[betterthanbaird]

Let's be glad we won. I'm delighted for rondon and gamboa.

I couldn't watch the game but it seems like we played badly which is pathetic against nine men.

I've seen a fair bit of criticism for pulis but his comments after the game suggest that he didn't want us to slow the game down so much. His changes show some attacking intent as we would all expect in the situation. We may not have fully taken advantage but we will become more creative than that.

Mcmanaman only played half, brunt should improve our distribution from the back when he returns and it seems berahino will stay and return to the team. Add at least a couple of new signings in and others settling in and we're stronger.

I'm realistic I know that we'll lack creativity at times in an attempt to be solid and I know that it isn't good enough.

Congratulations rondon on his first goal and gamboa on playing.

First win of the season and against Stoke, let's hope our business over the next few days mean we'll see a lot more wins.