Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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How ironic that we go to Japan and bag 5 goals yet none are scored by Mitoma.
2-0 Sarmiento
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Barco can definitely put in a decent corner. We were missing those deliveries last year.That was excellent. I thought Barco and Sarmiento were the pick of the Brighton players but it was a great performance all round ( I liked the look of Moran, Minteh and ACD too). I know the opposition wasn't up to much but you still have to score the goals.
I wasn't going to go to any friendlies but I think I'll have to take in Villarreal now.
Possible to have them both on the pitch if Estupinan plays the left cb in a 3. Similar to what Cucurella did for us. Gives us more pace at the back and someone to run through the middle of the pitch when there's space.Best player on the pitch 2nd half. Class act this lad. I can see him being very hard to dislodge for the left wingback berth, even when Estupinan is back to full fitnesss
That hadnt even crossed my mind. Good callPossible to have them both on the pitch if Estupinan plays the left cb in a 3. Similar to what Cucurella did for us. Gives us more pass at the back and someone to run through the middle of the pitch when there's space.
Agree. Barco was on the cusp of contributing to the Goals For tally at the tail end of last season. Two completely different players. How do you accommodate them both? Might be the proverbial nice problem to have, but a full-on quandary IRL nonethelessBest player on the pitch 2nd half. Class act this lad. I can see him being very hard to dislodge for the left wingback berth, even when Estupinan is back to full fitnesss
The gaffer, apparently:Who needs a clean sheet![]()
I don’t think everything was perfect - how we played and how we defended. ... [T]he goal in the end makes me a little bit, not angry, but a little bit disappointed because I think a clean sheet every time is good, especially for Jason [Steele], but there's still things to improve and we will continue tomorrow.
Agreed - if the Dutch midfielder is any good, top 10 is a realistic target again, I'm not going to get carried away and say Europe as I think the harsh lessons of the Prem will be a learning curve for our new coachVery important not to get carried away by friendlies. However, a few observations;
The style is clearly going to continue to be fluid and based on a passing game. Suspect we'll concede a few goals this season if he's going with a flexible, attacking back three, but it should be a good watch no matter what.
The depth of the squad now, thinking about the players that didn't travel and the players that weren't involved, is incredible if everyone's fit.
So much young talent in the team, based on very early evidence. Geordies I spoke to on holiday really didn't want to lose Minteh, and the lad from Arsenal looks hugely promising too.
I sincerely hope we don't sell Gross and Gilmour. Well, I hope we don't sell either of them, but if they both go, to me we're repeating what happened last year, when we lost the heart of our midfield and arguably our two best players. if they go, younger, less experienced players and newer players will have to do the jobs they've done outstandingly well. Fingers crossed.
Barco... oh yes. From the little we've seen of him, Pervis will have real trouble keeping him out of the side.
Absolutely no clue how this season's going to go, but one thing I'd put my house on is that it ain't going to be boring watching us.
A matter of opinion of course. However, I love it!I am sorry but the kit is hideous.
They are Japanese teamsI think the trip to QPR will be a better test instead of these Jap teams.
It's one of those that don't look amazing in pics and on TVs but I saw it in the Churchill Square shop last week in the flesh so to speak and it looked amazing. I'd buy it if I had space in my wardrobe from all the times I've buckled in the pastA matter of opinion of course. However, I love it!
TNBA
TTF
Sean Dyche you mean. We never beat his anti-football sides. From memory, is it just the 1 win against Burnely at the start of a season couple of years ago...?Oddly enough, I think Everton will be the biggest test coming up.
The detailing on the fabric does make it look a little bit like it's made of kitchen roll though...It's one of those that don't look amazing in pics and on TVs but I saw it in the Churchill Square shop last week in the flesh so to speak and it looked amazing. I'd buy it if I had space in my wardrobe from all the times I've buckled in the past
Sean Dyche you mean. We never beat his anti-football sides. From memory, is it just the 1 win against Burnely at the start of a season couple of years ago...?