08 Aug 2026 07:51:24
On the positive side we scored 3, Trippier can take set pieces and our attack looks better, Lopez, R. Gomes and Mane in particular.
Unfortunately our GK and both CB to me look awful. Maybe Mosquera would be better with someone of better ability than Toti next to him.
Not sure why Toti is in the side, let alone captain. Was poor last season, looked the same last night.
Munetsi just runs about with no effect on anything.
Hopefully Cesar now realises we desperately need additions.
08 Aug 2026 08:17:15
v good summary.
08 Aug 2026 09:22:15
Good summary. On the non footballing side, did anyone try and order food/drink at half time?
What a shambles in the upper tier, NB, anyway. Queue to order your food via a keypad system (similar to McDonald's), get an order No. Then queue again at the collection point, only to be told that they've run out of the items you've ordered!
When I asked for a refund, the eyes went blank, as nobody seemed to know what to do.
It wasn't just me either. Not sure if this is something just introduced, or has been there for a while, as I don't usually eat or drink at the ground, as it's too expensive, but what a shambles.
08 Aug 2026 09:39:13
Great to win... and very comfortable.
On the plus side, I have watched Trippier live twice now. He is head and shoulders above most of the others. Andre is better than the Championship, and Mane and Lopez are also quality.
Raul will also prove to be a real asset.
However, the Central Defence is not even Championship standard. We need a decent creative midfielder, another winger, and a strong CF backup option... Oh, and a GK.