While that's true, Clyne was probably our best player last night so I don't think that was a terrible move - in fact, it demonstrated that we have real options there.
I don't think that's quite true. 'Arry's mates in the media were talking him up for the job but I certainly don't recall any sense of Hodgson's appointment being a complete shock - there were plenty of people in the media who pointed out Redknapp's many faults.
Wilshere out of form? He's...