Take a bow

[hammer93 15,302]

McGregor, Morelos & Kamara 

A lot has been said about a lot of all the players since Sunday....McGregor nowhere near as good as last season....3 wonder saves again, Kamara....just wow, covered every blade of grass and actually tackled like a young Stuart McCall.....thats how you shut racists up.....you outplay the bastards....Morelos, more like his old self, pulling players all over the place and his link up play so much better 

On a side note, thought big Bassey was immense into the bargain 

[Laudrupsleftfoot 11,870]

Kent, Aribo in patches and slightly behind them Hagi were all excellent too.

It's no surprise when we have 7 or 8 players getting the better of their direct opponent we look decent and come out well on top.

Possibly the first game this season we've had that many play that well.

[bluenoz 31,725]

I saw a little more edge to Barisic's game tonight. Especially defensively.

But you are right about the three you mentioned.

[RobertN 397]

Bassey was immense first half as well

[The true baller 972]

Anyone else hacked off we couldn't get GVB in for Hibs? Could be favourites to win a bastarding final, fuck it though. Excellent tonight

[Fergie_6 1,078]

That was a team effort, not everyone was 100 full game, but together as team they made it work.

[STEPPS BOY 76,412]

The team was fine bar Davis can’t play in the two and the three behind the striker need to do a lot, lot more..

Aribo looked lost playing as the ten and his lack of confidence in front of goal is frightening.

[TopCat 4,511]

I thought those three were exceptional but the entire team including the subs played their part in a famous win. So pleased for Gio getting off to a winning start in a difficult game.Also pleased for our fans after last Sundays shambles.

 

Hopefully we can kick on from here and provide more performances like tonight's in the weeks and months ahead.

[Stu1909 55]

All players plus points and a few scare moments but no doubting committment and hunger was there tonight. bassey stole show for me and proved ability to play centre back. Very honourable mention to goldson, Morelos and barisic. Folk think McGregor is finished but my lord, maybe only nine birds tonight

[bluenoz 31,725]

9 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said:

The team was fine bar Davis can’t play in the two and the three behind the striker need to do a lot, lot more..

Aribo looked lost playing as the ten and his lack of confidence in front of goal is frightening.

Utter nonsense! Your hatred of Aribo is becoming cringy.

[peter huistra 1,740]

The whole demeanor and body language of the team looked totally different from previous week's, Barisic definitely looked lighter on his feet and there was certain zip back in the passes 

[Leftpegcoopz11 4,941]

21 minutes ago, RobertN said:

Bassey was immense first half as well

He was, did see him thinking he was playing LB a couple of times (probably habit) but thought he was solid. Also thought Goldson was solid aswell. 

Tav has to pick form up a bit Imo, but they all looked far more committed and up for the fight 

Seen Gios comments about Morelos after the game, and from what he said, he wants him in the box more rather than dropping deep. Old habits die hard but I think we may see him where we prefer him moving fwd. 

[beararse 6,692]

11 minutes ago, peter huistra said:

The whole demeanor and body language of the team looked totally different from previous week's, Barisic definitely looked lighter on his feet and there was certain zip back in the passes 

Barisic popped up on the oppositions byline tonight, ahead of the ball!

when was the last time that happened?

[GaryMc 2,398]

I thought Bassey was outstanding tonight as well.

Really hope Gio can get the old Alfie back and tonight was a good starting point. Honestly think he's got bored at the lack of service and his role in the team. Get him at CF and he'll hopefully kick on again as there is enough behind him to create goals without him needing to drop deep.

[Leftpegcoopz11 4,941]

3 minutes ago, GaryMc said:

I thought Bassey was outstanding tonight as well.

Really hope Gio can get the old Alfie back and tonight was a good starting point. Honestly think he's got bored at the lack of service and his role in the team. Get him at CF and he'll hopefully kick on again as there is enough behind him to create goals without him needing to drop deep.

That first goal he scored he took really well first time, and even the 2nd he still managed to direct the header away from the keeper. 

If he can get "being a striker" coached back into him again and cut out the social scene bullshit he will only get better, that will both benefit him, and us in the long run. He has the talent, but it's up to him. 

Thought he was really good tonight. 

[GaryMc 2,398]

1 minute ago, Leftpegcoopz11 said:

That first goal he scored he took really well first time, and even the 2nd he still managed to direct the header away from the keeper. 

If he can get "being a striker" coached back into him again and cut out the social scene bullshit he will only get better, that will both benefit him, and us in the long run. He has the talent, but it's up to him. 

Thought he was really good tonight. 

This is his last chance to get the move he wants. If he gets back to being the El Buffalo we all love he'll get that move and we'll get the money we know he's worth.

Obviously after he fires us to the title this season though!

[Johnsey 1,540]

44 minutes ago, bluenoz said:

I saw a little more edge to Barisic's game tonight. Especially defensively.

But you are right about the three you mentioned.

I thought Bassey and Barisic were superb at the back. Never seen either head the ball so often. Borna made a number of diving headers to clear the ball. 

Early days but can already see GvB is going to implement and exciting style. 

[Marco 1,716]

Sunday they looked like players who didn't give a toss that the new manager was in the stand. Tonight they put in performances that showed their desire to fill key roles within Gio's era.

[Leftpegcoopz11 4,941]

5 minutes ago, GaryMc said:

This is his last chance to get the move he wants. If he gets back to being the El Buffalo we all love he'll get that move and we'll get the money we know he's worth.

Obviously after he fires us to the title this season though!

There is nothing better I would like to see than Buff banging in the goals, then he gets the move he wants, we get the money we want, and I'll always look out to see how well he does. 

Sometimes he looks like a league 2 player, other times he's cream of the crop in Europe. Bit of an Enigma, but I love his all action style when he's "on it" 

[Willis 20,919]

To be fair to the fans most of the criticisms were true up until the culmination of it all on Sunday

That said tonight feels like we've turned a corner, I'm willing to forgive all the players and put faith in them again if they keep it up like they did tonight 

[GaryMc 2,398]

6 minutes ago, Leftpegcoopz11 said:

There is nothing better I would like to see than Buff banging in the goals, then he gets the move he wants, we get the money we want, and I'll always look out to see how well he does. 

Sometimes he looks like a league 2 player, other times he's cream of the crop in Europe. Bit of an Enigma, but I love his all action style when he's "on it" 

Agreed! I really hope Gio and the new coaches give our whole team the spark they've been missing!

[Laudrup1690 1,064]

1 hour ago, STEPPS BOY said:

The team was fine bar Davis can’t play in the two and the three behind the striker need to do a lot, lot more..

Aribo looked lost playing as the ten and his lack of confidence in front of goal is frightening.

Didn’t look lost at all just didn’t have his shooting boots on.

[ayro 3,342]

1 hour ago, STEPPS BOY said:

The team was fine bar Davis can’t play in the two and the three behind the striker need to do a lot, lot more..

Aribo looked lost playing as the ten and his lack of confidence in front of goal is frightening.

Agree with Davis, didn’t think he played badly but he can’t cover the ground in that system 1st half in particular their width caused us issues.

I liked Aribo in that position as was more involved but he needs to be more selfish and clinical.

Out of possession the system needs some tweaking but good, solid start from GvB and the new coaches 

[16BlueSherbert90 19,437]

Just now, ayro said:

Agree with Davis, didn’t think he played badly but he can’t cover the ground in that system 1st half in particular their width caused us issues.

I liked Aribo in that position as was more involved but he needs to be more selfish and clinical.

Out of possession the system needs some tweaking but good, solid start from GvB and the new coaches 

They're just getting started...if this is how they are picking up after a couple of training sessions, it can only get better, surely 😊

[Inigo 32,961]

Bassey and Goldson were immense.