Shukes

I think we need to mention Branthwaite again. Has been solid today. I would go as far as saying he feels like the senior defender in there.

That battling, he just doesn’t give up. I can see a cult hero coming along here.

I’m a massive Dom fan… as you know… but damn this lad is growing in me, love his attitude and like Haf said, very surprised just how good his technical side is.

He is so young at the moment. Been exposed a bit today, but also showed some moments that suggest his level could be very high.

Shit long ball football. Can we just leave it now

Don’t think it’s all of you mate, there’s 3! The rest generally agree haha. I don’t know better than any of you mate. I just have my views and opinions and it may be different than yours that’s all. I love debating with you all. I learn stuff from each of you.

That’s not true is it Palfy? We just put 20 passes together which ended up with Danjuma over running the ball into the keepers hands. We’ve also put about ten crosses in? Is ten fair without looking? Danjumas choices? Do you think he shouldn’t have shot? Do you think he shouldn’t have cut the ball into the penalty area towards goal? Maybe turn back towards ours instead? His execution hasn’t been the best, but he has created chances. But execution is something different than choices isn’t it. Only thing that’s actually real there is that you don’t like this type of football, which no one can argue with you there. But the rest mate is a bit overstretching. but I’ll stop arguing now as I can see I’m a bit disappointed due to going behind. I’m just sparring mate.

I’m so confused with these comments myself. Feels like most people are listening on the radio or something. Though I would say I wouldn’t be to concerned if McNeil came on.

Look at all the comments about Danjuma. He has had a great effort deflected behind. Been dangerous every time he runs forward with the ball. But because he hasn’t scored, we want him subbed This is why we have the repuatation as fans that we have. Got hit by a great effort on goal there. But we’ve had enough chances to show that this game isn’t over by a mile. Let’s see how we come out the secobd half.

You don’t count. Your like Bailey and have a messed up sense of football

That’s such a sucker punch. Can’t blame him for that at all. Nothing he could do. Feel sorry for him there.

Brilliant passage of football there. 20 passes, patience and another really good chance.

Are we all watching the same game guys? We’re creating some good chances here. Getting the ball wide on numerous occasions and whipping it in. We’re in a fight here today against a side that know they have to fight for their lives. And really, we’ve created plenty of good opportunities. They look scared to death of Beto.

Beto is looking pretty good here. He is a real handful.

Same as Garner earlier wasn’t it? Sure I can quote you on it somewhere!! Or didn’t you mention that haha. Only teasing.

Who needs a fucking striker….. when we have the Duke!!!!!

Great to see his name back.

2 Keepers. 2 Defenders. 2 Midfielders. 1 Forward. Would have preferred another attacking player swapped with a keeper. Or maybe a midfielder.

Overall happy with this window. The starting 11 looks much stronger for me, but time will tell. We have managed ao get rid of a lot of dead wood and that is what is really needed for the club to survive long term. The only first team player gone is Iwobi, but we’ve added possibly four first team players. Would have liked a Gana type to come in, but understand that we have a year to look for that player. Just pray for no injuries. Would have also liked a CB to come in, but I’m happy that Branthwaite is held in such regard that we didn’t really go for one. But this could sting us. Some astute business been done though so happy enough without being overjoyed. We’ve started the season with three losses and no goals, no we need to get back to business and see what impact the new signings can have.

You ever saw any thread on TT stay on track? It’s our thing!

But for perspective I just typed… top chances created 2022-2023. Trippier is second with 110 But on the Twitter one he’s bottom of the other 14. All depends on which stat site you look at doesn’t it.

Look, we all have opinions and that’s great. But if he goes results will speak for themselves one way or the other. I don't have any hate for him at all and wish him the best if he moves.

Don’t put perspective into the equation haha. He has his best season last season. There’s your answer. I still remember that last day, was one of the most stressful games I have been at.

I agree Palf. But we don’t have the resources to replace everyone. What we can do is replace the mainstay first and work on progressing the rest in the future. Garner may become better as he plays more in the middle. Onana has the potential of becoming a player capable of that position. But I think both of them need another year at least. Doucoure is at his level I’m afraid. Love the lad, but his ceiling has been reached. Happy with him, but not expecting him to improve much. Phillips will be an astute signing if we can get realistically get him. But that’s a big if.

I expect he will. But I do expect he will also slow down rapidly. His main strength is his energy, and once this goes we may see him decline fast.