24 Apr 2024 10:15:31
Absolutely superb performance from the lads.
Special mention for someone else who was in form in chat. Glenn, take a bow mate! I didn't even know you could be funny! ?
As a team, I feel we're better than last season. There's more of a cutting edge to us. We seem more ruthless and the players aren't afraid to get in amongst it. Really looking like a great team.
{Ed014's Note - but do we need a striker?
24 Apr 2024 10:24:09
Sshhhhh I've managed to stay doom and gloom free since I first mentioned it. Don't jinx me!
{Ed014's Note - ? it’s been amazing the amount of goals we’ve scored without an out an out striker though.
I don’t know what to think now ?♂️
What I like though is I trust Arteta, Edu and Josh to do what’s needed.
24 Apr 2024 12:00:34
I'm the same ED, I was all for an out and out striker, not sure now.
{Ed014's Note - it’s mad mate, we were all worried about it and once again we’re still banging them in.
I have a feeling we’ll still get one as an upgrade on Jesus will still be a big need.
I’ve always liked him but he seems to hold us back now as we’ve developed as a team.
I’m wondering if he’s trying to hard too, he looks a frustrated figure on the pitch.
24 Apr 2024 12:35:27
I agree, he looked frustrated last night. As you say he doesn't fit the style of the team now, we have developed well.
24 Apr 2024 13:31:34
You guys are fecking nasty! That's just his normal face!
24 Apr 2024 14:41:50
Just two years ago Jesus and Zinchenko were City players they deemed they could get rid of and we received gratefully. We have evovlved as a team so quickly they are surplus to us now as we are now at that level almost. I think we need to upgrade Jesus and I think the only striker that would complement us is Isak. Left back a problem but Timber is back and with Tommy as cover we are good to go there.
Shout out to both Ben White and Trossard - both proving they are good enough for a top six team and good enough for us COYG If only Partey could keep fit - releases Rice to do his thing.
24 Apr 2024 16:10:11
I think we 1000% need a new striker, I don’t think harvertz is a 20/ 25 striker at all he’s had a good game yesterday but seems to go missing a lot, if we get someone who can score 20/ 25 league goals then everyone can look out.
24 Apr 2024 16:15:36
Haha thanks mate. The wife had allowed me to have some mid week beers which always helps! Always enjoy the banter on the chats, and smashing Chelsea made it even better.
COYG!
24 Apr 2024 16:19:30
Imo we need a proper striker and a pivot player (if Partey leaves) to compete at the absolute highest level. Bayern and Porto both found a way to make life difficult for us and i believe having those kind of players would help us to find the solution against them. We're able to beat most teams without problems as is but the best teams will look to mitigate your strengths and exploit your weaknesses.
24 Apr 2024 17:59:23
14, I know we're scoring a lot of goals, but in a couple games this season, we've created chances, had no one to convert them, and lost the game.
It's not like we don't deploy a striker; he's just not very effective.
In perspective, White has scored the same number of goals as our striker, albeit over 10 more appearances - but still.
Yeah mate, we need a striker.
{Ed014's Note - I do agree mate and can’t see us not getting one as it’s clear we don’t have an out an out natural goal scorer.
No idea who it may but hope we get him in quickly in the summer.
24 Apr 2024 21:16:19
For perspective Sharpie is that goal stat true? At least in Prem it’s 11 - 4! Says more about White for me. If we need one Isak for me after all city have a Cyborg and we’ve scored more! I take your point about a couple of games but do we change our style to accommodate? It’s why I’m not paid the big bucks I don’t know but happy for those that do to make the decision COYG Ineffective? No.
{Ed014's Note - hey mate, sorry I missed your post the other day but all good with my much better half and thanks for asking. ?
24 Apr 2024 21:27:14
??? I’m hoping I’ve read it wrong! You meant Jesus didn’t you ? Not Super Kai Havertz! Apologies if so and agree to be fair COYG.
25 Apr 2024 06:18:48
Sus, yeah mate, I meant Jesus. And I'm absolutely not suggesting we change our style of play. Getting a new striker doesn't have to mean a different style of play.