27 Feb 2026 07:58:11
And the nay sayers are back in full force!
We're through to the next round of the Europa league and all people want to do is moan. Yes it was a hard fought game and made it difficult for ourselves at times but we're through and that's all that matters.

I think VP will keep us up but people questioning the starting 11 will be the same people that called for him to rest our big name players so you can't have it both ways.

1.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 08:34:09
VP, after the match, more or less admitted the bench isn't good enough to start a match. When the camera focused on him in the first half, he looked lost and needed a brolly McLaren type.

He threw the kitchen sink at it. We looked better and should have scored more. Just to add, the chances we missed are worrying because they show a lack of confidence in our best players. ??

2.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 08:56:39
This was a worrying display, confirming, as all past managers have found, the lack of depth in the squad, as has happened. Both with players and managers, we cannot attract class managers or decent players. This is due to the poor standing of our club nationally. I feel sorry for VP. Last night, he looked like he was walking on a tightrope. He knew if they had been dumped out of this competition, he would have to deal with Big M. I am sorry to say he cut an uninspiring figure at the CG.

Rabbits in headlights, to coin a phrase. Forest may survive by default, ie Spurs and West Ham slip up. I do not see VP as having the type of character capable of instilling steel and fight in this squad. Certain players know they will leave at the season's end, and this will inevitably affect their play as the season comes to a close. VP, I am sure, is a very kind, good-hearted man, but not one you want on your side in a fight.

3.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 09:47:07
I reckon it's a combination of weaker and/or out of form squad players, selected to try to rest people, but also some square pegs in round holes. Murillo had a stinker by his standards, but was out of his regular position.

He might have many of the attributes of an LB, but he doesn't play there regularly at this level and it showed. If players needed a rest, then VP got away with it. But that was risky.

4.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 09:58:59
On the plus side. We did rest some players. We should be a bit fresher for the next games. Cunha looks decent and I don't get why Dyche ignored him. Maybe the rumours about tension with the Brazilian players were true? Is that why we don't have Douglas Luiz now? CHO actually scored a proper goal. Hopefully he'll have one of his rare purple patches and get a couple more in the coming games. Our senior players are obviously crucial.

When Sangare, Milenkovic, Aina, Wood, Sels are on the pitch, we look so much better. I think we should sign a couple more really experienced players in the summer. It's great having improving young players, but you need a core of a few experienced heads. Older players get injured more (Wood, Sels), and young players, especially when they have not had at least a full season in the Prem, don't always step up under pressure.

5.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 11:01:29
Does anyone feel sorry for McAtee. Played in a central role, he got plaudits. McAtee was captain of the England Under-21s and Hutchison played in every match and held the trophy. These players are young and will develop. If McAtee is put on the wing, he survives 45 mins. Another mystery player is Tiawo, even Sean Dyche brought him on from time to time, or is he injured? We, at the moment, don't have a consistent striker.

If VP was determined to win the game, I would have started Jesus from the off because he scores against poor European sides. Sunday is a crunch match - so will they be up for it, that is the question.

6.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 11:04:27
We've got a good side for the Championship and should be able to generate 250 million in sales from the players who leave at the end of the season. Looking forward to games being generally at 3pm on a Saturday. I for one won't miss the Premier League.

7.) 27 Feb 2026
27 Feb 2026 12:20:23
Why would I feel sorry for a bloke on that wage? That looks like he couldn't play football in League One. He's terrible, and getting worse the more game time he has.

8.) 28 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2026 10:51:20
I really don't get it. The goal in the Championship is to get promoted to the Prem and play the best teams at the best grounds. Why wish to be back down there?