ExiledGeordie

Yes Longstaff and Anderson were completely ineffectual yesterday. Bruno constantly has to carry the midfield. I hope Tonali can help with this moving forwards. Still feel like we lack creativity at times from midfield in final 3rd but it was our finishing which was the issue yesterday.

He’ll learn the defensive positioning as he goes, his fitness will improve but his ball control, passing and shooting looks class.

There was an interview with him on talksport where he sounded pretty comprehensive in saying LB was now his position even though he’s played in midfield. Also said there’s plenty to work on but sounded generally upbeat and confident in how he came across.

That’s how I feel, not looking forward to today lol

Yeah he’s not up to it, will go in the summer

Agree he has to finish that 3 on 1 or square it back to Gordon or whateve. In reality this game was tailor made for the back up striker as Isak clearly wasn’t 100% but Wilson simply cannot stay fit.

Our defending was deplorable tonight

Absolute stinker of a performance

We just haven’t been good enough tonight. Started slowly and wasted just so many chances. These were there for the taking but I guess it’s a reminder of the absolute of some of our squad.

Our midfield has been nowhere tonight

Yeah our RW is dogshit

Pretty poor so far ?

I guess we’ll all know pretty soon, going to be a very interesting summer.

The only way that works is if they bring in another young striker to rotate in or RW who can play striker but Gordon has shown that’s not really filling the strikers role properly. But it’s a risky strategy given Wilson has proved he just cannot stay fit and that puts immense pressure on Isak.

CBs aside (assuming the two free transfers come in) RW and striker surely has to be priority. Yes there’s other areas we could improve but a genuine back up for Isak who can stay fit and a proper RW are vital.

Agree about Tosin, Kelly and a top quality RW. I just can’t see how we can go into neither season with Wilson and Isak as strikers as Wilson is permaninjured. Need another option if Wilson stays.

Yeah mental ?

6’2, fast, athletic, looks good on the ball. Hoping he signs, seems likely.

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Unless Bruno goes this summer I just don’t see us spending significant funds on another midfield especially with Tonali coming back. RW and striker together with defensive reinforcements will use up our budget. Assuming Bruno stays I imagine Howe will be trying to work out how best to deploy Tonali and Bruno in the side. Yes Tonali isn’t going to be a creative force but his skill set should improve our overall midfield play. A RW who can tear the arse out of a defence will make the world of difference for a creativity too.

I thought Brighton played pretty well yesterday. For us it was a combination of things, Isak unwell, Wilson out (again) and we just lacked that cutting edge in the final 3rd as a result. I thought Barnes was a bit sloppy on his spell and Murphy being replaced by Miggy tells you everything you need to know about how much RW needs upgrading - neither are up to it. Disappointing last home game result but there’s still everything to play for ?

Yeah the lack of a really quality attacking winger on the right hurts us and as you say possible someone to create something from midfield other than Bruno. A genuine RW threat would be a massive boost for us though. Im still interested to see what impact Tonali has on the team. He’s classy on the ball and a great passer.

Completely agree. I know Murphy played well last week but he’s just not good enough and Almiron doesn’t cut it either.

Mat Selz absolutely shocking

Shit happens, poor second half, lacked decisiveness in the final 3rd. Injury to Wilson really hurt us today.