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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:24 - Jul 18 by dm97
Yeah very impressed with Akindeleni. Needs an Eze/Chair loan where he goes and plays 30 odd games at L2, especially given CB is one of the few areas we have options. But very impressed on first viewing, has all the attributes to play at a high level
He looks class and only 17. They are going to have to look after him as he will play at the highest level.
The amount of teenagers we have pushing through is pretty amazing.
Weāre gonna win the lot next season. The Championship, FA Cup, League Cup, Grand National, Eurovision Song Contest, Isle of Man TT and the Henley Regatta. šš
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:43 - Jul 18 with 3507 views
Yes agreed, very pleased with Chair and Morgan, very calm, very quick.
Poku (not sure about spelling),Looks very good, and very quick , settled quickly, Sutton as we know is bloody quick and got involved straight away. This can't be right? New players look good? Team settles quickly, very worried.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:46 - Jul 18 with 3470 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:07 - Jul 18 by Wilkinswatercarrier
You've just watched the end of the Field/Varane partnership in midfield. Morgan will play 8, competing with Tuck, next to either Field or Varane. Exactly the way it should be. Both Morgan and Tuck get the ball forward and anyone who watched the DS against Brentford knew these two would be playing a part in the 1st team. Only concern is the RB slot if Dunne gets injured. I know we are interested in Alfie Gilchrist, wonder if we might make a move?
Gotta laugh at some of the comments on here after the last game. š¤£
If JS has indeed watched all last seasons games then he should know that Field and Varane in the same team was arguably at the root cause of many of our problems. Morgan made a big impact in turning around the play last year and, being a year older and that bit more experienced, he should start the season as one of the first names on the teamsheet.
With Varaneās lack of pre season minutes Iād play Morgan at the base of a three man central midfield with Chair and Vale.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:56 - Jul 18 with 3303 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:46 - Jul 18 by Beckenhamhoop
If JS has indeed watched all last seasons games then he should know that Field and Varane in the same team was arguably at the root cause of many of our problems. Morgan made a big impact in turning around the play last year and, being a year older and that bit more experienced, he should start the season as one of the first names on the teamsheet.
With Varaneās lack of pre season minutes Iād play Morgan at the base of a three man central midfield with Chair and Vale.
I don't think we should play without one of Varane and Field starting. One or the other, possibly, but not both. The hairy hulks of the Championship would beat up a midfield three of Morgan, Chair and Vale.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:58 - Jul 18 with 3279 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:56 - Jul 18 by dmm
I don't think we should play without one of Varane and Field starting. One or the other, possibly, but not both. The hairy hulks of the Championship would beat up a midfield three of Morgan, Chair and Vale.
Agree. I've been pulling my hair out watching Field and Varane together, but you definitely need one in there; they do the horrible stuff to allow Morgan or Tuck to get that ball forward. Vale or Chair at 10.
I'm so happy š we have youngsters playing forward and others with pace.
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:56 - Jul 18 by dmm
I don't think we should play without one of Varane and Field starting. One or the other, possibly, but not both. The hairy hulks of the Championship would beat up a midfield three of Morgan, Chair and Vale.
You want Varane AND Field? Well I suppose it depends what kind of football you want to watch when weāre in possession. Personally Iāve had enough of backwards and sideways passing or the occasional aimless hoof upfield.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 20:29 - Jul 18 with 2923 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 20:21 - Jul 18 by Beckenhamhoop
You want Varane AND Field? Well I suppose it depends what kind of football you want to watch when weāre in possession. Personally Iāve had enough of backwards and sideways passing or the occasional aimless hoof upfield.
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No, that's not what I said. I think we'll need one of them starting.
Where they might play together could be with, say, Chair doing what he did today in coming deep, collecting the ball and then passing or moving forward. That midfield three might be an option for a difficult away game.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 20:29 - Jul 18 with 2926 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 19:56 - Jul 18 by dmm
I don't think we should play without one of Varane and Field starting. One or the other, possibly, but not both. The hairy hulks of the Championship would beat up a midfield three of Morgan, Chair and Vale.
I agree. When Varane got up and running in the Championships properly after coming back from suspension in late October we had a really good run until Field got injured in January and Varane missed some matches in March too when things went downhill.
It's exciting having some attack minded midfielders but many of the Champ teams have wily/physical midfielders so you need a balance.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 20:47 - Jul 18 with 2751 views
Not having seen the game, this sounds quite promising.
Scoring a pen and hitting the post will be good for Celar's confidence, and whatever people think of him unless we sign a decent striker he is going to have to be in the mix. He's an international with a good record in a decent league who we reportedly paid a decent wedge for, we can't afford to just bin him off - at very least we want to get our money back when we sell him.
If Kelman looks more impressive then that's even better - Kelman to start and Celar as cover.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 21:08 - Jul 18 with 2530 views
The period when we had success last season was with a 4-3-3.
Morgan, Varane and Field all played together.
We then went back to 2 and we fell apart. Why we canāt accommodate three of our better players each game remains a mystery to me. We even have some capable subs to replace and rotate them and a couple of defenders that could easily step into midfield.
Seems like a very simple solution.
Those possessed by devils, try and keep them under control a bit, can't you ?
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 21:21 - Jul 18 with 2392 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 21:09 - Jul 18 by Rsole
The period when we had success last season was with a 4-3-3.
Morgan, Varane and Field all played together.
We then went back to 2 and we fell apart. Why we canāt accommodate three of our better players each game remains a mystery to me. We even have some capable subs to replace and rotate them and a couple of defenders that could easily step into midfield.
Seems like a very simple solution.
You can not play progressive front foot football with Field AND Varane in the same team. Last season showed it didn't work. Today, you saw how we could play.
Field and Varane are not our better players, they are destroyers, and good at it. To win games you need to score so we need the ball going forward not sideways and backwards. It will be one or the other. If they both play it will mean it's gone horribly wrong again.
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 20:29 - Jul 18 by dmm
No, that's not what I said. I think we'll need one of them starting.
Where they might play together could be with, say, Chair doing what he did today in coming deep, collecting the ball and then passing or moving forward. That midfield three might be an option for a difficult away game.
Apologies. I must stop speed reading.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 22:32 - Jul 18 with 1882 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 21:21 - Jul 18 by Wilkinswatercarrier
You can not play progressive front foot football with Field AND Varane in the same team. Last season showed it didn't work. Today, you saw how we could play.
Field and Varane are not our better players, they are destroyers, and good at it. To win games you need to score so we need the ball going forward not sideways and backwards. It will be one or the other. If they both play it will mean it's gone horribly wrong again.
Destroyers are still better players at the position they play. Short memories but Varane last game of last season was immense and no comparison to the beginning of the season. We need him and his long destroyer legs, great to have options. Enjoyed the match, Toulouse do play a higher level than the Spanish team so really encouraging. Treatment room still busy imagine if ever they all were fit.
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 22:38 - Jul 18 with 1833 views
Chair looks bang up for it. Iāve liked Tuck since the first time I saw him - hopefully heāll do bits this season but that aside; I think he has a grrrrreat future ahead of him. This Poku fella looks like he could be fun, hereās hoping, on the other side Iām a big fan of Smyth and that remains the case.
Now thenā¦. The keeper Walsh. Mmmmmmmmmm, concerns me and, more importantly, I think he concerns those playing in front of him. Dembele is reinforcing my ānot for meā vibes every single time I see him play. My hunch is heāll spend most of his time with us either injured or flattering to deceive Strikers - doff my cap to Celar as what I saw he actually looked interested. I didnāt think Kelman did much but would stress I missed a chunk of the second half. My overriding concerns remain the lack of pace, physique and goals. Soā¦ā¦ same as it ever was
Cherish and enjoy life.... this ain't no dress rehearsal
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 22:50 - Jul 18 with 1751 views
Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 22:50 - Jul 18 by bosh67
Highlights. Difficult watch as they are both wearing pretty much the same (sh)kit.
Good man bosh fair play for the upload. Horrible pitch and pretty much agree on the kit not looking great to be honest I would be really frightened to see it on me or other non athletes . Dirty enough game from those highlights and nice to see Smyth get up fighting and Sam not letting it go either . Poor penalty from Celar a more solid hand and it was saved but it meant a lot to him . Still a big improvement in 6 days it looks like
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Are We Going Toulouse? Match Thread on 00:00 - Jul 19 with 1405 views
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