19 hours ago, Remodez said:

I don't see City or Arsenal doing it as much as we do to be honest. 

In general we pass the ball so much slower than either of those teams - and have done for years. 
 

 

19 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

Yeah, there are big differences. We wait, and wait, and wait, then we play a pass that doesn't really look all that confident. City, Arsenal, Liverpool, they move it quick around the defence, then as soon as the opposition presses just a tiny bit, it's played into midfield where they can turn and push the opposition back. I would love to see a side by side comparison of all 4 teams to demonstrate how much worse we are at it.

Spot on. Our playing our from the back is amateur in comparison - and has been for years.

1 hour ago, bisright1 said:

Colwill was taught this at Brighton

 It's meant to be cocky. It's meant to force your opposition to break their line to come at you and you play around them. 

Yes, it was the De Zerbi tactic until the oppo worked it out and didn't cooperate. Maresca tactic at Leicester too until the oppo worked it out.

Sloppiest of all challenges that had Sanchez make that miracle save. 

Honestly I wouldn't mind seeing dropped for Tosin for a bit. 

4 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Sloppiest of all challenges that had Sanchez make that miracle save. 

Honestly I wouldn't mind seeing dropped for Tosin for a bit. 

 

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

 

Is like a magic trick, ball went through Fofana.

Either he needs a lot of time to get back to the player he was at Leicester, or those injuries have taken their toll on his mentality 

Just now, axman2526 said:

Is like a magic trick, ball went through Fofana.

Either he needs a lot of time to get back to the player he was at Leicester, or those injuries have taken their toll on his mentality 

He's just all over the place. Colwill needs a cooler head next to him. 

1 minute ago, Sconnie Blue said:

He's just all over the place. Colwill needs a cooler head next to him. 

Maybe Disasi.

Just now, axman2526 said:

Maybe Disasi.

I was going to say Chalobah !

Personally I prefer Van Dijk.

6 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

I was going to say Chalobah !

Possibly next season, though that would drive @timetowasteto the level of Jim's Jacko despare. So maybe not...

In the mean time we have Disasi and Tosin as options, and Disasi is just very likeable. Maybe with Colwill they could become a good tandem.

2 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Maybe Disasi.

Good one. 

Right now I'd like to see Tosin + Colwill get a run together. 

I am happy and astonished Fofana managed to play the whole game. On replay, the way he twisted his leg, he was so lucky it was not a season-ending injury.

I like Fofana but i feel like he always has a silly dive or step over in him when its not needed. 

Brilliant today. Led by example. Looked like he did before the broken leg.

Yeah did well today. Much better than Colwill for a change. 

Still needs a lot of composure in his game. With that, he'll be among the league's best. 

3 minutes ago, just said:

Brilliant today. Led by example. Looked like he did before the broken leg.

Looked a lot more composed and confident, seems more trusting of his body after the injuries. Hopefully he stays fit and keeps building, he could be an outstanding player for us.

Very good performance, and what we'd come to expect.  Still can't look past misjudging the flight of the ball vs Utd, but if today is a sign of what his performance standard should be, then that is better.

Think his ceiling is higher than Colwill as he is a bit more dynamic / confident. 

48 minutes ago, just said:

Brilliant today. Led by example. Looked like he did before the broken leg.

Definitely one of his best displays since he joined.

One game a week and, like Reece, he has broken down again in a matter of months.

5 weeks estimate. Like with Reece that is likely highly optimistic.

It's unforutnate but as they say availbility is best reliability. I have to say I think I'm less impressed with him then others on here but the main fear is just how injury prone. The dive to the next best option is signficant. 

At best he’d be our Joe Gomez but his wages are the issue. 

It’s frustrating to see him get an injury when he was starting to get settled alongside Colwill.

Hopefully he won’t be out for too long and makes a quick comeback.

I have to say Badiashille have been decent this season so I think we should be alright.

 

It seems it is not bad as first feared.

54 minutes ago, Ledgerson said:

 

It seems it is not bad as first feared.

Excellent news, thanks for the update 👍