1 minute ago, Frankie8Lampard said:

It wasn't a bad half, unfortunately the penalty is probably going to shadow that. I think the team played okay and we should have put our chances to bed.

Zouma and Barkley are the standout bad performances on the pitch atm. I saw a lot of hype towards Barkley from Chelsea fans across different corners of the internet during the week so that was a surprisingly bad performance. 

Barkley was fine in the 10 role. He sucks as a left winger.

Anyone got a decent stream for the game?

I had one but it keeps breaking down. Impressed with what I’ve seen so far, I expected us to be a lot worse. It’s clear as day we’re pretty raw, but once we’re more seasoned I think we’ll see some exciting football!

We've played well overall, good energy , created some good opportunities. We do though have a Zouma shaped hole in the defence, couple that with failing to make the most of our chances and it could be the one that got away.

United have been in the market and bought in 145 mill of defenders who have improved their backline immensely just from 45 mins it appears.

Its been an even match, Pedro not doing anything new he can be brilliant in front of goal and useless at keeping the ball or passing accurately sometimes, bear in mind we've had no reinforcements, have Tammy & Mason starting with at least 2 of our nailed on starters out injured. I'm pleased so far with what I've seen in that 45 considering the woodwork has been struck by Tammy & Emerson.

Why is Pedro still at the club, let alone in the team? Ross too casual in possession but otherwise ok, and Zouma won’t get a game once Rudi’s fit. Otherwise pretty encouraging ....

Really frustrating as we have been very good. Pedro and Zouma the only concerns. Looking forward to seeing Pulisic coming on.

Stream link please anyone?

2 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

Anyone got a decent stream for the game?

I had one but it keeps breaking down. Impressed with what I’ve seen so far, I expected us to be a lot worse. It’s clear as day we’re pretty raw, but once we’re more seasoned I think we’ll see some exciting football!

http://bfst.to/play/soccer-28.php

Pedro was okay. Give him some slack. He just tries to play the ball every time instead of hoofing it.

I'm worried Zouma will see red today

Jose throwing shots at Luke Shaw [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

1 minute ago, evissy said:

Pedro was okay. Give him some slack. He just tries to play the ball every time instead of hoofing it.

I thought Pedro was okay too, he did give a lot away cheaply, but he wasn't the only one. He's pressing well, playing us out of trouble at times and getting into attacking areas.

agree with a lot of the comment so far, we've had pace, moved the ball well at times, could have scored. the centre of our defence worries me, we've had lots of sloppy passing and we've lost the ball in dangerous places

plenty to feel encouraged about but lots of work to do      

Kovacic has to be able to weight that ball to Abraham much better, he had time, it was a simple pass and he was clean through, instead he’s having to struggle to keep the ball in.

11 minutes ago, forbzy said:

Important to remember that Zouma is probably going to be more of a squad option this season when all are fit. Hard to imagine that he would be picked ahead of Rudiger when he is available.

He's a severe liability and should play no further role in any games unless there's an injury crisis. Bad mistake to send  Ampadu out on loan and keep a player as bad as Zouma. Overall tho, even if we lose, i've already seen enough  promising signs for the future.

1 minute ago, Dixons said:

He's a severe liability and should play no further role in any games unless there's an injury crisis. Bad mistake to send  Ampadu out on loan and keep a player as bad as Zouma. Overall tho, even if we lose, i've already seen enough  promising signs for the future.

When we send Ampadu on loan I think the expectation was that Luiz would be starting regularly. No matter what has been said since I have to think that Luiz was causing serious problems in the dressing room. Otherwise surely we would have kept him around until January at least?

Mason is there Pedro 

Totally outplayed Utd...only chances they've had have come from our silly mistakes

Christensen has looked good today

Maguire playing as a c.f.? We need to capitalise on the space he leaves behind.

The dudes spend so much time on their backs....

Lets go Christian !!!!

2 minutes ago, CFCholland said:

Christensen has looked good today

He's quietly got on with it and played really well, his pace is a real bonus for us. 

Pulisic reminded me of Hazard then.

How the f**k is that not a booking for Pogba, it was obstruction