NobbySolano

it is bad but its not like its worrying. def feels like a testimonial or pre-season game.

holy shit Almiron. terrible.

Thank god for Schar. Without him i think our avg pass would be a meter or 2

Willock should be stepping up here and perhaps shift a little more centrally. Or bring Almiron into that space. We are just clueless with the ball.

its quite the contrast when the ball played on the right side - its slow, crowded, and bereft of ideas (except that 1-2 from Longstaff to Almiron just now). While on the left side it feels more spacious and faster break.

Early impressions: 1. Dubs stepping up closer to the back line in possession. More than I have ever seen him do. 2. Livramento looking poor... 3. Miggy is in the way. not creating space, just taking space in a crowded area. 4. Osula with 1 chance.

Lot of back and forth here, i would offer this perspective. As a non-local and happened to be too busy last coupe of days I only saw some headlines, a few posts and the meltdown here and some quotes. But I did NOT read any of the british/local media. I did not have time and didnt feel like reading shit journos. Instead just now I was finally able to read Waugh's article on The Atheltic and I cant figure out where all the meltdown and whining is coming from. Mitchel did not come across nearly as negative or avoidant of responsibility as many say. I did not feel any of the answers were condescending when he was calling Howe smart, he used the same way to describe PIF - it sounded more like that is just how he talks. I also think he was just very direct and straightforward - not trying to pander to anyone or use kid gloves. Called it the way it is. Could he have laid on the train tracks and taken the blame? sure, but what would it serve? Dont get me wrong I can see why some are reading into it, but thats people projecting their insecurities. I love Eddie and hope he is here for 20 years and several trophies; but if he took a big exception to what was said then he needs to put his big boy pants on and stop projecting his own insecurities as well. For the record, I do NOT think Howe is reading this the same way, and they have already had a talk.

20 shots with a xGA of basically 0. The shot volume was by design, I'll take that any day. Possession was a problem but not unexpected when you look at our back four + Pope. In any case, I am actually surprised that you are betting everything on ETH. There is nothing that I've seen to date that would suggest he will come good. But you are closer to it and you watch them closely and at the end it's your team, IDGAF. I doubt you win 5 on the bounce. You may beat Spurs because that defense is just shite.

I do like Martinez and could see Ugarte maybe doing a job.

Funny, I saw that just and I didn't think I would really go after any of them. Yoro. Maybe de lift. That's about it really

Need to get fresh legs. Where is osula

The good news is that with his latest displays nobody will come knocking for him. Nevermind Liverpool

Why is Gordon still in this game. That was an embarrassing attempt at a tackle

Gordon and isak look knackered. Really surprised at the energy levels from Gordon

Isak should have done better. Either pass to Barnes or take an earlier shot. And yeah maybe a pen but should have put it away

Both Gordon and isak struggling so far this season.

I'll be shocked if Barnes doesn't hit 20 goals + assists this season.

Can burn not play RCB? I'd prefer Krafth out. Kelly LCB and Hall back in

Watch for some missed offside calls on that side

Offense is the best defense. I think having a more offensive team and attitude helps

Fucking ref cooling us down

Ref needs a sub?

Bruno pushing and driving the press. Love to see it

I fucking love Barnes on the left. I know Gordon likes that side but I think he can do the job on the right

If Barnes can play on the right and change back and forth will give us a new dimension