Bruno and Bridge

[sirtonybloomthankyou]

On a bad night where one or two, maybe three have given a clear indication that they fall short at this level I think Bruno and Bridge are class acts, Bruno looks a brilliant signing real passion and desire, Bridge when fit will show his true ability, poor performance but its not all bad.

 

[bobzam]

Going to be good players for us this season going forwards as well as defensively. Centre of defence needs strengthening ASAP though.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Got to agree, these 2 were our best (if you can call them our best) players tonight - 2 good signings.

 

[Knightsworld]

Can see Bruno picking up a fair few cards this season.

 

[Robot Chicken]

Bruno is a bit one-footed isn't he? Every time he has to move the ball on to his right foot before he can do anything!

 

[Driver8]

I would imagine they are both wondering what on earth they have let themselves in for.

 

[The Wookiee]

I would imagine they are both wondering what on earth they have let themselves in for.

I doubt it, they are pro footballers, cup shocks are part and parcel of the game.

 

[pork pie]

On a bad night where one or two, maybe three have given a clear indication that they fall short at this level I think Bruno and Bridge are class acts, Bruno looks a brilliant signing real passion and desire, Bridge when fit will show his true ability, poor performance but its not all bad.

Well, they did little defensively, we looked dodgy at the back, and Bruno could have easily been sent off if his studs-up challenge in the box had made contact. We need defenders who can defend first and foremost, if they can push forward it is a bonus. Tonight, I saw how Ashley Cole has kept Bridge out of contention at Chelsea and England. Cole is also a good defender when necessary.

 

[Barn Door Billy]

i was very impressed. They will be quality at the alex.

 

[Stat Brother]

But they did seem to have a game of 2 halves?

What did Swindon do to quieten them down in the second half?

 

[sirtonybloomthankyou]

Pork Pie, did you see the Reading game? I thought he showed especially in the second half what a good right back he is, defensively in that game I thought he was class, he had a lot to do in the second period last week, tonight didnt have a great deal to do, but going forward I thought he looked good, Bridge needs time and games but for me quality players

 

[pork pie]

But they did seem to have a game of 2 halves?

What did Swindon do to quieten them down in the second half?

Simple - gave them some defending to do by running at them.

 

[Baaaald]

Thought they did well. Bridge got some catching up in terms of fitness he was blowing a bit, but good to get 90 mins.

 

[marshy68]

Can see Bruno picking up a fair few cards this season.

Mainly red ones... Having said that Bruno and Bridge the only pluses tonight.

 

[pork pie]

Pork Pie, did you see the Reading game? I thought he showed especially in the second half what a good right back he is, defensively in that game I thought he was class, he had a lot to do in the second period last week, tonight didnt have a great deal to do, but going forward I thought he looked good, Bridge needs time and games but for me quality players

Nope, I did not. But it really was a meaningless match. Tonight, his defensive work, in a competitive match, was at best suspect. But, to be honest, I am really not a fan of playing wing-backs unless in a five at the back. Their going walkabouts gives the two CHs no cover and too much work to do.

 

[Stat Brother]

Simple - gave them some defending to do by running at them.

Yeah, there's me looking for the bigger picture.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Were both highlights for me tonight.

 

[sirtonybloomthankyou]

Fair points!!

 

[pork pie]

Yeah, there's me looking for the bigger picture.

No big picture really, they just came at us more, and we crumbled. Much like a few times last year, and the end of the season before.

 

[Lethargic]

Nope, I did not. But it really was a meaningless match. Tonight, his defensive work, in a competitive match, was at best suspect. But, to be honest, I am really not a fan of playing wing-backs unless in a five at the back. Their going walkabouts gives the two CHs no cover and too much work to do.

Bridge did put in some tackles but god what are some people expecting we are mid table in the championship looking to improve not in the Champions League pushing for Euro domination, somewhere where Chelsea, Man City and England all thought Bridge was good enough. 3/5th of our defence has changed there they will need time to adapt to each other but we have improved.