KZNSeagull
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It gives squad players valuable time to see what they can do.
I like it. We will win 3-1
[Albion] Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***
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I like it. We will win 3-1
Coldeanseagull
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Might RDZ be trying a three at the back formation? A fluid 3-5-2 might be worth a giggle
Bob!
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This is what I am expecting
When better to blood new players than when neither a 20-0 win nor a 0-20 defeat will affect our league position? Oh and we have already qualified for Europe and need to find out quickly how many of the squad are up to it against decent competition.
Actually, your question strikes me as one of the most surprising I have read on here a long while. I'm surprised. There, I said it.
If their fatigue levels are high according to the sports scientist then there is a risk of serious injury. De Zerbi was saying March’s level were a concern, he came on via Everton and did a Hamstring. If one the players today tears a hamstring (for example) then that messes with their pre-season and could impact their readiness for next season.
KZNSeagull
Well-known member
As we have seen in recent games, it doesn't really matter how they line up as any of them could be the furthest forward at some point in the game.
ConfusedGloryHunter
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All I can suggest is maybe De Zerbi doesn't want to qualify for Europe.
Sepulveda
Notts County's younger cousins' fan
3 at the back experiment? I know it won't happen but I really don't see a tired Groß at fullback———————-Steele—————-
Veltman—-Webster—Colwill—Groß
——-Mac Allister——-Ayari———-
Buonanotte—-Undav———-Enciso
——————Ferguson—————-
—————---——-Steele—————-
-------Veltman—-Webster—Colwill—
——-----------Groß——-Mac Allister———-
----Buonanotte------Ayari-----Enciso---
——————-----Undav----Ferguson——
Yes! I still have my very own conspiracy theory! I had feared that it had only lasted for the 24h after I introduced myself on here, but there's at least still one brave person carrying the torch. I salute you, please found some fanclub dedicated to me.
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Normandy seagull
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Was hoping Cam peupion might play today and offiah- strange
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yeah it is a bit of a strange one - the only PL game of this season with no pressure on it for a result- what could be less surprising than playing all our youngsters in and giving our key players ( our valuable assets!) a much needed break.
A very young line up -Totally in line with RDZs approach to encouraging squad development.
Surprised why anyone would think Gross wouldn’t captain from the right back and give Dunk a much needed rest too - esp now we have Colwill and Webster and Veltman all finally fit again.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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I know that RDZ keeps persevering with Buonanotte, but to me he still never looks quite worthy of a start. His influence on a game, judged on what we've seen thus far, is invariably minimal
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We can’t both be Swansman can we ? That would be weird
I thought he did ok and was unlucky v City.
Does look a bit lightwight but still very young.
Sepulveda
Notts County's younger cousins' fan
Oh, you're also me?We can’t both be Swansman can we ? That would be weird
Chin up, we'll be fine
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Would you give me an honest answer if I was?
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I'm Swannsman.
No I'm Swannsman .
More importantly which one of you is Kirk Douglas?
US Seagull
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Preseason starts today. Obviously there's gonna be some experiential selections.
Having said that, I don't expect RDZ or the players to want anything other than a win today. We have an obligation to give Villa a game and give Spurs and Brentford a chance
Having said that, I don't expect RDZ or the players to want anything other than a win today. We have an obligation to give Villa a game and give Spurs and Brentford a chance
It’s probably
Spurs have been getting their chances from the Refs this season. f*** them.
Don't underestimate the reach of Swansman.....We can’t both be Swansman can we ? That would be weird