Pre-season 2018

What a terrific match. Thoroughly enjoyed it....the win was a nice bonus, but enjoyed our play anyway. Targett was excellent....as was the whole team....with special mention for Gabbi. I have a feeling that our defence will be somewhat robust this season.

 

Definately ahead of Romeu.

 

Saints redeemed themselves in that second half

Like many friendlies, a real mixed bag (some very good performances (Gabbiadini, Targett, Stephens, Armstrong etc.) and some poor ones (Long, Davis, Romeu, Hoedt).

I like the fact we are scoring, however I don't like the fact that our midfield is so easily bypassed and we are playing such a high line and our defence looks just as fragile as last year.

 

Also good to see so many of our youngsters on the pitch.

 

A hughesy half time team talk and second half substitutions to turn a 0-2 deficit to a 3-2 win.

It's the hope that kills you.

 

I can remember when 3-2 was our favourite score...yep, still like it.

 

MUCH MUCH better in that half. Things I noted:

1. Like the look of Gunn
2. We must keep Targett - I know we have a lot of Centre back options now but I still seriously like the thought of Bertrand in a back 3 with Targett left wing back
3. Pierre was awesome and should be first name on team sheet
4. Ely looks maybe a bit lightweight but suspect he has a terrific attitude and work ethic
5. Armstrong a definite upgrade on Davis
6. Austin still knows where the net is
7. JWP looked good in his cameo
8. Vestergard looks to have a calm giant presence

Good stuff

 

That was 3-1 wasn't it?

 

Nah, too close for me. 3-1

 

I liked Pierre before all of you losers.

 

I think JWP could do a job at RWB if required.

 

I liked him firstist

 

I liked him at Bayern...

 

We have some interesting midfielders though. Which is why I hate this formation. Well, see you all for the next one.

 

Reed

 

Thoughts:
- Hojbjerg was superb.
- Elyounoussi lost the ball quite a bit, looked quite poor but did score the winner.
- Vestergaard really good in the centre of the back 3.
- Armstrong looking like a good signing.
- Nice attacking football but still looking shaky at the back and there were quite a few loose passes that would have been punished in a proper match.
- Great performance from Targett. The pass for the Armstrong goal was delicious.

My team for Burnley at the moment would be

McCarthy

Targett Bednarek Vestergaard Hoedt Betrand
Hojbjerg Romeu
Armstrong
Austin Gabbiadini

 

The problem is who to leave out in some positions....nice problem for Hughes to have.

 

Haven’t seen any of the game. Rarely bother with friendlies. I have however caught up on the thread. Some of us need to learn to just relax in pre-season. We went from being dog poo to being world beaters.

Hilarious

 

But, I thought that Celtic supporter said Armstrong was rubbish?

 

Interesting........can he play there though?