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Can't have too many complaints about the result. We got exactly what Hughton's abysmal squad selection merited and Leicester probably deserved to win on the balance of play. Harper - 7: That daft throw put aside, he was pretty faultless. Taylor - 6.5: Don't think all the criticism he gets is warranted. He was carrying us forward almost single-handedly in the last 10 minutes. Colo - 7: Decent. Williamson - 7: Impressive. Looks quite slow but very solid otherwise. Van Aarholt - 6.5: Going forward, he showed real signs of quality - two decent efforts on goal and a lethal cross for Nolan that should have been turned home. That said, I think he struggled to find a balance between attack and defence; he was caught out of position on a few occasions, and with Guthrie offering little defensively, we may well have suffered as a result. Routledge - 6.5: Bright, lively, adventurous. It's refreshing to see someone other than Jonas or Jose actually run at a man. Some clever touches and a decent delivery on the whole. Thought he faded a tad when he was put on the left but I think he's going to be a real success here. Butt - 4: Just woeful. Constantly gave away possession, constantly caught watching butterflies or some shit on the ball and he can't shoot for anything. Smith - 5: Marginally better than Butt, but still very sluggish. Guthrie - 5.5: Some nice passes and touches obscured by a pretty anonymous display in all fairness. Disappointing, but perhaps inevitable given where he was played. Carroll: 5: Awful. No movement, no flair, no effort either. Just because he is tall does not mean that Carroll is automatically a good target man. He wins headers, sure, but they go nowhere and his hold-up play is pretty poor for a guy his size. I've not seen much of late to see why he should be starting ahead of Ranger. Nolan - 5: Did little, and when a chance finally came his way, he fluffed it. Subs: Ranger - 6: Did more in 20-25 mins than Carroll did in 90. Pancrate - 6: Showed the real need for width in this side. When Fabrice came on, Taylor was gifted far more time on the ball which was crucial in maintaining pressure towards the end.

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He's put in a couple of good crosses to be fair.

It's a bit of both I think. That said, I'm not sure whether Forest will able to keep their momentum going for the rest of the season.

I though we only bid £1 million MK? Ah, I might well be wrong.

Why don't we use the £2 mill or so we were going to use on Kilgallon and try for Ambrose or Whittingham?

Marc Wilson Asmir Begovic Younes Kaboul Aaron Mokoena Nadir Belhadj Are really the only other players that would improve the squad. I personally think Tal Ben-Haim was a one season wonder and the rest are too old to be worthwhile signing. I've been impressed with Kevin-Prince Boateng this season, would improve our midfield to no end.

West Brom, for all their attacking prowess, showed themselves to be absolute twats in my eyes. Easily the dirtiest side we've played against this season. The way Olsson and Tamas constantly berated the officials and got off scot free with countless fucking fouls has left a really bitter taste in my mouth. I honestly can't believe how they finished with 10 men on the pitch, absolute disgrace. As for the performance, we looked tired, laboured, but nonetheless a threat. West Brom were the classier side by a distance but I think we just about deserved the draw.

Pancrate's a possible solution. He's lacking somewhat technically, but the guy's undoubtedly quick and having him on the right means Guthrie can move infield, at least partially addressing our lack of athleticism in the centre. Hopefully Barton's return will give Hughton some food for thought.

Thought Rodriguez was only going on loan?

Alan Irvine's just been sacked by Preston, worth a shout? Certainly has a hint of Moyes about him.

Am I alone in thinking that Ryan Taylor played well tonight btw?

How much have you seen of him? Not disagreeing btw. To be completely honest, not an awful lot. But I know he has a bit of flair about him- scored with a deft little backheel earlier this season - and he's amassed a total 11 goals in a pretty poor Peterborough side. Definitely more mobile and creative than Nolan and would fulfil the same sort of role. Good age as well, only 24, and would appease Chubs up in the boardroom if we can bring him in for a couple of million and perhaps sell Nolan for double that.

George Boyd would be worth going for imo. Shouldn't be too pricey either.

Guthrie has to come on.

Predictable second half shit so far. Come on ffs.

Was quite an enjoyable first half that. We're definitely a better side at home than away - the football is more fluid, less direct, and as a result we've carved out a few great chances. Jonas is having an absolute stormer on the left, their right back just cannot get near him. Though Derby, while looking very suspect at the back, have played quite well too, and probably should have scored. Will hopefully make for a good second half.

I think he's better than Simpson personally. Bar Peterborough, Simpson's looked very average when I've seen him play.

Did alright for Wales as well didn't he?

Nasri is a dirty little shit.

ESPN reckon Mancini's been appointed on a three and a half year deal.

Getting quite heated in the Arsenal/Hull game. And Denilson scores.

Worried about Shola being thrown in like this, he'll be fucking useless if he isn't fit. As for Butt, , but Pancrate is a plus.

That was a class last 20 minutes or so.

Come on.