Why we won't see Luke Garbutt in the first team until at least January

So potentially we had 3 left-sided defenders at the club, but can now only use one. We let 3 strikers go, didn't get our main target, but still didn't have Niasse registered for the Europa League. Again, it seems a bit odd.

Yes, these things can be down to timings, but we seemed to be hedging our bets on possible would be signings that never materialized over actual players that we have at the club.

Hopefully it was Ronald.

I am convinced more each day that Moshiri's reign is just an extension to Kenwright's. Our pain will continue...

Koemans treatment of certain players is now coming back to haunt him. Players need to be respected. Loved. Cherished. Nurtured. Trained properly. Pointed in the right direction. Although I just get the feeling that Caveman is not that bothered.

Let's just hope that he doesn't get to sell Davies or Lookman. Because those two will become England greats in my opinion. I just hope that we don't lose them. Also Barkley Also Dowell...Kenny.. Even Niasse. And all those guys that haven't even got a sniff of first team football.

We need a new manager ASAP. A manager that will save our season.But more importantly . Save our talented youngsters. Let's give them a proper chance before Caveman ships them all out.

Valencia to Everton. And Koeman has learnt nothing. Nothing changes. That should be our new motto.

What was it they used to say about social workers; social problems increase in proportion to the number of social workers you have.

Considering we have got three left-sided defenders out on loan (Connolly, Galloway and Robinson) it seems to be an added oversight – but maybe there was a greater appetite to take those younger players on loan than there was for Garbutt (who must be on higher wages).

What's in the locker? Shampoo, deodorant, aftershave, a mobile phone, and a hairbrush probably.

That was a good few years ago so it doesn't apply to any of today's squad... although several have been robbing a living this season.

The first paragraph is true and no Martin (The Duke), I can't prove the second one is true but I believe it is apparent to many on here and even yourself Martin after you watched Sunday's shambles.

I hope his rehabilitation in the U23s continues and, if it does, the club can reconsider the position. I'd actually be more critical of letting all the other left-back options go out on loan.

Instead, management is waiting till these players are in their mid-30s and clearly haven't got the legs anymore until a replacement is eventually brought in.

Garbutt, imo, is just not up to it... nothing to do with Koeman.

And for all the talk of why we let Galloway go, he can't even hold down a starting spot for a wretched Sunderland side, so what's he going to do for us? Yes, we desperately need cover for Baines, but it's not worth pinning your hopes on these guys.

That Dutch kid – Riedewald – who ended up signing for Crystal Palace seemed like a promising option. Too bad we couldn't get a deal done.

There is no other alternative then Garbutt really.

If so, what's the issue?

As for Luke Garbutt, he's not good enough. He can't defend!