Not bad so far. Again, really lacking that one special player in midfield who can unlock the door. But we've played our game, and kept Stoke from turning it into a physical battle. Our 3 CB's are coping well, whilst the wing backs are both decent in the air too. Stoke have no pace to trouble us, so Lichaj looks more comfortable today. Herd's playing well. Baker and Clark look solid.
Westy continues to impress me. Could be our Scholes (that's the post-30, deep lying scholes of course, not goal-scoring midfielder).
Benteke looks quality again. Think there's a goal in him today.
I think we're comfortable enough to sacrifice Holman's industry for Irelands potential flair. I'd also consider Delph or Williams at LWB to inject some pace.
We're just starting to get a bit more organised, a bit better of late. Looks like we could get enough of a run to pull away. The formation seems to work too. In certain positions, better quality could make all the difference. A really good footballing forward with Benteke would work wonders.
