Recent content by Bash54

My benchmark team this season is Sunderland. So comparing their results against our 4 results so far they lost all four albeit at different times of last season apart from Hull who they played in 2024/25

Pinnock in or out will be key to how FL will set up rest of team I think

Check their positions. Mfuni can play at LB & Yerenkyi can play defensive right

Our full backs are liability atm. Too open. Dasilva against Man City. MVE agsinst Arsenal. Plus they do not threaten upfield. Calafiori, Bogle good examples. Mfuni & Yirenyki would be my wingbacks

Just looking at Sunderland as our benchmark because they did very well last season as a promoted team. I've compared their results from last season(s) and this is how it looks like so far. Their results were ARSENAL (lost) 3-0 *HULL (lost) 1-0 in 2024/25 MAN CITY (lost) 3-0 Games were played...

Most probably an own goal

We will only know when the season progresses from, 1. Impact of new signings on team performance (players match rating) 2. How many of new players can play regularly (game time measure) 3. Integration with our existing players (stength of connections) 4. Flexibility (their ability to adapt to...

Not sure about the finance stats. The clear fact is they bought a load of players relatively cheap who fitted into the style of play for the Prem. Money can't buy foresight .....

What is our blueprint for playing in the Prem?. Sunderland last season is a prime example of getting it right. Brought in 14 players who fitted into the style of high press, high pace football i.e. fast transitions. Just what is required in the Prem. Have a look at what is happening so far...

Sometimes we get caught up in complexities of the game but football is about the team connections and combinations. If they are good then the team functions well and positive results are achieved. The promotion winning team had the following Right Flank - Tats & MVE Centre Defence - Thomas &...

First name Ace?