15 Aug 2026 11:47:49
Tough introduction last night, but first half, I thought we looked the better team, Fer Lopez absolutely ran the show. However, second half, we seemed to end up just going long and not trying to play through them, as we did in the first half. I think it was stupid to have no subs left with 10 to go, as Lima in particular felt like a somewhat pointless substitution, which meant we practically ended with ten men. But, a great way for Raul to return home nonetheless with that late equaliser. I think we’re still 4 or 5 signing away from a side capable of winning the league, including 2 cbs, a lb, and a winger, as I thought Mane looked both lazy (not tracking for the first goal) and ineffective.

I also think a new gk should be signed unless Sa stays. I think Sa would have saved the first goal, not saying Bentley should have, but Sa loves to save a close range header, and think that one he would have got too. So, it’s not all doom and gloom, but I still think we need more signings to challenge this season. Hopefully last night was just a wake up call for the lads, as some of them (Andre in particular) seemed to be a little bit slow, as if they thought the champ would be easier.

1.) 15 Aug 2026
15 Aug 2026 13:30:39
The biggest issue we have is Bentley, Mosquera and Toti, as they are not good enough when played together. Leaves us wide open.
I can't understand why each manager we have still makes the same mistakes with the starting line ups.

Subs last night were just ridiculous.
The last 20 mins we had no shape, no composure (except Raul for pen) and no idea.
Why Trippier is not captain beggars belief.

2.) 15 Aug 2026
15 Aug 2026 14:52:23
Very much agree on Trippier, Camo. I thought the second half was too similar to the end of last season. Not knowing what to do with the ball, and just passing it along the back line.
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