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Can't believe simply going to watch a match can be so toxic. People have got slashed up already?

Is this just standard fare over there or is this because they are expecting the worst from English fans and so are being more aggressive?

14 hours ago, Sima said:

 

 

With context.

 

 

 

This is so perfect man. Absolutely beautiful.

He really thought they were immune to the same kind of nonsense.

Thankfully looks like their situation might even turn out worse.

That's a shame man. Been impressed by Fosters physicality and pace. They'll miss him.

2 minutes ago, leffe186 said:

Sangaré’s shooting is hilarious.

Just now, leffe186 said:

Sangaré’s defending is hilarious.

Haven't been impressed. Seems very lethargic in his play.

Will need to adjust to the pace of the league big time.

It's not a big deal man.

Just have no idea why you'd say no one said that, as if I was just making stuff up.

Isak had a very good first season. I'm pretty sure he'll be even better this year. However he is going to be rotated with Wilson as both are good enough to start, but more importantly had injury problems last season, so it makes sense.

Seems a few tough games and him being rotated has people saying we aren't building around him or getting the best of him, which is incredibly reactionary.

Great play by Berge.

Powerful, surging run.

On 17/09/2023 at 13:29, Ronaldo said:

I’m sure that’s tripe but realistically things are going to have to change quite a bit if we’re going to hold onto him. 

@cubaricho

Just seen you even liked the post and you're claiming no one said it! 

6 minutes ago, cubaricho said:

You’re the only one saying that though.  

 

We’re just saying the team needs to built around him going forward - plenty of other CL teams would be willing to, and love to, do that - very far from “things have to change or he’s off”.
 

He’ll be that good. 

 

 

 

If you had been bothered to read back that was exactly what Ronaldo said.My goodness man!

And we are building around him already so no idea why you'd say that we 'need' to do that.

Hope CHO gets his career back on track.

If he can stay fit and get consistent minutes, can see him picking back up.

Great play from Taiwo to bring that down and lay it off to him.

Hudson-Odoi. Boom.

After last season everyone was raving about how well Isak had done and how good he looked, both our fans and others alike.

Now a few games in and things have to change or he will be off.

Kind of embarrassing really, and pretty ridiculous.

1 minute ago, The Bonk said:

 

Hope they pick up points and Burnely aren't daft by doing something stupid like firing Kompany. He's got them playing decent stuff, they just need more experience.

It's difficult because the approach was good enough to win the Championship, but it will be much tougher at this level.

Was surprised they didn't go for a few more players with a bit more experience this summer.

I agree about Kompany. He's someone they should keep in place as I think he will eventually build something really good there, but not sure if the ownership will have that sort of vision.

36 minutes ago, Ronaldo said:

We’re not getting anywhere near the best out of him. It’s not that difficult to comprehend.

Are you serious? 

How have you come to that conclusion based on what he's shown so far compared to the rest of his career?

1 minute ago, joeyt said:

Koleosho looks a great signing for just £2.6mil this summer and he's only 18

Can be careless at times, but like his enthusiasm and energy. Can see he's a talent too.

Burnley are decent just lack experience. Like that they try to play at least.

When he shone on loan he was wide left.

I think that's probably where he feels most comfortable.

Looks most convincing when he has a chance to face up his player and try to take them on.

In the middle of the pitch there were too many players around him so he didn't have room to manoeuvre. He also struggled physically when put under pressure.

Physically he's got a strong upper body, but looks like he has to get a stronger base to be able to hold players off him.

22 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Potentially a stretch aye. But how often has Wilson played 90 minutes under Howe? Even Wood would get 10 minutes at the end. Could just be a CL thing.

I don't think he was "rested" in the purest form. Almiron played 85 minutes in South America on Tues but got a run out. Bruno played 85 minutes in Peru on Weds and played 90 mins. Wilson himself missed some England training as part of "load management".

 

To me Wilson looked gassed for the last 10-20. Unless Isak had a little knock, he should've played the last 10-15. Him staying on the bench - I think - could've been a little signal to Isak to hustle a little sharper. Almiron got on because he's the hardest worker in the squad - despite genuinely needing a rest.

 

Might be nothing. Just speculating.

Ah, okay.

I think the intention was just to save Isak for Tuesday.

With the way the game went, probably also made sense to keep Wilson out there to see things out as it was such a scrappy, tight game, and Wilson does a good job of drawing fouls and seeing things out.

3 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

He played 83 minutes on Tuesday. Wilson looked tired the last 10-15. I think a little part was Howe showing him that he needs to work harder. But I do think he starts the next game.

Nah man, don't think it was anything to do with showing him he has to work harder. 

Where has that even come from?

Was Isak not just rested because of international duty and the game on Tuesday, which I expect he will start?

5 hours ago, cubaricho said:

Agreed. And I don’t see the Wilson to Barca links anywhere? That’s the most telling to me.
 

Isak needs to be starting and the system built to suit him (and Tonali / Bruno) as much as possible. 

Wait, are you guys saying this because he was rested against Brentford?

What are you lot talking about?

6 hours ago, Ronaldo said:

He’s a great player, not Jacob Murphy. There are a dozen Champions League regulars who’d gladly build their attack around him.

What on Earth are you on about?

He's had a fantastic first season and helped the club do the same.

What is going so badly that has to change like you said, in order for him to stay.

This is so weird.

3 hours ago, Ronaldo said:

I’m sure that’s tripe but realistically things are going to have to change quite a bit if we’re going to hold onto him. 

Things are going to have to change after he made the Champions League in his first season at the club.

So difficult breaking down these teams that sit deep when they are well organised.

Even Arsenal are having a tough time of it here, with their slick combinations and with the likes of Odegaard out there.

If we're going to see more of these setups we are going to need to come up with a plan.

Great ball from Gallagher. Stinking finish from Raheem.

Another deep 3 centre back team again next weekend in Sheffield United, who almost got one over on Spurs today.

Hope we come out with a plan to go up against it to make our lives easier.

2 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Was our best player in my opinion. Was the player driving us forward the most and he cut inside very nicely at one stage interchanging with Wilson 

I like that he still looked to cut in from the right when the space was there.

Much better footballer than he's given credit for. Not just some speed merchant at all.

Imagine all the energy so many people wasted slating thus guy and complaining about the signing. He's a good player.