Ronaldo

Perhaps we'll see: Routledge Barton Tiote Nolan Jonas Carroll

Yeah, Defoe'll take it, he's only missed all of his last 20.

And God is a fucking idiot. The peek-a-boo style is for boxing, not defending free kicks in football.

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right. Most of those good crosses come from set-pieces. Not from him being on the RW. Some of his cross field passes make a massive difference as well. Routledge's pace gives us something which we badly need, yet I'm sure if you asked Andy Carroll who he'd rather have out there, he'd pick Barton every time. Barton's still on the pitch. We need to add an extra dimension as we're far too one-sided and team's know it. Ideally I'd like to see Barton, Jonas and Routledge on the pitch, especially at home.

I'd never play Barton on the left. He's our best crosser of a ball - I'd have him straight back in on the right. Most of those good crosses come from set-pieces. Not from him being on the RW.

It's more than Jonas has dipped. And I still think Routledge is more creative.

Raped Cole for pace on two occassions.

He's actually been the best striker in the PL so far this season. And by quite a distance, too.

He was dropped for a couple of games in September, came back against City and played brilliantly for the next 4 or so. Recently he's dipped, and not doing what we need him to. Routledge and Simpson looked really encouraging against the best LB in the world today. Perch was holding Wayne back, as most of us suspected.

Guthrie was absolutely terrible.

Jonas needs reminding that he's not an automatic choice.

Exactly. He's a "steady Eddy" if you will. The only thing that concerns me is he needs to toughen up a bit, he can be a bit of a tart at times. Which is quite worrying for a centre half of his size playing Premier League football. He already looks mentally tough to me. He's not the greatest athlete, but he makes up for that in terms of his attitude and street wisdom. It's like he's had to wait a long time to play at the top level, and he's not going to give the chance up easily. You should be a PR agent, an unemployed PR agent.

Routledge Tiote Nolan Barton for WBA.

Back in the team for good, hopefully. His first touch was magnificent today.

Krul 6 Simpson 7 Taylor 7 Campbell 7 Enrique 6.5 Routledge 8.5 Guthrie 5 Tiote 7.5 Jonas 5 Carroll 7 Shola 3 Ranger 6 2 or 3 poor performances but mostly good. Routledge and Simpson shouldn't be broken up next game. Time for Jonas to sit back on the bench. He's been pitiful for the last 5 games now.

Shola.

Championship player, Vuckic and Ranger are better.

Last time you said this he scored 2 I thought that Drogba lad didn't dive anymore? Who scored 2? Shola. Against? That rabble down the road. I most certainly wasn't posting on here at ht during that game. More biased pro-Shola fibs.

Last time you said this he scored 2 I thought that Drogba lad didn't dive anymore? Who scored 2? Shola. Against?

Last time you said this he scored 2 I thought that Drogba lad didn't dive anymore? Who scored 2?

If by mixed you mean 99% complete dogshit.

I'd honestly rather have Leon Best on the pitch than Shola, the man's a walking example of a static and useless footballer. We've competed well at times, but sitting back has played right into their hands, they're experts at taking advantage of negative tactics.

Shola's made a mess of literally everything that's come his way.

? Routledge lost the ball, that was the extent of his contribution to that. To what, the game?

Look at the difference Routledge makes, man. Brilliant sharpness from Carroll.