2018/19 Bernard

[Barnfred 55]

Good shout re Walcotts pace. Im not too impressed with Bernard though. Apart from the goal he made against Leicester, he hasnt done enough for me. Hopefully prove me wrong.

Still getting used to the league and getting fitness back. Missed the end of last season with an injury and had no pre season so hadn't played since about March. Think he's done OK personally and it's clear he is a classy footballer.

If Siggy isn't ready for the Cardiff game, I'd play him in the middle and bring Richarlison back to his favoured left side. Similar to Walcott, I think he'd be wasted up top with his back to goal. Would probably bring Tosun back for another go up top in the hope he's able to link the play better.

 

[duncs pigeon]

Still getting used to the league and getting fitness back. Missed the end of last season with an injury and had no pre season so hadn't played since about March. Think he's done OK personally and it's clear he is a classy footballer.

If Siggy isn't ready for the Cardiff game, I'd play him in the middle and bring Richarlison back to his favoured left side. Similar to Walcott, I think he'd be wasted up top with his back to goal. Would probably bring Tosun back for another go up top in the hope he's able to link the play better.

Like I say mate, hope he proves me wrong, but the chance he missed against man u and that one today has put doubt in my mind. On the plus side, its nice to have these options.

 

[zook]

Lookman should challenge Walcott IMO. Bernard is adjusting and got that X in him.

But Walcott's a right winger and Lookman isn't - he's clearly far more comfortable on the left so should be given a chance at his favoured position given that Bernard hasn't managed to properly kick on since the Leicester game.

 

[TheVelourFog]

would rather see him coming off the bench

 

[Big Fat Sam]

Very lightweight and it shows. But he's getting used to the league and I won't write him off anytime soon as he has obvious quality and seems to work well with Digne and when receiving the ball from Gomes who seems to enjoy playing it down the left.

 

[Zatara]

Was our 3rd best passer vs chelsea with 85%++ success rate.

Walcott made less passes and achieved about 68%.

That tells its own story.

 

[GwladysPhil]

Was our 3rd best passer vs chelsea with 85%++ success rate.

Walcott made less passes and achieved about 68%.

That tells its own story.

Yes mate I noticed that today too.

Bernard is a level above Walcott, once he’s at his peak fitness he’ll be quality.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Very lightweight and it shows. But he's getting used to the league and I won't write him off anytime soon as he has obvious quality and seems to work well with Digne and when receiving the ball from Gomes who seems to enjoy playing it down the left.

Bernard has a special aura about him, just ask Rudiger.

 

[McBain]

B to the Nard up in heaya.

Sup

 

[DanB90]

We don’t deserve nice things.

 

[Wat Tyler]

He’s boss.

 

[Nyhus]

Good player, but seems to panic in front of goal.

 

[bluestevon]

Never ever been a prolific scorer, so if people expect that from him they'll be dissapointed, nearest we've had to pienaar, who also didn't score many.

 

[Eggs]

Good player, but seems to panic in front of goal.

..weird that considering how comfortable he is with a football at his feet. His goalscoring record is actually quite poor so it shouldn’t be a surprise.

 

[jceverton]

Never ever been a prolific scorer, so if people expect that from him they'll be dissapointed, nearest we've had to pienaar, who also didn't score many.

As much as I loved Pienaar his lack of goals was what held him back from being a really top player. At the minute I’m thinking Bernard will be the same.