19 Apr 2026 21:16:47
As soon as that goal got chalked off today, after the chances we had and how on top we were, you just knew what was coming. McNeil giving that ball away was absolutely criminal. Mykolenko leaving Salah with 5/10 yards of space, was even more criminal. Some may say that we had the ball, so the fullbacks should be high but when you factor in what he is as a fullback, in terms of attacking intent, it makes that point completely redundant.
McNeil is the main culprit for that goal but the fact Mykolenko left their most dangerous player in acres, is absolutely criminal for me.
JB looks like his hamstring was ripped off the bone. Hopefully it isn't as bad as it looks and he doesn't miss preseason. Sounds silly to say but I think if he doesn't go off, we don't concede the 2nd.
Tarkowski needs replacing as clear as day. He is 34 soon and is not getting any better. I am fully aware that the lad puts his body on the line and gets in blocks and clearances etc but he is nowhere near good enough if we want to progress. Too often does he jog around and point the fingers at others.
Nowhere near captain material for me.
Two fullbacks are needed in this window to revitalise this side.
Gueye closer to 40 than 30. Whilst I would not be against him being offered another contract, we definitely need a new 6 in there with youth and enthusiasm.
Ndiaye was terribly unlucky to have that goal taken away from him today. No complaints with the lad. Phenomenal footballer. Fingers crossed he stays.
McNeil should be nowhere near the starting lineup. If I was Dibling and he was starting ahead of me, I would be getting my agent to sort out a move asap.
Beto, tried his b******* off today. I don't think we lose that game if he stays on the pitch. Barry is an absolute mard a*** and today showed where his allegiance lies - get him sold asap.
We may not make CL this season, which all things considered is a huge disappointment but if we get recruitment right this summer and bring in 4/5 quality signings, next season will look a whole lot brighter.
2 fullbacks, CDM, Winger, AM and Striker and we have a great chance at cracking the powers that be.
19 Apr 2026 22:10:37
Bn, ur spot on, except your Tarks diss.
19 Apr 2026 22:25:02
I know a lot rate him, Pig, but I think the blocks and clearances mask the inept defending for me. Too often is he caught out of position and treading in treacle, trying to get back into position.
One of the most overrated defenders in the PL for me, bud. I know I will be in the minority with that opinion but I just can't see the fuss.
19 Apr 2026 23:14:24
I'm not a big fan of Mykolenko, but that goal was down to McNeil passing it to their player. We are always asking for our backs to push up. We had the ball in a good position. McNeil could easily have turned and played it forward, but as usual he chose the easy option and went back.
Only this time he gave it straight to their player, who wasted no time in laying a perfect pass to Salah.
Blaming Mykolenko is too simple, I mean, where were the two centre backs? Either of them could have cut out the pass had they been there.
Fact is, they were all caught out due to that awful pass.
20 Apr 2026 00:36:41
Good post. I think we already have Tarks replacement in O'Brien, like you said. Sign two proper full backs and Tarks and Keane can be backs ups for O'Brien and Branthwaite.