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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Yesterday at 8:10 PM
  • #596
SBT said:
If we’re losing games against sides like this, imagine what it’ll be like when we play top teams like Birmingham or Wrexham
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They are 2'sides who have just been promoted from a league below us , hardly top teams yet.
 
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Match Plot

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  • Yesterday at 9:05 PM
  • #597
Few things to note, Monaco finished top 3 in the league only behind Marseille and PSG. They finished 17th in champions league table ahead of Man City and Juve. They’re a good team… albeit a weakened lineup, they’re still a slick operation.

Positives are Grimes and Sheaf had moments of good sharp possession play particularly in the first 15-20. Perry is positive to see come through at CB.

Main concern comes from the disconnection between midfield and strikers. Appreciate its pre-season, however with the front line taking flack, it would be nice to see them off the mark, get some confidence. Tactically it’s been a problem for us and Monaco never really felt threatened. A defeat preseason can be a wake up call, however this felt demoralising even though it was just for minutes in legs.
 
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Skybluedownunder

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  • Yesterday at 9:33 PM
  • #598
Ccfcisparks said:
Please please finally admit it was you
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From what I remember he would always remember Gnaud but I think it was more of a joke… a joke that got very boring but don’t think he actually was serious


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oscillatewildly

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  • Yesterday at 9:53 PM
  • #599
I think JDS preempted this result with his 'Good Night' call to everyone the other day.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Yesterday at 9:55 PM
  • #600
Skybluedownunder said:
From what I remember he would always remember Gnaud but I think it was more of a joke… a joke that got very boring but don’t think he actually was serious


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Its defo him.
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Yesterday at 9:58 PM
  • #601
Walsall 1-0 v Villa. Again...results mean diddly squat in pre season.
 
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Winny the Bish

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  • Yesterday at 10:26 PM
  • #602
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.
 
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Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:27 PM
  • #603
Ccfcisparks said:
Its defo him.
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Backing @Perennial Lurker here

it’s boring now mate
 

Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:28 PM
  • #604
Ccfcisparks said:
It’s defo him.
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And it’s genuinely not.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Yesterday at 10:28 PM
  • #605
Matt smith said:
And it’s genuinely not.
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you joined the same day that he last posted
 

Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:29 PM
  • #606
Ccfcisparks said:
you joined the same day that he last posted
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So? I literally have no idea who this poster is.

all I know is from my side it’s fucking boring just hovering over my every comment.
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Yesterday at 10:30 PM
  • #607
Winny the Bish said:
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.
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Posters also need to understand the levels within top leagues across Europe, there's literally 4 leagues within the Premier League
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Yesterday at 10:31 PM
  • #608
Matt smith said:
Backing @Perennial Lurker here

it’s boring now mate
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Relegation form?
 
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Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:32 PM
  • #609
Perennial Lurker said:
Relegation form?
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Give it till September
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Yesterday at 10:32 PM
  • #610
Perennial Lurker said:
Relegation form?
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He's predicted it every year since we got promoted.
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Yesterday at 10:32 PM
  • #611
Matt smith said:
Give it till September
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Beginning or end ?
 

Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:33 PM
  • #612
Ccfcisparks said:
He's predicted it every year since we got promoted.
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Look at you trying to worm your way back into his good books
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Yesterday at 10:33 PM
  • #613
Ccfcisparks said:
He's predicted it every year since we got promoted.
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I love @Matt smith he's so predictable but harmless
 
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Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:34 PM
  • #614
Perennial Lurker said:
Beginning of end ?
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In fact give it till Bristol rovers
 

Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:35 PM
  • #615
Perennial Lurker said:
I love @Matt smith he's so predictable but harmless
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Cheers mate, love your insight on the forum
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Yesterday at 10:35 PM
  • #616
Matt smith said:
Look at you trying to worm your way back into his good books
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There's no good books , I'll engage with anyone on here but the sniping is pretty pointless .
We all ultimately want the same outcome for our club
 
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Matt smith

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  • Yesterday at 10:36 PM
  • #617
Perennial Lurker said:
There's no good books , I'll engage with anyone on here but the sniping is pretty pointless .
We all ultimately want the same outcome for our club
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I agree mate I’m only messing.

I do disagree with you on Simms though, he’s not good enough for us as a starting 9
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Yesterday at 10:37 PM
  • #618
Matt smith said:
I agree mate I’m only messing.

I do disagree with you on Simms though, he’s not good enough for us as a starting 9
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He needs to find his scoring boots again but he was our starting 9 when we went on our unbeaten run last season . Albeit he didn't score too many
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Yesterday at 10:41 PM
  • #619
Hincha said:
On a more serious note - no Rapha & Binks…

Whats going on there?
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Looking at how breathless Binks was in the pre season videos he's probably injured or not considered fit enough or on his way.

As for Rodrigues, there is a Hilssner vibe about him. Though, on the other hand, he was taken on the pre season tour so perhaps he's just injured as all.
 
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Balli001

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  • Yesterday at 10:50 PM
  • #620
fernandopartridge said:
Looking at how breathless Binks was in the pre season videos he's probably injured or not considered fit enough or on his way.

As for Rodrigues, there is a Hilssner vibe about him. Though, on the other hand, he was taken on the pre season tour so perhaps he's just injured as all.
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Maybe play at Leamington on friday
 

blunted

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  • Yesterday at 10:56 PM
  • #621
Winny the Bish said:
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.
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Russell Martin said he was totally shocked how quick and physical Premiership players were when Southampton got promoted.
It's why the promoted teams often struggle.
The only way lesser players can get near these types of teams is to be aggressive and the opposition take it easy. Happens occasionally in the cup, but rarely in a friendly.
To try to play a high line against these type of teams is suicidal.
 
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stupot07

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  • Yesterday at 11:04 PM
  • #622
Sky Blue Harry H said:
Walsall 1-0 v Villa. Again...results mean diddly squat in pre season.
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It you look at the villa squad, there was a lot of academy players and u21 squad with a sprinkling of first trainers.
 

stupot07

Well-Known Member
  • Yesterday at 11:05 PM
  • #623
Winny the Bish said:
There's definitely some middle ground between the "We're fucked" crowd and the "it literally means nothing" faction:

- The opening 20 was good, we looked slick
- Some of the 2nd string are NOT good enough anymore (Allen, Bidwell, Wilson)
- We should never play a 442
- Monaco showed how important physicality is. That 6'5 CM they had in the 2nd half was INCREDIBLE. He made Allen look like a competition winner. All their defenders were 6'2+, fast and strong. This is something we need to try and emulate, getting stronger and quicker all over the pitch.
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That 6'5 CM in the second half only turned 19 two days ago
 
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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Yesterday at 11:09 PM
  • #624
stupot07 said:
That 6'5 CM in the second half only turned 19 two days ago
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Monaco do have a reputation for developing some very good young players.
 
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Winny the Bish

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  • Yesterday at 11:33 PM
  • #625
stupot07 said:
That 6'5 CM in the second half only turned 19 two days ago
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He was so good man. I'd get the loan offer in now.
 
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Winny the Bish

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  • Yesterday at 11:49 PM
  • #626
blunted said:
Russell Martin said he was totally shocked how quick and physical Premiership players were when Southampton got promoted.
It's why the promoted teams often struggle.
The only way lesser players can get near these types of teams is to be aggressive and the opposition take it easy. Happens occasionally in the cup, but rarely in a friendly.
To try to play a high line against these type of teams is suicidal.
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It makes sense. MVE is our quickest player and he’d get left in the dust by wingers like Semenyo, Martinelli and Luis Diaz. Meanwhile we’ve still got plodders like Bidwell, Allen and Lati getting playing time.
 
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SkyBlueSam01

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  • Today at 12:13 AM
  • #627
Winny the Bish said:
Akliouche
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Bless you
 
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Liquid Gold

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  • Today at 12:35 AM
  • #628
The benefit of playing teams like Monaco is that when we're facing off against Hull playing the same tactic everything seems to happen a lot slower for the players. I'm glad we've got some decent opposition this pre-season.

P.S. Fuck off Wilson
 
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Otis

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  • Today at 12:54 AM
  • #629
mark82 said:
It's pre-season. He'll have just been looking at him, probably based on impressing in training.
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Eh, there's no room for this kind of reasoned shit on here. Cut it out!!
 
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WestEndAgro

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  • Today at 6:13 AM
  • #630
Does anyone know if I can get a refund on my season ticket. I'm not sitting through a whole season watching this shower.
 
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