wow that's some harsh words about Huysegems. You always feel with the guy there is going to be an unlock moment when all the goals that are piled up behind the door come spilling out...
He doesn't seem to have that Ifill nose or hunger for goal- but seems to have the right technique to finish, just of late that his finishes have been going the other side of the post and that we haven't created such a number of chances that those weren't noticeable.
he is a bit of a mystery that neither Ernie or Ricki were able to solve, but I think it is harsh to blame Ricki for it...
I think the strength claim is well founded. We spent ages having a short forward line and crossing in to it- but at least we had Browny getting on the end of some...You are right in that we have 4 wingers of whom two are manufactured strikers, but no out-and-out striker, poacher in the box, target-man, Louis Suarez...Also yes- Hicks got in position, but fluffed his lines. Lia has been doing some pleasantly surprising things in attack, but still can't really shoot for toffee. Manny can score goals- from right back and Reira hasn't had a shot yet IIRC.
anyway, this time tomorrow is 20 mins in to the game, and I hope we'll be ripping it up...!