norwichsteve 1 Posted April 6, 2021 What you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,716 Posted April 6, 2021 Much better in defence that's for sure. Lots more confidence too, less nervy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet 293 Posted April 6, 2021 Much better in defence, I feel confident with this team in the Premier league. I think we need another Pukki style no9 as back up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,228 Posted April 6, 2021 We now need to see if this team does better in the Premier League than the 2018/19 one did. We look a lot more assured in defence and we don't often give the ball away. Todd is now older and looks a class act. I'm confident they will be. Exciting times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted April 6, 2021 It's better because it's more defensively sound. It's also more experienced and has far stronger foundations for the Premier League, but we can't rest on our laurels or be naive because we obviously needs some reinforcements when we go up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted April 6, 2021 Better team, less entertainment. (I don't mean that in a bad way, giving Millwall or Forest a lead is unlikely this season, but wouldn't swap the comebacks). And yes, I realise I have said less enterainment when we have absolutely spanked a team tonight, but I mean the season as a whole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted April 6, 2021 Just now, All the Germans said: Better team, less entertainment. (I don't mean that in a bad way, giving Millwall or Forest a lead is unlikely this season, but wouldn't swap the comebacks). And yes, I realise I have said less enterainment when we have absolutely spanked a team tonight, but I mean the season as a whole. Too easy, too boring... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,716 Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, All the Germans said: Better team, less entertainment. (I don't mean that in a bad way, giving Millwall or Forest a lead is unlikely this season, but wouldn't swap the comebacks). And yes, I realise I have said less enterainment when we have absolutely spanked a team tonight, but I mean the season as a whole. 'less entertainment' Yeah, clean sheets seemed like a rarity last time we were in this divison, always felt like it order to win we had to outscore whoever we were played and they were always bound to score against us at any point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,227 Posted April 6, 2021 This is a much better team. No contest. If the two played each other this one would win. (my brain is now trying to visualise that....) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted April 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, sgncfc said: This is a much better team. No contest. If the two played each other this one would win. (my brain is now trying to visualise that....) Can you do that in one of the computer footy games....I know nothing about them. But it'd be a laugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,227 Posted April 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Can you do that in one of the computer footy games....I know nothing about them. But it'd be a laugh Which Pukki would score the most? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, sgncfc said: Which Pukki would score the most? This one, 2018/19 mid field & defence wasn't as solid. I think this team would beat that years . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,980 Posted April 6, 2021 A slow burner to begin with but one that just kept improving as the season went on. This team are comfortably better than the class of 18/19. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,231 Posted April 6, 2021 This is a better team, the additions have improved us and Buendia, Cantwell and Aarons have improved with experience. Vitally important we keep hold of them to challenge next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pukki Blinders 96 Posted April 6, 2021 Yeah I'd back this side to beat the 18/19 one. We feel like we have so much more control and can manage games a lot more effectively nowadays. The players who were part of both teams; Buendia, Aarons, Krul; are better than they were 2 seasons ago, Pukki perhaps the exception? Even so he's got 25 goals so far and could well match or beat his previous record of 29 so if he has downgraded it isn't by much. If I had to actually match them up player to player I'd say: (Current team on the left, obviously) Krul > Krul Aarons > Aarons Hanley > Zimbo Gibson ~ Godfrey Giannoulis ~ Lewis Skipp > Trybull McLean < Mario Buendia > Buendia Dowell < Stiepermann Cantwell > Hernandez Pukki ~ Pukki Mario for McLean is perhaps harsh as Kenny has been excellent this year, but with the moments Mario produced I think I had to edge him. The back 4 (apart from Aarons) were really hard to call, as Zimmermann and Godfrey were brilliant as a pairing and Lewis was very good too, but the fact is we are a hell of a lot better defensively this season that we were in 18/19. The depth of the squad is a lot better too I would say. But I mean it's less about the individuals and more that the system and way we manage the game now is significantly better and less erratic than it was two years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted April 6, 2021 59 minutes ago, Pukki Blinders said: Yeah I'd back this side to beat the 18/19 one. We feel like we have so much more control and can manage games a lot more effectively nowadays. The players who were part of both teams; Buendia, Aarons, Krul; are better than they were 2 seasons ago, Pukki perhaps the exception? Even so he's got 25 goals so far and could well match or beat his previous record of 29 so if he has downgraded it isn't by much. If I had to actually match them up player to player I'd say: (Current team on the left, obviously) Krul > Krul Aarons > Aarons Hanley > Zimbo Gibson ~ Godfrey Giannoulis ~ Lewis Skipp > Trybull McLean < Mario Buendia > Buendia Dowell < Stiepermann Cantwell > Hernandez Pukki ~ Pukki Mario for McLean is perhaps harsh as Kenny has been excellent this year, but with the moments Mario produced I think I had to edge him. The back 4 (apart from Aarons) were really hard to call, as Zimmermann and Godfrey were brilliant as a pairing and Lewis was very good too, but the fact is we are a hell of a lot better defensively this season that we were in 18/19. The depth of the squad is a lot better too I would say. But I mean it's less about the individuals and more that the system and way we manage the game now is significantly better and less erratic than it was two years ago. Agree mostly but I'd say Gibson > Godfrey, McLean > Mario, Dowell < Stieperman. Only based upon performance for us this season compared to last time. I think Godfrey could go to the very top but in 18/19 he wasn't that good at defending and definitely Gibson is better defender. Mario had some awesome moments but McLean all round is better. Dowell probably will be better than Stiepermann was but people seriously underestimate Marco's contribution last time (and his ability now; he can definitely still play a role. Even next season). Also, Skipp >>>>>> Trybull. Not being mean to Trybull, but Skipp is absolutely brilliant. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted April 6, 2021 I think this side would win - the younger players are more experienced and we are so much more savvy in defence. As others have said, it has been a little less exciting as that improvement in defence has seen us have no need for so many late winners, but I’ll happily take it; IMO we are the best side in the league by a margin, whether or not we now finish the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites