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If we’re relying on a young lad from league one to be our missing link, God help us. Hardly any young player from League 1 is he, 20 goals and 13 assists last season, and named POTY in that league, and the step up isn't huge imo, One thing Twine will add is a real threat from free kicks, imagine he...

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Has he said anything about retiring from International football. Or if picked would he still play for Iceland. If he hasn't retired from international duty I think he should seriously consider it. He will probably be another who will run his contract down and just walk away from us. When is his con...

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Maatsen will bag a load of assists in this league. One of those games that on another day we win comfortably, and continue playing in this vein and the wins will come. I'm impressed how quickly VK has got them ingrained into this new style, and it's pleasing to see us keeping it on the floor much mo...

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If Hull, Watford and Luton are so poor as we are told here on numerous occasions and we play such a wonderful passing game, why didn't we come away with all the 3pts? Because we keep gifting soft goals away, and then miss some gilt edged chances. A clinical striker or even midfielder last night, an...

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It’s more the fact the moans and groans in the stadium simply do not help the team AT ALL in what is a transitional / development phase for this team. That’s what gets people annoyed. And you can bet it’s the same people who are moaning here on this board. Worrying if the grumbles are transmitting ...

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Wonder if there would be the same negativity if we had 5 points from opening 4 games under Dyche, I seem to remember we had the same record when we was last in the division after 4 games We did indeed, however it's worth noting we then shelled out a fair whack for Gray and Tarks. The elements of a ...

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Are we not? We can’t score goals and have a keeper that can’t save shots. We've scored in 3 out of 4 games, and were only denied bagging at Watford due to the keeper and the woodwork. Funny I'm sure Muric made a few saves 2nd half tonight. Just have an element of patience, the goals and wins will c...

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There are people already writing us off as relegation candidates on the match thread. This place is utterly bonkers. Madness isn't it, 4 games in, a new manager and team still gelling, and we've only lost at Watford unlucky, a team that were in the PL along with us last season. Patience is required...

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BigChaCha wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:44 pm
Matsen has dropped off significantly since a great start in the first match... Looks almost too laid back at times and his first touch constantly lets him down.

Completely disagree Maatsen was a constant threat down the left, and got an assist, I'm not sure what more you expect from a full back.

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Another point on the board, and the signs are encouraging, but we do need to start turning these draws into wins, although on the balance of play 2nd half we could and should have netted a winner. Maatsen outstanding again, Jay netted which will hopefully spark him into a run of goals, but equally h...

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Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:25 pm
We could go down, genuinely.

We won't go down, stop talking rot.

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Neil wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:13 pm
Come on this is MUST win

It really isn't. Though a win would be nice.

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Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:10 pm
We desperately need a player with vision who can pass incisively!

We've probably got one in Twine, unfortunately he's injured for a few weeks yet.

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Not sure what to make of that half, nearly 75% possession, 6 shots to 1, yet again Hull like Watford score with their only shot on target. Good response to their goal, and that's twice in 2 home games we've came from behind, shows we aren't lacking in character which is a great sign for the rest of ...

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Worrying signs little or not end product at one end, and shipping soft goals at the other end,

That'll do from Jay though.

1-1 assist from Maatsen.

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Yellow for Tetteh.

All Burnley so far, just lacking that finishing touch.

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Barnsley 1 Bristol Rovers 0, so Duff getting the better of Barton so far.

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Wells with the Bristol City goal,

Norwich also 1 up.

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A big few days even at this early stage of the season, 6 points in these 2 home games, and we'll be set up nicely.

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Not convinced Jay will solve our goal drought, but I guess it's worth giving him and Vitinho a go, good bench options with Barnes, Benson, Costolloe and Tella if we need to make changes.

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Sounds like Vinny is playing down expectations again, of course that could purely be to take the pressure off the group. Agree performances in the main have been decent, but we've conceded 2 sloppy goals due to mistakes, and when we've had chances we've not taken them. Sort both those issues out and...

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Another vote for Ings, sadly no chance of it happening now he's flourishing at Villa.

Highlights just how good he was, and indeed still is that so many are opting for him.

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RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:14 pm
Jay played almost every game in pre season

Apologies thought he'd missed a couple, still can't see him starting tonight though, but even to have him on the bench again is a plus.

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Good old Barnsey. If he read these comments he'd probably top himself. AT THE MOMENT WE DONT HAVE ANOTHER PLAYER TO REPLACE HIM. So whats the point of banging on about him? And that fact alone shows how short we presently are up front, and why a striker is essential before the window shuts. Don't s...

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RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:35 am
Possibly although I’d be starting Jay Rod this evening regardless

Doubt Jay will start given he's been sidelined for so long, and hasn't enjoyed the full pre-season the others have, useful option from the bench though if needed, which hopefully he won't be.

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it was very noticeable at Huddersfield that pretty much all his passes were one touch and accurate Yes but we haven't maintained those standards since, and even at Huddersfield after a bright 1st half, although comfortable in the 2nd, we never really looked like adding to our lead. We're playing so...

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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:38 pm
Fair comment.

I would personally prefer someone like Twine or (Ohare/new signing) to play Brownhills role. With Brownhill dropping slightly deeper.

I'd just to see Twine playing first and foremost, he'd add some thrust to our attacks I feel.

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DCWat wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:33 pm
There’s going to be a lot of expectation on Twine, at this rate. I don’t see goals from many of our squad, new or old, but time will tell.

Twine should give us an extra dimension when fit, but when that will be who knows, and the games are coming thick and fast already.

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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:31 pm
If Brownhill gets 10 that will be double his best ever seasons goal return.

It’s possible but it would be a dramatic increase.

That's why I'd consider it a decent season if he nets near 10, he will score the odd belter, as he showed against Luton, but he's not yet a natural finisher/

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Kompany doesn't think that we need a striker because he feels that Brownhill will provide the goals needed according to his after match comments in The Football Paper this weekend. Quote "To win games you have got to create chances . I think we have goals in the team, but it will happen from player...

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Someone on this thread has suggested that Billy Connolly isn’t funny. I know these things are about personal opinion but they must be the first person I’ve ever heard express that view. Each to their own, but I find him hilarious, and he really engages you in his monologues. Underrated actor too to...

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Sad news even though it's not unexpected.

RIP Lenny

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ashtonlongsider wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:00 pm
Looking at some of these transfer prices in the PL, I find it staggering. How can this lad be worth anything like what its rumoured Everton want. The figures being banded around make Haaland and Jesus seem like absolute bargains.

Haaland and Jesus are bargains in my view.

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Good player but he does need to focus on his game and cut out the diving, mainly because he's not very good at it, he should look at how Harry Kane has perfected the art. I do wonder if Everton will drop this year, they only survived by the skin of their teeth thanks to Richarlison and Pickford last...

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boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:14 pm
Will it rain tomorrow?

Asking for a friend

Don't know where you are, but it's bucketing down here in Glasgow, and we had thunderstorms overnight, the good news is it's a dame sight cooler after an oppressive few days of hot weather.

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As good as Brentford have been in the European market. Weirdly the majority of there best players all came from transfers from English clubs: Toney, Pinnock, Raya, Jansson, Watkins, Konsa, Dasilva, Ajer, Lewis Potter, Mee, Canos, Henry Ajer came from Celtic, but yes Brentford have plundered the Eng...

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Tricky quiz but I'll have a bash.

1) Crystal Palace
2) Wrexham
3)
4) Man City
5) Fulham
6)
7) Hampden
8) Queen of The South (the only club to be mentioned in the bible as well)
9) Notts County
10)
11) Inverness Caley Thsitle

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To bring the thread back on topic, this lad has to start, we've been poor in both 1st halves in the Luton and Watford games, and we can't keep giving teams a goal start, we need to impose our play on them especially at home, and Vitinho is someone who might just provide the spark of inspiration we n...

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City will walk the Prem again, but crash out of the CL again. Champ is always tight, even Fulham suffered 10 defeats last season when they stormed to the title. Rovers have started strongly, but I can't see them maintaining this form if injuries hit them. The good news for us is nobody looks like ro...

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jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 14, 2022 5:13 pm
Bailey bowling very well this season

Mr reliable isn't he, he rarely bowls a bad spell, or goes round the park, even if he's not taking wickets

Needed that wicket, 128-7, and very much game on now.

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Another low scoring thriller, Lancs 183 all out, the innings rescued by Jones and Croft, but in reply, Hamps 120-6, needing 64, but running out of wickets.

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We should buy them If only won't happen though alas, but we need to find goals from somewhere, otherwise we face the prospect of results similar to Watford, where we dominate the play, yet come away with nothing. Still plenty of time in the window to resolve this issue, but resolve it we must one w...

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claretburns wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 14, 2022 4:08 pm
Diaz first goal assisted by Gallagher. Gallagher second goal assisted by Diaz, I hope they're not becoming the Kane/Son duo of the Championship.

They have precisely what we lack, a deadly partnership up front with a cutting edge, that makes a huge difference at this level.

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This is getting daft now, and sadly it's only a matter of time before someone serious a serious injury, due to the crass stupidity of these morons. However what the deterrent or solution is I'm not sure, a long or even permanent ban should be the minimum punishment, and if it takes a custodial sente...

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Good to hear Salman's condition is showing improvement.

Pity people can't tolerate freedom of expression even when it offends.

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The main problem at Utd is they have no leaders on the pitch, and once the 1st goal went in yesterday they totally fell apart. 8 away PL defeats on the spin now, and this just highlights their lack of character in adversity. In the not too decent past whenever Utd were behind in a game you always fa...

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C'mon the Baggies.

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Now come on be fair they drew the 2nd half at Brentford, unfortunately for them it's a game of two halves. Brentford played quite well but not outstanding, and they cruised to a comfortable victory. What made the difference is Brentford had desire, whereas Man Utd were just going through the motions.

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A nice easy game next up for Utd, Liverpool at OT, who won 5-0 there last season.

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ClaretCliff wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:36 pm
Just heard from a mate that every Utd player has 0 in the Manchester Evening News half time ratings

Surprised they scored that highly.

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