After an improved 2nd half showing:
1. Nico and Modders in midfield together? They worked well 2nd half. Obviously we weren't playing Stoke today but I'd like to see Niko more next season. How exactly this would be possible I don't know but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
2. Walker and Lennon. I know Bale & Azza swapped sides for much of the 2nd half but Kyle & Lennon didn't appear the mismatch many people have predicted.
3. NEW STRIKER vs Crouch & Defoe. I never thought I'd say this but based purely on this afternoon's showing I'd rather be rid of Pav and hope 3m Peter & Jermain can up their game next season. Llorente didn't look worth the price tag being put about recently.
Your thoughts...
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comment by Good old Chicken (U1043)
posted on 6/8/11
Bales Left boot
Niko looks too slow
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Completely agree.
comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted on 6/8/11
For me it wasnt Nikos pace that was an issue. He just goes missing in games far too easily.
comment by ddd ♫ Oh Its A Grand Old Team ♫ (U2358)
posted on 6/8/11
Todays performance highlighted the importance of Sandro imo.
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Surprisingly true of a player who has barely played half a season for us.
comment by AreaClouded (U5681)
posted on 6/8/11
BAE was our best player today!
comment by ddd ♫ Oh Its A Grand Old Team ♫ (U2358)
posted on 6/8/11
Agree with that too Area Some of his dummies and feints must have left the oppo with twisted blood.
Mind you I'm still not entirely sure he should be doing that stuff so deep into our half
comment by Bãle's left boot (U9410)
posted on 6/8/11
BAE was our best player today!
He was good, I'd give it to Bale tho - his link-up play with Modders seems to inspire the whole team
comment by Trippier than thou (U5205)
posted on 6/8/11
Thanks for your thoughts - I posted this hastily as dinner was on the table hence my Kyle Walker gaffe
Your comments echo a few things that were in the back of my mind, particularly the VDV angle re the striker question as Edin & dd touch on.
I'm/was a big Pav fan and my comments are a little unfair on him given the 4-5-1 first half vs 4-4-2 in the second.
I thought Benny's display was very assured and Kaboul was leagues ahead of Bassong.
comment by AreaClouded (U5681)
posted on 6/8/11
My favourite Benny moment was when he crashed into Muniain like a train
comment by iwishitwas61 (U3544)
posted on 6/8/11
Take Bale VDV and Modric out of our team and we are very average and slow to be honest we need 2 more top players a leader in defence and a striker who can play in a 451, if we get that we can challenge the top 4 positions if noti fear same as last season and our better players leaving next summer.
comment by South of the River (U7929)
posted on 6/8/11
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