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I see Cardiff are trying to wriggle out of the deal they made with Nantes for their record signing.

F F S You fucked up Benetez, Diame should have been hooked much earlier! Game changed when Shelvey came on, as it did last week. We should have got 3 points, it was a winnable match.

I see Aarons scored for Wednesday but Murphy wasn't in the squad.

Not sure that'a an accurate assessment considering how many goals we've leaked, and some sloppy ones at that.

I can agree with that to some degree. I think the over the hill, sell-by, best-by dates are comical and mythical, you can never put a finger on when a particular individual is going to be past his best. Take Stanley Mathews for instance, played in the 1st Division at age 50. Sure he may have been past his best, but what about when he was 35, 40, 45? We are all individuals and can be different to others at the same age. For the record, I played for a team in Newport Beach California, players ranged from 18 to 35, I was a starter and played 90 minutes all season long, I was 47, people are different.

New manager may have some effect and play a part in Rondon's situation at season/loan ending.

Uregrim Isegrim, my name has an e after i, and I don't usually rant at half-time. Now I'll rant after that unprecedented come back that I never thought would happen in a million years. Jesus Christo, that much forum maligned Perez scored 2 fucking goals ffs, Buenos-Buenos Wont criticize that English born Scot for missing the penalty now that we've won. Almiron can certainly bring excitement. Criticism of Rafa. Can't believe he keeps Joselulu on the bench and leaves off Atsu and Muto.

Shame really, bullying has always played a part in coaching to some degree depending on the trainees. And who hasn't made a racist comment intended or not, or not even knowing it could be construed as being racist. I remember my sister getting a nigger brown coat for Easter just after the war..................ooooh.

Me too.

You have to, he's the one who has the line-up sheet.

I find a bit of consolation in that Andy Carroll didn't play and score against us.

Not a very inspiring performance in the 1st half, and certainly not very inspirational in the 2nd.. It was a game I thought we would win based on how we had been playing, but we were very disappointing to say the least. Criticism of Rafa: He should have used Ki and Muto, Ki for Hayden who was below par today, and Muto for Perez who was accomplishing nowt. Diame did quite well when he came on for Longstaff. Schar should have got the ball they scored from. Stupid penalty give-away in the box.

Simply put, we're being outplayed. Their passing is precise and penetrating, ours is sloppy and getting us nowhere. Never thought we'd be 2 down at half-time, let's hope we have a better 2nd half and pull off a comeback win. Our bench looks good for a change with Joselulu missing.

I do have questions. (1) Why did Manquillo start instead of Yedlin? (2) Why was Joselulu on the bench and not Muto, Barreca, Fernandez, or Shelvey?

Joselulu- Joselu, Why does Rafa keep playing you. Manquillo - Manquillo, You've got to fucking go. Muy feliz con dos puntos amigos( for the Latino jugadores) Very happy with the 2 points but a bit nervous towards the end as we got sloppy.

I won't publish my proposed starting eleven as Senor Benitez will inevitably continue to disregard my expertise in team picking ........cabron. You can bet on him picking his little bird Perez from the Canaries.

Perhaps, but the question is when? He's been below par for for such a long time now, plenty of time enough to pull his socks up. Not sure we would want to buy him if he doesn't improve, and not sure Chelsea would want him back. And, on his form this season, I doubt he would come close to making Chelsea's match squad, or even their second team.

Mebbe so, but to replace him with Joselulu, gimme a break.

Well Rafa got 9 of my starting pick right, but Joselulu, Hayden, and Kenedy weren't even on my bench.

Unfortunately Burnley and Palace won or we would have been in 13th place, other results were not in our favour.

He can have some of mine.

Lotsa Spanish speaking people in the USA. Spanish TV channels, Spanish shops, no need to speak English. English is not the official language in the USA, although it is in California yet they cater to the Hispanic population especially at the DMV.

Elated with the win and 3 points, not too enthused with the slipshod performance against 10 men. I think Rafa has lost some marbles, Joselulu, Kenedy, Perez, and wantaway Hayden, are these our best performers? I don't think so. Almiron looked like he could be a massive improvement to our team. Longstaff continues to put in a good shift.

IF we get 3 points from Huddersfield and other results are for us, we would move up the table a bit. AND 3 points from Burnley on Tuesday would be splendiffico.

With the addition of Almiron and Barreca, and with the injured back in contention for places, with the exception of perhaps Shelvey, it's going to be real interesting as to who Rafa will start, and who will be on the bench. One thing's for sure though, Rafa's starting line-up and bench won't match my pick..........never does. My pick: Dubravka Schar Lascelles LeJeune Yedlin Longstaff Ki Dummett Almiron Ritchie Rondon Barreca Diame Mutu Perez Atsu Fernandez Darlow