markjazzbassist Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 games in a week here Hopefully we have enough fuel to get a result. Brighton won their last match, and we get to face Graham potter a guy who many on here wanted to be our next manager. Pickford coleman godfrey mina digne Doucoure allan James Gray DCL Richarlison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: we get to face Graham potter a guy who many on here wanted to be our next manager. Not me, so I'm expecting a good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 15 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: 3 games in a week here Hopefully we have enough fuel to get a result. Brighton won their last match, and we get to face Graham potter a guy who many on here wanted to be our next manager. Pickford coleman godfrey mina digne Doucoure allan James Gray DCL Richarlison Would prefer James central and Gray wide right whipping balls in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 16 hours ago, Gwlad all over said: Not me, so I'm expecting a good result. yeah there was no judgement from me there, just thought it would add to the intrigue in a way. something to think about. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 I may have been asleep a lot lately, but why are we not on TV in the first month of the season. When others including relegation fodder are on 2 or 3 times, has anyone tackled sky or BT about this. I think it must be some kind of issim but not sure what kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 By the time we're on against Burnley that lot will have been on 4 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 I can't say it's a surprise that not many of our games have been chosen in the first batch after some of the shite we served up last season. RuffRob and Bailey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonsta Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: I can't say it's a surprise that not many of our games have been chosen in the first batch after some of the shite we served up last season. Are you saying the likes of Burnley & palace etc served up better, i think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 26 minutes ago, Tonsta said: Are you saying the likes of Burnley & palace etc served up better, i think not. How many of their games have been chosen in this first batch (is it up to Christmas?) compared to us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 You would have thought that Leeds Everton should have been televised live. But hey ho, we are Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 This will be another good test, Brighton look to have started quite sharply. I saw a little bit of the Watford game and they were in complete control before forcing the second goal. When we were looking for a new manager, I thought this would be a make or break season for Potter to see how good he was, so it will be good to see how we get on against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Bailey said: This will be another good test, Brighton look to have started quite sharply. I saw a little bit of the Watford game and they were in complete control before forcing the second goal. When we were looking for a new manager, I thought this would be a make or break season for Potter to see how good he was, so it will be good to see how we get on against them. Maupay could be a doubt for them which would be a big miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Godfrey and Mina at the back. Iwobi might have a groin strain so I would expect Townsend if he’s not fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Pickford Coleman Mina Godfrey Digne Allan James Doucoure Gray DCL Richarlison I’d have Iwobi in for James if he wasn’t carrying a niggle and hopefully get james on for the last 30 or so as I doubt he is match fit. Goals in that team above though and we have good options in the squad to see out a game. We will need be better in possession here - both games we’ve been under 70% passing accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SpartyBlue Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 16 hours ago, Btay said: Pickford Coleman Mina Godfrey Digne Allan James Doucoure Gray DCL Richarlison I’d have Iwobi in for James if he wasn’t carrying a niggle and hopefully get james on for the last 30 or so as I doubt he is match fit. Goals in that team above though and we have good options in the squad to see out a game. We will need be better in possession here - both games we’ve been under 70% passing accuracy. I’m not stating an opinion here either way but how crazy is it that the sentence “I’d have Iwobi in for James” is now a reasonable thing to say? AlbanyNYToffee, MikeO, Gwlad and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 16 hours ago, Btay said: Pickford Coleman Mina Godfrey Digne Allan James Doucoure Gray DCL Richarlison I’d have Iwobi in for James if he wasn’t carrying a niggle and hopefully get james on for the last 30 or so as I doubt he is match fit. Goals in that team above though and we have good options in the squad to see out a game. We will need be better in possession here - both games we’ve been under 70% passing accuracy. I think I'd go with that side with as you said Iwobi or Davies in for James. Its not going to be easy so we need the players to give their all, unfortunately James is not one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 3 hours ago, SpartyBlue said: I’m not stating an opinion here either way but how crazy is it that the sentence “I’d have Iwobi in for James” is now a reasonable thing to say? Purely for fitness. But I would have never thought it myself. Credit where credit is due though, he is looking like a useable option, finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Crosses in the box won't be the easiest to score for this one. Wonder if we will play more centrally, Iwobi I think starts. I'd like to see him in a 4 with Gray, Richy and Dom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, Aidan said: Crosses in the box won't be the easiest to score for this one. Wonder if we will play more centrally, Iwobi I think starts. I'd like to see him in a 4 with Gray, Richy and Dom. Only if we float them into the box. Gray and Richarlison have been whipping some dangerous low crosses that the big boys at the back for Brighton might struggle with. Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, Btay said: Only if we float them into the box. Gray and Richarlison have been whipping some dangerous low crosses that the big boys at the back for Brighton might struggle with. Not to mention the fact that we have agent Duffy in place. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 I was reading up on some info ahead of this game and Brighton have the 2nd best defence so far this season from open play, and we have conceded something like the 5th least touches in the box. Whilst that sounds like it should be a boring, tight game, I think this will be the biggest test for both sides. Brighton have only played Watford and Burnley, likely to be two of the worst attacking teams in the league. We have played another side likely to be down there (Soton) and another that create lots of big chances from relatively few touches in the box. I am not sure I would brave going over 2.5 goals though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 58 minutes ago, Bailey said: I was reading up on some info ahead of this game and Brighton have the 2nd best defence so far this season from open play, and we have conceded something like the 5th least touches in the box. Whilst that sounds like it should be a boring, tight game, I think this will be the biggest test for both sides. Brighton have only played Watford and Burnley, likely to be two of the worst attacking teams in the league. We have played another side likely to be down there (Soton) and another that create lots of big chances from relatively few touches in the box. I am not sure I would brave going over 2.5 goals though! Watford didn’t really threaten them a whole lot. They play a 3 at the back with very, very slow centre back so I would hope richarlison, Dom and Gray could find a lot of room to run into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 8 hours ago, Btay said: Only if we float them into the box. Gray and Richarlison have been whipping some dangerous low crosses that the big boys at the back for Brighton might struggle with. That they have. I'm actually looking forward to the match for once. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Bailey said: I was reading up on some info ahead of this game and Brighton have the 2nd best defence so far this season from open play, and we have conceded something like the 5th least touches in the box. Their underlying stats i.e. their xG & xGA were among the best in the league last season. Potter really gets the most out of his players which is why I would have liked him here after Carlo left. It's no mistake it's similar this season and I would guess they will keep up the trend. They're a team to look out for this next few years. I also like Bissouma and Maupay would be an excellent signing for us if the rumours are true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Bissouma is quality, big fan of his. Maupay isn’t an exciting name but he does a job and can finish - would be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Bissouma is quality. Beast of a player Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, patto said: It's looking like no Godfrey again. I'm surprised no one's come up with a stupid conspiracy theory about this yet. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 hours ago, patto said: It's looking like no Godfrey again. Where did you hear that? He traveled with the squad for Huddersfield but was deemed not fit enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Was his the shoulder injury that Rafa was referring to in the presser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 15 hours ago, Aidan said: Their underlying stats i.e. their xG & xGA were among the best in the league last season. Potter really gets the most out of his players which is why I would have liked him here after Carlo left. It's no mistake it's similar this season and I would guess they will keep up the trend. They're a team to look out for this next few years. I also like Bissouma and Maupay would be an excellent signing for us if the rumours are true. Their xGA was but their xG wasn't anything special at the end of the season (10th). They went through a spell of missing sitters but then stopped creating as many chances so it evened out. I agree about Bissouma though, quality player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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