4 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

One of my biggest criticisms of Delap before we signed him was that I thought he was pretty much just a bruiser, he's not exactly doing much to prove me wrong. He's not playing for a club constantly fighting anymore, he needs to have more to his game than trying to get under defenders skin.

Its coach's job to convince him on that front.

1 minute ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

half time interviews with players? Woke is this woke nonsense, bloody americans.

This has been given the green light by the Prem for next season. And for substitutes players. Bonkers.

Watching the goal again, it is a superb timing and weight of pass from Chalobah for the assist.

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1 minute ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

half time interviews with players? What is this woke nonsense, bloody americans.

Premier League is bringing this in next season, same with interviews with subs and cameras in the dressing room to perv on the players.

Enjoyed that half. The final 15 weren’t as good as the first 30, and would like the second goal. But very positive, front foot performance.

Stupid yellow for Delap. He needs to maintain his physicality but work out the stupid fouls. Not necessary.

Want to see Pedro at some point.

Jackson on for Delap and Acheampong on for Gusto at half time, no need to risk a red.

Joao Pedro on for Nkunku 70 mins in. Madueke on for Neto.

3 minutes ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Sadly i don't think we have the leading striker and doubt we'll ever sign one again.

Is this a Maresca thing? I’m sure we could have signed Oshimen or Gyokeres, but does he just not like using that type of striker? Pedro seems to be another jack of all trades master of none player.

Ok to be a sh*tehouse but need to back it up with goals ala Costa.

1 minute ago, PhilH930 said:

Enjoyed that half. The final 15 weren’t as good as the first 30, and would like the second goal. But very positive, front foot performance.

Stupid yellow for Delap. He needs to maintain his physicality but work out the stupid fouls. Not necessary.

Want to see Pedro at some point.

We sold him to Roma 5 years ago

Just now, Ukraine Bolt said:

Jackson on for Delap and Acheampong on for Gusto at half time, no need to risk a red.

Joao Pedro on for Nkunku 70 mins in. Madueke on for Neto.

I'd have Essugo on for Fernandez at some point as well, and the armband going to Levi or Trev.

Just now, Snedger said:

Is this a Maresca thing? I’m sure we could have signed Oshimen or Gyokeres, but does he just not like using that type of striker? Pedro seems to be another jack of all trades master of none player.

I think its just a club thing, i'm sure Maresca would love a seasoned striker if offered the choice.

1 minute ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Jackson on for Delap and Acheampong on for Gusto at half time, no need to risk a red.

You what?

Just now, Sconnie Blue said:

Ok to be a sh*tehouse but need to back it up with goals ala Costa.

Also be more intelligent with it. Just shoving players over and barging into them isn't very smart. Make it less obvious.

Just now, Ukraine Bolt said:

Joao Pedro on for Nkunku 70 mins in. Madueke on for Neto.

Good shouts

3 minutes ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Jackson on for Delap and Acheampong on for Gusto at half time, no need to risk a red.

Joao Pedro on for Nkunku 70 mins in. Madueke on for Neto.

Jackson? 🤣

1 minute ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

We sold him to Roma 5 years ago

Even after that away goal at Everton! well in delighted we’ve resigned him!

8 hours ago, nonotnowjim said:

Looking forward to the game - but fear Delap wont play, due to suspension risk....That would be a bad move. Pedro to Debut?

Good call

Berbertov just said Delap needs to be careful, this is NOT the PL

Liam Palmer????

Delicious free kick from Estevao. Looking forward to seeing some more of that next season LOL

Delap not really making the most of Jackson being out of favour. Gave the ball away and got involved in some silly fouls. Getting himself booked for a stupid push. Hope he got a good talking to from the manager at half time. He could do with a shot on target.

We're going to concede through stupidity from our defenders

We concede so many free kicks. I wonder if we’re actually coached to foul just to break things up and reset.

1 minute ago, Dr. Socrates said:

Delap not really making the most of Jackson being out of favour. Gave the ball away and got involved in some silly fouls. Getting himself booked for a stupid push. Hope he got a good talking to from the manager at half time. He could do with a shot on target.

"Pull your shorts up higher like Nico, Liam ... it will 'elp ... "

WHY is Maresca still trying to shoehorn Nkunku into the team, if he doesn’t play 10 then don’t bother

santos loves a 50/50