ExiledGeordie

Yeah Longstaff was fine against Spurs really it’s just a question of when Howe feels Tonali is ready to start and whether there’s maybe more benefit to bringing him on rather than starting him

Gordon is looking sharper, Isak scored two and will be sharper and Tonali is coming on now too. Bruno has looked a little off the pace too but should be better for Wolves. Gives me much more confidence for the next few games. We’ll be a totally different side with those three in form, game changers. I think our passing and play will be much quicker and more precise.

Yeah I’m inclined to think he might come off the bench v Wolves but start v Fulham.

Do people think Howe will still go with Longstaff for this in light of Tonali’s predominance? He doesn’t like dropping players after a win does he.

Yeah he’s not a deadly finisher but was showing improved finishing signs last season.

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I didn’t watch yesterday, anyone give a quick review of Gordon? Was he looking back to his normal self?

I don’t think he fits in with the “no dick heads” policy irrespective of work rate. I’d be astonished if we signed him

I think theres too many who’ve come to the conclusion already that Mitchel is either no good, shifty or ready to force Howe out. I think the guy needs to be given time, much do what he says makes sense.

There has to be some adaptation from Howe in accepting the various roles of club aiming to move towards elite status, I mean he’s not at Bournemouth anymore. That being said the club would be foolish to make life overly difficult for him and/or move him in on if he’s still been doing well. All they need to do is look at what he’s done so far since coming in. I don’t expect everything to be nicey nicey behind the scenes all the time, I’m sure there are strong opinions and disagreements but hopefully working relationships can remain calm and focussed.

Rai 1 had it listed as a 3-5-2 from memory with Tonali left side of a central 3 in midfield. I didn’t watch all the match but apart from that outrageous touch for the goal he looked tidy, hit a couple great crossfield passes. Hes just very good on the ball too.

You would think so

Ive got it on Rai 1

Yeah he’s nailed on for Liverpool

Exactly this 😂

The Targett stuff is hilarious. Anyone with a modicum of understanding of football finances knows essentially a Steady Eddy back up left isn’t going to be on 100k ffs when as you say he was on 30k at Villa.

Great news if true, we’ve really missed his ability to carry the ball up field and his goals threat

Brighton are a well run club, I don’t think there’s any issue with our director of football acknowledging that. It doesn’t mean our whole approach will be the same as Connor says above and Mitchel is probably alluding to recruitment in the PSR world. Signing a player for 6m who goes on to be a cracking player in the league or get sold for profit at some point can only be a good thing surely.

At first glance reading the athletic article I don’t see a lot wrong with what he’s said. Ultimately the proof will be in the pudding but he has the contacts and experience to work with the current PSR framework and I do feel the clubs transfer and selling policy will have to evolve like most clubs.

Bruno, Isak and Gordon haven’t looked fully up to speed yet. They should all be in better condition by Wolves which should improve our play immeasurably. Throw in a fitter Tonali and maybe Wilson off the bench and we should generally have much more about us. Need to start performing in these games.

A sharper Gordon and Isak will make all the difference too. It’s clear Gordon still isn’t fully fit after having a disrupted summer training wise pre lack of pre-season which Howe talked about in the presser. Isak also looks like he’s lacking sharpness.

Tonali will help loads with passing and composure and agree on Krafth and burn. I think you saw yesterday Howe changing his tactics to protect them and they talked about this on MOTD2. Without the new RW or CB coming in I think this first half of the season until Botman returns/jan signings (well you’d hope) it’s going to be about managing things and adapting to what you already have.

That’s a fair point to be fair but surely he’s the best option vs Almiron and Murphy.

Hopefully Willock on the bench and ideally Wilson (I know I know 😂) too.

I think he’s the answer to the RW issue currently (well that and switching sides with Gordon) until we get someone else in. Hes a natural goal scorer and I hope he gets a proper run on the team. He showed with that assist for Gordon’s goal that he can creat too. Sure he’s not going to beat a man like Gordon but we don’t really have that many who can pull something out of their arse and win a game and he’s one of the few players we have who can bang one in from outside the box. I think Tonali will add that shot threat from the edge of the box too but Barnes needs to be in the team for goals.