EDS v Brighton on City+ today - 1pm ko

[lancs blue]

Can't watch, but sounds like the Bernabe LB experiment has been going pretty well so far.

Maybe he can be someone who performs that wingback role like Raphael Guerreiro, not very quick, but so good on the ball that he is one of Dortmund's most consistent players in creating.

He's not been at LB much tbh, wing back or centre mid mostly. Mbete is covering two positions most of the time.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Bugger, not worked this time, but that is just one complete and comprehensive foul by Delap. The material on the Brighton players shirt might just be made of kevlar or graphene!

 

[WallyA]

He's not been at LB much tbh, wing back or centre mid mostly. Mbete is covering two positions most of the time.

But that is LB in our system.

Mendy plays as a wingback for us, or Zinchenko who can play it inverted.

And isn't it perfect that Bernabe can actually play both of these roles?

It's something interesting to think about, I think more players should consider the fullback position tbh.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Just got home......anyone give a summary? Cheers

 

[lancs blue]

But that is LB in our system.

Mendy plays as a wingback for us, or Zinchenko who can play it inverted.

And isn't it perfect that Bernabe can actually play both of these roles?

It's something interesting to think about, I think more players should consider the fullback position tbh.

Yes I know, it's just that today Bernabe is even less of a LB than he was at Liverpool.

 

[Delphinho]

Just got home......anyone give a summary? Cheers

City dominating, Brighton have never looked like scoring. We should have scored at least 5 or 6

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

City dominating, Brighton have never looked like scoring. We should have scored at least 5 or 6

And Delap has just punted one into the Ashton Canal from four yards out. I could have wafted it in with a swish of me tartan blanket!

 

[WallyA]

Yes I know, it's just that today Bernabe is even less of a LB than he was at Liverpool.

Fair enough, with 2 DMs I could see it having a place though.

Considering how he has just started playing LB though it shows promise. I think he can be like Raphael Guerreiro in that same mold.

 

[FantasyIreland]

City dominating, Brighton have never looked like scoring. We should have scored at least 5 or 6

Thanks pal,good to hear.

 

[Delphinho]

And Delap has just punted one into the Ashton Canal from four yards out. I could have wafted it in with a swish of me tartan blanket!

Should have had a hattrick by now. He might kill someone on the pitch one day, he`s really aggressive and gets frustrated really quickly

 

[lancs blue]

Annoying to concede late like that. 2-1

 

[FantasyIreland]

Haha,fucki ell,i turn it on and the first thing to happen......the cvnts pull one back with the last kick.

 

[Delphinho]

Brighton get a goal out of nothing. FT 2-1 now

 

[lancs blue]

Should have had a hattrick by now. He might kill someone on the pitch one day, he`s really aggressive and gets frustrated really quickly

He's too easy to wind up, he needs to address that or opponents will exploit it.

 

[Ric]

Shame to concede late on, but the scoreline flattered Brighton. Should’ve won by four or five. Love watching Cole Palmer play. One of the most naturally gifted talents I’ve seen in a long time.

 

[Bob Hope]

Gomes could be converted to right back, thought he played well.

 

[Cobra]

I thought McAtee was brilliant, MotM for me. Palmer played well but was incredibly greedy at times and Delap needs to work on his composure because he misses a lot of chances.

 

[WallyA]

I thought McAtee was brilliant, MotM for me. Palmer played well but was incredibly greedy at times and Delap needs to work on his composure because he misses a lot of chances.

I am listening to it and seems to be the case.

McAtee brilliant, Delap showing why he isn't quite ready for first team.

2-1 when it should be 5-0, very City-like.

 

[lancs blue]

I thought McAtee was brilliant, MotM for me. Palmer played well but was incredibly greedy at times and Delap needs to work on his composure because he misses a lot of chances.

Agreed, McAtee has really quick feet, reminds me a bit of Kinkladze when he runs with the ball.

 

[Delphinho]

Currently top of the PL2 table with a very young team. We`ve been a midtable club for several seasons now, and I feel this group of players is the best we`ve had in a long time. Not necessarily the best individual players (Foden, Sancho level), but the better overall team. We seem to have plenty of good players in every position.

McAtee was MOTM for me today. Reminds me of a Ozil/Kinkladze hybrid. Just glides around the pitch so effortlessly and seems to get on the scoresheet almost every time (5g 4a in 8 games). Some of his passes today was absolutely magnificent.
Palmer absolutely destroyed their LB again and again, but he was really poor in front of goal. Should have scored a couple, but he`s incredibly skillful, way too good for the PL2
Delap got another goal but should easily have gotten a few more. Looks a little too raw for the first team right now, but plenty of potential and undoubtedly a future star. The mix of pace and physicality is very rare. Most strikers seem to have max one of them
Nmecha is obviously a good player, but he just seems a little lazy every time I see him. Passing is often poor, but regularly gets a goal or an assist. Could need another challenge, a loan would do him good
Doyle energetic as always, constantly looking to make things happen with his passes. The defence didn`t have much to do, but Bernabe did well in the inverted LB role. Certainly has a bigger chance to make it at City as a LB than a midfielder, we`re stacked in that position. Enjoy watching these games, great that the club lets us watch these games, there`s clearly a lot of interest in the academy