Apropos the winner, Mitchell got drawn in to a narrow position allowing a great deal of space on the flank.
The Luton player under no pressure crossed into that so called 'Area of uncertainty'.It would appear that Andersen expected Johnstone to run out and collect but he did not advance and Brown stole in to slot home from close range.Abject defending.

Sadly, I think you are probably correct, frankly I can really only see a couple of points from 0-0 draws between now and the new year. At which point we will be looking over a shoulder worrying about that 18th spot!

Dear Willo, Yes it is all very sad for us all, sadly complacency in our transfer dealings or (lack of them!), an unrealistic expectation on what the academy may or may not yield has really landed us in a potential very difficult position. I feel the whisky bottle is the only cure for my sadness at the missed opportunity!

Just Ayew then , Schulpp hasn't been picked for years after falling out with the manager when he asked to be omitted for personal reasons . There was then a rumour that they told him to pay for his own plane ticket if he wanted to turn up for the next one . Basically they have fallen out .

Im up for us getting six points from our next two matches and the doom and gloom will be replaced by worries of Man City coming in for Ward in January .
COYP

Agree it will just be Ayew on African cup duties, however, as this was known on the summer it beggars belief we didn't reinforce on the left side after Zaha's departure.

I apologise.
I said that Ayew turned his back on the ball for the first goal - it was Schlupp.
Also - goal two - whilst Andersen and Johnstone were at fault, the goalscorer ran through because Ward was not the right side of him earlier plus he never tracked him either.
If he had stood goal side just 5 seconds earlier then no run and no goal - schoolboy defending from all of them.

Edited by The Dolphin (28 Nov 2023 4.09pm)