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straight red

I'd like to hear from some of the Hughton apologists why they think he's made that decision. indefensible

that second yellow wasnt soft. routledge aws away and he nudged him in the back, could have been off for a red for the first challenge anyway

at least smiths had a decent effort on target

exactly.

aye time to drop nolan - hughton should make up the excuse that he's trying to rest him

hungry striker? dean windass?

similar to beckford then

offer him a decent wage - more if we get promoted. tell him he'll have the number 9 shirt and be plying in frony of a huge adoring crowd. if he says no - move on.

yup

whats wrong with giving him another chance if he continues to make the right moves. it wont happen overnight, but if we keeping moving forwards and get some stability in the club then i know a lot of people willing to give him time. doesnt mean he's going to be adored. if we keep up with this absolute hatred of him, and unwillingness to right his wrongs, we're never gonna get anywhere. if he sells up, who's to say what kind of ideas the new buyer will have. grass isnt always greener. not saying ashley is anywhere near forgiveness yet but if he proves himself, whats wrong with giving him a bit of a break.

we would have still needed cover for LB though

is ashley continues to invest in young promising talent and adds to it with quality in the summer - even on a budget - then i and a lot of the fans that sit around me are willing to give another chance. we feel like a stable club at the moment and slowly inching forewards - i know he's taken us backwards a lot but sometimes just need to move on. still a long way to go yet but may be ashley is starting to actually see sense.

credit to hughton. think he's been very calm. no big statements or promises - just results. propbably sat down with mike and del and explained in a reasonable and assured manner what was needed and they have responded. i think hughton has been measured and realistic about his targets and been well aware of the finacial constraints he is working under and responded well.

nolan or smith - save 60k a week and get in 3-4m or so

they travelled up from london midweek, knowing about going into administration, not being able to play their star player and only 3 subs - their support was far from s***

yup did well second half vs palace, better in the air than taylor, and some pace

yeah,he's poor. was dying to shout at him that he cost us a place at the euro's - but was very busy in the soft play area.

The 500 odd people chanting his name while he was in the reception area probably helped too. He looked really uncomfortable, but happy. I love him like no man should love another. think i would have fainted if i was there!

saw scott carson with his family at the penrith center parcs this summer. got chatting to his dad and he said scott had just turned down a move to the toon. preferred to stay at WBA as nice "family club" - the way he said it it sounded as if carson didnt want the pressure at such a high profile club.

must have been a real boost hearing nearly 40000 singing his name when he came off. really has become a big fans favourite not just for his ability but also his attitude. seems a right canny lad. can't for him to get a goal - will eclipse the reaction Ranger got.

disagree about pancrate - had a decent game out of position at RB. won some headers, not the greatest tackler made a nuisamnce of himself and started the move for Ranger's goal. carroll got about a fair bit as did guthrie. Loven lively but should have scored. Nile should have buried his header. Kadar improved as the game went on. Colo and Williamson did well. Jonas' performance dropped after jose went off (to a great reaction from the crowd). but Nolan and Smith......abysmal. Hughton had to make unexpected changes and made the right ones. not the best performance but we could have had a couple more easily.

please no "your support is f*****g sh*t"

Yeah, I can see where you're coming from. I mean, just look at that Anelka, eh? Craig bellamy also, sometimes these players just need to find the right club the right "club" - never more apt than for bellamy

was always funny seeing them 2 in tall trees. "little and large". mind, you could see emmerson from miles with all the "soul-glo" in his perm!