22 Aug 2026 17:05:12
I thought the team did well. Could have made subs earlier, but I really liked that after went 1 up, and then 2 up, we didn't give them the ball and just sit back. That was the best part of the game for me.
I thought Armstrong was genuinely mint. I know people will disagree because he scored, but I thought Barry chuckle was terrible.
22 Aug 2026 17:35:49
I think it shows that we do have good footballers. Thought Hackney and Armstrong played really well together, and will only get better. Special mention for Pickford, kept us in it and already a contender for save of the season.
22 Aug 2026 17:57:10
For a debut I thought Hackney was outstanding, never hid, always wanting the ball, and broke up their play when others gave it away.
22 Aug 2026 18:00:14
Yeah, Hackers and Armstrong and George took the ball well, and keeping the ball is key to defusing the typical pressure we've faced for many years, especially when we lose our heads and have taken a lead. Baz scored, and that's all we want, but obviously he must get better. KDH is still trying to do too much at times, but hopefully a few new faces will arrive and he can calm that down.
Pickers always looks ropey after a late return, and he was lucky at times. Overall, I was entertained and felt assured we'd win. Onwards and upwards. Let's not throw it away and allow the moaners a field day with a nightmare at PNE.
22 Aug 2026 18:05:01
Spot on, Chris, nice to see us not sit of on a 1.0 lead and actually chase the 2nd goal, which was refreshing. Fought Ilman was brilliant today, caused them quite a few problems on the ball. Fought George did well, but he does need pick the right pass bit earlier than expected.
Lads got pace, but hoping he improves on his crossing. But 3 points and a clean sheet, although Fought 1st half we was open, but 2nd half different story. Roll on Bournemouth, am actually going to the Vitality. UTFT.
22 Aug 2026 18:27:32
Earlier comment forgot to mention Armstrong. We should also give kudos to Moyes. He conned us all. Still 2 or 3 players expected as well.