Branston Pickle 3,674 Posted July 24, 2019 Anyone know how the game is going v Bees? Seems that Michael Bailey is there and posting about it but the comments don’t seem to be appearing for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just Dan 10 Posted July 24, 2019 1 nil after 9 minutes, Buendia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,674 Posted July 24, 2019 Hmmm....defence is a bit of a worry for me....still not getting MB’s comments coming through on that feed, which is a bit odd as other comments are appearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted July 24, 2019 Worrying that Pukki's not in the squad. Hope he's just missing as a precaution Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,674 Posted July 24, 2019 See above re: defence - I’m just unclear how the same guys (including m-f) who shipped 50+ in the Champs are going to manage in the PL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 506 Posted July 24, 2019 Farke out bring back Robert Chase to bring stability to the club 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,674 Posted July 24, 2019 its a friendly etc etc which is fine, not remotely bothered by the win/draw/lose, but we’ve not yet looked the part defensively, which has to be a little bit of a concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,832 Posted July 24, 2019 Everyone was so optimistic after the Schalke game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,426 Posted July 24, 2019 They had a training session this morning, it's roasting at the moment and there were loads of subs. There's a reason why it was behind closed doors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,674 Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Preseason is a bit of a lottery - tbh I’d almost as soon lose as win games so that complacency doesn’t seep in; we’ve often done better after an iffy one and defeats give a chance to sort things out...but surely signs are there if we keep getting caught out Edited July 24, 2019 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted July 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: its a friendly etc etc which is fine, not remotely bothered by the win/draw/lose, but we’ve not yet looked the part defensively, which has to be a little bit of a concern. I hear ya bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,651 Posted July 24, 2019 Sounded a bit too open today- I'm not a fan of McLean and Leitner as a pair in the middle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,194 Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) As long as nobody picked up an injury I am not too bothered about a result in such a match. Playing against some of these lower league sides pre-season can be dangerous at times, I believe there was a significant injury last season (was it v Luton?) When Buendia went down after a heavy tackle today and got up gingerly afterwards I got nervous. Keep our crown jewels away from these cloggers, say I. I suppose it's good to refer to Brentford as "lower league" once again, although they're probably not cloggers. Edited July 24, 2019 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,163 Posted July 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: As long as nobody picked up an injury I am not too bothered about a result in such a match. This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,674 Posted July 24, 2019 I agree to a point - these matches don’t mean anything in terms of what might go on in the season to come. They clearly serve a purpose for fitness, match time, tactics etc etc - but hopefully also to show potentially weak areas and not just to those we’ll be playing this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,777 Posted July 24, 2019 23 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: As long as nobody picked up an injury I am not too bothered about a result in such a match. Spot on as Scum played lower league opposition last night if that is at all possible for them in Notts County and have lost a player i have never heard of called Nydam for 6 months with a broken ankle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,080 Posted July 24, 2019 Little bit harsh labeling Brentford as lower league - whilst technically correct, it makes it sound like we think we're Man City or they're someone utterly rubbish, like Ipswich. Agree with both of the sentiments above that as long as we didn't get injuries it's not a problem and not being a fan of McClean and Leitner as a pairing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,540 Posted July 24, 2019 Interesting Srbeny got 90 minutes again, the only player to do so apart from Godfrey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted July 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Interesting Srbeny got 90 minutes again, the only player to do so apart from Godfrey. Farke is really trying with this guy, pity he isn’t the answer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,540 Posted July 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said: 12 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Interesting Srbeny got 90 minutes again, the only player to do so apart from Godfrey. Farke is really trying with this guy, pity he isn’t the answer Maybe he's trying because he thinks Srbeny has something. We'll see - never write anyone off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,460 Posted July 24, 2019 He’s been getting plenty of game time so they can make a decision on what to do with him before the season starts. It will be interesting to see whether he is included in the squad or loaned out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,080 Posted July 24, 2019 I have not particularly seen anything very noteworthy - good or bad - in Srbeny. However, for some reason I have a feeling that he'll come good if he gets a chance. Not based on any logic or knowledge, other than a feeling and it is probably wildly wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,777 Posted July 24, 2019 Best i not say anything about Srbeny . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted July 24, 2019 I have a feeling too that he may come good. He could be a late bloomer, still only 25. Keep the faith Till 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, lake district canary said: Maybe he's trying because he thinks Srbeny has something. We'll see - never write anyone off. I’ll always route for him to score, but I am afraid it’s another Wilbraham situation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,540 Posted July 24, 2019 If he's being schooled to play the Stiepermann type game, which I believe he is, then goals will not be his main game - they'll still be important and as we saw last season, eight to ten goals would be a good return from a player playing behind a striker. If Stiepermann is a key player like he was last season, then to have a player capable of playing that role in the case of injury or suspension, is important. Did anyone actually watch the match that can say where he played for the 90 minutes and how effective he was? It seems strange to play a player for a whole match when there are others who will have been wanting/needing match time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted July 24, 2019 A useful game if it brings home to the management that we simply leak far too many goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 24, 2019 A comment from elsewhere " Look at the pattern of their goals 11 minutes in and they score a goals as defence is settling, Hanley comes on and 3 minutes later a goal is scored, Aarons and Lewis come on and 4 minutes later a goal is scored. The lesson here is about keeping a settled defence. " It was a 'trial' game on one of th hottest days of the year. I wouldn't read to much into the score either 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites