1 hour ago1 hr 5 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:Alonso needs to stop f**king about, sort out the midfield and defence. The amount of times we cleared the ball to a Brighton defender was suicidal, there is no connection between midfield and defence and it can't continue like that. Eventually the attack won't save us, we will get found out and go on a run of games without a win.5 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:Alonso needs to stop f**king about, sort out the midfield and defence. The amount of times we cleared the ball to a Brighton defender was suicidal, there is no connection between midfield and defence and it can't continue like that. Eventually the attack won't save us, we will get found out and go on a run of games without a win.Tbf what's Alonso meant to do with that midfield? Caicedo obviously not fit and Enzo about to be sold. Palestra has been brought in to play RWB and he isn't fit yet so we've whacked Neto there who can't defend.
1 hour ago1 hr Games will be exciting this year. As good as we’ve are with the ball, without it we will get found out by better teamsJoao Pedro has started the season in top formGusto in midfield doesn’t work, hope Caceido injury is just a niggleNice to have six points on the table, 34 to safety😊
1 hour ago1 hr Really enjoying watching us play again. If we can keep winning while we learn then perfect.Going forward we are a threat every time. Happy to concede possession. If we tighten up at the back( and let’s be honest a couple of fluky goals tonight) we will scare teams.Can’t wait for the next game, ain’t been like that for years.
1 hour ago1 hr We lost both those fixtures last season. (Fulham away and Brighton at home)We've played 2 games and are 6 points better than last year.Let's keep that run up against Arsenal Edited 59 minutes ago59 min by bisright1
59 minutes ago59 min On the plus side, if Sanchez was in the side, we would’ve probably drawn or lost that game.
59 minutes ago59 min Once Palestra gets in the team, we will be even more open at the back. This is why we need another midfielder similar to Caicedo. The three upfront will create tons of chances and there will be a lot of danger coming from the wings, now we need that steel in midfield to protect that backline.
57 minutes ago57 min 1 minute ago, petre ispirescu said:Once Palestra gets in the team, we will be even more open at the back. This is why we need another midfielder similar to Caicedo. The three upfront will create tons of chances and there will be a lot of danger coming from the wings, now we need that steel in midfield to protect that backline.Rumours we are in for Kone
56 minutes ago56 min Well I have been craving some football for the last 4 years and at last I have watched three entertaining games in a row.The ploy for Martinez to go long from the hands is a clear ploy for us to concede possession and play on the counter. On transition we have the tools to be devastating. The other side of Alonso's gameplay, certainly at Dortmund was gegenpressing and being solid defensively. Clearly we still have some work to do and it shouldn't be lost that two of the conceded goals came from forward players not being defensively aware and the third was a slow response to a quick turnover.Acheampong already looks so much better under Alonso and I have also been pleasantly surprised by Neto's contribution. We have to get rid of this useless weak Gusto and get some more presence in the pivot as well. Alonso and his team will sort this defence out once they are all fully fit and functioning. I am sure of itRoom for improvement but my God a world way from the sterile sh*t we have been fed for the last few seasons.
53 minutes ago53 min 2 minutes ago, timetowaste said:Tbf what's Alonso meant to do with that midfield? Caicedo obviously not fit and Enzo about to be sold. Palestra has been brought in to play RWB and he isn't fit yet so we've whacked Neto there who can't defend.He had options, under no circumstance should Gusto be CM. He could have played Barco alongside Lavia or even James. I am not a big fan of James in midfield, but he's a better option than Gusto. If he is an injury risk, then this takes me right back to the summer where I said we need to move on from him, because we can't go into games concerned about the fitness of James all of the time. Either he needs to be available every game, or we move on.Hopefully this is sorted out by next week and we have a couple of new CM's at the club.
53 minutes ago53 min 6 minutes ago, timetowaste said:Tbf what's Alonso meant to do with that midfield? Caicedo obviously not fit and Enzo about to be sold. Palestra has been brought in to play RWB and he isn't fit yet so we've whacked Neto there who can't defend.6 minutes ago, timetowaste said:Tbf what's Alonso meant to do with that midfield? Caicedo obviously not fit and Enzo about to be sold. Palestra has been brought in to play RWB and he isn't fit yet so we've whacked Neto there who can't defend.Fair points although I still think Neto defended more effectively than the useless Gusto. Prat can't even throw a ball ffs
50 minutes ago50 min 19 minutes ago, PhilH930 said:Michael Oliver annoys me. Just edges things their way in the small momentsAlways happens with this ridiculously overrated referee. It's the same with all of these overwhelmingly northern PL referees. They're biased against most London teams tbh.Thank God the tunc Taylor is no more.
47 minutes ago47 min Not sure what’s going on at the back. That was horrendous. We were lucky to only concede 3. Looks like we’re also going to need to spend the Fernandez money on a couple of midfielders. Three points in the bag, but it’s a pity the Arsenal game is coming so soon.
46 minutes ago46 min A nervy win against a good team.I'm just hoping that the powers that be at this club see today's game and realise we need a new midfielder this week.6 out of 6 points is a good start though.
45 minutes ago45 min Enjoyed that, some exciting football so far, but we do need a top, top DM in before the window closes
44 minutes ago44 min Unless we get at the minimum 2 new midfielders and sort out that defence we are going no where even if we only play 1 game a week
40 minutes ago40 min Don't think my hearts going to cope with games like these this season. It's like Newcastle under Keegan so far. I'm loving the wining but I've now got even more grey hair.
40 minutes ago40 min 27 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:Alonso needs to stop f**king about, sort out the midfield and defence. The amount of times we cleared the ball to a Brighton defender was suicidal, there is no connection between midfield and defence and it can't continue like that. Eventually the attack won't save us, we will get found out and go on a run of games without a win.27 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:Alonso needs to stop f**king about, sort out the midfield and defence. The amount of times we cleared the ball to a Brighton defender was suicidal, there is no connection between midfield and defence and it can't continue like that. Eventually the attack won't save us, we will get found out and go on a run of games without a win.27 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:Alonso needs to stop f**king about, sort out the midfield and defence. The amount of times we cleared the ball to a Brighton defender was suicidal, there is no connection between midfield and defence and it can't continue like that. Eventually the attack won't save us, we will get found out and go on a run of games without a win.Think he needs to tell Rogers to track back more, I like him up front but he’s not putting in as much of shift as Palmer and João when off the ball
34 minutes ago34 min 25 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:The way Colwill is playing, he could easily be dropped too.I always struggled to see what many others see in him. If he’d arrived from Strasbourg he’d probably be getting a much harder time from fans.
34 minutes ago34 min Top 3 guaranteed? Every season when we’ve won our first two PL games since the start of the Abramovich era.2003/2004 (2nd)2004/2005 (1st)2005/2006 (1st)2007/2008 (2nd)2008/2009 (3rd)2009/2010 (1st)2010/2011 (2nd)2012/2013 (3rd)2013/2014 (3rd)2014/2015 (1st)2016/2017 (1st)2018/2019 (3rd)2021/2022 (3rd)2026/2027 (?)
33 minutes ago33 min 34 minutes ago, Caps_Lock_King said:Martinez will be earning his money with this team35 minutes ago, alwayshopeful said:best signing this season could be martinezWhaaaat ? Conceding 3 on his debut, at home as well. Martinez out......We want our Sanchez back 😉
28 minutes ago28 min 24 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:He had options, under no circumstance should Gusto be CM. He could have played Barco alongside Lavia or even James. I am not a big fan of James in midfield, but he's a better option than Gusto. If he is an injury risk, then this takes me right back to the summer where I said we need to move on from him, because we can't go into games concerned about the fitness of James all of the time. Either he needs to be available every game, or we move on.Hopefully this is sorted out by next week and we have a couple of new CM's at the club.All valid, I'll wait until a few more weeks down the line and give him the benefit of the doubt, we need this midfield situation sorted before the end of the window for sure otherwise we can expect more of these types of games.
27 minutes ago27 min Calm.We’re the most exciting side in the league going forward.The defence just needs to find its feet and what rotation sits best (Josh, Lacroix & Fofana for me so far) Palestra is still to come back which stops the Gusto show. RJ can also slot in at any time.Caicedo & Lavia SHOULD be our starting CM pair IF both are fit, yes we could maybe strengthen with a signing for the depth options.6 points from 6. Attacking football. A competent GK. C’Mon guys stop moaning, just think back to last season, it could be a lot lot lot worse.
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