Well we look pretty good don't we! Minteh is class, JP running the show at the back. A bit open down our right but can't complain with that first half display.
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[Albion] Villarreal friendly 10/8/24
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Forster's Armband
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Yeah, realise that it's common place. Just never ceases to amaze me!!!
London Irish
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I’m no mega fan of Veltman but the system is exposing him, genuinely what help is he getting from Minteh?
Mancgull
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Our pressing was very impressive but we looked very open on our right.
need Kadioglu in there and Baleba for Milner and we’ll be cooking.
need Kadioglu in there and Baleba for Milner and we’ll be cooking.
Early days. Minteh has played virtually no first team football
This, and the deep overanalysis of a friendly runout.
Machiavelli
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Another Brexit bonus
origigull
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Good 1st half and can't complain being 2-0 up but we were lucky in the first minute when they hit the post. Most of their attacks going down the left and Veltman up against it at times. So is it we score more than the opposition this season as someone earlier said it could be like watching basketball matches.
Nobby Cybergoat
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Overall, really good half of football. Love the high press, love seeing us get so high up
But I can see why people are suggesting we're wider open than Katie Price legs and as a result we're going to concede big this season. I'm fine with goalfests every week, but some games, we'll need to be properly hiding behind a cushion.
I actually don't think it's on Veltman. Both full backs are wandering into midfield, presumably on instruction, and when we're turned over, they're just hoiking it into the massive gaps and the team is properly turned.
It could be we need a faster full back, but i'm not convinced Noah Lyles is covering some of the gaps we're leaving
But I can see why people are suggesting we're wider open than Katie Price legs and as a result we're going to concede big this season. I'm fine with goalfests every week, but some games, we'll need to be properly hiding behind a cushion.
I actually don't think it's on Veltman. Both full backs are wandering into midfield, presumably on instruction, and when we're turned over, they're just hoiking it into the massive gaps and the team is properly turned.
It could be we need a faster full back, but i'm not convinced Noah Lyles is covering some of the gaps we're leaving
Thought his passing has been excellent so far, played some great balls through the middle and pinging them quickly. Looks like a great buy to me
- Oct 17, 2008
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Easy three points here lads, no excuses. Just having a pre-match pint in the Sportsman - what time is kick off? Xxx
GrossTurn
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- Jun 20, 2020
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Caught the last 8 minutes and thought we looked even better.
- Oct 12, 2022
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Minteh is saving his energy for chasing down the ball as we press. It does leave Veltman looking exposed, but they haven’t been able to capitalise on it.
Yes true, should improve our right side. The difference between Veltman and Barco’s performances in this system is vast.
Enjoyed that half overall though, our pressing is immense. Impressed with Barco, Wieffer, Joao Pedro and JPVH. Dunky looking understandably rusty and JPVH has got him out of a couple of holes.
- Jul 10, 2003
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We have just upped the risk level 50% from last season with the numbers we are using in the press, but we are 2-0 up at HT against a good Villareal side and despite them having lots of space, I can't remember Steele making a significant save, so something about proof and eating.
Biggest concern is how my nerves are going to get through this season. Never boring with the Albion
Oh and very impressive hair parting on their keeper
Biggest concern is how my nerves are going to get through this season. Never boring with the Albion
Oh and very impressive hair parting on their keeper