Reactions to Saturday’s defeat seem mixed, looking around at other internet forums.
Most conclude, as Zola states in his Manager on Monday column, that we can take a lot of positives from the game. However, a large number question the defensive tactics allegedly adopted by the Irons as well as a number of inadequate performances (particularly by Noble [...]

Carling Cup 08/09 3rd round draw:
Arsenal v Sheffield United
Brighton or Man City v Derby County
Burnley v Fulham
Portsmouth v Chelsea
Blackburn Rovers v Everton
Rotherham United v Southampton
Swansea City v Cardiff City
Ipswich Town v Wigan Athletic
Stoke City v Reading
Leeds United v Hartlepool United
Watford v West Ham United
Manchester United v Middlesbrough
Liverpool v Crewe Alexandra
Aston Villa v Queens Park Rangers
Sunderland [...]