26 Aug 2026 21:31:38
I don't care who the opposition is, if for example.. Kroupi Jnr from Bournemouth was scoring like this would be raving about him. Let's give Thierno the credit he deserves for how he has started this season.
26 Aug 2026 21:51:50
Four goals, one assist in two games.
{Ed025's Note - have we had it wrong all this time?.. :)
26 Aug 2026 21:56:34
Absolutely, three goals, no complaints. It was great to see us doing so much attacking and quick passing. Looking forward to the Bournemouth game.
{Ed025's Note - me too Mike..
26 Aug 2026 21:59:37
Looks like we have ed ???
26 Aug 2026 22:08:31
He was awesome today. His movement has improved massively, yes, he's a big, clumsy oaf at times, but he's scoring goals, which is his job.
Armstrong, by the way, looks like a £100m player in the making.
26 Aug 2026 22:09:02
I'm not sure what people are judging him on this season, yes, he was horrendous last season, but give the lad credit, he's scoring, that's all you can ask. I remember we used to slate Lukaku for having the touch of an elephant, but Barry is getting better, I don't care what anyone says, but let's hope he can keep it going.
26 Aug 2026 22:09:45
The lad has started well and looks a lot better.
His goal against Palace was going out for a throw in, and 2 goals tonight were 5 yards out and open net; however, his movement to get in the space for both was probably the most promising thing about the goals. The other one he showed good instinct to get the rebound, and the assist was meant for Ndiaye.
There was a moment where he was played in on the edge of their box and 1v1 with the last defender.
He didn't attempt to get at his man and drive in the box, instead he had a tame effort straight at the keeper.
It is much better for us that he is scoring goals, of course, but he has a long way to go before I change my opinion that he is the answer to our no9 problems.
They were shocking tonight, we can't forget that.
26 Aug 2026 22:25:33
He's not on the wing and playing centrally. It's no surprise that if you get in and around the six yard box, you get more goals.
Let's give him credit where it is due but remember it was against a championship side. He said at the start of the season he wanted to work harder and write off last season - looks like he's trying.
Still think we need another striker, RB and LB (and a cover CB if Job goes) . Thought we looked good on the wings and Johnson's pace was blistering.
Do we resign Grealish? I'm not sure.
26 Aug 2026 22:34:04
The lad will never win it. We can find fault when he scores a hat trick. If it was Barry rather than Ndiaye who was through in goal and never even got a shot off, he would be getting even more pelters.
Ndiaye should have scored, and it was poor from him, but nobody calls it Gary Lineker for scoring most of his goals in the six yard box.
26 Aug 2026 22:50:29
I'm still not convinced by Barry, but one thing is certain, he's pushed Beto out from starting. I now pray we sell Beto for what we paid and get another striker in.
God forbid Moyes ever plays 2 up front!
I'd be happy with our preferred choice at rb Guela Doue and a loan striker, maybe Jesus, who is a clinical forward.
26 Aug 2026 22:51:14
Gary Lineker was a top level finisher on a consistent basis.
No one is finding fault and has given him credit for tonight. They just refuse to get carried away when he scores a few tap-ins against a very bad Championship side. It is simply a bit of context.
26 Aug 2026 23:05:35
Good post BluePasty, I feel the same, you want your striker to score and he's doing it, so keep it up, Barry! ??????
26 Aug 2026 23:20:22
Some.of these comments are as stupid as they sound, give yourself a break, moan moan moan, find fault in anything, if you can't say anything good then don't just be negative becasue your having a boring night and want to moan, a hat trick and assist but still we will find something, stop embarrassing yourselves
27 Aug 2026 00:15:55
He is still dozy ED just that he is positioned where both B's should be; in and around the area. I posted just before, rather like DCL was under Antonelli and now is for Leeds.
{Ed025's Note - one swallow does not make a summer as they say DMS but you cant fault his performance last night, i just believe in telling the truth with performances mate, if they play well give them all the plaudits they deserve and if they play poor just tell it like it is, i try not to get too high when we win or too low if we lose these days..its old age i suppose..