Blue Moon

That was a roller coaster of emotions. Joyous to get the result in the end. I love these European nights.

Roofe for me.

I haven't heard an update so not sure.

Countdown to playing in the first team on Thursday.

I did wonder about the reaction of the players. Perhaps he knows he's lost form and it has been worrying him. And Happy birthday 🎂🥂

Much better in the second half after the woeful passing it across the backline stopped. Aribo was transformed. Fingers crossed for Thursday night. Steven Davis rusty but his quality helped. Good to see many of the others given a run and a good, solid performance from Borna.

No Bassey.

I actually went for sub Borna. Too many errors from the rest of them, although I do agree with Frankie about Bassey being left exposed. Borna suffered from the same treatment and I'm not surprised his confidence has gone. We could be doing with his crossing ability at the moment instead of these brutal high balls we've adopted of late.

The management team are sitting watching this ineptitude.

I think it is too soon to be thinking of replacing the manager. I have some doubts but have more doubts about the players who only seem at their best in Europe. Tells us where their heads are at.

Thank goodness for your and Bill's optimism. This thread was really depressing me.

I will be honest and say our failure to buy a striker cost us today. As soon as Morelos was injured I feared for the game today.

Not surprising since he's clearly been carrying an injury and was still played.

Is that not Gordon Smith?

Sorry, I am not seeing it.

Tremendous but why is Ally not there?

What a great day we had today. What a joy to see so many kids at the fan zone and in the stadium. They are the future of the club and it was a wonderful sight. The players have maybe lost fitness and pace and have added a few pounds but the skill on display was a joy to watch. Well done to all concerned (except the morons that let their kids run on the pitch and especially the adults who thought it was a good idea).

Hope you have a speedy recovery young man.

I think I need to take a rest from this.

I opted for Goldson because of his goal.

I didn't think too much about it when I first heard tbh. I thought it would be nice for our Aussie fans to see the team live and it would be a good commercial move. However, having heard very valid objections from our fans I am convinced this should not be happening and can't believe how naive I was in the first place. It would seem the Board were also duped. I do not condone on any level the behaviour of some of our fans at away grounds and the club need to deal with this before it becomes much more serious. The Board have caused this by refusing to engage with the fans leaving them with no voice. It is a dangerous path they are on.

The first half was a hard watch and the manager had to change it at half time. Passing the ball from side to side at the back is brutal football. The midfield wasn't working and Helander was obviously not match fit. We improved in the second half and deserved the win. I am at a loss to explain why we are making such heavy weather of games like this. I think we need significant changes in the summer. Players who can't get up for winning the league can just go.

Must do better.

Sands for me too

Gio said it is just a bruise, should be fine.