Andy
ajm1985.bsky.social
Andy
@ajm1985.bsky.social
Other than the pen shout on Cherki, what can they whinge about? Rodri deserved it
January 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Would be good if Erling did better with the scant chances he has as well.
January 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
It looks bloody weird. Bet Pep is reacting to people being annoyed with a 3 1 6, by going for a 2 1 7
January 20, 2026 at 4:42 PM
And definitely can't do it with our slowest FB pairing, with Lewis in the front 6 and Bernardo as a mid. Just so bizarre to keep it up - not sure how many red flags we needed
January 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Could be but it would be odd for a big difference in trust between playing either CB spot. If anything, Alleyne would be better at RCB as he can pass with both feet. Would even have preferred him at RB with Khus & Ake at CB
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Oh I know what he hoped he would do, but it's asking too much and was bound to fail - just played into their strengths.

Alleyne is predominantly right-footed and has played RCB

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January 17, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I found the strategy with Rico baffling. He can't get back to defend, so why push him up & invert him? Offered no support for Semenyo & couldn't track runners. Hiding to nothing
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Would have preferred Khusanov at RB, Ake & Alleyne at CB and start with RAN. At least their limitations have benefits and are more solid defensively
January 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Can't honestly understand how VAR haven't overturned that. Shocking
January 17, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Not a fan of picking our slowest possible FB pairing. Ake won't be able to get up to support Doku and then react to counters. Doesn't make sense with two LBs on the bench.
January 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Shithousing in the corner. A beautiful tradition
January 17, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Completely forgot he reffed the final
January 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Bernie was bloody great. Not only played well, but really really acted like a cunt to wind them up. Just perfect
January 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM
It's up there with Henderson and Rashford. The trifecta of shite
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
He's always allowed to get away with it. Same with Bruno

Think Semenyo & Bernardo were lucky to get away without yellows as well mind.
January 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Saw a vid of Rodri looking a little, upset, at HT. Hopefully no tweak
January 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
With Pep seeming averse to playing Nico & Rodri, I wonder if Semenyo arriving will put Bernie back in midfield. It's not my favourite move, but I think he's asked to do too much on the wing
January 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM