Recent content by Flaneur

I’ve watched him a couple times now and like the look of him personally.

Been a big backer for Silva in the past, but when you watch it with replays, it looks like he’s tried to dive and get a pen even though no one’s around him… So poor

Sarabia and Ait-Nouri benched apparently Boubacar Traore starting

This. The small squad philosophy worked for a while under Nuno because of how we played, sitting deep, conserving energy, starting slow in the first half and growing into games in the second with some great counter-attacking football. Years later, we still have the small squad (numbers-wise)...

Adds up when you realise who their CEO is...

Tbf, I agreed at the time with both Lage & Lopetegui speaking out against the board for lack of investment, but in hindsight, it didn't get them what they wanted in the end. They had to invest when Lopetegui joined as they knew their investment of Premier League football was at risk sitting...

Like us fans, he's probably just as frustrated that a huge chance of success/europe (either through the league or FA cup) has seemingly fizzled out. Think that's the first time he's ever really spoke out at FOSUN to the media, so I presume that having to play a hugely depleted squad the past...

I wouldn't even call Diaby's goal a worldie - If Kilman stood up straight instead of ducking underneath the ball it would have virtually hit his chest! I don't wholly blame Gary or the players for today, played well first 20 minutes or so & if RAN tucks his shot away then it could've been a...

chiwome starting apparently

April 24th as expected

Exactly the same view here. If it was up to me, I'd consider selling anyone else in the whole squad bar Gomes, RAN, & Cunha. Thankfully, I think Cunha is the least of our worries to leave, with the money we paid for him it would take a hefty fee to sell that I'm not convinced anyone would stump...