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By recently I mean then of last season and our pre season. Probably longer.

That was dire, how could they miss

Lyanco is way better at interceptions, he has other faults but I'd prefer him to Bendarek who has looked decidedly iffy recently.

How much was he £12 million ... a steal great player

Aribo ..... class

Good to see Armstrong score. Don't care how or when, need him to be confident

Watching Romeu being asked to run box to box is painful. I've seen him chasing after whippet like Monaco players too many times. He is far better when they are running at him.

On him quite quick, he could reasonably expect his defenders to stop the shot. But yes again.

Not with me but I'd play him further back. His best moves are the quick long passes in midfield.

Quite aggressive so far seen worse performances. Finishing remains woeful

Whilst I'd rather see Bazunu play, I do get why Mccarthy is being given game time. We are one injury away from relying on him. He is coming back from injury himself, and clearly lacks confidence. He has to be given game time. Very much the B team tonight, he says without conviction 😲

Nobody is pretending the quality is anywhere near the men's game. That isn't the point, but in the context of the competition they are playing, it was a good performance. I would agree the big take away is the fact that they shot frequently, and quickly. That back heel was utter filth, she nutmegged two players by hitting it so quickly. They were expecting her to turn, and were undone by her speed of thought. I don't care what the perceived standard is, that made me jump and shout.

No one expected that least of all the goalie, great stuff.

Oh yes, history shows that a skillful youngster can soon be intimidated by a 'Vinnie Jones' type player. This is where players like Stephens are essential, he wouldn't stand for that and would make his feelings known. He may have limitations as a defender but his contribution to the team in other ways cannot be understated. The good thing is that gnarly spicy older players aren't as difficult to find as young promising hot shots. Problem is can they play in Ralph's team?

Looks a decent signing but our supporters are going to have to develop their 'being patient' skills. Younger players need time to bed in, find their feet etc etc. In particular they'll be susceptible to the vibes coming from the stands. Someone like Ings has been around and has a reservoir of achievements to fall back on, he isn't immune but probably able to take more flak. Armstrong is a case in question, I saw him away at Burnley and he looked on fire, didn't score but oozed confidence, and there wasn't a hint of needing two touches. Go forward 6 months and he looked broken, our management need to up their game to avoid this. Similarly playing Tino for 90 minutes full on, for the first half of the season was an error IMO. He was blowing on 65 minutes and personally I think he needed a bit more nurturing. Cue first game of the season and me shouting at a 16 yo to pull his finger out

Bale Scoring.mp4 Yep, we were in the Slovenian end (they were friendly but mental) along with half of Wales. Decided to film this free kick as .... well I'd seen Bale do this before. Hell of a game and I'm not even Welsh!

I saw the Wales Euro match there. Fabulous stadium, do you reckon we could buy that?

Totally agree and there is the issue, at the moment they are probably the pick of the bunch. I think that was clumsily my point.

At the moment I still feel that Stephens/Lyanco is our most effective partnership. That isn't saying much obviously but they seem to be calmer. I expect that to change asap as Salisu has to be Nov and needs to make that obvious It isn't too bad so far, like watching an early cup game. Good to see Diallo gives a shit, and clearly wants a place in the 1st team. Creating chances (sort of) but nobody up front to convert them. Pre season is all about fitness and systems. Blows some cobwebs away, get the new boys on board. Make zero assumptions. Having said that I thought Valery looks up for it. I'm convinced there is a player in there.

They'll get a striker, if they don't then we are relying on Walcott, Redmond, and some youngsters to back up Chez and Adam, not good! I suspect Delap is no1 target. Broja wasn't our player, love him to come back, but he's a long way from the finished article. They'll be other options Every team wants a 10+ striker, club will have to work hard to find one. KWP was always going to attract interest. I suspect either he goes or JWP to raise funds. Just have to accept that, it is the new way.

There is a reason other clubs want him, players that can regularly impact positively on a game remain rare. He needs more support in midfield. When he plays in midfield for England with Phillips, who I rate massively, he has a lot more room and plays further forward. That puts him on a position to put the ball on Kane's head or toe. £75 million is a good price. If he wants to go and then so be it. He deserves a go at CL football. If he stays play him further forward and buy a Calvert-Lewin type to bang the goals on. I miss Pelle and Lambert. The crucial point is that the club must have a replacement lined up, or a youngster ready to step up. Good test of the club's strategy.

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Oh absolutely that as well, taken as read, but he didn't have to sign, he could easily have opted for a quick move and equally quick buck. It feels like his intentions were honourable. A rarity these days.

That is the major worry, just have to hope the club get it right.