Sven Botman back late December/early January 'at the earliest' (Howe)

[Killuminati]

Such a lovely combo him and Schär. Botman reminds me of Nemanja Vidic,but also much more skillfull with the feet. 

Such a rare thing to have the calmness of a tiki taka defence with all four of them. Trippier a masterclass and Burn has Brighton dna all over him.

[Ronaldo]

I can confirm Schar and Botman is the best combo I’ve seen in 30 years following us.

[Myleftboot]

27 minutes ago, Ronaldo said:

I can confirm Schar and Botman is the best combo I’ve seen in 30 years following us.

Darren Peacock and Phillipe Albert?

[gbandit]

It’s not just the fact they’re good positionally, good in the air and on set pieces, it’s that they’re both so good with the ball. How many teams in the PL have a player who can drive with the ball like Schar or spray passes like Botman? On top of everything else, just pure class 

[greydos]

9 minutes ago, gbandit said:

It’s not just the fact they’re good positionally, good in the air and on set pieces, it’s that they’re both so good with the ball. How many teams in the PL have a player who can drive with the ball like Schar or spray passes like Botman? On top of everything else, just pure class 

1. Only 1. And it’s us. Lush!

[Kanj]

Botman has driving ability in him, it'll come with more comfort.

[et tu brute]

The fact he is only 22 and that all aspects of his game will in all probability improve is quite scary 

[Ronaldo]

1 hour ago, Myleftboot said:

Darren Peacock and Phillipe Albert?

Current better.

[Chris_R]

Always liked Schar, classy defender and I'm glad he's now playing in a good team. Having Botman next to him must be fantastic, having a really solid defender there to rely on allows him to just relax and play his game.

 

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

12 hours ago, Smal said:

 

From centre backs, only Ake ahead of Botman on xThreat from passes (basically how dangerous their passes are), and Man City players are always at an advantage from how much possession they have. Amazing.

 

Trippier

 

 Maupay

[Guest]

So Redknapp reckons he has the potential to be the Premier League's very best, Darren Bent says he's the second best in the league currently. We've got an absolute steal. Nickson played a blinder. 

 

[Tsunami]

He’s certainly got the most potential

than any CB we’ve had since Woodgate. Different attributes and Woodgate was different class to any other CB I’d seen for us. Botman can hopefully, quietly, become the man, he’s got all you need. 

[BeloEmre]

What is going on with his passing today? Really sloppy.

[CPL]

Probably his worse game for us. Not use to the British rain yet. 

[gbandit]

Thought he was too complacent on the ball a fair few times, lucky we were against poor attacking opposition 

[nufcjb]

Worst game for us so far. Hope he gets it out of the system immediately.

[SAK]

Some wayward passes today, not his usual high standard.

[Dr. TC]

8 minutes ago, CPL said:

Probably his worse game for us. Not use to the British rain yet. 

I think this was it. He seemed to pack grip and composure because of it. 

[Smal]

He was still very good defensively to be honest. Just a couple of brain farts on the ball. Howe will be into him for it next week I'm sure.

[Cf]

Just now, Dr. TC said:

I think this was it. He seemed to pack grip and composure because of it. 

 

It was monsoon season out there. Can't say I'm too worried. 

[David Edgar]

Exception that proves the rule.  Surprising he made a few passing errors.  The lad is fucking boss.

 

 

Edited November 6, 2022 by David Edgar

[Ronaldo]

Yeah he’s mostly been great. Schar is the boss mind - best CB in the league this season.

[geordie_b]

7 minutes ago, gbandit said:

Thought he was too complacent on the ball a fair few times, lucky we were against poor attacking opposition 

 

Did it on purpose so people continue to sleep on him

[Lotus]

MK2 Ford Granada today. 

[Guest]

Slack today but if he's going to have a game like that, today was the day.