Thank f**k the guy who would have scored the equalizer last year was sitting on our bench lol

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9 minutes ago, timetowaste said:

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.

As business cases go I don't think Alonso could have set it out any better. Clearly Lavia and James need a stronger presence alongside them, the rubbish Gusto doesn't belong here, and Caicedo re-injured in 12 minutes. He must be given the tools in these last two days. Personally I'd still like another grown up CB as well as I am still not totally convinced by Colwill tbh

What a good game and a win.

52 minutes ago, Dr. Socrates said:

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.

Personally, I thought the defenders themselves played very well, bar Colwill who looked a bit off the pace at times today.

The midfield was the problem for me. They gave no real cover for the defence when Brighton were coming forwards.

That was a good watch.

I like to point out negatives so ill raise my concern that I hope we address in the future.

25% possession......now I hated having 80% possession and doing nothing with it but if our possession stats are going to be this low, I want to see more structure and solidarity when defending. We look like we can concede so easily and are at the mercy of so many dangerous attacking chances.

I think Colwill is looking dodgy at the moment. I know the lad's been out a long time but he needs to improve, and fast.

Always thought we needed to buy another quality CB in addition to Lacroix, and still feel that way after watching our struggles at the back in the first two games.

1 hour ago, dR3 said:

Thank f**k the guy who would have scored the equalizer last year was sitting on our bench lol

I feared a Danny Welbeck equaliser

43 minutes ago, abramovich said:

I think Colwill is looking dodgy at the moment. I know the lad's been out a long time but he needs to improve, and fast.

Always thought we needed to buy another quality CB in addition to Lacroix, and still feel that way after watching our struggles at the back in the first two games.

Yep, move Hato there. No passengers. If u ain’t pulling ur wait f**k right off till you are.

Match highlights:

That defending as a team after the first 3 goals.... That last goal pi$$es me off, shockingly bad, poor attention.

Grateful it did not matter though. Aside from our traditional rivals, Leeds, Arsenal, Spurs, beating Brighton is one of the most enjoyable.

1 hour ago, abramovich said:

I think Colwill is looking dodgy at the moment. I know the lad's been out a long time but he needs to improve, and fast.

Always thought we needed to buy another quality CB in addition to Lacroix, and still feel that way after watching our struggles at the back in the first two games.

As things stand our back 3 vs Arsenal might be best to be Acheampong, Lacroix and Hato.

Missed this one today, at a tournament with the kids.

Sounds like a great game, 6 points whilst navigating this Enzo drama is a cracking start.

Obviously loads to improve and im sure 1 or 2 new faces in the next 48 hours.

Was at a beer festival with mates today but thankfully the game was on so managed to watch the majority of it. Can't see us having too many 0-0's this season!

Great 3 points. Brighton are a decent side and will beat a lot of teams this season so a win is a win, but disappointing to hang on like we did, when the result could have been a lot more comfortable.

But very happy with how things are looking. Biggest positives:

Front 3. So exciting to watch and we will cause anyone problems.

Martinez. He won't be happy to have conceded 3 on his debut but he did well and will stop me from having a heart attack a few times every game. So long Sanchez...................

We have some good squad options. Bench looks a lot stronger now with the likes of Welbeck and Barco and it was great to see Josh get on again.

Things are nicely set up for the Arsenal game next week. Sure, we will need to defend a lot better but we can hurt them.

Happy Days!

Edited 10 hours ago10 hr by Nibs

I was at the game. Was a real cracker but boy do we lose concentration. Win is a win that is most important. The first half hour or so was magnificent and then we got sloppy. I am slightly worried though. It seems Alonso is not focused on possession which is fine but both games in league so far seems to be based on us outscoring opposition which is exciting to watch but if we play a better team then god knows what could happen. It is quite relief that Mitoma, Minteh, Hinshelwood and Rutter were all injured because they were really wasteful, as were we.

To the game itself, Pedro defo MOTM. I thought Palmer, apart from his goal was really bad. He was getting caught out defensively and had no way near the same influence he did on Monday night. But we got the win so I am happy. Let's pray that Caicedo is ok for next week because that is our real challenge now and will tell a lot of where we currently are at.

4 hours ago, dR3 said:

Thank f**k the guy who would have scored the equalizer last year was sitting on our bench lol

Totally agree!😀😀😀

At today's game.

Playing like it’s a World Cup 3rd place play-off.

Palmer not having a great game, yet still being able to pull the rabbit out the hat like he did for the goal, is a great sign.

Chelsea missed 2 sitters with joao and palmer chances but still managed to score 4 to a team that just had 4 nil result in their previous PL game. It means offense is now back on working mode but defense looks a bit suspect. However, it's not a typical of having 1 and sacrifice the other because the issue lies more on individual errors. Should be okay.

And based on this game performance, think pedro neto should be kept.