Pre-season games 2021/2022

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Bigtimmeh » 24 Jul 2021 22:58

Had it on in the background. Thought our first team starters looked a class above and tetek was unlucky. Also noticed that Morrison was bringing it out more. Defense not great after 60 mins..

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Lower West » 25 Jul 2021 01:03

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Lower West Suspect that Puscas is sadly another signing that hasn't worked out. Hopefully the money constraints will mean that new additions are carefully selected and slot into the style of play.


Not been a disaster by any means - 18 goals in about 60 games isn’t it? But yeah not quite as good as hoped


Not the goals contribution per se. Never fully settled in. Not an integral part of the team as we don't play to his strengths.

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by genome » 25 Jul 2021 12:03

To be fair, Joao was so good for the majority of last season that he was basically undroppable until the last couple of months - I don't think there was any way to fit Puscas in, which isn't really his fault.

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Snowflake Royal » 25 Jul 2021 12:14

genome To be fair, Joao was so good for the majority of last season that he was basically undroppable until the last couple of months - I don't think there was any way to fit Puscas in, which isn't really his fault.

Yeah. Thinking about whether we could have set up differently to accommodate both, it's probably not really.

Meite and one of the midfield would miss out in a 5-3-2

One of Ejaria, Olise, Laurent and Rino would miss out in a 4-4-2 with Meite RW. Two had Swift been fit.

Not sure Joao or Puscas could have effectively played LF and again one of the above misses out.

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Snowflake Royal » 25 Jul 2021 12:14

genome To be fair, Joao was so good for the majority of last season that he was basically undroppable until the last couple of months - I don't think there was any way to fit Puscas in, which isn't really his fault.

Yeah. Thinking about whether we could have set up differently to accommodate both, it's probably not really.

Meite and one of the midfield would miss out in a 5-3-2

One of Ejaria, Olise, Laurent and Rino would miss out in a 4-4-2 with Meite RW. Two had Swift been fit.

Not sure Joao or Puscas could have effectively played LF and again one of the above misses out.


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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Snowflake Royal » 25 Jul 2021 12:46

Seeeing the highlights, some lovely crossing from Yiadom. Super goal from Ejaria. Absolutely delightful. And his saved header wasn't bad either!

Tetek probably should have scored on his break, but only a whisker away.

Defending on their break was rather poor. Crosser was beyond his man to receive the pass, LB and midfield was nowhere on the back post run, Dorsett(?) bit weak in the centre as the ball went across the goal - that last might be a bit harsh. Cabral no chance

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by morganb » 26 Jul 2021 09:06

Jamaica got knocked out of the Gold Cup overnight so Liam Moore will be on his way home. Assume he won't feature in the game against Palace at the weekend, but will he make the start of the season?

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Hound » 26 Jul 2021 09:11

morganb Jamaica got knocked out of the Gold Cup overnight so Liam Moore will be on his way home. Assume he won't feature in the game against Palace at the weekend, but will he make the start of the season?


yeah saw that. Don't see why he wouldn't make the palace game if he is back in the next day or two. He'll be fully match fit etc

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by NathStPaul » 26 Jul 2021 09:17

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morganb Jamaica got knocked out of the Gold Cup overnight so Liam Moore will be on his way home. Assume he won't feature in the game against Palace at the weekend, but will he make the start of the season?


yeah saw that. Don't see why he wouldn't make the palace game if he is back in the next day or two. He'll be fully match fit etc

Does he not have to isolate for 10 days?


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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Snowball » 26 Jul 2021 09:18

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morganb Jamaica got knocked out of the Gold Cup overnight so Liam Moore will be on his way home. Assume he won't feature in the game against Palace at the weekend, but will he make the start of the season?


yeah saw that. Don't see why he wouldn't make the palace game if he is back in the next day or two. He'll be fully match fit etc

Does he not have to isolate for 10 days?



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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Mid Sussex Royal » 26 Jul 2021 09:25

Has Moore had a proper summer break? Could need a rest like the Euro guys

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Hound » 26 Jul 2021 10:30

Had a break before the gold cup

I don’t think sportspeople have to isolate. Might be wrong though

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Stranded » 27 Jul 2021 10:25

Apparently playing Brighton in a behind closed door game today.


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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by tidus_mi2 » 27 Jul 2021 17:38

Looks like we played a behind closed doors friendly against Brighton and won 2-1.

We finally win a pre-season game when no one is around to see it, we seem to do alright without fans.

Goals were a Swift penalty and a long range strike from Azeez.

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by linkenholtroyal » 27 Jul 2021 19:37

Azeez is looking the most useful at the moment. Can we offer him a longer contract now he is contracted to us or is it literally the case we would have to give him another contract each year?

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Hound » 27 Jul 2021 19:42

Yep he looks a prospect - bit frustrating if he is stuck on a one year deal. Hopefully can do something with it if he starts the seaosn for us

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Zip » 27 Jul 2021 20:31

Azeez is 20. Is there any reason why is only on a one year deal?

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Crowbar6753 » 27 Jul 2021 21:11

Zip Azeez is 20. Is there any reason why is only on a one year deal?


Simple, we haven't learned any lessons at all from Olise, Richards and the lad who went to Porto (Brain Fart, forgot his name lol) :cry: :cry:

If there was ever a time we needed a "Director of Football" now is that time!!

"Danny Loader" thats the lad :D

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Crowbar6753 » 27 Jul 2021 21:17

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Zip Azeez is 20. Is there any reason why is only on a one year deal?


Simple, we haven't learned any lessons at all from Olise, Richards and the lad who went to Porto (Brain Fart, forgot his name lol) :cry: :cry:

If there was ever a time we needed a "Director of Football" now is that time!!

"Danny Loader" thats the lad :D


I just did a google on Danny Loader and he scored 8 goals in 32 appearances for Porto B team. Would anyone take him back on loan right now?

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Re: Pre-season games 2021/2022

by Hound » 27 Jul 2021 21:53

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Zip Azeez is 20. Is there any reason why is only on a one year deal?


Simple, we haven't learned any lessons at all from Olise, Richards and the lad who went to Porto (Brain Fart, forgot his name lol) :cry: :cry:

If there was ever a time we needed a "Director of Football" now is that time!!

"Danny Loader" thats the lad :D


Those same lessons also give us Ryan East, Tennai Watson and Sam Smith though. Given big 3 year deals after a handful of appearances and end up being a huge waste of money. Definitely not what we want in our current circumstance and having finally got rid of nearly all the dead wood

What we do need to do is quickly identify if he can do it at champ level and then extend if he looks like he can

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