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As a footballer, he's better than this. Not that complex a point, tbh. It's not about the complexity. It's about the fact it's incorrect. He shouldn't be a starter for us, he's not a good striker, but his history has shown he's not this level of bad a player. Think that's a pretty fair assessment.

History says otherwise tbh Don't think it does. Other teams he's played for he seems to have been 'decent' and a somewhat useful player to the side. Like I said, not particularly good but better than now. He's an active hindrance atm. I mean Stoke were pretty happy to bin him off for 5m and its not like they are blessed with goalscoring talent. Stoke fans weren't.

As a footballer, he's better than this. Not that complex a point, tbh.

History says otherwise tbh Don't think it does. Other teams he's played for he seems to have been 'decent' and a somewhat useful player to the side. Like I said, not particularly good but better than now. He's an active hindrance atm.

I don't think we look that solid with Lascelles in the team either. We always look like we've got a mistake waiting to happen. I don't agree with Rafa's decision to stick with Joselu, but we are getting beat for the most part because we have very few quality players. Err I think our defensive record with Lascelles in the team is markedly better for a reason.

Bit weird, tbh. Can't wait till we lose more so you can criticize someone and 'be right'?

4-4-2 does need to go too. 4-3-3 would be the best bet for us I think but 4-2-3-1 is what he knows so well.

He's a better player than he's showing (not that he's particularly good) but he's not going to gain any confidence this way. Needs to be dropped.

Even the best managers go through shite patches. I think he's a good game day manager, tbh, but he has absolute stinkers from time-to-time. But the last few weeks have been poor from him. This squad needs a competitive edge and his management has totally hindered that - Mbemba and Mitrovic issues in particular. Players are getting away with shite performances week after week when there are equal alternatives for him to try. I still think we'll be fine and our true form is somewhere between the great run we had and this shite one, but he has to start taking action. Our record without Lascelles this season doesn't look too clever...

We lack a lot of gumption without Lascelles. Heads have dropped so much.

Absolutely. Continually playing players who aren't performing with our squad and situation is absolutely dire.

I can't believe he's still on the pitch. Absolutely staggering, tbh.

Early season fire from the team has totally gone too. Murphy is one of the only ones to show some desire today.

Absolutely pathetic. Summer investment was awful but this is shit from Rafa. Absolute bollocks.

Pretty bad that there's been no changes.

I thought the idea behind the summer backup plan was to get as much competition between players as possible? That's gone out the window the last 6 games - his decisions are negating competitive edge.

Bringing absolutely nothing to the side for 2 months almost. Mitro is an arse but he will bring occasional sparks at the very least.

Late goal conceded again Absolutely has to be time for some changes to the side now.

Murphy looking sharp. Amazing what confidence can do.

Murphy showed some promise. I'd play him.

Merino will be crucial, if he plays. He does so much good defensive work and is the best athlete we have in midfield - that should allow Shelvey a tad more freedom in a game where we're probably going to have to break down a counter side.

This gets done for 350m, IMO.

We do desperately need him, mind. Adds so much to us at both ends of the pitch.

A performance no different to many of Atsu's, tbh. Done some good, some bad.

Well, that's that. That was poor defending all over, tbh.