I think it has been harsh that Ryan has been made out to be a scapegoat and held responsible for our 'unlucky' start. The change from a back 4 to a back 5 has required a shift in style, positioning and drills for the team and this causes uncertainty as they master their roles.
Just like...
There needs to be a level of acknowledgement to the team, style and tactics involved. Under Houghton we played a 4-4-1-1 formation which had 4 midfielders all drilled in dropping deep and packing the pitch to limit the exposure to our defence. This resulted in a large number of balls being...
I'm delighted that he has taken his chance, he has all the attributes to be an outstanding goalkeeper. I also feel that with Sanchez doing so well that Walton will stay and get an opportunity because it was looking like we were ready to splash some cash on a new number 1 which would've spelt the...