might have gained this season. In Thorup's defence, the general play and style of football was good in a lot of areas today, just an absolutely abysmal lack of quality in the final third and the usual pitiful individual errors for their goals.

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Amount of pant wetting over this is even more ridiculous than usual.

Paging @shefcanary, turns out Kenny is the real tactical genius in our squad. Who knew?!

I would be very surprised if that was the case, the fact he says "they've agreed to everything" surely indicates Barnes and his agent proposed something to Norwich, no doubt already knowing of Burnley's clear interest. I would hazard a guess that the proposal was something along the lines of Barnes mutually leaving on a free and forgoing any of his remaining contracted salary or due season bonuses. It would make zero sense financially and from a playing perspective to sneakily pay him off, knowing of Burnley's presumed interest and Barnes' clear desire to reunite with his family. As much as he says it was.a whirlwind, this had clearly had legs for some time - legals don't really happen instantly do they?

Fair to say he answered his critics today!