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Lidl Tir Na Nog
Young kids sign for Chelsea and then cry that they don't get first team football.
Shocker.
Shocker.
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Lidl Tir Na Nog
Remember the Musonda guy posted a rant about that on Instagram and then sign a new deal with Chelsea?
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You know... You can cry about things and also sign 20-30k per week contracts.
grange
Losing my brain cells 🥸
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I work for the US Federal government, I'm forced into using Comcast internet, I subscribe to Amazon Prime, and I bank with Wells Fargo. Unfortunately, some things in life force you to be hypocritical. 
NieThePiet
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Brighton is starting with Jahanbakhsh.
Country: Iceland
That attack though, everyone in our attack has potential to become part of the first team in the future imo.
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Mo Britain
Doom Monger
How come our kid galacticos were unable to blow away this lot?
I was at the game tonight. Pretty decent game with the last 10 mins or so being quite thrilling but with a disappointing end after the late equalizer. I genuinely thought we had won it at the death.
My thoughts:
- The team is definitely modelling itself on the new 1st team style; playing out from the back and pressing high without the ball. Willock was clearly the trigger man, chasing anything that moved, along with Nketiah beside him. More on Willock later.
- Smith-Rowe is clearly the main man at this level now. More touches on the ball than most and dropped very deep today often while Willock was pushed further forward. I'm almost certain they swapped positions throughout this game. He performed well.
- Nelson has outgrown this level. He even looked stronger, easily skinning players for fun. He deserved his goal as he was the biggest threat going forward.
- Willock was the best player on the pitch. Seeing Willock in the flesh over 90 mins was quite something. A few sloppy passes aside, he was the dominant force physically and technically throughout the match and Brighton found it hard to deal with him overall. Charlie Gilmour was really steady next to him, holding position and providing himself as a passing option. He's a pretty spiky player too, a lot of strong tackles from him.
- Cohen Bramall is really, really fast. He also played quite good. Tucked in a lot but dealt with his man well.
- Our new U23 defender, Danny Ballard, is my new favourite player at U23 level other than Amaechi. He wins everything, and really puts himself on the line. Not bad in possession either. Fans will absolutely love this guy if he continues to improve.
- Speaking of Amaechi, he was quiet in the first half but was a massive threat on the counter in the 2nd till he was replaced. He is also really, really fast - even faster than Bramall.
- Nketiah put in an underrated performance. He did a lot of running, a lot of linking up and a ****load of pressing. Could have had a couple of goals and should have won a penalty that the ref refused to give.
- Saka was awesome when he came on for Amaechi. He made Nelson's goal with an excellent dribble on the left. He already looks a natural at U23 level. Another one the fans will like - powerful, skilful dribbler.
- Iliev is the most error prone goalie I've ever seen. He's also a really good shot stopper. Can see why they like him but at the same time you wanna give him a slap. Could have cost us at least 2 goals but also saved at least 3 certain goals.
- Brighton had a strong team today. A few with a lot of first team experience. Proved to be an even contest.
My thoughts:
- The team is definitely modelling itself on the new 1st team style; playing out from the back and pressing high without the ball. Willock was clearly the trigger man, chasing anything that moved, along with Nketiah beside him. More on Willock later.
- Smith-Rowe is clearly the main man at this level now. More touches on the ball than most and dropped very deep today often while Willock was pushed further forward. I'm almost certain they swapped positions throughout this game. He performed well.
- Nelson has outgrown this level. He even looked stronger, easily skinning players for fun. He deserved his goal as he was the biggest threat going forward.
- Willock was the best player on the pitch. Seeing Willock in the flesh over 90 mins was quite something. A few sloppy passes aside, he was the dominant force physically and technically throughout the match and Brighton found it hard to deal with him overall. Charlie Gilmour was really steady next to him, holding position and providing himself as a passing option. He's a pretty spiky player too, a lot of strong tackles from him.
- Cohen Bramall is really, really fast. He also played quite good. Tucked in a lot but dealt with his man well.
- Our new U23 defender, Danny Ballard, is my new favourite player at U23 level other than Amaechi. He wins everything, and really puts himself on the line. Not bad in possession either. Fans will absolutely love this guy if he continues to improve.
- Speaking of Amaechi, he was quiet in the first half but was a massive threat on the counter in the 2nd till he was replaced. He is also really, really fast - even faster than Bramall.
- Nketiah put in an underrated performance. He did a lot of running, a lot of linking up and a ****load of pressing. Could have had a couple of goals and should have won a penalty that the ref refused to give.
- Saka was awesome when he came on for Amaechi. He made Nelson's goal with an excellent dribble on the left. He already looks a natural at U23 level. Another one the fans will like - powerful, skilful dribbler.
- Iliev is the most error prone goalie I've ever seen. He's also a really good shot stopper. Can see why they like him but at the same time you wanna give him a slap. Could have cost us at least 2 goals but also saved at least 3 certain goals.
- Brighton had a strong team today. A few with a lot of first team experience. Proved to be an even contest.
Nelson's goal. He made a really strong case for more first team involvement tonight.
berric
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Player:Trossard
Josh Da Silva to Brentford confirmed. Another youngster to permanently leave us this summer.
Aussie_gunner123
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I thought the window had closed for all of England?
berric
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Player:Trossard
Think this counts as a free transfer so I think it is allowed in the lower leagues until 31st.
Aussie_gunner123
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Country: Australia
Was he already released then? I'd never heard of him being released.
berric
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Player:Trossard
I think he was on the offciail list of released players but went under the radar because Wilshere was the top name and in the spotlight.
Aussie_gunner123
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Thats sort of disappointing, I was hoping Da Silva would get a chance, I liked him when I saw highlights of the reserve games.
Yeah, big powerful presence and a good technician - sometimes a little slow to make decisions but he's a good all-round talent.
Think this actually works out as a good move. I have a feeling he'll take to the Championship with his powerful physique and driving runs. Good luck to him. Wish he would have stayed but realistically after Guendouzi's arrival, most CMs at the club are gonna be on high alert. Surprised Willock isn't looking to make a loan move or something, maybe he will. Willock absolutely dominated the Brighton game last night, he needs a loan no doubt to test himself. Da Silva will have seen the writing on the wall, which is why he rejected the new deal and went to the Championship as he's verging on 20 and needs to play (hasn't even been on loan yet). A brave decision and I think it will work out.
Aussie_gunner123
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Onto another player that I think is still contracted, what are the chances & an update on Gedion Zelalem getting a few opportunities? Is he still worth keeping on my FIFA manager mode?
Zelalem is still recovering from tearing his ACL, he's not quite fit enough to appear. He'll likely get some game time for the U23s soon as he's been training.
Here's a timely repost for people just now discovering Bukayo Saka:
His highlights from last season. He's immensely talented and probably one of the biggest prospects we have. A powerful dribbler, fast and strong, very good technically and very dangerous in the final third. He's also a very competent LB, which could wind up being his way into first team plans in the future.
His highlights from last season. He's immensely talented and probably one of the biggest prospects we have. A powerful dribbler, fast and strong, very good technically and very dangerous in the final third. He's also a very competent LB, which could wind up being his way into first team plans in the future.
