Boring old Roy has the ability to destroy young skilful players who would otherwise flourish under a positive thinking coach.
Our only hope for survival is for Roy to be relieved of his duties on Monday,after yet another inevitable,unacceptable defeat and an early Cooper appointment.

Edited by Jacey (06 Feb 2024 9.49pm)

In Roy's defence, Franca hasn't looked up to much whenever he's come on. I remember twice on the weekend him getting shoved off the ball with relative ease. He needs to bulk up / get used to the physical side of the game and fast - else he simply won't survive in this league I don't think.

You could argue he's had a chance, though. He's come on three or four times as a sub now, with enough minutes to impact the game. And he hasn't. He's looked weak and out of his depth.

In saying this, we're on struggle streeet so I wouldn't be against throwing him in from the start and seeing what he can produce over 90.

Underrated comment. Actually laughed out loud

The issue is with Olise, Eze and now JRS all out we have no creative outlet other than Franca. It's not really a question of whether he's good enough, it's increasingly more the case he has to be! Until he gets a proper run of games starting it's unfair to assess him. He had no preseason with us and has only had cameos. Few players are going to be at their best in that situation. Chelsea are likely to beat us, so play him on Monday and see how he gets on and hopefully he shows enough that Roy or whomever is in charge will be able to use against Everton and Burnley.

There is no real point discussing this though, as if Eze is also out then until he and/or Olise return Roy will always pick Schlupp, Ayew and Mateta/OE as our forward players with Hughes filling the Ebs role. It isn't working, it hasn't worked, but we know that's what it'll be.

Neymar (love him or loathe him) is/was around 5'9" and 11 stone. I'm sure Franca will be fine.