Early day's but here goes

Partnership between Andersen and Guehi looks decent

Mitch needs to do better

Ward not quick enough

Gallaher and McArthur were both excellent

Kouyate poor performance

Schlupp looked lost at times

Zaha poor performance

Big Ben needs to make runs, a bit too static

Bench, no real options

My take on things so far

We need Eze and Olise back as we lack attacking options, if mitch gets injured we don't have a replacement. We played a lot better than last week and was a bit more exciting than last season. It will take time but I personally think we will be ok.

Transfer market.

We need ST,LB,Maybe a winger but I would like JRS given opportunities. We need better options on the bench for sure, I know Tompkins can do a job but do we need another?

Can’t really agree with this assessment, even though I’m ready to accept that I’m probably in the minority.

If Wilf had been making his debut for us yesterday we’d be lauding him. Familiarity clearly breeding contempt.

I thought Mitchell was fine given his level of experience. Yes, he wasn’t faultless, but Jimmy Mac aside I can’t think of anyone who didn’t make a mistake or two; including the newbies. Shame his honeymoon period with the critics is over. The others should enjoy it while it lasts.

And Schlupp didn’t look ‘lost’ to me. He enjoyed some effective forays on the wings, interchanging with Wilf, and was his normal direct self. I didn’t think Ayew improved things.

There was literally a point where the Defender fouled Wilf but slipped and fell on his backside, the ball at Wilf's feet about 35 yards from goal with a defender on the floor and 2 Team Mates around him.

Referee clearly indicated advantage and Wilf stood there waving and pointing crying like a little girl to get his free kick rather than just run forward. Sick of him. Even if he had a good game to that point that's more than enough to know his attitude stinks and he isn't mentally right.

Schlupp is a good impact player but if you're going to start him it definitely needs to be in midfield running at players and having an option left and right all times. He's clearly not a winger that can bomb down the wing and create on his own.

Absolutely agree Sprites. Zaha needs to get his head on right, but as our GOAT he gets a little extra latitude.

The 2 CBs look immense, and other than the players reading the memo about football going back to being properly a contact sport and to start beasting other players (I'm looking at you especially Benteke, and Wilf mate, just get on with it!!) and the fact that it's very much a burgeoning project, I think it looks alright.

Imagine Eze back, Olise stepping up well, maybe one more signing, Luka back... that seems alright to me.

You'll be forever in my family's memories and it was an honor and privilege to play and lead in the red and blue
Yours sincerely
Mile Jedinak

Should Luka get back into the side he might, with the greater leniency being shown by refs, complete a game without getting a yellow card!!

This Wilf incident stuck clearly in my mind as well and confirmed to me at least that these days Wilf only cares about Wilf on the field of play and as for his team mates, they have to work for him and round him even when they are in better positions to score or assist than he is.

He desperately needs to sort his head out or get out.

Edited by doombear (23 Aug 2021 2.10pm)