[BaggieSteve]

You're probably right. Loftus-Cheek has been touted as a future England and Chelsea star but seems to have disappeared off the radar and doesn't seem to have played much this season. Mind you, with the exception of Sam Field in the last few games (although he was back on the bench last night), our record under Pulis of playing our academy players is pretty poor.

Yes, I know this is a bit off-topic but I was thinking this morning, a few games back TP was saying he was planning to play the youngsters in the closing games. Where's that gone?

Baggievicar, I think it's a strong reflection of Pulis' overall attitude to risk. I suspect he sees playing these young academy players as too risky as they are not the battle hardened premier league pros he thinks will provide him with a better return. The fact that these established players are currently performing dismally doesn't seem to matter to him. At this stage, I cannot understand how playing younger players could be seen as a risk; I mean, we've lost nine out of the last twelve matches. I'm afraid this is his mindset and nothing will change it. Expect the same next season