06 Aug 2018 11:48:31
Amazing result against the supposed league favorites, made them look ordinary.
We played with pace and energy and when didn't have the ball, closed down well, especially first half. We also, I feel didn't have our what will be our first choice side on show, likes of Pontus, Forshaw and Bamford.
Like most views, unsure if we can sustain that pace for the season with a smallish squad, still 2/ 3 players short, but could be a top 2 side.
I thought roofe was a different player, he worked very had and had a good game, still don't think he the answer, had chances
but no goal. Not sure if loco will change team after that result and another tough match up next, didn't see derby match, did they look good?
Defo need that CB ( not penn) , beradi at fault a few times and could have been costly, great intercept from cooper, who played very well. But if we get injury or suspension, will be in trouble, go for foyth?
Still think selling vieira was a mistake and feel he be better instead of Phillips, but history now.
Think next game, should play Harrison in for alioski and then look to bring on Roberts or Bamford for roofe. Lastly would like Nmecha to come on loan and buy Maddison.


1.) 06 Aug 2018
06 Aug 2018 13:22:56
Loco set the squad limit not anyone else so he must think that the players are up to keeping the pace.


2.) 06 Aug 2018
06 Aug 2018 13:47:44
agree 100% shad, worry Loca will underesitmate the challenge Alf, if Pep can underesitmate english footall anyone can, I do worry after what happened last year, Loca is a great coach but still sqaud lacks too much quality for me over the season.


3.) 06 Aug 2018
06 Aug 2018 16:35:51
Agree about the size of the squad but guys surely Bielsa has spoken to the likes of Pep, Poch et al and had a very good idea of the challenges before he even set foot in England, you don't become what appears to be a world figure in football (going by the number of foreign journalists at ER yesterday) without knowing what you are getting yourself in to

He ain't no Hock he's my Bielsa!