19 Sep 2026 10:48:43
Was at the game last night and there was a nervous feeling all around us before the game with 4 starters all missing, that's a big chunk for any side to cope with but it really highlighted the lack of depth in the squad. At half time that nervous feeling had gone as we just about shaded it and some of the build up play and quick one touch football was pleasent to watch. Hopes were high and
I thought that Chavarria had an excellent half and we could see what could be achieved defensively with Henderson using his experience to drop back into a CB role when either Colwill, Fofana or Lacroix ventured further forward. All positive.
In the second half I thought that Henderson tired and as a consequence slowed our play down too much playing as the fulcrum for everything we did. First game back so that's understandable. His drop off led to us losing shape and then that ever present lack of mental strength cost us again and Brentford tore us to pieces.
The back 3 are just not good enough and until we sign a proper leader back there we will be in trouble and the gaffer doesn't seem to trust Josh just yet which is a shame.
Caicedo next to Henderson will work until the January window and Palestra at RWB with the excellent Chavarria at LWB looks the way forward.
Selling Jackson was a mistake in my opinion as Welbeck is a 15 minute player now and a strange signing.
Overall very disappointed but given time I think Alonso will get us playing the way he wants.
19 Sep 2026 12:58:00
Your post made for good and persuasive reading G8 and thanks for it.
Sorry you got to see us lose 0-3 but like you - and for similar reasons - I remain hopeful at this stage of better times ahead.
19 Sep 2026 16:33:02
whilst i agree re welbeck- emegha whenever he manages to get fit needs to be given a chance i guess - hopefully can offer something.
19 Sep 2026 16:45:49
Let's hope Emegha can deliver Kaz because Welbeck looks past his sell buy date over 90 minutes.