I can't understand why Lambert doesn't play three at the back more often. I think there's an argument that his purchases all point towards that kind of formation. Maybe he's never had the courage of his convictions. Maybe his coaches have talked him out of it. Maybe the players he needed were never all fit at the same time.
Clark and Okore deserve special mention. More of the same please.
Agreed re three at the back. It would suit Bacuna who was very good when he came in - bizarre that he hasn't played more.
I really hope that the red card is rescinded - as Koncheskys was, rightly - because it is a shocking decision: a 50:50 ball that may have been a foul, but I'm not convinced an infringement occurred. Lee Mason should hang his head over that decision.
I was really impressed with the determination we showed, and Delph certainly makes a difference, with opponents very wary of his turn of pace and tricky ball control.
I was disappointed that once again we seemed to come out for the second half intent on defending what we had.
Encouraging, even if we could and perhaps should have won.
