David Kelly

I admit I still have no idea what happened with him letting go of the ball in the first place (at the time I assumed he thought he was going out of the box and let go but the replay doesn't back that up), his handling is usually very good. The save that followed it is one of the most amazing I've ever seen though.

I'd forgotten that was Rotherham but had remembered the incident and overlooked it on the back of his amazing recovery.

Aye seeing the replay he certainly shouted for it. I do think he's rushing off his line a bit much at the moment but I think it's got a lot to do with Lascelles being half asleep in front of him and him trying to cover it.

I am, what was it? Criticism is part and parcel of any sport but all of a sudden people forget the standards he's set this season before his recent blip.

Aye no one had any confidence in Sels because everything he did seemed technically wrong. I wouldn't mind him punching but more often than not he flapped. He just kept doing the same things wrong. Even the saves he made all seemed a struggle. Then Darlow came in and was doing pretty much everything right (making good saves, looking composed, coming out for balls into the box and taking pressure off the defence). If he keeps making errors then his position needs to be reconsidered. As it is, he's probably made less errors than anyone else in the team this season.

Very true. Given was a superb keeper but dealing with crosses was anything but a strength. I think people are being a bit harsh on Darlow at the minute. He's certainly dropped two clangers against QPR and Norwich (and arguably against Bristol) but he's played well all season and everyone seemed very confident in him until the last couple of weeks. The Norwich one in particular was just one of those things that could happen to anyone at any time, and I'd argue that none of the mistakes that he's made have been down to lack of ability on his part.

Worryingly I think a lot of people have that attitude. I know a couple of lads who regularly leave at half time and just go and get pissed.

The atmosphere when I started going to games in the mid 80's was so much better and we'd had nothing to cheer about (other than a promotion) for years then. I don't think the lack of anything to cheer about is the problem, it's just mindset of supporters these days. I don't think it's limited to us either.

I'm not sure about that. I think there is an argument that he shouldn't have come out but all Dummett had to do was leave the ball and he wouldn't have been under pressure.

I disagree there like. Elliot did really well last season but I think regardless of a couple of daft mistakes, Darlow looks the better keeper. I can't think of a keeper we've had in the last 30 years who's better than him at dealing with crosses.

I still think he's probably our best bet long term but you're right Rafa doesn't seem to agree.

Maddy Hayes

Thought Dummett was at fault for their second on Saturday not Darlow. Darlow clearly shouted for it but Dummett decided to head it anyway. I'd be more inclined to change the defence than Darlow at this stage. I fancy us to step up our game for this one though and think we'll get a tough 1-0.

There's been booing a few times at half time this season and it's ridiculous (although if the players deserved it after any half of football it was this one). Lascelles, Dummett, Yedlin, Perez, Colback and Mitrovic were all shite. I'd seriously consider dropping Lacselles now, he's been terrible for weeks and Hanley and Mbemba could both do a better job.

Gutted about this one. Hudson, Chet and Simon are three of my favourite characters. RIP

Neither did The Maltese Falcon which was clearly the best picture that year, just ahead of Suspicion. Moonlight was a worthy winner for me. I've not seen Lion yet but I thought it was better than the other contenders. I don't really imagine any of this years nominees will be remembered with anything like the same regard as Citizen Kane, The Maltese Falcon, Suspicion or How Green Was My Valley though.

Thought that would be appreciated.

Big three matches though. Plus the 4th one would be Reading and he's not going to be back fully match fit by then.

They'll be back in Europe next season mind. Although I doubt he'll be with them.

Apparently not according to Rafa today. Although I wouldn't rule it out still personally.

They are pretty much back to where they should be this season. Last season was the most perfect of all storms for them. All the other top teams played shit, they had Kante and Vardy and Mahrez had the seasons of their lives. I didn't expect them to drop from champions to relegation in the space of one season but without making excellent signings I expected them to start to drop this season and continue in the coming seasons to drop back to their usual position. They made some very risky signings and I don't think any of them have paid off. Most of the players don't seem to have managed to really cement positions in the team. I don't think it's any surprise they have sacked Ranieri though. I'm sure most of the supporters would have been happy for him to stay even if they went down, but the owners were never going to sit back and allow that. The money in the premier league is all important these days and whereas as a supporter most of us would take it in a heartbeat if someone offered you the league one season but only if you were relegated next, no owners with millions invested would.

They're saying Gayle could even be available on Tuesday now. Would be a big bonus to have him back for the upcoming games but it sounds like Rafa thinks he's not mentally over the injury.

Patriots Day. Thoroughly entertaining. Hidden Figures. I assume the three women weren't all best friends in real life, but I can get over that for the sake of the story. It's a nice companion piece to The Right Stuff which I also watched recently. And Janelle Monae is hot as fuck in it.

It's a long time since I'd heard any Black Sheep so that was definitely a bonus.

Too dark to see you in there HF. Quality show though even if they pretty much managed to totally bypass my De La knowledge (wasted the last fortnight on Bionix).