Pocognoli

[chucky1973]

Very decent. Fitted in like he had been there for years. Squad is so strong

 

[GloryDays]

Don't get me wrong, I like him. I just think his challenges tend to be a bit reckless. There was one really early on tonight.

Luckily for him (and us) it was immaculate, turning out to be one of those challenges that gave him an easy game from there on. A bit of a Sunday league tactic yes, but encouraging to see him join the fight from the first whistle.

 

[Lurchy]

Is that a fear for you? That has never, ever entered my mind.

Championship is an extremely tough league to get out of and we know that fine margins can be the difference between automatic promotion and a play off place.

I don't think Hughton will make any major changes, the line up from game to game seems pretty settled at the moment and we have a longer gap between games for players to recover, but also wouldn't be surprised if the reason Sidwell was left out of the starting 11 tonight to ensure he's 100% right for Tuesday.

 

[Albion Dan]

The boy is class


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[Sussex Nomad]

Championship is an extremely tough league to get out and we know that fine margins can be the difference between automatic promotion and a play off place.

I don't think Hughton will make any major changes, the line up from game to game seems pretty settled at the moment and we have a longer gap between games for players to recover, but also wouldn't be surprised if the reason Sidwell was left out of the starting 11 tonight to ensure he's 100% right for Tuesday.

I think taking out Sidwell for Norwood in such an important place on the pitch is a major change? No?

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Thought he was excellent and actually a slight improvement on Bong. Wouldn't be surprised to see him become first choice LB, he's clearly got class and just needs more games.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Thought he was excellent and actually a slight improvement on Bong. Wouldn't be surprised to see him become first choice LB, he's clearly got class and just needs more games.

I'd concur and say I'd be happy if Poggy plays his subsequent games at that tempo. Great tackler, Italian temperament, and a great pass across pitch to Bruno.

 

[portslade seagull]

Thought he played really well. Deserves a run in the team. Also Hemed looked very competent when he came on

 

[Lurchy]

I think taking out Sidwell for Norwood in such an important place on the pitch is a major change? No?

Changing one or two players I have no problem with; it's when people start suggesting changing 6 players from a settled side that are on a good run of form that I have reservations with.

 

[Codner pharmaceuticals]

He was a big part of our win tonight.

Taking on their full back in the first minute of the game put a confident team on the back foot and they were defending from then on.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Changing one or two players I have no problem with; it's when people start suggesting changing 6 players from a settled side that are on a good run of form that I have reservations with.

Yep totally get that, but when they changed Sidders for Ollie I was a little worried. Sidders has done nothing wrong and for the first 20 mins I thought Ollie was out of sorts. He got better as the game went on. But I really do understand using the likes of Ollie for 90, he needs the game time for when we really may need to call on him, I just wish he'd done it v Blackburn and not a resurgent leeds. But all worked out well and I'll not ever question Hughton, the bloke has a proper head on his shoulders.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

I would keep him in the eleven for Tuesday before Bong comes back on Saturday. Think CH will make use of the squad on Tuesday and play Goldson, Towell, Hemed and March from the start. Rest for Stephens, Murphy, Murray and one of the wingers.

No way will he make four changes. I can understand a point being made to rest one of the wingers, after all we have good cover in that position, and perhaps March will get a game. Richie Towell is nowhere near ready to start a first team game in my opinion, and Glenn is on fire, so why drop a player in a rich vein of form?

Change for change sake is pointless.

 

[dazzer6666]

No way will he make four changes. I can understand a point being made to rest one of the wingers, after all we have good cover in that position, and perhaps March will get a game. Richie Towell is nowhere near ready to start a first team game in my opinion, and Glenn is on fire, so why drop a player in a rich vein of form?

Change for change sake is pointless.

Agree. Pognog might keep his place, Sidwell might return after a rest and Murphy might not be fit. That's all. Otherwise unchanged I'd think unless Knocky's knock is troublesome.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

So, so much better than Bong. Shame it took this long to get him in the team.

Obvious upgrade.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Agree. Pognog might keep his place, Sidwell might return after a rest and Murphy might not be fit. That's all. Otherwise unchanged I'd think unless Knocky's knock is troublesome.

Bit worried about Knocky if truth be told. Not so much by his injury, but more by his loss of form.

An on form Knockaert is absolutely vital for us in our promotion bid, and I am tempted to say give him a bit of a rest to get over his personal problems. But we tried that at Cardiff last week, and we nearly came unstuck without him.

 

[dazzer6666]

Bit worried about Knocky if truth be told. Not so much by his injury, but more by his loss of form.

An on form Knockaert is absolutely vital for us in our promotion bid, and I am tempted to say give him a bit of a rest to get over his personal problems. But we tried that at Cardiff last week, and we nearly came unstuck with out him.

He'll be ok. Looked closer to normal tonight and his Cardiff cameo. No doubting how hard his dad's death has hit him though. Just watched the TV version of the podcast interview, poor guy is torn apart.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Bit worried about Knocky if truth be told. Not so much by his injury, but more by his loss of form.

An on form Knockaert is absolutely vital for us in our promotion bid, and I am tempted to say give him a bit of a rest to get over his personal problems. But we tried that at Cardiff last week, and we nearly came unstuck without him.

I am in a bit of agree and disagree on this... he did show moments of brilliance, but I know what you're saying. It is a real juggle with the lad right now, we have to remember he is only 25 when his dad died. I was 38. We tend to forget how young footballers are due to their wealth. Personally, and knowing how this man turns games, I would soldier on with him.

 

[Aveacarlin']

Thought he had a really good game defended well strong in the tackle and a really good range of passing he should keep the shirt on the back of that game

Agreed

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[perseus]

Looks a more natural left back than Bong IMO.

Very much a specialist left back as Bong is.

 

[perseus]

Bit worried about Knocky if truth be told. Not so much by his injury, but more by his loss of form.

An on form Knockaert is absolutely vital for us in our promotion bid, and I am tempted to say give him a bit of a rest to get over his personal problems. But we tried that at Cardiff last week, and we nearly came unstuck without him.

Very much the opposition has studied his play. It happens to all wingers/forwards.

That's why Ademola Lookman made such an impact, he was new on the scene. Bruno managed to deal with him after he caused the damage. Tony Towner in the early seventies was an instant sensation and ended up at Millwall.

How Knocky adapts to close attention is the big test. My inclination is that he might be better in the hole behind the main striker against some sides? Or he could even swop with Baldock during he game to give a bit more variety.