Agree with much of what you say. One thing I disagree with is your comments on silva. He still has good pace and has been phenomenal this season. And that was in a back 4.

Yeah, agree with a lot of that too. I would excuse Havertz from any serious assessment this season though. I really don't think we have seen enough of him yet and next season hopefully we will see what all the fuss is about.

People can argue the same for Werner, indeed I have been, but I am losing faith rapidly in his goal scoring ability. He appears to have no actual goal scoring instinct. He is brilliant at getting into goal scoring positions but he appears to lack guile when it come to putting the ball in the net. For example, have not seen him ever try to send the keeper the wrong way or get the keeper to commit too early so he can have an easy acement. He appears to just shoot and hope.

comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 48 minutes ago
Agree with much of what you say. One thing I disagree with is your comments on silva. He still has good pace and has been phenomenal this season. And that was in a back 4.
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I actually think Silva has been great but remember we had problems in a flat 4. I think Lampard's biggest mistake was not playing him with Rudiger who, despite all the criticism he has received, is our best defender after Silva himself.

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 4 minutes ago
Yeah, agree with a lot of that too. I would excuse Havertz from any serious assessment this season though. I really don't think we have seen enough of him yet and next season hopefully we will see what all the fuss is about.

People can argue the same for Werner, indeed I have been, but I am losing faith rapidly in his goal scoring ability. He appears to have no actual goal scoring instinct. He is brilliant at getting into goal scoring positions but he appears to lack guile when it come to putting the ball in the net. For example, have not seen him ever try to send the keeper the wrong way or get the keeper to commit too early so he can have an easy acement. He appears to just shoot and hope.
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Werner's lost so much confidence that he's snatching at easy chances and overrunning the ball. If he manages to get a couple of goals, he'll improve.

Yes a good article ,we are still polishing up the edges,especially up front,but the future is looking very positive and exciting...........

we nearly had the goal of the season last night ! if only Kante's header had gone in !

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comment by Eric_Draven (U20260)
posted 57 minutes ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 4 minutes ago
Yeah, agree with a lot of that too. I would excuse Havertz from any serious assessment this season though. I really don't think we have seen enough of him yet and next season hopefully we will see what all the fuss is about.

People can argue the same for Werner, indeed I have been, but I am losing faith rapidly in his goal scoring ability. He appears to have no actual goal scoring instinct. He is brilliant at getting into goal scoring positions but he appears to lack guile when it come to putting the ball in the net. For example, have not seen him ever try to send the keeper the wrong way or get the keeper to commit too early so he can have an easy acement. He appears to just shoot and hope.
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Werner's lost so much confidence that he's snatching at easy chances and overrunning the ball. If he manages to get a couple of goals, he'll improve.
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People keep saying this however he was snatching at shots since his first game. It’s a self induced confidence issue. It’s not like he started off on fire then lost confidence. He’s been rubbish in front of goal all year.

I wouldn't say AC has been flawless defensively, but he is much improved. If you watch the Liverpool game a game, he makes 2 mistakes 2nd half that could have easily both been goals.

Can only play as one of 3 CBs.

comment by Nickasaurus (U9257)
posted 26 minutes ago
comment by Eric_Draven (U20260)
posted 57 minutes ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 4 minutes ago
Yeah, agree with a lot of that too. I would excuse Havertz from any serious assessment this season though. I really don't think we have seen enough of him yet and next season hopefully we will see what all the fuss is about.

People can argue the same for Werner, indeed I have been, but I am losing faith rapidly in his goal scoring ability. He appears to have no actual goal scoring instinct. He is brilliant at getting into goal scoring positions but he appears to lack guile when it come to putting the ball in the net. For example, have not seen him ever try to send the keeper the wrong way or get the keeper to commit too early so he can have an easy acement. He appears to just shoot and hope.
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Werner's lost so much confidence that he's snatching at easy chances and overrunning the ball. If he manages to get a couple of goals, he'll improve.
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People keep saying this however he was snatching at shots since his first game. It’s a self induced confidence issue. It’s not like he started off on fire then lost confidence. He’s been rubbish in front of goal all year.
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Also, goals apart, he has had a run of decent performances, plus got huge backing from the manager, plus been playing in a winning team. I am struggling to ut the confidence argument with that backdrop.

Tushy has certainly instilled a belief in some players....probably something the Frank was weak at...Frank being a doer not a teacher of this stuff

Can't complain about his tenure so far...yeah I was shocked he used Alonso from game 1...but he's been ok...we know what we get with him

The defence is right back to being mean as a junk yard dog...which is brilliant, I always preferred a back three, which Frank was somewhat reticent to do, - it's obvious it suits our defenders so much better

Just need an out & out scorer now

comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 9 hours, 7 minutes ago
Tushy has certainly instilled a belief in some players....
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Are we really going with "Tushy"?

comment by Eric_Draven (U20260)
posted 1 hour, 22 minutes ago

comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 9 hours, 7 minutes ago
Tushy has certainly instilled a belief in some players....
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Are we really going with "Tushy"?
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It's better than Mr Tickle - which admittedly does fit his weird body structure

I like Too Cool! Think Blarmy said it on the Haven once. That's great

comment by Eric_Draven (U20260)
posted 10 hours, 39 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 9 hours, 7 minutes ago
Tushy has certainly instilled a belief in some players....
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Are we really going with "Tushy"?
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'We' might not be...I possibly am...it works on my dictaphone