Brentford Bob
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I have to admit to being mildly concerned.... not at the Leeds ****, but the absence of the captain in the photo....
Isn't he on the left of the three right at the back?.....doesn't appear in photo of Raya's Golden Glove award either....
Sorry - I didn't see your post before I put mine up.Me too. I think he is top left at the rear of the team photo
No, that's Luke DanielsIsn't he on the left of the three right at the back?
Very keen to downplay this, but all those guys are in the photo on the right. Many reasons Pontus might not have been in it thoughAlso missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.
king hell. We are doomed!Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.
I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.
Were Malmo playing yesterday???I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.
theyve all gone to Denmark ???Also missing from the photo: Rico, Ethan, Jensen, Marcondes, Baptiste.
Relax.
No......but they've got a game on Sunday!!!! roflWere Malmo playing yesterday???![]()
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Apologies, I didn’t open the photo fully.I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.
Well that’s it then!!No......but they've got a game on Sunday!!!! rofl
His brother said last night it’s “pure nonsense. All focus is on the game tomorrow”. That’s good enough for meHave we found him yet ?
thanksHis brother said last night it’s “pure nonsense. All focus is on the game tomorrow”. That’s good enough for me
Me too and it was a Brentford not Leeds fan that reported that he remained at the ground until 11:30pm after the Barnsley game. He may have minor problem that's needing treatment / rest that kept him away from the rest of the group.I have to admit to being mildly concerned.... not at the Leeds ****, but the absence of the captain in the photo....
he was eating a kebab from Albany rdMe too and it was a Brentford not Leeds fan that reported that he remained at the ground until 11:30pm after the Barnsley game. He may have minor problem that's needing treatment / rest that kept him away from the rest of the group.
Possibly signing a pre-contract with a big Premiershite club like ...... Leeds?I’m not saying there’s anything in this story but all of the other players you mention are in the photo.
Out for all the Plays Offs then!he was eating a kebab from Albany rd
Please provide context for links boss
No sh*t? And there was me thinking we were ****ed before we'd even kicked off.Well, he's in Swansea. Maybe he went there early for Christmas Shopping and missed the pic.
Apologies - it was footage of Pontus checking out the Swansea pitch.Please provide context for links boss
I would have thought that he's happy at Brentford, with additional responsibilities and a great working environment, so would not be actively looking for a move, whatever division we're in. I can't see him as a regular starter in a Premier League team and, if we are promoted, it's an area we certainly need to strengthen with a view to a phase over. He's been the right player at the right time for us, excellent captain and defensive organiser, but he won't get quicker or improve his technique much.I do wonder if there is a non promotion release transfer fee. Say something like £5million if we don't go up he can go. He was a coup and has had a fabulous season.
I think he’d be a regular starter for us in the PL!I would have thought that he's happy at Brentford, with additional responsibilities and a great working environment, so would not be actively looking for a move, whatever division we're in. I can't see him as a regular starter in a Premier League team and, if we are promoted, it's an area we certainly need to strengthen with a view to a phase over. He's been the right player at the right time for us, excellent captain and defensive organiser, but he won't get quicker or improve his technique much.
Yes, a regular starter for us but with a ready replacement standing by. I just think the PL attackers require defenders to have more speed.I think he’d be a regular starter for us in the PL!
Being happy and the potential to earn triple his salary are two different things. I have no doubt his love for Malmö will mean he'll want to spend the last couple of his playing years their. A money move before that I don't think he would turn down.I would have thought that he's happy at Brentford, with additional responsibilities and a great working environment, so would not be actively looking for a move, whatever division we're in. I can't see him as a regular starter in a Premier League team and, if we are promoted, it's an area we certainly need to strengthen with a view to a phase over. He's been the right player at the right time for us, excellent captain and defensive organiser, but he won't get quicker or improve his technique much.
And be better on the ball..Yes, a regular starter for us but with a ready replacement standing by. I just think the PL attackers require defenders to have more speed.
Jansson is fine on the ball. If we go up we are not going to be dominating games like we do now, if Egan is good enough so is Jansson (and Pinnock).And be better on the ball..
Pontus is as quick as Egan, Tarkowski, O'Connell. Or Harry Maguire who apparently is worth £80m. He has coped well enough playing in a very high line with first Leeds and now us.Yes, a regular starter for us but with a ready replacement standing by. I just think the PL attackers require defenders to have more speed.
In my personal opinion, the combination of his lack of initial speed and desire to get to everything causes issues at this level, evidenced in recent games. It doesn't outweigh the upside now but, in the PL, it will be exacerbated, just as it causes problems for the players you've listed, all of whom are younger.Pontus is as quick as Egan, Tarkowski, O'Connell. Or Harry Maguire who apparently is worth £80m. He has coped well enough playing in a very high line with first Leeds and now us.
The comparison with Maguire says it all. Egan, O'Connell, Tarkowski have thrived at that level and Konsa may do eventually. Maguire has the turning circle of a tank and lacks pace. If he is worth £80m then Pontus was an absolute steal for us. Pontus's captaincy and mental strength would be massive assets in the PL never mind his ability.Pontus is as quick as Egan, Tarkowski, O'Connell. Or Harry Maguire who apparently is worth £80m. He has coped well enough playing in a very high line with first Leeds and now us.
If we want to play out quickly from the back we need one of the CBs to be better on the ball. The last few games teams have isolated Pontus and Pinnock and we’ve had huge trouble playing out.. have high hopes for Racic in this regard, he’s an excellent footballer but might be a while before his defensive side is up to the level required..Jansson is fine on the ball. If we go up we are not going to be dominating games like we do now, if Egan is good enough so is Jansson (and Pinnock).
If we go up it will be in large part because of our solid defence. The teams that stay in the Premier League after going up are generally the ones with solid defences. If we can get more of a ball playing CB as a bench option then fine but otherwise we should prioritise defensive skills and stick with what we have. Good luck finding someone who can defend like Pontus and pass like Bonucci, it’s not going to happen.If we want to play out quickly from the back we need one of the CBs to be better on the ball. The last few games teams have isolated Pontus and Pinnock and we’ve had huge trouble playing out.. have high hopes for Racic in this regard, he’s an excellent footballer but might be a while before his defensive side is up to the level required..
It will be interesting to see how Racic progress’sIf we want to play out quickly from the back we need one of the CBs to be better on the ball. The last few games teams have isolated Pontus and Pinnock and we’ve had huge trouble playing out.. have high hopes for Racic in this regard, he’s an excellent footballer but might be a while before his defensive side is up to the level required..