Big H, I meant I'm debating about whether or not to go to the replay. It's been put up at £20 for STH's so fuck it. I'm going !

Balls to Valencia were varied - some 'long' and some decent 'on the deck' stuff. He didn't have a great night but it was obvious, even on TV that his movement and occupying of their defence was light years ahead of that of the labouring Cole. The whole 'dynamic' of the team changed when he came on. He's 'piss easy' to mark and can't get the ball under control quick enough against PL defenders any more. Seemed a bizarre substitution to say the least !

I sort of get why people get fucked off with Jarvis, but personally I thought he did ok (as he usually does). He has a MASSIVE, yet to me (FA Level 2 Coach), easily correctable flaw in his game. Why the fuck does he not look up before crossing the ball ? Think about how many crosses he put in to......one of their defenders. Also did it against West Brom. Get your head up son ! Compare and contrast with Amalfitano who does play with his head up but is by comparison lazy and too keen on throwing himself to the ground.

Having staunchly defended Nolan for a while it now seems to me like he's out of his depth. His goals and leadership have (imho) compensated for other shortcomings but no longer the case on this I fear. Even in what was a bit of a 'patched up' side, he still looked our weakest link.