80 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 44 minutes ago, Chris_R said: How can you be in negative numbers? What does that represent, giving the ball away which creates an opposition chance? I would expect it just means performing actions that reduce your team's xg e.g. receiving the ball with your back to goal, being blocked and playing a pass back to deeper midfield to retain possession. Rather than actively increasing your opposition's chance of a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killuminati Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I can confirm Schar and Botman is the best combo I’ve seen in 30 years following us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 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? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 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! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Botman has driving ability in him, it'll come with more comfort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 The fact he is only 22 and that all aspects of his game will in all probability improve is quite scary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Myleftboot said: Darren Peacock and Phillipe Albert? Current better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 What is going on with his passing today? Really sloppy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Probably his worse game for us. Not use to the British rain yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Thought he was too complacent on the ball a fair few times, lucky we were against poor attacking opposition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Worst game for us so far. Hope he gets it out of the system immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Some wayward passes today, not his usual high standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) Exception that proves the rule. Surprising he made a few passing errors. The lad is fucking boss. Edited November 6, 2022 by David Edgar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Yeah he’s mostly been great. Schar is the boss mind - best CB in the league this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 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 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 MK2 Ford Granada today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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