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Obviously, I'm in the minority but I didn't want to see Benitez back - he doesn't play the type of football I like, he also bailed out when the majority of fans wanted (begged) him to stay. Easy to blame Ashley etc. for him leaving, but I think the money (greed) was the main factor. If he goes to Everton I'll be very interested to see what style of football he adopts there - maybe he'll prove me wrong and they'll play great to watch football and I'll end up eating my words? Anyway, roll on the takeover asap and Bruce getting sacked...

He's a waste of a squad place. He needs to be sold (given away), out on loan, contract terminated or if the worse comes to the worse, just not given a squad place like Colback, Saviet etc.

Another very good game. It would be criminal if he didn't get a new contract.

Dubravaka's been absolutely shite. Stood on his line for the whole game. Kicking worse than a Sunday keeper. Handling of the ball bouncing everywhere. And the goal. Shite.

To answer the comments aimed at me by the Dubrava fans that have commented to my earlier post, my view as already mentioned, is that they are both very similar in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Neither can kick or dominate their area and they both like to stay on the line more than they should, especially from corners. They are both good at shot stopping and reaction saves but, for me, Darlow is better in one-on-one situations. So, it's a very close call, but I just prefer Darlow. The game is all about opinions and it would be a poorer place without them.

I agree with The Mag, I think he's okay but very overrated on this forum imho. He, doesn't dominate his area and his kicking has always been woeful. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I prefer Darlow although there's not much between them, they both have similar strengths and weaknesses.

Hendrick FFS. Longstaff or Murphy should be on before him. In fact Darlow before him.

Can't stand G Hoddle and A Smith. Rest are tolerable.

Willock, completely forgot he was on the pitch. Borrowed Hendrick's invisble shirt.

Agreed, I'm in the unpopular camp with you.

Hendrick keeps his place. FFS. :'(

Bruce can f*** right off if he's dropped Darlow.

Good performance. No better than Darlow. Spends too much time rooted to his line to make him exceptional.

Seeing as you're correcting grammar at the moment. There is no need for that. Damn, that went right over your head didn’t it. Go back and read the few posts before it. Oops I'll get my coat.

Seeing as you're correcting grammar at the moment. There is no need for that.

Just witnessed the best midfield performance I've seen this season. John McGinn, outstanding. Everything our midfielders aren't.

Darlow better than Dubravka for me.

Not a penalty imo and definitely a perfectly good goal. Referees and VAR, I give up.

I think I need to adjust me set. He's slow, doesn't tackle and can't pass a ball other than a simple 5 yarder. A shortstaff version of longstaff. It’s his first game of the season you moron , he’s doing ok as others have said ffs. Moron because I have a different view lol. He runs about and that's about it.

I think I need to adjust me set. He's slow, doesn't tackle and can't pass a ball other than a simple 5 yarder. A shortstaff version of longstaff.

We must be the only team in the country that does not have a single player who can tackle.

The advantage of Hendrick being invisible.

Out of his depth at the moment. Looks like a struggling young lad from the reserve team who is playing because the regular left back is injured, rather than a £15 million hot prospect.

He's nearer garbage than great. Blatant weakness.

The work rate of other teams is so much higher than ours. Allan Saint-Maximin, for example, needs to watch Kevin Bruyne. His technique combined with such a high work rate is what makes him world class. ASM will never fulfill his potential until he starts grafting. Same as the rest of our team. And of course it goes without saying that we need a new manager with decent tactics, which I appreciate would help players commitment enormously.