Raised this recently. We seem to lack aerial dominance following key departures over the last few years. I know he’s not “that type of player”, but Berge should be having more success when you consider his height. Can’t imagine Palhinha had such a low rate
I’m not expecting it. I think we’ll see Lukic and Berge with Kevin on the left. But when it inevitably gets stodgy, would be nice to see TC get some minutes. I think he’s shown he can be turned to for periods of 4-6 weeks at this level and deliver the goods
My concern with 1st phase is, this is the first time in 18months ESR has shown us his “legs”. I worry that adding extra running to get involved further up, having dropped in is a big ask at this point. I’d quite like the idea of TC coming in to the midfield in Iwobi’s absence. Feels most suited
I much prefer ESR nearer the opposition goal. We don’t have many genuine goal threats in the squad and with Raul clearly struggling after being flogged in recent months, it leaves only Wilson as a likely scorer. ESR has shown he gets into scoring positions and can convert. I’d keep him up there
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I still think Bret’s 1997 is one of the best years a performer has ever had. From match quality to character work, that stretch from his return at the end of 96 to Montreal in Nov 97 was some of the best work there is, was and ever will be
History doesn’t shine well on him, as everywhere he left has gone on to do better things without him. Even Gary O’Neil got a tune out of the same Bournemouth squad he had. He may prove to be a good manager, but so far he’s only shown he can lead a strong championship team to an expected promotion
The difference is, Forest have a plan of attack. Get the ball wide and deliver for Wood or to MGW to carry the team up the pitch at pace. If you look at speed of attack, it was non-existent in Parker’s Fulham. Painstakingly so.
Mitrovic who set a championship record the season prior, and hit double figures in a relegated Prem team before that? Watching Parker’s FFC it was clear, even in the ch’ship that they had no plan of attack. Organised off the ball and hope a talented player would win the game with a magic moment
Unlucky? We scored 9 goals at home all season while he jettisoned Mitrovic in favour of Ivan Cavaleiro and then Josh Maja.
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You could be right. Ultimately she signed a deal she’s happy with. Otherwise I’m sure she had other options and chose the one she wanted to pursue. Money might not be her prime motivator
WWE contracts often carry some incentives. Work a few extra dates, headline some shows, move some merch. She probably ends up making more overall in the long run, just not part of the guaranteed deal.
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