11 Aug 2021 03:31:42
Small has left and is apparently joining Villa. Can't really blame him tbh as He and his family are villa fans.

they have moved way ahead of us now with their signings imo so it is what it is.

1.) 11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021 08:39:20
How have they moved way ahead?

I don’t agree with that - if they want our third choice left back then so be it - we have x2 decent left backs at club.

We also have a top keeper, quality defensive midfielder, world class left winger and x2 youn forwards who scored over 40 goals between them last season

If we get a right back and a playmaker (or get James playing) we will have quality all over the park

Come on have some faith

Pickford
Gidfrey
Digne
Richarlison
Allan
Decore
DCL
Kean
Mina

This is the basis of a pretty decent team.

2.) 11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021 08:46:15
It will be interesting to see how he behaves in the future if he doesn't get the amount of game time he thinks he deserves.

3.) 11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021 09:18:30
It's not just the team that matters Sobs - it is the squad or lack of depth that kills us.

4.) 11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021 12:03:39
Sobs the trouble with EFC is on paper they are a good squad, if overpaid. When they come on to a football pitch that's were the trouble starts, not enough of them turn up on any given day and play consistently or give 100%.

I don't hold great expectations this season. But if Rafa can make them give greater effort consistently, it will allay some of my doubts about him.

Let's be honest. Since Moyes left we have had a series of managers who have flattered to deceive. Now we are worse than we were then.

Just to clarify I'm not suggesting we go back to Moyes. But the top 6 have moved on into another stratosphere, and we have been left behind. Yes we have the promise of a new ground and greater revenue. But until we clear dead weight of the books ( that nobody wants to sign) we will have FFP over our shoulders😢.