Anthony Andreu (5 Viewers)

[Johnnythespider]

I have to be honest and admit I've not heard of him, but coming from the championship he should have more than enough to cope with this league, another good signing and we seem to have so many attacking options now that opposition defences are going to have their work cut out containing us.

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[harvey098]

Anyone know the pronounciation of the surname? Is it "Andrew" or "andrUH"

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I don't really understand sisu st all. This is a signing you'd expect and be happy with in league 1. To get a guy to sign from a championship club on a two year deal is beyond belief.

It is a shock but I think it is also down to this manager going after players he has a chance of getting and building a team fir the league he is in.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I don't really understand sisu st all. This is a signing you'd expect and be happy with in league 1. To get a guy to sign from a championship club on a two year deal is beyond belief.

The optimist in me would like to think the penny has finally dropped for them.

That said, we did build some competitive XIs in L1 before last seasons shambles.

 

[Nick]

Him or George Thomas?

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Him or George Thomas?

Thomas all day.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I didn't buy one either but I'm reconsidering now. I WANT TO BELIEVE.

Get one

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Haven't seen the new guy play yet and don't want to etch any hi lights as they only show the good bits no I will be expecting too much.

 

[hill83]

Him or George Thomas?

Both. I'm just watching.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Anyone know the pronounciation of the surname? Is it "Andrew" or "andrUH"

And-ray-oo maybe?

 

[vow]

Him or George Thomas?

Dunno yet, will see how Tony gets on first.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Truth be told SISU haven't changed much, we are just using what we've got much, much better. Goes to show how poorly Mowbray and Venus fared last summer.

 

[coop]

Anyone know the pronounciation of the surname? Is it "Andrew" or "andrUH"

Hopefully after this season it's SIR

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Truth be told SISU haven't changed much, we are just using what we've got much, much better. Goes to show how poorly Mowbray and Venus fared last summer.

The contrast in transfer policy is stark. TM and MV went for good young loan talent with a couple of experienced lads. Which ultimately proved unsustainable. MR and TW have gone for experienced pros to build our squad. Jones is our only inexperienced starter really. Willis, for his age, is very experienced.

I think our squad is looking very competitive in this league.

 

[stevefloyd]

I knew about this on Tuesday well sort of when I was at the match I said I wish we had that number 22 ...low and behold here he is...Bonjour Monsieur

 

[better days]

Truth be told SISU haven't changed much, we are just using what we've got much, much better. Goes to show how poorly Mowbray and Venus fared last summer.

I believe we've changed our bonus system. I think last year was a sharp reality check for the club owners.
Robins has almost certainly been behind this

 

[stevefloyd]

Mind you he has changed his hair colour
still never mind that...can he kick it...YES HE CAN

 

[Grendel]

Truth be told SISU haven't changed much, we are just using what we've got much, much better. Goes to show how poorly Mowbray and Venus fared last summer.

We will never know but it's a bit bizarre that we are signing a player from the championship when last season we were using tudgay as the main forward.

I do wonder if the investment arm will do all it takes to get promotion this season and then just say to wasps "throw us out if you dare"

 

[fatso]

Anyone know the pronounciation of the surname? Is it "Andrew" or "andrUH"

From today and henceforth he will be referred to simply as GOD!

 

[Otis]

Having watch those highlights it hardly seems fair to all the other teams in the division that we get to play 10 more players alongside him.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

The contrast in transfer policy is stark. TM and MV went for good young loan talent with a couple of experienced lads. Which ultimately proved unsustainable. MR and TW have gone for experienced pros to build our squad. Jones is our only inexperienced starter really. Willis, for his age, is very experienced.

I think our squad is looking very competitive in this league.

Look at the teams who've risen up these leagues. Rarely is it a team full of star players, more often just seasoned professionals well organised. For the first time in a long time I think we have achieved that.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We will never know but it's a bit bizarre that we are signing a player from the championship when last season we were using tudgay as the main forward.

I do wonder if the investment arm will do all it takes to get promotion this season and then just say to wasps "throw us out if you dare"

I still think they are keeping a safe distance from the footballing side of things. Windfalls from the Cup win, Thomas' exit and shedding a lot of deadwood have allowed Robins to use the budget how he sees fit.

I agree with you that promotion would greatly strengthen our position with Wasps, as well as adding to the coffers for a proper tilt at League 1. Let's not be premature though...

 

[Otis]

I still think they are keeping a safe distance from the footballing side of things. Windfalls from the Cup win, Thomas' exit and shedding a lot of deadwood have allowed Robins to use the budget how he sees fit.

I agree with you that promotion would greatly strengthen our position with Wasps, as well as adding to the coffers for a proper tilt at League 1. Let's not be premature though...

No, let's, let's!!!

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Look at the teams who've risen up these leagues. Rarely is it a team full of star players, more often just seasoned professionals well organised. For the first time in a long time I think we have achieved that.

In a season we had Armstrong and Murphy, we failed to come in the playoffs. A lot of people saying we 'need' a 20 goal-a-season striker. If we do, brilliant, but in L1 we had McGoldrick, Clarke, Wilson and Armstrong and the best we achieved was 7th.

For me, it's about building a squad that can withstand inevitable problems such as injuries and dips in form and still keep the points tally ticking forward. Based on Saturday, we've built a team that will play efficient and effective football.

 

[st john]

We will never know but it's a bit bizarre that we are signing a player from the championship when last season we were using tudgay as the main forward.

I do wonder if the investment arm will do all it takes to get promotion this season and then just say to wasps "throw us out if you dare"

Spot on. Its what I thought back in May
I'm quite excited....

 

[Ranjit Bhurpa]

No, let's, let's!!!

Was that you on Dr Ruth's phone-in on CWR the other night?
'Line 5 you're through to Dr Ruth'
'Hello Doctor, I'm calling about prema... prema... prema....oh I'll have to call you back'.

 

[Otis]

In a season we had Armstrong and Murphy, we failed to come in the playoffs. A lot of people saying we 'need' a 20 goal-a-season striker. If we do, brilliant, but in L1 we had McGoldrick, Clarke, Wilson and Armstrong and the best we achieved was 7th.

For me, it's about building a squad that can withstand inevitable problems such as injuries and dips in form and still keep the points tally ticking forward. Based on Saturday, we've built a team that will play efficient and effective football.

And attractive football too you would think. Vincenti has a bit of skill about him and Andreu clearly does too and then you have the trickery of Jones and Nuzan and McNulty. Grimmer and DKE are also very attacking, speedy fullbacks.

All bodes well. Have always thought we would have a very good season and now I am even more confident.

 

[st john]

Its strange really, the very strategy that got us relegated, is now probably going to get us promoted. TM & MV going for higher division players last summer (unsuccessfully) is being done right by MR

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

https://i.gyazo.com/15a8244bd1b99e66849d65b5f24662c3.mp4
https://i.gyazo.com/48e7000d5b78d8670107744f2fa56e61.mp4

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

And attractive football top you would think. Vincenti has a bit of skill about him and Andreu clearly does too and then you have the trickery of Jones and Nuzan and McNulty. Grinner and DKE are also very attacking, speedy fullbacks.

All bodes well. Have always thought we would have a very good season and now I am even more confident.

Vincenti will be an outlet for a more direct option too, and Beavon is surprisingly good in the air, reminds me of Jay Tabb in that respect.

Think we'll be well rounded this year. Able to play attractive football but at the same time able to be more direct and aggressive when the time comes. Past Cov teams would've been bullied a bit by County I think. We handled them with ease and I thought we bullied them a bit, for once.

To sum it up, I thought McDonald would be just a bruiser of a defender at 6"4. It actually turns out he's got good feet for his size and I think he and Willis will compliment each other very well!

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Fisher disappeared too

 

[Otis]

Vincenti will be an outlet for a more direct option too, and Beavon is surprisingly good in the air, reminds me of Jay Tabb in that respect.

Think we'll be well rounded this year. Able to play attractive football but at the same time able to be more direct and aggressive when the time comes. Past Cov teams would've been bullied a bit by County I think. We handled them with ease and I thought we bullied them a bit, for once.

To sum it up, I thought McDonald would be just a bruiser of a defender at 6"4. It actually turns out he's got good feet for his size and I think he and Willis will compliment each other very well!

Yeah, been a little surprised at McDonald's level of footballing skills. He's no nonsense but you can see that some of his clearances are at tmes very deliberately targeted to try and reach a team mate and he also seems to gave a calm reassurance about him.

Really impressed with him thus far and an obvious contender for captain in Doyle's absence.

 

[shmmeee]

Never heard of him but sounds ace.

Are we thinking him in the No 10 role and McNulty up top when fit?

Still not 100% happy with the DM cover, but overall we’ve got real strength in depth this season. Should have some good options off the bench to change games this year, rather than a rotating selection of kids.

 

[Hobo]

Its strange really, the very strategy that got us relegated, is now probably going to get us promoted. TM & MV going for higher division players last summer (unsuccessfully) is being done right by MR

Perhaps MR being givena bit more budget to get them?

 

[st john]

Perhaps MR being givena bit more budget to get them?

I'm sure you are right