21 Dec 2025 19:25:33
Not going be too critical, we played very well, dominated most of the game, created the chances to win it, let alone draw the game. This game away to a villa team who have won their last 9 games was always going to be very difficult. Thunk we all know Yoro was at fault for both goals.
But I thought Mount, Heaven, Cunha and even Shaw and Dorgu played well. Martinez in the 6 from half time was very good, tackled well, and always passed forward, could be an option in there with Mainoo. If these players can keep this tempo up and stop the silly mistakes we will make top 4 or 5.
21 Dec 2025 19:53:57
Dalot was to blame for their second. Not blocking that cross was criminally bad. We were the better team today but were undermined by stupid errors. Again.
Some of the errors come from young players that will learn. Yoro, Heaven. Dorgu might not make it but it's important to be patient.
Dalot has been playing well, but he makes a terrible error in every game. Ugarte I think is done. I think Martinez looked so much better than him that I'm expecting him to start with Casemiro now.
21 Dec 2025 20:08:32
Football at this level is a game of fine margins. We are not quite there yet at the required top level to be benefit from these margins.
That being said, we are clearly progressing slowly.
21 Dec 2025 20:21:48
Whatever the result, we looked pretty solid and mixed it with a team on an amazing run. I've been critical but even I see progress.