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And if Barton wasn't an idiot against Blackburn Hughton wouldn't have that problem. So it's Barton's fault that Hughton picks the wrong players in his absence? It's Barton's fault for putting his manager in a position where he has to pick from a pool of player who are sadly probably not good enough. What the hell did punching Pedersen achieve other than helping us to drop a few more points in the last few games. Same with Colo today and his inevitable three match ban. The players are hardly helping Hughton in this respect. That's all well and good. But you can't wrap Hughton in cotton wool and claim it isn't his fault simply because his options are limited. He's the f***ing manager, not a poster on here struggling to post a starting Xl in the pre-match thread. People expect us to lose to superior team, even badly. What people don't expect, is to see the same mistakes to be repeated and points thrown away before the first whistle is blown. Then why are you wrapping Barton in cotton wool and going straight to Hughton, it's a two way street. So saying that the selection of Smith falls on Hughton's shoulders is me 'wrapping Barton in cotton wool'? Daft.

And if Barton wasn't an idiot against Blackburn Hughton wouldn't have that problem. So it's Barton's fault that Hughton picks the wrong players in his absence? If you're the one that's forced the question to be answered, then yes. So, what you're basically saying is: If Barton had got injured instead of suspended, the blame would shift from him to Hughton for picking Smith?

And if Barton wasn't an idiot against Blackburn Hughton wouldn't have that problem. So it's Barton's fault that Hughton picks the wrong players in his absence? It's Barton's fault for putting his manager in a position where he has to pick from a pool of player who are sadly probably not good enough. What the hell did punching Pedersen achieve other than helping us to drop a few more points in the last few games. Same with Colo today and his inevitable three match ban. The players are hardly helping Hughton in this respect. That's all well and good. But you can't wrap Hughton in cotton wool and claim it isn't his fault simply because his options are limited. He's the f***ing manager, not a poster on here struggling to post a starting Xl in the pre-match thread. People expect us to lose to superior teams, even badly. What people don't expect, is to see the same mistakes to be repeated and points thrown away before the first whistle is blown.

And if Barton wasn't an idiot against Blackburn Hughton wouldn't have that problem. So it's Barton's fault that Hughton picks the wrong players in his absence?

People are pissed off because the same mistakes are being repeated. Daft substitutions at the wrong time and the selection of Alan Smith. I don't care who's injured, he's a fucking liability.

Krul Simpson Taylor Campbell Enrique Routledge Tiote Nolan* Jonas Carroll (Someone other than Shola/Ranger/Lovenkrands) *It pains me, but Nolan is our best bet to partner Tiote. Guthrie doesn't belong at this level. That isn't kneejerk btw.

I genuinely rather have Ole Soderberg as a DM than Alan Smith.

Eh? I'm saying the people saying this should f*** off. Who's saying that?

Smith should never play again. Just play one of the kids - i don't care who. He's just a massive black cloud of talentless, directionless rubbish.

Eh?

Midfield of Nolan and Smith. Never stood a chance.

The defence have been abysmal today. But this is the midfield that struggled in The Championship, they've no business being on this field.

In one game? Wake up, man.

Terrible. Absolutely terrible.

Tiote and Barton are huge, as we all know.

Truer words have never been spoken.

Smith should be shot.

Simpson for England.

Rocky had talent.

In my opinion, a player who frequently doesn't give his all (especially when club captain/vice captain) is a complete arsehole.

He's s****, but what are you expecting him to do? Borrow Tiote's legs? He could at least try. Yeah well that's the biggest myth about Smith, that he gives it his all every time. Everyone falls for it. You've defended the lad in the past when i've had a go at him for being a prick.

They're s****! So's Shola.

Smith off asap. Nowt to lose.

Fucking great. And Marlon 'should be behind Ranger' Harewood scores yet another.

Yeah, his passing and crossing will save the day.