27 Jan 2024 19:26:50
The operation that once snaffled Kendall from the jaws of the Reds, that made astute signings like Bracewell. now must have a few choice wines before the overseas scouts turn up to examine the feet movement of Beto and his first touch. then lay out the dosh
Unbelievable.
27 Jan 2024 21:30:34
Beto needs a tyre round his waist in training. Then he needs to not move from the centre circle with balls hammered at him. Chalk and white boards are the fups of the modern game.
28 Jan 2024 10:24:59
Beto's legs and brain just don't work together.
{Ed025's Note - I would love to argue with you Brass. But I can’t on what I have seen mate..
28 Jan 2024 11:39:30
He may be another cousin of George Weah.
28 Jan 2024 15:29:03
To be fair he doesn't get a run in the starting 11.
28 Jan 2024 16:18:14
And he doesn’t run when he’s in the starting 11.
28 Jan 2024 21:01:26
Very true JB.
29 Jan 2024 12:08:54
Effort is the minimum requirement and, to be fair, Beto does show a bit of desire. That, however, isn't enough on its own at this level as any player nmust have ability.
On one hand it's a shame as we want every player to come good and have a fruitful career with us. On the other it's an absolute disgrace as the transfer fee agreed looks excessive yet again.
I suppose there is time for him to prove us doubters wrong but I suspect this level is too much of a step up for him. For me, he's still on a level comparable to the Straq, puts in the effort but comes up short. Shame really.
{Ed025's Note - i was very disappointed with his performance on Saturday BP, only as much as DCL,s performance i must say, both of them were useless, now im not saying it was all their fault because the midfield was also shocking mate and gave them very little service, one thing we did learn was that 4-4-2 does not suit us with the forwards we have at our disposal, we could really do with a couple of new faces brought in this window...but im not holding my breath..
29 Jan 2024 14:29:39
Maybe one of DCL/ BETO with Dobbin. Different side with Decoure.
29 Jan 2024 15:16:34
DCL seems to have lost his confidence and touch in front of goal, ed025. Question is, how long do we persevere with him? He is a saleable asset after all and we can't bring players in without selling high earners or valuable players in our predicament. But Beto is a different proposition, he hasn't really got going and we don't really know if he can cut it at this level. Let's hope he finds his scoring boots, last thing we need is another dud mate, especially at 25m!
{Ed025's Note - we cant let DCL go at the moment BP even though he is miles away from what we expect from him, he has to see it out and regain his scoring boots mate as it seems we dont have anyone else who can lead the line, Beto has been very underwhelming for me and is struggling to adapt to the Premier League, goal scoring has been a problem for a number of years now but i dont think the forwards are totally to blame, we have a distinct lack of quality in midfield as well and that does not bode well for attractive football or winning games..
29 Jan 2024 16:53:01
We just don't have pacy wide men who can take a player on and cross a ball. Oh for a Dave Thomas.
30 Jan 2024 03:02:57
I'm not advising it, Ed, but how long can we wait for him to start scoring again? Add to that our precarious financial situation, we need to find cash from somewhere. I'm half expecting some last minute sales that give us no time to sort replacements by deadline day. We have about 4 players that could command a decent fee but, if we go down that route, I can't see us surviving this season. The club is in such a mess that it's hard to see where this all ends. Tough times await us mate, another points deduction could send us on a downward Spital that could take a long time to get out of. FM etc Al have a lot to answer for.
{Ed025's Note - they really do BP, the club is a mess mate of that there is no doubt, the appeal is paramount to whether we survive or not i feel but even if we do get some points back its still going to be a hard slog..
30 Jan 2024 11:42:23
Confidence has been drained out of them. Quite frankly the playing Staff have every right to feel helpless. Being punished on field for off field occurrences. Mirror makes interesting reading.