Benteke looks like he has the football equivalent of the yips like in golf or darts

I said that myself a while back. It’s as though his leg seizes up when he tries to shoot.

RH is still reluctant to use subs for some reason. Players looking tired or below par should be replaced and subs should be used to initiate changes in tactics. For example Ayew looked tired towards the end of the game and could have been replaced by Townsend. James McArthur covers every blade of grass on the pitch and should be protected for future games by either being substituted or rested for future games.

He did look rather weary in the latter part of the game and thought he might be replaced.
I was somewhat surprised that Riedewald got the nod over Milivojevic.[/quote]

Roy said that although Luka was on the bench, he didn't feel he would be able to do a full 45 mins, hence the Jairo option.

It astonishes me that people can’t see how valuable Benteke is. Yes, he’s not scoring enough but everything else he does is brilliant. Wins headers, not least when we are defending corners, holds the ball up and offers us an option to go long. Someone called his ball to Ayew a lucky pass. He looked up, saw Ayewwas free and stuck it on a plate. Assist of the season. Meanwhile, I saw a poll on Twitter last night claiming Van Aanholt had played better than Benteke. Beyond belief.

We get a famous victory away at our biggest rivals and you have to criticise the manager - unbelievable.

Townsend has hardly played for the last 3 months, but you would chuck him into a feisty derby game, upset the balance of the team and then probably be the first to moan if that didn't work out.

As for Jimmy Mac, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. You are advocating the use of subs for the sake of it on this occasion.