07 Jan 2026 14:29:36
A game of fine margins but both the VAR interventions were correct ( despite what Mr Soucek thinks you can’t, as a goalkeeper, come out for the bal, miss it and punch the opposition player in the head). Also, their lad had played a part in the build up to their disallowed goal whilst offside, albeit by about a foot at best. It’s about time we had a bit of luck with the officials.
All in all, not a classic, too many nerves and too much tension for that. But full blooded and competitive, a proper arm wrestle But SD, for all his detractors, has raised us from 4 points below the drop to 7 points above. Not pretty last night but effective. I will re watch and do a “lump it survey”. The only one I can remember is when Jesus was frantically being told to take it to the corner at the end.
It’s certainly not a case of Special Agent Dick Barton’s “ with one bound he was free” but 7 points gives us a bit of breathing space.

A long way to go but I’d rather be us than West Ham, Burnley and Wolves.
Special mention to Sels, solid game so hopefully the break has done him good. We look much better with him. Williams superb and Aina got a full game. Dominquez did well overall and had a bit of luck ( or great skill) with the header. He did a similar one couple of seasons ago whilst we were down to ten men against Brentford I think and got us a draw).
On the downside MGW was largely ineffective and Anderson knackered.
Next game will be our second string. Poor scheduling ( TV expecting Wrexham to provide a “shock” result early early doors for FA Cup coverage when it will be not of the sort). 2 games in 4 days with long trips from East London to North Wales and little, if any, recovery time…….

1.) 07 Jan 2026
07 Jan 2026 15:58:25
Edu out dinosaur dyche out.

2.) 07 Jan 2026
07 Jan 2026 16:36:02
Agree about the scheduling, maybe Storm Goretti will come to our aid and give North Wales a serious dose of snow but when would it be played- before Arsenal?

3.) 07 Jan 2026
07 Jan 2026 19:05:56
Probably before Arsenal Norfolk but who knows with the vagaries of our weather mate. Sadly the FA Cup is our third priority i'd argue this season.
Skegs, thank you for your typically erudite and thought provoking contribution mate! ????.

4.) 07 Jan 2026
07 Jan 2026 22:16:09
No problem stokey I don't need to write a book to see what's wrong with the club pal ??.

5.) 08 Jan 2026
08 Jan 2026 01:44:06
A sad reflection on our game that the FA Cup is know more of an annoyance fixture, than a big chance at what was once a major trophy, unfortunately staying in the Premier is now Paramount, and a Europa cup can move you on to the next stage so priorities change!.


The goal by Dominquezs just look at his eyes following the ball into the corner of the goal, he ment it for sure.

6.) 08 Jan 2026
08 Jan 2026 14:34:58
Agreed Skegs that we don’t need to trouble the printers at this stage.
I can review your work in one word…. ”pithy”…
What do you think mate? ?????.