I remember Muzza (Withdean) and Berbatov getting slagged off by (just a few) for that very thing.
Personally at that time, I thought Muzza was just laid back brilliant.
I’d say more for Manure …. the stakes of making Europe, winning at that stage was important, plus in the final seconds.
What was special about Pedro this evening was that he’s able to shut out home fan noise and stuff behind the goal, as well as all the cheating - scuffing the pen spot, goalie...
Our recent track record in improving young players, giving them plenty of first team opportunities, must be the equal of anyones.
I can only think of Alzate, Lamptey and Connelly who regressed. Shirley their doing?
Other clubs it appears to me play the percentages of their best XI or...
Scott’s the business, he should choose us as the perfect club for his development. Fact.
But I noticed he’s revered on Top 6 fora, no doubt Smug Eddie/Ashworth have noticed him too.
My thoughts exactly. I’ve not seen anything yet from TL to suggest that he’ll consistently negate opposition threats down our right. Far from it. Veltman and Gross are light years ahead in their defensive abilities.