zolayes 14,489 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 missed the whole of the second half ..sounds as if it was better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 AVB 4 games = 4 wins, and no goals conceded Like in Porto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 What a great match.....Another clean sheet as well!I hope AVB tries Drogba on the right next time with Torres...I mean he can surely do a better than Anelka or Kalou....Sturridge should ALSO be given an opportunity in the centre...Wing isn't exactly the best option for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Decent performance, especially in the 2nd half. Even Ivo is showing Torres how to run through n score. First half was a tad mediocre but we just upped the tempo and got the goals when that team were tired. Wanted Torres to score but maybe he'll bang a few in on Weds or against Vills/Blackburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Four goals (should have been seven with the two offsides, plus Yury should have had one), a clean sheet, improved team and individual performances... much better. Patience and perspective is the key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 That was shit hot. We're getting there chaps :blue scalf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 At this point in time, Van Anholt seem to be AVB's preferred LB back up choice. . . .Kalas and Chalobah are equally fantastic and if their development goes according to plan, they could save us a lot of CB investment cash in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 As things stand, who would be your preferred midfield trio next season (that's assuming we don't make any MF purchase this transfer window) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullabletype 987 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Four goals (should have been seven with the two offsides, plus Yury should have had one), a clean sheet, improved team and individual performances... much better. Patience and perspective is the key My sentiments exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 McEachran - Lampard - Benayoun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEssien 127 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 McEachran - Lampard - BenayounToo weak, especially if we play Luiz at the back.MikelMcEachran/ Lampard interchanging - Pastore (if we get)/Ramires/Essien(when fit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You know somthing is wrong when Brana can run onto a through-ball and finish it and somebody else can't..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Too weak, especially if we play Luiz at the back.MikelMcEachran/ Lampard interchanging - Pastore (if we get)/Ramires/Essien(when fit)My sentiment exactly. . .Gianfranco's selection looks very unbalanced, playing with no natural DM would leave us vulnerable at the bac. Could Romeu be good enough to challenge Mikel for the no1 spot in DM. . only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicrico 175 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You know somthing is wrong when Brana can run onto a through-ball and finish it and somebody else can't.....My thoughts exactly. none of our strikers are firing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEssien 127 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 My sentiment exactly. . .Gianfranco's selection looks very unbalanced, playing with no natural DM would leave us vulnerable at the bac. Could Romeu be good enough to challenge Mikel for the no1 spot in DM. . only time will tellI think if he was bought in time to test at pre-season it would be a realistic option but given his tender age, and lack of football to a high standard I assume he would just play back-up to Mikel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 You know somthing is wrong when Brana can run onto a through-ball and finish it and somebody else can't.....There's nothing wrong. Its called "running in from the deep"...Its unpredictableAll teams with attacking CB's have that option. We just happen to be one of the lucky ones that do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I think if he was bought in time to test at pre-season it would be a realistic option but given his tender age, and lack of football to a high standard I assume he would just play back-up to Mikel.I agree. . .he won't play any pre-season games due to international assignment. On a sidenote I'm becoming increasingly worried over Torres sluggishness and lack of confidence . .it's been 3 games now and still no marked improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEssien 127 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I agree. . .he won't play any pre-season games due to international assignment. On a sidenote I'm becoming increasingly worried over Torres sluggishness and lack of confidence . .it's been 3 games now and still no marked improvement.*it's been 5 months. People still say it's down to "service" but it's hardly like we have a midfield that can't play great balls, he makes some runs but gives up half the time. His touches are still poor as his finishing is. It's very easy to blame the service and a lack of passes but when it becomes 5 months in a team and you're still as poor as you were when you came you've got to start questioning his abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,537 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 a throughly enjoyable pre-season performance...Josh was sensational!!! he may only be 18 but he truly played like a 28 year old and in some cases has even more composure than those players of that age. some of his passes were just sublime.the majority of the team had good performances tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Will Luiz & Ramires join the tour later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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