Seagull58
In the Algarve
I don't really agree. We didnt play a low block in the second half, just slightly more sensible than the first half, and Dunk did well against Jackson. Fortunately, Jackson is fast but shit.
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You're not seriously writing off Wieffer after around 180 mins in total? I mean, tell me you're not doing that?
I don't think the new style of a high defensive line with slow defenders is going to work, especially against pacey attackers as we saw today. I'm fearing Tottenham and Newcastle.
Will he touch the ball 3 times?
Don't forget, he's no spring chicken, either.
Kosh
'The' Yaztromo
I’m not writing him off, but I predict he’ll be no more impactful than Propper… the Dutch league produces brilliant out and out defenders… midfield and attacking positions are hit and miss at best, and we specialise in over paying for mediocrity in that regard… the evidence is there, we do it time and time again.
Disappointing then , seeing as he appeared to be our number one defensive acquisition
disappointing then, seeing as he appeared to be our number one defensive acquisition.
Turkey league to Premier a massive upgrade.
Seagull58
In the Algarve
No, we didn't. We had O'Riley.
Birdie Boy
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Got to love a pedant...
Seagull58
In the Algarve
One out of how many? He only played 11 times for Breda before we signed him.Yeah absolutely- Van Hecke is proper sh*te.
This.
Weststander
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I'm really not that keen on having such a specific way of setting up to play (e.g. the very high line).
It means endless analysis videos all over YouTube, and focused oppo coaching to counteract this.
I would like us to be unpredictable in how we set up and play. Maybe that makes coaching much harder, maybe too hard.
This 100%.
warmleyseagull
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They are actually open about that’s; there is a Memorial and Museum setting out what happened 1915-22 on outskirts of Yerevan. It is Turkey in denial.
kevo
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This is what Chelsea fans were saying in the pub. One good ball over the top and we're undone. There's no time for players to get back. Hopefully Fab will have learnt a lot from today's game.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Not sure if we were slightly more sensible 2nd half, or their finishing was slightly more shit?
When we signed Wieffer I said its a player we might be able to keep. One who will be useful for us but go no further. Bit like Veltman.
The role Wieffer is playing in is the most difficult one in the team. I expect him to grow into a good rotational midfielder but its not the new Caicedo or anything. Certainly currently not the level Billy had unfortunately.
There's no way of knowing for sure yet though. Imo in most cases it takes 18 months before you can truly judge players coming from foreign leagues and we're pretty far off that...
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kevo
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They had two or three very good chances to score. We looked threatening coming forward but didn't really create any clear opportunities. On another day, maybe it would have been 7-2.
warmleyseagull
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And the one who was most likely to hit the ground running got assaulted. I really think he would have made a difference today.
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One positive is that I’ve put the serial bedwetters on ignore, so future match threads won’t be so damp. 
He was ok at best. Arguably least bad in the back four but doesn't say much.
I'm shocked by how right footed he is though, doesn't even make a simple ten meter pass with his left.