I saw enough to feel more positive than I did before the game. If Noble had scored the penalty, we'd have won.

Kouayate looks very tasty. Loved his running and hunger to attack the ball. I think we've got a player in him. Cresswell looks good too; definitely makes the team stronger. Valencia? Well, I don't think the short appearance at the end was enough to make a decent assessment, but he didn't fuck up. I'm hopeful at least.

Cole was woeful for sure, and just can't play the game Sam wants him to. The sooner we've got someone competent in that role, the better. In the meantime, it would be helpful, perhaps, if we could adopt a system that doesn't expose him quite so much.

I'd like to see someone stronger beside Reid in defence. Collins is always prone to an error, and Saturday was no different. I think we really need to try and bring in a centre back before the window closes. We're pretty short of cover there, especially if you consider that Tomkins could end up spending some time at her majesty's pleasure before the season is out (unlikely, but not impossible).

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