HBA was easily our best player in the first half, against 11 players. I like Sissoko but one form player has to be rested and IMO it sends the wrong message to the squad if HBA is dropped after his performance today.
Wasn't bad or anything but clearly he should have Tiote next to him, missed his presence badly in the first 40 minutes. I would drop Sissoko for the next game.
Couldn't believe it when no one on the Stoke forum complained about their players, everything was Atkinson's fault. I initially thought the first was soft but the ball was nowhere near and Whelan just basically wanted to kick Cabaye. Daft cunt(s).