Parsley

Clearly not a left back but I wouldn't say he did too bad. Probably our worst player but was far from terrible.

Fuck yes lads Absolutely delighted with the result and the performance - excellent in retaining possession and looked fit and hungry throughout the match. Given - 8; Kept us in the game, some excellent saves. Beye - 7; Solid and dependable as per usual, dealt with Evra very well. Taylor - 8; Won everything in the air and didn't put a foot wrong. Coloccini - 7; A decent debut under alot of pressure and a severe transition to a new way of play - no mistakes and superb in the header. N'Zogbia - 6; Didn't offer an awful lot going forward to justify being picked over Enrique if I'm honest. Looked a bit shaky and had to be helped by Jonas too much for my liking. Milner - 6; Delivery was better, tracked back well at times but didn't offer enough going forward. A bit average. Butt - 6; Alright but was sloppy at times in passing and possession. Made my heart skip a beat as well in that last minute. Guthrie - 8; Excellent. Very quick footed, tidy and dictated all of our play in the first half. A true bargain if this match is anything to go by. Jonas - 9; MOTM. Fantastic shift defensively and our biggest threat on the counter attack. Superb. Duff - 6; Tidy and sharp but didn't offer much. Martins - 7; Didn't see too much of the ball but exhibited good strength, pace and touch and kept Van Der Sar on his toes. Was unlucky in possession on a couple of occasions as well. Absolutely ecstatic, bring on Bolton.

Agree, done nowt wrong tbh.

Agree, Guthrie's been our best player alongside Jonas imo. His set pieces are quality as well, great corner he put in for Martins there. Coloccini looks solid as well, good in the air and strong as anything. Proud as anything with the performance, went crazy when the goal went in, awesome stuff. We look a tad blunt going forward but that's to be expected against the best defence in the country I guess and we've been excellent in maintaining possession. Really chuffed, just hope it continues.

me neither, was at the game but too pissed to remember it Which run are you guys talking about? N'Zogbia vs Man Utd in the 6-0, left about 6 players for dead.

Goalkeepers: Scott Carson, Ian Turner ( ) Defence: Scharner, Upson, Hreidersson, Ooijer, Ferreira, Skrtel, Ryan Taylor, Silvestre Midfield: Michael Johnson, Bowyer, O'Hara, Deco, Shawky Attack: Torres, Bent, Boa Morte, Derbyshire, Bednar Not too bad.

With Martins back I'd go with Given Beye Taylor Coloccini Enrique Jonas Guthrie Butt N'Zogbia Milner Martins ...but I reckon we'll go with Zog at left back, Jonas on the left, Milner on the right and Duff just behind Martins.

Trejo looked excellent against us I thought.

These deals are taking their time admittedly but for all we know the delays could have nothing to do with us and have been caused by Mallorca being twats and Colo sorting his life out in Spain. Bit unfair to go slating the management without knowing what's really going on imo.

Joined

Given Beye Cacapa Coloccini Enrique Butt Guthrie N'Zogbia Milner Jonas Owen

Through the changes a club makes within itself to achieve success.

Derdiyok and Matias Fernandez to be unveiled on Wednesday

About the dribbling technique thing, I think it looks fine but as he's quite tall and lanky perhaps this affects the way it comes across? Anyway, very impressed with Jonas so far - sounds like a sound lad and works hard but has that bit of guile about him as well. Look forward to seeing him contribute this season.

Pistone?

I'm in a fragile state, what can I say

You're not actually being serious are you?

Great stuff, shame I missed both goals though

Pissed off at this? You must have had a breakdown when we played Mallorca mate

Aw shit.

Nice move there from Guthrie and Gutierrez.

Butt

Duff

Same mate, subscribed so I could watch this game and am quite impressed.

Class from Milner again.