We keep being told he’s very different behind the scenes, cracking jokes with the press off mic and different with the players etc, but we never get to see that. Right now, and for a while if we’re honest, we need someone to inspire rather than add to the drain. #dcfcfans
These post-match interviews are getting nearly as painful to listen to as the performances are to watch. I know you’re never going to change a manager’s characteristics, Eustace is very much how he’s always been, but he really doesn’t help himself either. #dcfcfans
It’ll be a result that will bring many mixed emotions and will still leave plenty of pertinent questions. Such a low quality game of football. The scenes at the end whilst understandable because of the late equaliser, also show the reality of where we are currently. #dcfcfans
It’s not always obvious who is struggling or why they’re struggling, and sometimes talking to a total stranger can be more beneficial and easier than a friend or family member, but there is always a way back. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Put these exact same circumstance’s, results and resources but under a different manager and I doubt there’d be the same amount of leniency that’s still being given. Most of our recent past managers would’ve loved to have been able to write off parts of the season after being backed. #dcfcfans
Started better. Played better. But over an hour against 10 men without a breakthrough is a worry. Injuries are constantly being blamed but injuries aren’t the reason the manager plays a centre-back at right-back. Using our ‘tough’ start as mitigation is also straw clutching. #dcfcfans
With the caveat of horses for courses etc but not sure what it says about the other options that a centre-back, who has had an iffy start to the season, starts again at right-back. He’s also currently the captain as well. Plus he gets to move Cashin in without having to drop a CB. #dcfcfans
With the caveat of horses for courses etc but not sure what it says about the other options that a centre-back, who has had an iffy start to the season, starts again at right-back. He’s also currently the captain as well. Plus he gets to move Cashin in without having to drop a CB. #dcfcfans
Only midweek home match until November tonight. This years calendar is a bit all over the place, particularly with a 3 week international break coming up. It will at least give sides a chance to get some injured players back, including ours, but match fitness is a different story. #dcfcfans
Fair reflection of the game in the end. Always felt they had another gear should they need it, although it was risky at only 1-0. That said, we didn't test the keeper at all, so it didn't look like it was going to come back to haunt them. Good to see Ozoh back. #dcfcfans
The team selection for these next few games before the extended break, which will undoubtedly be tough, will probably remain fairly settled due to injuries and fitness etc. The tougher decisions for Eustace will come down the line where he’ll have to disappoint a few. #dcfcfans
The only thing better than having 3 goalkeepers is having 4 goalkeepers… #dcfcfans
The reaction to Saturday, for the on the pitch part, was fair and justified. He might not have got everyone he wanted in this window but Eustace has been backed once again. If/when everyone is fully fit there’ll be numerous options in most positions. #dcfcfans
So yesterday turned into a pretty good day in the end. Much needed victory on the pitch and much needed additions off it. It’s now down, as it has been all along, to Eustace and his staff to keep them fit and get the best out of them moving forward. #dcfcfans
A much needed and ultimately fairly comfortable win. Clinical. Took both goals well. Defended it out at the end whilst still carrying a bit of a threat. Limited them to mainly pot shots despite all the possession. Much tougher tests ahead but we’re on the board. #dcfcfans
You can see why they've gone for him. It's very much a drag and drop signing. Probably says quite a bit about both parties that this deal has happened. #dcfcfans
#deadlineday where people tell you what definitely will happen, followed on the following day by the same people telling you why what they told you was definitely happening was never going to happen in the first place.
JE does have credit in the bank for keeping us up in the first place and slightly overachieving last season based on resources, plus he’s an ex player, but not many managers would get away effectively writing off the first few months of the season 2 years on the trot. #dcfcfans
There are a lot of things that Eustace does have control of and are his responsibility. There’s plenty of muddying the waters, hot air and smoke screens here. He’s got to be the one to inspire. It’s all very well in retrospect to say we’ve gone backwards. #dcfcfans
Stats resemble more of a Paul Warne side in the Champ, albeit with a much weaker squad with little investment, rather than a much more experienced boss at the level with significant backing. It feels as if he’s been untouchable up-to now. Too right it’s been coming. #dcfcfans
I do not want to hear excuses. I do not want to hear you can’t question Eustace. Some of those players defensively didn’t look as if their hearts were in it. It could and should’ve been more as well. Would we be expected to sit and put up with this under another regime? #dcfcfans
Previously the reasons being given - or more accurately the narrative being spun - was that it was the previous staffs coaching methods, running them too hard in pre-season etc to blame for injuries. They’ve changed the coaching, fitness and medical staff since… #dcfcfans
Apart from the temperature this is very Octoberish #dcfcfans
🚨 EXCL: Nottingham Forest working on deal to sign Harrison Armstrong from Everton. Talks for 19yo centre on ~£40m deal + sell-on clause to #EFC. England youth international targeted by #NFFC to strengthen midfield after Elliot Anderson exit @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Nottingham Forest working on £40m deal for Everton’s Harrison Armstrong
Forest are aiming to strengthen in central midfield after England international Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City in a for £116m.
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Another week where for 90 minutes we’ll be able to focus on just the football. Plenty of talk about what we don’t have and what we want, whereas the focus could do with being on getting the most out of what we do have. #dcfcfans
Another side of all this is that there’ll be numerous targets clubs miss out on in every window, the difference being we rarely get to hear about them as unsurprisingly clubs tend to keep those quiet. Unless they need to brief the media of course… #dcfcfans
I know I’m a cynical person but sounds like we’ve got played here. Also, surely his actual club, rather than a club he had a loan spell with, should be responsible for sorting surgery and rehab? Perhaps I’m missing something here…? I would say I’m surprised but…. #dcfcfans
For so many reasons, on so many levels, I’ll be delighted when this transfer window is finally closed. #dcfcfans
Probably a good game for the neutral. Started and finished the 1st half well. The 2nd half felt like a non event with very little action or quality. Bigger picture, it’s a point closer to safety. Probably a match where it’ll depend if your glass is half full or empty. #dcfcfans