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Just now, Oregon_Geordie said:

 

Going forward, I agree. He's a little soft and slow in running back though. Half arsed blocking the shot and not busting a gut to get back a few times. No idea who is being asked to do what here in our midfield. Their all cancelling each other out.

Yes, defensively he's not as good as Longstaff, who often supported Bruno and covered well for him. However we lose a ton of technicality and forward play with Longstaff.

In an ideal world Joelinton's next transformation is into a top class DM, to free up Tonali and Bruno.

The midfield is just not clicking right now. The balance is off.

Just now, Geordie Ahmed said:

We just seem so flat

 

Also, too many times they pass the ball straight through our 3 midfielders

 

One of them needs to sit

Against any team that has players dropping into half spaces, we struggle. We don't have a natural DM. Bruno isn't really good enough there defensively.

Tonali sees the game in a completely different way to the rest of the team. 

Plays with so much more urgency and tempo, and no one else is alert enough to it.

Until they get used to playing with him it's going to be very hit and miss.

3 minutes ago, nufc123 said:

Chelsea wont be near top 4 this season

They are in big trouble man.

The closest to top quality they have is Nkunku and he's out for a while.

Don't understand how this is their team after spending £1 billion.

Why didn't they go for someone like Maddison for example?!

Just now, leffe186 said:

Kaka just walked straight past it

Yeah, just realised I got whooshed 

The Chelsea content this evening will be glorious.

Just now, David Edgar said:

Spurs doubled their XG today. Bit of a deceptive scoreline. 

Well when you play a proper finisher upfront that can happen.

Elanga is playing really well. 

£15 million. Looking like some decent business. Only turned 21 this year too.

2 minutes ago, leffe186 said:

Not really had to face anyone yet, although Brentford away is tough and Bournemouth can be awkward at home too.

And Man Utd too.

Some decent tests in there.

Good adjustment to put Some upfront today.

Just now, GeordieDazzler said:

Too slow punks 

Miss Jackson is a brutal nickname for the guy. It's going to stick too if he keeps this up 

1 minute ago, Big Geordie said:

Chelsea miss a sitter (Jackson)

That's a sorry miss, Jackson ... are you for real!!!!

1 minute ago, Pokerprince2004 said:

Love how Forest stuck with Cooper. He's got them into a fairly decent premier league team ?

Yeah, seems like a sound guy too.

This Chelsea thing is just incredible.

It is so incredibly perfect though.

Come on Forest, hold on for the result.

1 minute ago, Big Geordie said:

Brentford 1 Bournemouth 2

 

Brookes

Wow, nice. Glad for him.

He's the one that had cancer right?

Son upfront is a game changer for this Tottenham side.

Postecoglu is doing his thing. 

1 minute ago, MrRaspberryJam said:

You reckon Barnes and Gordon fall under the category?

Yeah, for sure. That's why I was happy with both signings.

Just now, McCormick said:

He’s consistently one of the best players in the best league in the world.

 

Nah, I know he preferred Tottenham. Just annoyed that he isn’t our player after being linked for so long.
 

 

I think it was between either him or Tonali no? Not sure we ever firmed up our interest once Tonali was a goer.

Don't think we would have looked at him for the right side as Howe seems to prefer more dynamic wide men.

3 minutes ago, Big Geordie said:

Has Hudson-Odi signed permanently for Forest? What happened to him - big things were expected a few years ago?

Chelsea happened.

3 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said:

Let’s not beat around the bush here Kaka you know your stuff. 

Wasn't trying to gloat 

I just think so many of the more quick, direct and maybe a bit more basic wingers are so underated nowadays. Players that would have been more like Aaron Lennon or Jermaine Pennant back in the day.

Wouldn't have minded us taking a punt on Elanga as an option for the right side.

Said between Elanga and Hudson-Odoi they'd cover whatever Brennan did last season. Elanga has a goal and assist for Forest already.

That is incredible from Pickford! 

2 minutes ago, Donut said:

I'm not sure - Dyche's undoing will be his inability to tie up that defence. So far they've played Fulham, Villa, Wolves and Sheffield Utd and already conceded 8 goals. Of those teams, only Villa are good.

Yeah, the defence has been shocking, but I imagine it will settle down somewhat, as it's not typical of a Dyche side.

I'm convinced Ashley Young has some sort of condition that means he's aging slower than everyone else.

5 minutes ago, Donut said:

Great game this. Both teams to go down and the end of the season though I think. Beto looks a decent signing for Everton but there's no way he's carrying them to safety. Look at the rest of the squad... So many Championship quality players and random cloggers.

Think Jack Harrison was a massive signing for Everton once he comes back in as he has good delivery, as does McNeil two, when he comes back in.

Dyche will also play too upfront, and so might see DCL and Beto upfront at points too. I think Everton will be fine. 

Be interesting to see what happens with Sheffield United. Gustavo Hamer and Cameron Archer have looked good signings. They'll give it a good go to stay up.

2 minutes ago, Conjo said:

 

He's had a few chances where he didn't look close to scoring and half chances where he's not even hit the ball clean, but is a real handful for defenders to mark due to his size, strength and pace. He's good at holding up the ball and passing it on to the wings and quick enough to turn and have a go himself.

 

Seems pretty fair assessment to me based on his first 60 minutes of PL football, no?

He's had an excellent all around game. They haven't created anywhere near enough for him.

The only clear chance he's had was the one he made for himself blowing by the defender the start of the second half and took the shot quickly with his left foot. It was great play but in his left foot bit the best strike.

The only other shot looked a good one that had a chance but hit the hand of the Sheffield United defender before going for a corner that they scored from.

Think you might be mixing up Danjuma and Beto. Beto us wearing number 14. Danjuma is wearing number 10.