21 Dec 2025 08:36:55
Wrote out a much longer version of this, but trimmed it back, as i'm trying not to be as negative (trying) , but I think last night was a Massive disappointment.
The result, on paper, was respectable, but i think, on the pitch, it was far more down to us handing them the lead and them being so nervy about losing top spot that they were happy to sit on it. If they needed it to be 3-0, I have no doubt they'd have been able to get it.
My main frustration, though, and worry for the coming weeks, is the way Moyes handles absences.
I know we were depleted last night, but he has this infuriating "better the *rubbish* I know" mentality that I think massively holds us back. Dibling hasn't started great, but anyone who watched him last year knows there is a player in there - McNeil we all know there Isn't a player in there - so why start Dwight? It takes me back to when Lennon/ Walcott used to start each week ahead of Lookman; yeah, Lookman was inconsistent and often didn't 'do enough' in his opportunities, but neither did Lennon and Walcott? Same again when we used to have to watch Rondon play every week, while Simms sat on the bench. I would far rather watch a prospect give it a go, struggle, but get some game time and minutes, than give the majority of the match to someone who has Proven themselves inadequate.
Could apply the same to the fullbacks, but as I said, Trying to keep it brief.
{Ed025's Note - a lot of us see things that way as well Alex..
21 Dec 2025 09:05:10
What Dibling was, was a standout in a poor side, we despite some of the doom and gloomsters, are not a poor side. Would of could of (3-0) is not the reality, we played okay against a good side. They hit the woodwork, so what. What is killing us is lack of service and piss poor strikers (best I can say is above league 1/2 standard) .
We need striker (s) almost impossible in January and a RB/RWB/RW as a priority. Dibling had 20 mins yesterday and I saw nothing, Moyes (who I like) messed up, don't know how many times Dibling was watched prior.
21 Dec 2025 11:01:39
I’m putting that loss on Moyes he sent a team out for a 0-0 at home with a we may get lucky hope.
Time to see if dibbling is worth anything, can’t be worse than McNeil can he?
There’s still deadwood to trim we need a few more windows yet.
{Ed025's Note - we all knew it would take a bit of time Wolf, but i stil dont like taking knives to gunfights mate..
21 Dec 2025 11:45:24
What’s this nonsense about Dibling? The lad is always brought on with a few minutes to go and when the team has already given up. We had one shot on goal all night, now that’s not just down to the striker.
Moyes played McNeil because he is more defensive minded, and that’s the problem here. We focus more on not losing than going out to win.
Our wide men created nothing, our midfielders created nothing, but let’s blame our striker and a young lad who in my opinion is being managed poorly, given ten fifteen minutes here and there or no time at all.
Watching a player who offers nothing get game time before him, it’s a joke. But hey let’s blame the youngster because the manager sees him in training.
We are where we are in the league because the league this year is very poor, we are slowly turning into the Scottish league we’re a couple of teams are decent and the rest are bang average.
21 Dec 2025 11:46:17
Can’t argue with that Alex.
21 Dec 2025 11:50:11
I think the Grealish bubble has burst too. It kinda summed it up when the pundits said he holds it up and draws fouls. He certainly hasn’t offered any real attacking impetus the last few. Not sure I’d spend £50m when it comes to it.
21 Dec 2025 12:02:36
I definitely wouldn’t Bobby.
21 Dec 2025 12:16:56
Grealish was poor, McNeil was poor Alcaraz was poor. These three are supposed to be creating chances for the striker, did they do that? But hey let's blame the striker and some young kid brought on when the games done.
21 Dec 2025 12:26:27
Who’s blaming the striker as you say those 3 were poor especially Alcaraz worst I’ve seen him play, hopefully some recruits in in Jan.
21 Dec 2025 15:03:21
Not blaming Dibling, I am blaming those that scouted him and whose reports convinced the Club to part with £40 mill. 20 mins he had yesterday, I saw nothing to change my mind. Strikers, RW, RB, RWB, would give us a boost in Jan. Supply and lack of someone on the end is killing us.
{Ed025's Note - im with you DMS..