Bigfooty Yid Army Thread

[Yoda_]

its like kids aren't playing to mature, adult levels. Need more from the front line cause bar Kudus, they are toothless

Watched the first half and another double pivot masterclass in ineptitude from Bentancaur and Palihna was boring too.

 

[jd2010]

They linked for the goal but that double pivot at home is clearly not working

 

[jd2010]

Odobert looked promising again but simons still off it doesnt help not having any threat outside two wingers

 

[go you pups]

Odobert looked promising again but simons still off it doesnt help not having any threat outside two wingers

Simons would work better if he had Bergvall running around with him for 60 minutes + filling in the gaps but no, Thomas just has to play this terrible double pivot all the time...

Absolutely sick and tired of Bentancur man, gives us absolutely nothing going forward in terms of ball movement and he's not better than Palhinha defensively

 

[go you pups]

 

[hawkman]

Still haven't seen anything to suggest that Frank will be the right manager

 

[jd2010]

Still haven't seen anything to suggest that Frank will be the right manager

The most noticeable thing we've see is Danso on long throws, not overly thrilling is it

 

[hawkman]

The most noticeable thing we've see is Danso on long throws, not overly thrilling is it

If it wasn't for Kudus we would create nothing in open play and it seems to be getting worse as we get further into the season

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Not worried at all.

Once we get a competent LW and Kulu and Madders return to AM we'll start to see what we can do.

Atm we are heavily reliant on Kudus but still happy with Frank.

Tel and Odobert look like wasted money

 

[hawkman]

Tel and Odobert look like wasted money

They are both only 20 so not too worried yet

 

[jd2010]

A ballsy selection like Palhinha with Sarr/Bergvall or Bentancur with Gray/Bergvall wouldn't be a bad idea some time soon. Hard to judge Simons with the terrible combo behind him.

 

[go you pups]

A ballsy selection like Palhinha with Sarr/Bergvall or Bentancur with Gray/Bergvall wouldn't be a bad idea some time soon. Hard to judge Simons with the terrible combo behind him.

I don't get why Bergvall doesn't start

He will make the runs Xavi needs around him

 

[Yoda_]

I don't get why Bergvall doesn't start

He will make the runs Xavi needs around him

seen a few people calling out Frank for this. Bergvall was (close to?) our player of the season last campaign. Not getting a big look in.

Same as Sarr, played 90 in the opening practice matches and hardly getting a look in since.

 

[jd2010]

seen a few people calling out Frank for this. Bergvall was (close to?) our player of the season last campaign. Not getting a big look in.

Same as Sarr, played 90 in the opening practice matches and hardly getting a look in since.

Sarr was playing early in the season and i thought he was going to explode this season. Now stuck behind bentancur

 

[omgfridge]

Didn't see the game but was looking at the player ratings. This was the comment on Bentancur


This then plays Bergvall out of position. Again. Not sure what Frank's obsession with this set up is.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Didn't see the game but was looking at the player ratings. This was the comment on Bentancur
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This then plays Bergvall out of position. Again. Not sure what Frank's obsession with this set up is.

Hoddle on commentary was quizzed by his co-commentator on fan unrest over the "double pivot" by stating that it works away from home, and did again this morning. Insisting that we needed another in midfield.

Which was a tactical change Frank made around 75 minutes or so after Minamino had 3 guilt edged chances to score in about five minutes. Brought Spence on for Kudus and moved Gray to midfield. After that we were far more comfortable and saw out the draw.

 

[jd2010]

A point there is okay but surely not the double pivot from hell again in the PL

Its the new Winks-Sissoko level of boredom

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Double pivot working wonders that half.
As it does away from home.

Need to consider subs to wide players, wingers or fullbacks and in CM to quell the threat out wide Everton are posing. Too many crosses going in.

 

[Yoda_]

Micky was a striker in his formative years, can see how well he moves in the front half. Is he the man we didn't necessarily want up front, but maybe hes the man we need lol


(may, or may not be serious)

 

[jd2010]

Sell the home games off and play the Bentancur Palhinha pairing every game. Beasts away from home.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Since copping unfair criticism for the goals vs Villa we've seen Vicario secure us a point in Monte Carlo and was pivotal this morning.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Can't see a world where we don't have a rotated squad for Thursday morning in the cup.
Newcastle away is a tough cup fixture but so is Chelsea in the league. Likely rotated for Copenhagen next week with United on that weekend.

Want to see Sarr, Bergvall and Gray (FB) starts in midweek.

 

[Yoda_]

Everton targeted Vic last year too, didn't they?


watching the replay and you couldn't see its (Everton non goal) any other way. From the denial of Vic's goal keeping to the off season, it was never going to be a goal

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Always a good scout for talent David Pleat.
Talking about his new book says he told Levy that if City bid on Kane to grab two academy kids off them.

Delap and Palmer.
As it turns out, he said City never even picked up the phone to bid for him and signed Grealish instead.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Looks like we're out.
Really do hate these oil cheating geordies.