Andrew3000

Agreed. He would be a wildcard, but he's fit, young and strong. Every other striker we have is physically compromised. I get thar the responsibility could be immense for such a youngster, but this could be managed. If he performed at all well the benefits are huge for all. If he struggles, it is still a massive learning opportunity that he can grow from, provided he's supported well. This is a striker crisis. No one knows if he is ready but he is 'next man up'. Warne talking up the value of a specialist CF on the one hand but also talking about playing Nat or Barks is contradictory. We at least need the option. What if gayle and waggy break down? Bring him home.

No silly 18 month deal either. He will want to win a longer deal. If I recall rightly he wasn't just a speed merchant but has some good skill. A decent touch, ability to be in the right areas and reasonable scoring instinct go a long way in this division. Hopefully we'll find out how to play to his strengths. Bring Brown back on the bench be patient for Wagginton.

1Wildsmith 6 1 clanger, 1 decent save. I had almost forgot his deep set pieces that had become a thing. 35Nelson 7.5 As usual, quietly goes about his business. Mr consistent. 5Bradley 8 extra mark for that goaline clearance. Seemed to time and direct his headers better. Decent on the ball. Mostly decisive and more physical. Not quite the beast we expected but less apologetic in the challenge. Looking more of a leader. 6Cashin 7.5 Suitably tenacious. So important to starting off our play, as we saw when he was out. 24Nyambe 6.5 Battled Well. 11Smith 8Bird 6.5 lovely long ball to NML. 32Adams 6.5 superb effort. Surprisingly good in the air. Dallied on tbe ball once but injury might have stifled his ability to drive forward. 20Elder 6 Looking more confident and combative. Still don't see how he could have been a wing back but at last looking decent left back at this level. 2Wilson 7 The Buffalo! He is a delightful sight stampeding down the wing. Keeps the ball so well and drives us forward with great skill and a genuine threat. 11Méndez-Laing 7 obviously lost up front but did his best and another assist. 7Barkhuizen 6.5 Another who seemed to suffer from the changes up top, but he did drive at them quite well at times. 17Sibley 7 Point for the winner. Such an instinctive finish. So pleased for him.

Anyone see Wilson celebrate with the ball boy? Lovely moment. Wilson loves it here.

South stand were incredible. Really inspiring support instead of waiting for something to happen.

Sounds like a whole shift of radiographers.

No, he was delivering the sausages.

1Wildsmith 6.5 I instantly felt more comfortable with him back in. 24Nyambe 6.5 Solid enough. 2Wilson 6 Poor defending for the goal, but was so good thereafter going forward. 5Bradley 6.5 Showed a bit more strength, won plenty of headers. Him or Nelson should have been out to challenge the goal scorer. 35Nelson 7 once moved away from lcb was his usual Imperious self. Apart from the goal. Wins so many headers. A few aimless long balls. 23Ward 6 couple of decent balls in. 7Barkhuizen Part of the increased threat in 2nd half. That sliced shot seemed purely about not trusting his left foot. 32Adams 6.5 Tough and determined. Got fouled so many times. 16Thompson 6 usual scampering cameo. 4Hourihane 6.5 Great free kick which was well saved, some decent dead balls generally. 8Bird 7 Really nice first time finish and tried to create. 17Sibley 6 poor first half. As the lwb did not beat his man or get a cross in. 20Elder 6 no time to make any kind of impression. 11Méndez-Laing 7 Struggled first half as did the whole team, as the formation seemed to stifle us. 9Collins 5 Very little service

⁹1Wildsmith 6.5 I instantly felt more comfortable with him back in. 24Nyambe 6.5 Solid enough. 2Wilson 6 Poor defending for the goal, but was so good thereafter going forward. 5Bradley 6.5 Showed a bit more strength, won plenty of headers. Him or Nelson should have been out to challenge the goal scorer. 35Nelson 7 once moved away from lcb was his usual Imperious self. Apart from the goal. Wins so many headers. A few aimless long balls. 23Ward 6 couple of decent balls in. 7Barkhuizen Part of the increased threat in 2nd half. That sliced shot seemed purely about not trusting his left foot. 32Adams 6.5 Tough and determined. Got fouled so many times. 16Thompson 6 usual scampering cameo. 4Hourihane 6.5 Great free kick which was well saved, some decent dead balls generally. 8Bird 7 Really nice first time finish and tried to create. 17Sibley 6 poor first half. As the lwb did not beat his man or get a cross in. 20Elder 6 no time to make any kind of impression. 11Méndez-Laing 7 Struggled first half ( apart from a good shot after making himself space) as did the whole team, as the formation seemed to stifle us. 2nd half looked threatening beating his man and getting crosses in. 9Collins 5 Very little service. Usual effort. Caught offside several times, although I haven't seen if this was fair and refereeing seemed very poor.

More than OK according to tbe song.

Great idea for a thread. I'm not salty. Not at all.

Always enjoy your reviews, but this is a cracker!

But what has he got in that enormous rucksack ( apart from 3 massive points)?

Love this song. You've struck on the way for us to deal with the situation! Let's have loads of songs about this. How about another to the tune of "we don't need another hero"?

Thierry Ennui.

Potty mouth! This confirms it; our recruitment has gone potty.

Very interesting. One from each category (youngster and champ exp) would be amazing push for promotion! Obviously not realistic given that we expect are least one other of Washington or Waghorn to be available next month. I like the sound of the range of options and reckon youngsters will be lower down the pick list.

Sounds like a busy day. Care to share the names you heard?

Cool. I like that not only are we not signing Gregory, we are openly rebelling against the notion.

The person with a link to Fornah told us it was him.

Me too. The triumph of hope over expectation and reality!

If this is true, hopefully a sign that Warne can no longer tolerate the imbalance. Start him with Bird. Hourihane to be a super sub in very advanced role, looking to provide those quality finishes when the game opens up.

31Vickers 6 2Wilson 6 Gave the ball away a few times but kept going. Lovely ball down the line to NML from which he crosses for the winner. 35Nelson 6.5 6Cashin 6.5 17Sibley 6.5 Determined display and some encouraging driving runs. 7Barkhuizen 5.5 good early runs, then nowt really. 4Hourihane 5 Time to bench him and only bring on as an attacking sub. Cannot get near opponents nor drive past them. I have never liked him and Bird together and never will. 22Fornah 6 hope he doesn't leave, more to come from him. 8Bird 🦅 7 Extra point for the fab free kick. Otherwise struggled in that two. 5Bradley 6 Looks more confident and we looked more dangerous from set pieces with him up there. 27Blackett-Taylor 5 Looked a little lost, no understanding with team mates yet. Didn't get given the ball much. Too soon to judge, but underwhelming first impression. 16Thompson 6 Much needed dynamism but didn't get on the ball much. 11Méndez-Laing 7 Tireless shift where not a lot clicked but he covered so much ground and kept demanding more from his team mates. Looking more of a leader these days. What a lovely cross for the goal. 9Collins 7 superb finish. He's got bags of character. ATG

Really sad, thought he would come good. He has tidy feet and a good passing range. He drove forward so well for the goal he set up, was it vs. Bristol R ?