Dear Tone

[holmleighchris]

You have some valid points to be fair. I don't think Gibbs was fully fit yesterday though, but if he was - he should have played. I would drop Rondon completely, and to be honest - my patience with Livermore has gone - that's why I can't be bothered watching England because if he's the best they can offer it says everything about our national team.

Still one bad defeat though so no panic. It makes the game against West Ham even more crucial in picking the right team and getting three points.

If Gibbs wasn't ready then he should have continued with Brunt back there, probably left Evans out with the 2 centre backs having done such a good job in the previous matches (one slip apart). 3 defensive midfielders was a mistake, we were never going to keep the ball up front for long with that set up. Phillips on the wrong wing, Rodriguez out wide, no support for poor old Rondon at all. Not that I think he's a top striker but no striker could have done anything yesterday.
As for Livermore, I've wondered from day one what he brings to the team. I felt I must be missing something, maybe off the ball work as I only see the action on TV. However Mick has said it now, and others have agreed, he is a bit of a nothing player.

[baggieal]

If Gibbs wasn't ready then he should have continued with Brunt back there, probably left Evans out with the 2 centre backs having done such a good job in the previous matches (one slip apart). 3 defensive midfielders was a mistake, we were never going to keep the ball up front for long with that set up. Phillips on the wrong wing, Rodriguez out wide, no support for poor old Rondon at all. Not that I think he's a top striker but no striker could have done anything yesterday.
As for Livermore, I've wondered from day one what he brings to the team. I felt I must be missing something, maybe off the ball work as I only see the action on TV. However Mick has said it now, and others have agreed, he is a bit of a nothing player.

Agree with that! If internationals are jaded then - why play them! Likewise - if you are fit for the bench then you are fit to at least start. Still one bad day though but makes the West Ham match and team selection even more critical!