Squad just out of juice. Don't have the depth for so many games so quick.

Stoke also have a lot of injuries, but the players they've brought in have looked pretty damn good to me. Very very well organised and very solid at the back. They've also just been much better in the final third, albeit only in the final 15 mins or so. Made two brilliants chances, took them both.

Overall, quite impressed by them. Can see why they are in and around the playoff places. It is what it is, and it reflects where we are. Really underlines that we need some signings.

Whisper it, but.....Sarge has offered very little today. Kind of half thinking I wouldnt mind too much if West Ham wanted to lob 20m our way.

Posted By: Under soil heating, Jan 4, 16:54:45