Gomez wasn’t great; but, I didn’t think he was any worse than most of our players – without him I think we would have looked even worse than we did attacking the 10-men. I thought that McCarthy was really poor today – though everyone passed poorly & had giveaways – even Maloney.

Overrated: Charles N’Zogbia – I’ll always be thankful for the West Ham game; but, that’s probably the best bit of business we’ve ever done – getting that price for him. He couldn’t cross or defend at all, a one-trick pony (pace) who would routinely make the wrong decisions.

Yes, but I was basing my thoughts on what I think Roberto thinks, not what you think. I don’t think that Roberto thinks Boozy Joe is garbage.[/quote]

I didn’t say you was basing your thoughts on what I think Griffamunda. Just thought I was just putting my opinion of what I think our greatest need is out there.

Martinez needs to realise that Fat Jean is our weakest link! ;)[/quote]

Yes but, my little card shark, my point is that Martinez doesn’t think Boozy is our weakest link so don’t expect him to look to replace him[/quote]

Have you asked Roberto this question? If not how do you know?? He may think he is the weakest link but knows nobody that we can realistically capture to replace him so isn’t bothering? ;)

But seriously, even I don’t believe that what I wrote above is true (although technically it is possible).. And I don’t expect him to replace JB, I just personally think that he is currently our worst player so I personally would want him to look for a replacement for that position. I do think a LWB is our greatest need in all honesty. Suppose it’s just wishful thinking then ay? B)[/quote]

Although Espinoza’s best position is defensive midfielder (in my opinion anyway); he has played as a defender & is left footed – so I’m thinking that Bobby is viewing him as cover for Beausejour -or maybe competetion.

I think he’ll be a good fit. At the very least, provides some cover with Watson injured, and should we should see less of Jones (unless Jones is needed at left wingback).

This window or are we waiting until his contract runs out/we can get him on a free in January?

Kansas City has been the best team in MLS this year (IMO), and should be setting themselves up for a championship run. So, in theory they might be willing to keep him until January & risk losing him for free (or at least risk driving up the price). Also, they just lost one of their better players for the rest of the year (Bunbury – ACL) – so that could either make them less likely to sell (thinking they can’t afford to lose anyone else if they want the championship), or more likely (as the MLS playoff is no sure thing to begin with, and now they are down an important piece already, so might as well cash out).

What ever happened with Pappa – was that just rumor, or considered a lock come January?

Good catch. Does the BBC have an ombudsman (link) we can flood with e-mails to point out that stupidity?

I thought the team as a whole had a sub-par passing performance – too many unforced give-aways (even Ali’s distribution didn’t seem to be quite as good as normal to me). Also, some questionable decision-making in the final third (I’m still not sold on DiSanto).

I thought Kone looked very good once he came on. I thought we actually played as well or better than Chelsea if you take away that one counter (well taken by Ivanovic) and the penalty (Ramis should have let him go – I think Hazard was running out of room to the line).

Overall, team looked just OK, not great, not terrible. Next week should tell us more.

Since Moses seems to be on the way out, I think Pappa would be good – one of the most creative players in CONCACAF. Came on & turned the momentum in the last qualifier against the USA.