Pre Match Forest (A) - PL - Sat 15:00

[Shay_K]

COME ON YOU SPACE PURPLE MEN

 

[Modo]

Wtf is Gakpo doing?!

 

[Markeh]

I might regret saying this, but Clark is not ready for this level. Weakest link so far.

From what I’ve seen he’s quite skilful but also possibly the most lightweight of the youngsters coming in. I wouldn’t say he’s been any worse than most of the others on the pitch today.

 

[rubans]

Just Gakpo all over.

 

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

Why doesnt Gakpo take a shot ?

Has he forgotten he's playing as a forward today ?

 

[Modo]

From what I’ve seen he’s quite skilful but also possibly the most lightweight of the youngsters coming in. I wouldn’t say he’s been any worse than most of the others on the pitch today.

I agree, the ability is there but like you also said, he is lightweight and its quite obvious.

 

[binomial]

ZzzzzZzzzzZzzzz

Can we see Endo Szobo and Nunez now please.

Gakshit Clark and Harvey off

 

[Fabio]

Wtf is Gakpo doing?!

He's shite

 

[Markeh]

I’d be interested to see Harvey in the same positions on the left side of the pitch where he doesn’t constantly need to turn inside to find a pass.

 

[Fabio]

Danns on for Clark, Elliott in midfield, gakpo wide pls

 

[Dreambeliever]

Decent first half without really flying. A few half chances.

Everything good from us came through Diaz. He had a good half.
Gomez was solid.
Bradley very quiet.

 

[Raz]

Pretty lame 1st half of footy. Robbo has been poor. And can we just get Gakpo off the pitch please.

 

[Markeh]

Mild first half but not unusual. No cause for alarm.

 

[binomial]

Another one of our pointless first halves, everyone needs to step it up bar Ibou and Virgil.

Game was always gonna be won in the 2nd half.

 

[peterhague]

From what I’ve seen he’s quite skilful but also possibly the most lightweight of the youngsters coming in. I wouldn’t say he’s been any worse than most of the others on the pitch today.

He's never looked anything more than neat and tidy to me. No pace and no strength means a serious uphill battle for any PL player.

 

[Shay_K]

Endo's passing should make a difference 2nd half.

 

[tomasjj]

A bit like Elliott then

 

[Frogfish]

Horrible half of football but the subs should make the difference.

And Everton missed a penalty so all is good with the world.

 

[binomial]

Elliott isn’t very good either. Fine to bring on and take control when legs are tiring otherwise no, takes a lot of credit for working hard when we end up winning without contributing too much else, when we’re not he sticks out like a sore thumb. He isn’t ready to be a Prem starter.

 

[peterhague]

I’d be interested to see Harvey in the same positions on the left side of the pitch where he doesn’t constantly need to turn inside to find a pass.

Been saying this ever since he was put into midfield. You don't want a player like him to have to hold the ball too long cos he won't be able to evade or hold off a challenge. Playing on his natural side would make it easier for him to play one touch.

 

[Frogfish]

Any decent steams anyone? I've got 3 going and all as crappy as each other

 

[Raz]

Any decent steams anyone? I've got 3 going and all as crappy as each other

Turn 2 of them off!

 

[Modo]

Fucking hell what a chance for Robbo

 

[Markeh]

Been saying this ever since he was put into midfield. You don't want a player like him to have to hold the ball too long cos he won't be able to evade or hold off a challenge. Playing on his natural side would make it easier for him to play one touch.

I suppose the argument against is that he has picked up a few goals coming inside. He should get better at protecting the ball with age.

 

[Markeh]

Murillo looks dizzy after blocking that

 

[Modo]

Endo and Nunez coming on

 

[Modo]

Gomez left back

 

[Modo]

Elanga really close to scoring.

 

[Fabio]

This is shite

 

[HC]

I mean this was inevitable, we are spread too thin with all of the injuries and missing such quality.

It's painful but it feels like we're watching the title race (for us) fall apart in real time