Supergray22

Worst timing for us that sacking. They were in bits last couple of weeks.

I hear what you say but he is very tenacious and good at both winning the ball and retaining it in tight soaces. He can also pick a pass and drive forward with it. I think you could slot him into a deeper midfield role no problem. I didn’t mean it literally but thinking about it the only thing that put me off doing that is with his talent it seems a waste not playing him further forward.

Facundo would make a difference in any game.

Yep. And he put Ward on.

I know it’s not her natural position but I’d pick Doris the tea lady over ward any day of the week.

You get ward you deserve.

Bilal is so quick over the first five yards. He is really coming on. Missing buonanotte big time here though. I’d even bring him on for hamza as the matters passing has been poor.

I think it is exactly this. Same as the last game.

If you say it enough times people begin to believe it. Worked for Boris

Good luck with your recovery, you will always be a legend here 🦊💙

I have to admit I’m really starting to appreciate this lad. I thought he had a very good game and showed lots of energy and enthusiasm. Improvement in his link play and crossing is noticeable. Well done.

I always thought he looked decent at Fulham. Their team has progressed since then and he is older and not been given much time here. If he can get more time maybe he can prove a useful squad member. Wish I could say the same of Edouard who just doesn’t seem bothered.

I think ideally he would have been loaned out but with FFP constraints we needed to keep him in the squad. He isn’t the finished article and as you say needs to work on his distribution. There is definitely potential there though. I may be a bit biased towards the local lad but he has proved he can score and assist at this level , has pace and awareness. He is still relatively new in terms of minutes in the first team and at this level. With time and confidence I think he could become a decent player at this level if he puts the work in. He is never going to be a Mahrez or even a Buonanotte but I don’t think we should be knocking young lads who are brave enough to get out there and give their all for the cause. He is one of our own coming through the ranks. If we continually knock him publicly what message does this send to other up and coming youngsters at the club.

Any news on Ndidi?

I actually think that he really appreciates the different stages of the game, player matchups and their fitness levels. Tactically his in game management is looking very good to me. The players are clearly keen to impress him too and he is really getting a tune out of them.

Really seeing the best of him at the moment. The last two games it been noticeable the effort he has put in running back tackling and trying to influence the game. Plus points for RVN for playing him in his natural position. That drive second half was great.

He is getting in the right positions though. He hasn’t been as bad as people saying. We don’t have the squad we did two years ago and at least they are putting the effort in.

To be fair that’s a great finish with his weaker foot. I’ve always thought lamprey would be a great player since he made his debut here a few years back.

Some decent options off the bench today for later in the game. I think Ayew is better off the bench too but he holds the ball well and helps us with our shape. His Experience helps in this regard.

On form yes

I hope that’s spellcheck and not spelling. Not that mines any better. Took me weeks to get it.

I don’t mind that lineup for this match. I wouldn’t overlook okoli if he is not fit as we lack pace at the back but coady and vesty did ok last game.

Definitely. We need to on point with our passing though. This is where we’ll miss Buonnanottes determination and the pace and intensity of fatawu. In Bilal Vardy Ayew mavs etc we can hurt them still. I’m buzzing now.

Really looking forward to this game for many reasons. I know RVN has been hamstrung to an extent due to player availability but it will be very interesting to see how he sets up for this one. In many ways Brighton are one of the most difficult teams for us to play against due to their pace intensity and organisation. Midfield will be a key battle and they will try to stretch and pass through us. Certainly a tougher test than West Ham. But we have a fighting chance and if we show the same level of fight and determination against these it will be a good game. I think Buonanotte will be a big miss and we could have done with Fatawu here but you never know. COYB.

Presumably because they couldn’t give him away.