Ashley17

What about now? We lost 5-1 at home to Birmingham when they were in the Championship with a full team out, how Roeder lasted another 4 months I'll never know.

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To be honest if we had a league cup semi final in 3 days and we were 19th in the league, I'd probably forgive this. Other priorities it's fair to say.

It's like our defeat at Brighton last year but worse

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2-0 Forest

Jesus the Santon/Haidara corners were a low point. Just let Ben Arfa whip it in ffs

Since that Stoke game we've had nothing go for us. Ref was a joke today after we scored, particular highlight was Campbell backing into Taylor, falling over, only for the ref to give a freekick and book Taylor. Bravo.

Thought it was Taylor who lost Campbell but on second viewing he had number 6 and I think Haidara had Campbell. We were crap defending corners all day today

Dat coat

Yes. Obertan got booed on.

Cardiff kept the ball well which limited us especially first half. Ben Arfa played in the number 10 role and was in and out, but we created very little except Ben Arfa hitting the post after a decent run. Anita & Tiote were outnumbered really and neither have the ability to create really. Cardiff had a number of shots from range and had a header disallowed from a corner. Second half we had more tempo and our goal came from a great run in behind by Sissoko, which Cisse picked up the scraps from. Then Obertan came on and that seemed to be the signal for us to slacken off and for the ref to become a turbocunt. They hit the post and missed a headed chance then the goal came from us surrendering possession down the left and Noone scoring a good goal. That should have kicked us into gear but other than a half chance for Cisse Cardiff were in charge of the game, and we didn't bother to defend a corner so Campbell scored. About 5 minutes later Remy and Shola got on which gave them next to no time to do anything. Ben Arfa got booked for diving which I'd need to see back, I think he slipped but there you go. We didn't come close to equalising.

When it's between Sammy and Obertan I think I'd rather Pardew went on. Bit harsh on Sammy, it's not a great choice to have to make but he deserves to be on the pitch more than Obertan.

Who was worse than Obertan? He is a senseless player. His runs actually impede our other attackers, he doesn't make a challenge (i.e. on their first goal) - he has nothing going for him. Cisse might have been poor but at least he scored his one chance.

They said the cups would be used for members of the development squad but if that's the case why is fucking Obertan coming on ahead of Sammy for example

A dad and his son in front of us left as soon as it was 2-1. Great example to set

Obertan is so fucking bad, shocker. They're first goal is well taken but crap defending. Them scoring from a corner had been coming all game, Elliot right under the ball. Gouffran played a great ball through for Sissoko, who was tackled and Cisse put it away. Gouffran was immediately subbed.

That was gash.

It's sad that it wouldn't surprise me at all if he's come down with something between the presser and a few hours ago.

Ben Arfa is in the training pics so he must have come down with something bloody quickly

Just the 10 changes, and who is the only one to keep his place?

If bib theory is right we'll be seeing Michael Richardson tomorrow... Also Cisse, Anita, HBA, Sammy, Taylor, MYM and probably others I can't pick out on my phone

He was going to rest Cabaye at WBA so no shock there. Think it will be 442, Mbiwa at right back to cover for HBA.

Our last 5 exits in this competition have been Hull, WBA, Stevenage, Brighton and Brighton. That's 5 years without drawing Arsenal or Chelsea, it is overdue

Two years ago after beating Man Utd 3-0 Pardew made 4 changes for the cup game with Blackburn. One was enforced, so I don't expect wholesale changes. Think Taylor will play with MYM, probably Cisse up top. Doubt Obertan will play after his flounce