Wycombe (H) - EFL Cup R3 | Post-Match Thread

Didsbury Dave said:
Judge Kev on what he does in the next three games, not tonight. That’s what it’s all about. I was surprised to see him play the 90 but clearly they’ve judged he needs the game time and I’ve noticed this about him before: as our key man he gets in a Rhythm and is very fit and will run game after game. We need him to win the next three for us. Tonight didn’t really matter.
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His whole game was a fitness exercise, how anyone can look at his performance today and slate him is laughable.
 
EdersonsSmiley said:
I will annoy even more people with this then. It was a very Pogba-like performance IMO, some brilliant balls when he was in acres of space but a lot of the game just passed him by.

He is supposed to be our best player and was shown up massively by Foden tonight, that is the sort of performance I expect from him (and Mahrez).
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Don't worry about Kev. The machine is starting to crank up. Standby for some big games from him in the next week.
 
wattle said:
Fuck me - managers like Dyche and Pulis will be livid at those comments
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Have to laugh at the pettiness of the BBC. They have left out how he praised us from the match report and only posted half of what he said:

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola: "I am just going to say thank you very much to all the Academy. They have many good players, not just one or two. We can count on them absolutely. With their skills and desire, they have got it at this club. I am so proud to be manager of this club."

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth: "The first 22 minutes were special! What a moment for the fans who travelled all this way. A few months ago they were locked in their homes and couldn't see us in the Championship. Those scenes when the goal went in were incredible."
 
He is supposed to be our best player and was shown up massively by Foden tonight, that is the sort of performance I expect from him (and Mahrez).

I see where you are coming from.Kev has had an injury ridden 12-18 months, he is 29, and IMHO at times we have looked better without than with him.

For me he has a bit to prove at the mo.

that said tho, I think he will do the proving
 
bert38 said:
My days Palmer is some talent. Loads of positives. Plenty of work for the first teamers who played. Kids all did very well. Foden brilliant but Raz ran his arse off second half-it will come for him.
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I hope so but highly doubt it, it was Wycombe, no way he starts the next 3 games.
 
EdersonsSmiley said:
I will annoy even more people with this then. It was a very Pogba-like performance IMO, some brilliant balls when he was in acres of space but a lot of the game just passed him by.

He is supposed to be our best player and was shown up massively by Foden tonight, that is the sort of performance I expect from him (and Mahrez).
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Fucking behave you WUM...

What's wrong?

Weren't you breast fed?

JJ
 
jollylescott said:
Don't worry about Kev. The machine is starting to crank up. Standby for some big games from him in the next week.
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Couldn’t agree more, 90 mins of running his bollocks off, he needed a full match under his belt which I was surprised he was given. Great game and Kevin more that contributed to it.
Oh and no injuries as well so fuck off Wycombe with your 6 points points when we were shit it’s a different world now. Thank fuck.
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
Loved the game tonight, just got back. Sort the bleeding roadworks out! They’re everywhere at the moment!

Started a bit flat and nervously as you’d expect with new players bedding in, but we were unlucky to concede a scabby goal from a corner, following a game of pinball in the box.

Then on about 20 minutes, Phillip Walter Foden thought “fuck this, time to run the game” and totally destroyed Wycombe on his own. An unbelievable midfield maestro display.

Thought all the youngsters did well. Loved Wilson-Esbrand’s performance the most. His positional sense and attacking movement were both superb and he’s pretty rapid. Once he learns to slow his movement down before crossing, he’ll be a first team squad member.

Burns and Mbete did well against the bulk of Akinfenwa and the pace of their number 18, who impressed me with his speed in pressing as well as attacking. Guess he has to press for 2 players when playing with Akinfenwa. He held the ball up well and flicked balls on decently, but I’m not sure I’ve seen an outfield player run less during a game. Burns reminded me of Stones.

Lavia was very, very good at linking play and mopping up balls. Thought he was slightly fortunate to stay on the pitch after his two fouls. The first one looked like he was pushed and overbalanced, but could have been a straight red on another day. Not seen it back though.

Palmer is silky smooth and has David Silva-esque pirouettes in his locker. Nice finish for his goal too.

McAtee did ok at left back, but the game was done and glad he got on and made his debut.

Egan-Riley did a very good inverted right back role. Nothing outstanding, but all the defenders usage of the ball was excellent.

TL;DR Great game, youngsters did really well.
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Great post, said the same to my mates at the game about Palmer moving like David, 50% as good will do.
 
Not sure whether anybody noticed when maybe 15 minutes into the game when their weirdo manager throw the ball to Pep for a throw in as though to say I’m not scared of you get on with the game.
Pep threw it back to him.
 
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