02 Aug 2015 21:36:11
For those who watched the games the last 2 days, what formation did we come out in? Also, did the link up between Benteke and Firmino look fluid? Thanks

1.) 02 Aug 2015
02 Aug 2015 22:44:12
Was at the Swindon game today, nothing to get excited about.
Emre can was good, by far our best player.
Benteke & texeria looked decent.
And ojo & Kent looked handy.

Moreno & markovic were useless, Lucas off the pace.
Firmino didn't do anything.

2.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 00:42:55
Lucas was awesome. Don't know what game you were watching. Firmino worked hard. I would confidently say with Firmino benteke coutinho sturridge in our attack we could be quite a threat going forward.

Teixeira is class. I hope he finds his chances. Moreno and markovic had rough games but I thought they showed signs of encouragement.

3.) 03 Aug 2015
03 Aug 2015 10:43:19
To be fair, I was not pleased with lucas either - he looked a little rusty, too slow on occasions. He did his job, mind, but I am used to more, there were some worrying signs.
Emre was good as usual, I really, really liked what I saw of Tex, and really, really hope he will get his chance - but he won't, there is no point kidding, BR is showing signs he does not rate him already.
Moreno to me looked really good, solid pass, moved into spaces, bombed forward, I was really happy with him - and then came the goal, and it was mainly his fault not covering the player well. Typical for him really - he needs to sit down and work on the defensive aspects of his game. A question for ed01 - do you think that Joe Gomez might actually be in contention for a starting berth on the left, and are there any updates on Digne? This will be the make of break season for Alberto in my opinion, if he shows some solidity in his defensive game he could be our LB for years to come, but if he keeps making costly mistakes he is likely to lose his place.

Wow, that was a rant. Onto other players - encouraging displays from the young Alexander on RB, one for the future. Same with Kent, I was disappointed with the last cameo I saw from him, but he showed class this time. I think he would do better in the middle, he is very agile, not sure if he is much of a winger. Disappointed not to see Rossiter. Chirivella looks too small to be a proper DM for me, so I am pessimistic about his future, but I have not actually watched him play, so who cares.
Markovich continues to baffle me - he has all the right abilities, he showed his immense quality again, but his shot is HORRIFIC, and his final ball is lacking. It seems BR has given up on him, with Lallana and Ibe being ahead in the queue - a real shame. Huge potential, but it seems the manager is clueless how to develop it.
What else. Benteke was class, his pressing did not continue for long, but he is still getting to fitness. He showed willingness to try in some patches. Firmino will be immense once he gels with the team, I think he will be the most important transfer for the club in the last few years. Fingers crossed.
Bogdan was terrible,the central defence did not impress me hugely.

Rant over, peace out!

{Ed001's Note - I expect Gomez will be the back up, as Enrique is completely unwanted.}