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Yeah, we all agree a point was fair
They're baffled by the Robles MOTM shouts it must be said
..he made two critical one-on-one saves from Arnoutavic in the first half. He certainly kept us in the game at that point. I didn't vote for him but I understand why so many have. I actually thought he lost his bearings a couple of times in the 2nd half but that wind looked really bad.
An excellent first start for Schneiderlin. He coped sitting even deeper in the 2nd half when Holgate went off. Looks a player we'll enjoy watching.
ryanbeno80
Player Valuation: £750k
We had a poor start to the game, looking edgy at the back and offering little threat going forwards.. Although we grew into the game as the first half went on creating some good chances and getting a goal, we continued to look vulnerable at the back with Crouch and the runners causing problems and creating numerous one on ones with Joel keeping us in the game and for me earning MOTM. Not a game for 3-5-2 which to Koeman's credit he recognised, changed it and we looked more solid second half.
I thought our midfield dominated from 20 minutes on, Schnieds was our best outfield player, oozing class, I seen he had 94% pass accuracy which is Xavi/Iniesta prime level and on a cold, windy night at Stoke as well. Very impressive full debut, be interesting to see what that @davek has to say about it?
Tom Davies also had another good game with some class touches and he opened Stoke up a few times. Although, for me the most impressive aspect of his performance last night was after getting kicked time and time again. He just got up and carried on doing his stuff, showed tremendous character and determination in the words of Brendan Rodgers.
I didn't think Barkley, Mirallas and especially Rom we're at there best last night and if they had been we would have gone on to win the game comfortably. All have been fantastic in recent weeks however and can be excused. Lookman looked good on the ball when he came on and got into a few half chance positions. I think he'll prove really useful in the run in and is a very exciting prospect giving us a good option of the bench rather than Valencia. I'd also like to see him start one of the next 3. I think with the midfield dominance Schnied, Davies and Gueye will show, if the front 3 are on form we will begin to turn teams over. Hopefully Sunderland 7-0 (Not because I hate or don't respect Moyes, I just find it funny watching him suffer)
One negative point.. I think we need a new left back in the summer. I did think Baines would be our first choice until at least next summer, but with the way Koeman plays without wingers, it puts a lot more empathise on the full backs to drive forward and get crosses in regularly. I don't think Baines has that in his locker anymore and doesn't have the pace and legs to drive to the by line and get a cross in like Coleman does. There was a few times he received the ball with space ahead but chose to stop and play the ball inside last night.
Overall a point was fair, and I'm happy we showed signs of moving forward even though we didn't get the win.
I thought our midfield dominated from 20 minutes on, Schnieds was our best outfield player, oozing class, I seen he had 94% pass accuracy which is Xavi/Iniesta prime level and on a cold, windy night at Stoke as well. Very impressive full debut, be interesting to see what that @davek has to say about it?
Tom Davies also had another good game with some class touches and he opened Stoke up a few times. Although, for me the most impressive aspect of his performance last night was after getting kicked time and time again. He just got up and carried on doing his stuff, showed tremendous character and determination in the words of Brendan Rodgers.
I didn't think Barkley, Mirallas and especially Rom we're at there best last night and if they had been we would have gone on to win the game comfortably. All have been fantastic in recent weeks however and can be excused. Lookman looked good on the ball when he came on and got into a few half chance positions. I think he'll prove really useful in the run in and is a very exciting prospect giving us a good option of the bench rather than Valencia. I'd also like to see him start one of the next 3. I think with the midfield dominance Schnied, Davies and Gueye will show, if the front 3 are on form we will begin to turn teams over. Hopefully Sunderland 7-0 (Not because I hate or don't respect Moyes, I just find it funny watching him suffer)
One negative point.. I think we need a new left back in the summer. I did think Baines would be our first choice until at least next summer, but with the way Koeman plays without wingers, it puts a lot more empathise on the full backs to drive forward and get crosses in regularly. I don't think Baines has that in his locker anymore and doesn't have the pace and legs to drive to the by line and get a cross in like Coleman does. There was a few times he received the ball with space ahead but chose to stop and play the ball inside last night.
Overall a point was fair, and I'm happy we showed signs of moving forward even though we didn't get the win.
FTY
Player Valuation: £80m
Why don't ya post em on here anymore mate?
Woolly Blue
Player Valuation: £80m
They're used to having keepers who save stuff and play well. It's still a bit of a novelty to us.
St James the Less
Player Valuation: £950k
To take goal kicks?
To rock everyone's world
dave abrahams
Player Valuation: £8m
Why not? don't you like goalies, is there a reason you don't like them?
ijjysmith
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Was just a joke to wind Joey up mate.
St James the Less
Player Valuation: £950k
Rocking in the Peacock Saturday Mikey?
dave abrahams
Player Valuation: £8m
Fair enough, thought maybe Paul Gerrard, Richard Wright and a couple of others had damaged you for life.
ijjysmith
Calm
Only Tim Howard. Still hate him. Think I always will.
dave abrahams
Player Valuation: £8m
Yes Tim was gone a long time before he went, mind you we got a decent transfer fee for him when he said goodbye
Indeed good sir
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