When you look at some of Gabby's goals he was brilliant at times, but like far too many out there he couldn't produce the goods consistently over a number of seasons vs the likes of Shearer & Rooney. It went to his head and he thought he was bigger than the club, that said he had so many different managers down the years that it must have affected him. Perhaps he needed better man management, Ross I think as a seasoned pro is just bad news - compare him to Hutton.....

I did see someone raving about Whelan's performance so fair play to the man, not everyone's cup of tea and who knows, under Smith he may learn to use the ball better. Chessie is not fully fit after a knock, no wonder he's blowing - probably the most important thing we do in January is get another centre half as cover. It's a long hard season.