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Just a thought but seeing as this guy was a product of the youth system,worked under Sir Joe and also played at the top level aswell as still being involved now why is he not in the running for the big job?With an experienced assistant could he not be worth a shot?

We didn't score by ourselves though,the keeper through it in.

Thought the two lads in midfield did well tonight,my criticism would be why didn't we make a couple of changes after an hour when Brown and Marsh- Brown began to tire?New lad on the bench and Reid could have come on and freshened us up for the last half hour.Also if Mellor's best position is in midfield than would he not be worth a chance in there thus freeing up the room for a new full back?Speaking of which thought we should have tried to keep Sheehan here a couple of seasons back,he looked decent.

Agree totally,cant believe he stayed on beyond an hour when he became tired and wasnt in the game.

The thought of getting rid of Dickov is laughable,he's doing a good job on a next to nothing budget.Yes we should have got to Wembley but sometimes you don't get the luck you deserve.Tonight first half we were very good,midfield is a concern moving forward as we can't rely on Taylor and Adeyemi as a partnership although I thought they did okay.What's going on with Furman,we were told he just missed out on the JPT game and yet a two week break and he still isn't fit?!!Oh and nice one Alex although you made a dogs dinner of their goal.

Disagree today about Morais,thought he was the only one providing quality balls into the box particularly first half,must admit though it shows how out of form our players are that in the last two games Tarky,who has hardly played all season is contender for man of the match in both games.Also shows we would be better off spending Nathan Clarkes wage elsewhere,Tarky is good enough and has proved it.

Good point,can understand Simpson dropping deep when we have posession to find space but when we don't Kuqi at the mo is chasing down both centre halves,Simpson should help him out more in that respect.That way Kuqi wont look knackered after an hour and save some running for when we do have the ball.

Wouldn't put any money on Wes being fit,his shoulder will pop out time and time again,big problem for the lad unfortunately.Cisak was superb,best keeper we have had for some time.Thought we played quite well today,little more luck and compusure and the game was ours.Kuqi did better today but as mentioned looks low on confidence and I thought Parker was far more affective as a striker,think Reid coming back will be a big plus.Chesterfield game now massive,our season could hinge on it.Anyone else wonder why we go to pot after the new year,it has happened for the last 5 seasons under different managers?

Agree mate,remember when Shez was gaffer and I think we were top,Lomax was full back and doing a steady job,he brought Jones in who was the first of many loans that disrupted a decent side.Can't understand it.Dropping Black for Parker at full back just doesn't make sense.

How about Winchester at right back then,still don't understand neither Mellor or Black being left out.Looks like Diallo out for the forseeable too.

Black should be playing on Saturday,Lee is wasted at left back as he is simply not as affective going forward.The side looks unbalanced hence losing to a team that is bottom of the league largely cos we have to many players playing out of position.

Been to both games,went corporate in the league game.Included a stadium tour,meal and decent seats at top of main stand.Went in the away end last night,decent facilites and atmosphere.Having a 10600 capacity isn't a problem if they fill in the corners if they ever get in the Championship.

Went last night,team selection baffles me.Let me get this right,our best right back plays left back,best left back is a sub and a guy bought as a striker plays right back.Mr Dickov you have dug a big hole with these selections,can we please have players in their proper positions and start winning a few games.

Looking forward to the game tomorrow,is not as if they have signed some top class player.I just hope we are more positive with our approach than on Saturday and try and take a lead back to BP.Don't like all these Wembley what if topics on here,lets get there first then we can all enjoy the buzz of arranging trips down and where were all sitting.

I am not questioning Kuqi,I feel that because of his work rate,age etc Smith would be better for the last 20-30 minutes.Simpson makes a big difference,cant help but think we wouldn't have lost today if Robbie had played.

Morais and Smith should have been on after an hour for Parker and Kuqi in my opinion.Morais may lose the ball or try one or two daft passes but his final ball is far better than any of our other wide men.

I'm convinced Parker was only in the team today to take throw ins,the game today as a spectacle was very poor from both sides,nil-nil would have been right.

Thought at Chesterfield recently Smith got better as the game went on,feel if were looking to rest Kuqi then he deserves his chance.Also Kuqi runs his balls off so after an hour he looks as though he's ready for subbing,having Reid back may make a difference over the next few weeks.

Morais recently has scored twice and made a couple of others.Parker is a shocker,yet to see him have a good game,today Huddersfield were there for the taking second half and with a sub or two on to freshen things up we would have had at least a point .Their managers sub won them the game,ours was given three minutes to save it.

Cisak has all the makings of a good keeper.Sure he has faults after all he is still young,I feel he doesn't get out quick enough to balls played over the top,his starting position looks a bit deep,keepers now are basically sweepers.Remember Gerrard as a kid,he was weak at kicking but overall a superb keeper.Just the guy to bring on young Alex.

Yeah they say they don't need to sell him but from experience I reckon hes going,money talks.The Simpson goal tonight will live long in the memory,nearly up there with Adams and Pointon!!

Bearing in mind he scored another five goals tonight would be surprised to see him line up agains't us next week.Think he will be on his way to the Premiership,and he was born in Oldham.

All will be revealed in time,feel for Tom though he will probably remember Anfield for the wrong reasons.Think the booing of him thereafter was strange,I was at the other end of the ground and had no idea what was going on.Hope the muppets who were sat near me tonight who gave Bellamy dogs abuse aren't passing comment.

Agree with you on Smith,I went to Chesterfield where he started and he looks like he could be a player with some games,also Kuqi looked knackered after 50 mins,think Simpson felt his hamstring second half or Smith would have replaced Kuqi.