Quote Originally Posted by cherrypie7 View Post
Surprised that noone has brought up the fact that we started with 8 of 10 outfield players from last season. Gudmonson took Firpo's left back as Junior left. Stach replaced Aaronson as we moved into 4-3-3 formation. It shows our lads from last season in Championship have the quality to stay with the likes of Everton. Gudmondsson was excellent, Stach was excellent. Gnonto was skilful but couldn't find the last pass or the finish. Same with Tanaka. Piroe was good too. If it wasn't for Pickford, piroe would have scored.
That's the thing, you say the championship players, then you mention our best 2 were the newcomers. Even the keeper whom I have doubts over crosses never worried me.
For me the 2 championship players that stood out for me were Pat and Tanaka; the rest were just what they were back then. Don't forget we were playing Everton at home and by the looks of it will be down the bottom again. Let's wait till Arsenal, then start judging, as I hope we are ok and don't go to SW with dropped heads.