May 11, 20241 yr If Poch thinks James and Nkunku could start I'd like to see both in starting eleven but I think that's unlikely and, to be honest understandable. If Nkunku can't start then I'd give Sterling the start ahead of Mudryk. And I'd start Gusto with James on bench.
May 11, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, loz said: If Poch thinks James and Nkunku could start I'd like to see both in starting eleven but I think that's unlikely and, to be honest understandable. If Nkunku can't start then I'd give Sterling the start ahead of Mudryk. And I'd start Gusto with James on bench. Nkunku could likely start but play no more than 45-55 minutes I would guess, so maybe better as a sub. Reece, as much as we would all love to see it, no way should start.
May 11, 20241 yr Much bigger game happening for the club on Wednesday. There’s a league title to be won.
May 12, 20241 yr in the top 3 of the biggest matches of this season. Â @axman2526I thought we are playing at the Bridge ffs, please correct it
May 12, 20241 yr Author 3 hours ago, mojo said: in the top 3 of the biggest matches of this season. Â @axman2526I thought we are playing at the Bridge ffs, please correct it Whoops, @ModI am channeling my inner Coco again...lol
May 12, 20241 yr Author I didn't realise this until watching the extended highlights of our game vs Forest. Forest was our first away league win in 3 months apparently... can we make it two in two?
May 12, 20241 yr In attack I want to see minimal touches on the ball unless dribbling into dangerous space. That lovely ball from Caicedo was so effective because he passed it first time. Had he take a few touches, that space for James is not there and neither is the disorganised defence leaving Jackson open. Those early passes always leave the opposition two steps behind.Â
May 13, 20241 yr 35 minutes ago, KonaKai Blue said: In attack I want to see minimal touches on the ball unless dribbling into dangerous space. That lovely ball from Caicedo was so effective because he passed it first time. Had he take a few touches, that space for James is not there and neither is the disorganised defence leaving Jackson open. Those early passes always leave the opposition two steps behind. Yes but look stupid when they go wrong and you think if only he had taken a touch. I'd also like Jackson to release the ball earlier on his runs, I think that is a learnable skill. Jackson actually has a really good touch. I doubt we've seen his best season yet.
May 13, 20241 yr Hopefully Nkunku doesn't have another relapse. A lot of the injured players have had relapses ..... I expect there is a good chance Colwill gets some game time. Playing away is a test of the team's character for sure. Brighton are no mugs, won't be an easy game.Â
May 13, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, ozboy said: Hopefully Nkunku doesn't have another relapse. A lot of the injured players have had relapses ..... I expect there is a good chance Colwill gets some game time. Playing away is a test of the team's character for sure. Brighton are no mugs, won't be an easy game. No not an easy game, nor will Bournemouth be. However they are both teams with nothing to play for and, until an hour before the game, Forest did have something to play for. Our motivation has to be higher than theirs, we have better players than both of them. So is down to just how much we want it. United and Newcastle are tired and have injury issues, we have several fresh players back and are a young side. Up to us to show we want it, get the job done and hope Newcastle slip up.
May 13, 20241 yr major concern is our defence. they can play stellar but mostly it’s like a pub team set piece defending
May 13, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, ozboy said: Yes but look stupid when they go wrong and you think if only he had taken a touch. I'd also like Jackson to release the ball earlier on his runs, I think that is a learnable skill. Jackson actually has a really good touch. I doubt we've seen his best season yet. All circumstantial I guess as yeah sometimes a touch or two is needed. I just see our players take too many most of the time, especially when dribbling.
May 13, 20241 yr Much tougher game this one. Will miss it due to work, which pisses me off. Hope the lads put a shift in and finish their chances. 2-1 Chels.
May 13, 20241 yr Think this one will be straight forward. We've had Brighton's number all season and now they have nothing to play for.  Petrovic Chalobah Silva Badiashile Cucurella Caicedo Gallagher Madueke Palmer Mudryk Jackson
May 13, 20241 yr When was the last time club won 4 EPL matches in a row ? Thats possible here but doubtful just because of the away form. Got a bit lucky vs Forest and Brighton are a better outfit at home. Â Â Â Â Â
May 14, 20241 yr Author 2 hours ago, General said: When was the last time club won 4 EPL matches in a row ? Thats possible here but doubtful just because of the away form. Got a bit lucky vs Forest and Brighton are a better outfit at home. Â Â Â Â Â Yeah the common belief before Forest was Forest themselves were our most difficult game of the 3. Â I did not say anything before Forest about it but my gut feeling was Brighton would be the biggest ask. They have grown to hate us and their crowd will be up for it. I think Caicedo is key here. If he dominates as he can we have a good chance.Â
May 14, 20241 yr 14 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said: Think this one will be straight forward. We've had Brighton's number all season and now they have nothing to play for.  Petrovic Chalobah Silva Badiashile Cucurella Caicedo Gallagher Madueke Palmer Mudryk Jackson Surely Gusto starts tomorrow. Whether that means Chalobah is moved to CB, I am not sure but think Gusto starts. Possibly Sterling for Mudryk also.
May 14, 20241 yr petrovic Chalobah Silva Colwill Cucurella Caicedo Gallagher Madueke Palmer Sterling Jackson Expect to see Reece/Gusto on at some point and Nkunku on for Madueke depnding on which version of Madueke turns up on the day.Â
May 14, 20241 yr On 12/05/2024 at 19:53, KonaKai Blue said: In attack I want to see minimal touches on the ball unless dribbling into dangerous space. That lovely ball from Caicedo was so effective because he passed it first time. Had he take a few touches, that space for James is not there and neither is the disorganised defence leaving Jackson open. Those early passes always leave the opposition two steps behind. I'd like to see Jackson rearrange his brain cells so he can control his feet rather than falling over them, and to make a pass rather than running into a defender every time we are on the break.
May 14, 20241 yr There's only one result to play for, fail and 6th place becomes harder. 5th is even possible on goal difference if the results of our nearby rivals fall our way...but that's hoping for a lot. Â
May 14, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Ukraine Bolt said: petrovic Chalobah Silva Colwill Cucurella Caicedo Gallagher Madueke Palmer Sterling Jackson Expect to see Reece/Gusto on at some point and Nkunku on for Madueke depnding on which version of Madueke turns up on the day. And which version of Stirling ...I don't think he should start, Stirling is better as a late sub.
May 14, 20241 yr 45 minutes ago, CFCCAN said: I'd like to see Jackson rearrange his brain cells so he can control his feet rather than falling over them, and to make a pass rather than running into a defender every time we are on the break. I hope they watch videos after the game and highlight these things, just so we have hope it won't keep happening EVERY game.
May 14, 20241 yr We've beaten them narrowly a couple of times already this season, they have nothing to play for and only a win is good for us. Therefore im fully expecting to get battered 3-0. Im only joking (I think). But I do think they are about as consistent as we are which makes this particularly hard to call. We're probably one of the only clubs in the league they don't like, given our history of taking anything good they have (or at least trying to) so I can imagine their fans will have them ready to spoil our late push.
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