07 Sep 2026 18:53:52.
After the Blues game I have a couple of comments.
Jackson is awfully and to be honest should have been replaced in the summer.
If we play Andre then it has to be with another two in mid flield.
Don’t think Raul is match fit.


Fer Lopez is a baller.
The two CB looked decent however our left is an issue which could be resolved with a three man midfield.
Mane is a luxury.
Armstrong is a starter.
Just my thoughts.

1.) 07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 20:44:04
Other than Armstrong is a starter, I somewhat agree, but for me, Armstrong is poor.

2.) 07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 21:11:25
Armstrong does not justify his place. He is not strong, physical, hard working, and has little quality. He reminds me of Hwang. He never gave his all and was not good enough. Belgarde would be the one for me once fit, he has enough to be moulded into that role.

However, Tolu would have been ideal in the Championship, but wherever he plays he needs a strong, disciplined manager.

3.) 07 Sep 2026
07 Sep 2026 21:53:08
I do think Armstrong is very hard working. He always seems to be making runs, but doesn't often get the ball. However, Ronevo, I agree with your other points and that miss was shocking.

4.) 08 Sep 2026
08 Sep 2026 08:52:41
I gotta be honest. There's no way to excuse it. Armstrong's miss was terrible, but, and it's a but with exceptions, I prefer him to Mane as a team player.
In the first half I noticed Armstrong clearing away in defence. His running takes defenders away from Fer and Raul, and also his positive runs rarely get fed.
Mane, I find, is a little static off the ball, and slow in his decision making when he gets it.
Of course he can be electric taking on players and can score a spectacular goal, but that's where he's so frustrating, coz he'll shoot when he should pass, and try a pass when he should shoot.


He's young, he's got talent, and he worries teams, but he's got a lot to learn, one of them being 'meet the ball'. He relies too much on receipt and turning a player, and he won't get much joy with that in the Championship in terms of free kicks.
I think there are times for one or the other. At the moment it's an Armstrong start, Mane coming on to light us up.