Ronaldo

Cisse can hold the ball up. Playing up front on his own at Freiburg he was brilliant at it. I've never seen him play for Freiburg, but I simply don't believe that. He's absolutely terrible at it, even worse than Ba.

His legs are already starting to tire.

League One.

If we could buy Leon Best back maybe Another criminal decision to sell.

Enough's enough now like; God as my witness I'm not going to another game until we've bought another CB. The club are laughing at all of us wheeling this donkey out game after game.

There's got to be a dozen defenders out of contract who'd do a better job than Williamson. He's just utterly dreadful.

Good side.

As a striker he's an absolute nothing at this level.

no it started when the season kicked off It started end of last season tbh On the very last day? Hardly represents form.

If we buy Sissokho (again out of contract the end of the year according to a couple of sites) hopefully he'll fulfill this role. I'd love it.

Injuries and suspensions have put players in the team that wouldn't get games at any other top 10 club. It's part of it.

Is about right, but Anita is a symptom of our ludicrous 'buy whoever we can make a profit on' transfer policy, thus he's taking the heat.

Give over. Sammy Ameobi's starting games, man. The squad outside the first team has shocking quality defensively and going forward.

Absolute nonsense. Wullie really lets himself down in this thread. We've got no strength in depth and and players missing in every position. If we have no strength in depth and are struggling to play two games a week, why did Pardew play so many first team players yesterday against poor opposition? Then the spastic was whining about losing Ben Arfa and Cisse as a result. Does that make any sense to you? No. It was a daft thing to do. Doesn't change the fact we've got a rubbish squad that's been exposed.

First and foremost an attacking coach. Someone who'll work with the players on a day-to-day basis on set-pieces and making the most of possession in the final third - ie creating chances (ha). Is it any wonder we look toothless going forward when the men responsible for working with the attacking players are Steve Stone and John Carver? Neither one is up to the job. A new box-to-box midfielder, which would probably mean the sale of Tiote (preferably) or Cabaye. Someone who'll drive the team forward and not give stupid fouls away. Doesn't have to be the most talented player, just someone who reads the game well, does the basics right and can make an impression in the final third. I was hoping Gosling would eventually fill this void but his development has been curtailed. No more deep-lying playmakers! They don't work in this league and Cabaye only barely gets a reprieve on that because he can tackle and could do well in a 4-3-3 where you need a player both in midfield and up front to be fairly static. 2 new defenders, ideally one RB and one CB. Bin Simpson and relegate Williamson to 4th choice. A wide player with pace who can cross - Shane's probably too raw for this job right now. Keith Gillespie mark II please.

Absolute nonsense. Wullie really lets himself down in this thread. We've got no strength in depth and and players missing in every position.

Carver shouldn't be in any position of importance whatsoever. Bobby used him for a bit if banter with the lads, which is about his level.

Neesy's right, btw. We played some shite under SA but nowt that compares to the rubbish of the last 3 months.

We finished 7th with European football, to be fair. Yeah, I always forget that. It felt like 2 seasons. It really did.

We finished 7th with European football, to be fair.

Yeah, that's where the trail ends, like. Horrible prick.

Christ. Detestable club, like. Hated them from the second they sacked Carlo.

Serious?

I'm not quite sure why but I've always disliked Bobby M. Benitez would do a good job there.

I'm actually beginning to really like Taylor, but he is really is thick as mince.