18 Jan 2026 11:57:56
Agree with DF, in this was possibly our best win of the season to date.
We completely nullified one of the top form team of the league, without two of our best players in recent weeks in Stach and Bijol.
Thought Gruev was a must sell previously but thought he was excellent yesterday and did more than everything asked of him.
Thought Darlow back resulted in a calmer back four overall.
We now look the side that nobody wants to play and that’s all credit to Daniel, now I would like some extra reinforcements especially at CF and CB but the spirit in this current group looks exceptional so I think they will wait until the near the end of the window.
18 Jan 2026 13:35:57
Agree with most of that Class, with a couple of caveats / additions.
Defensively, Rodon was his usual assured self, Pasc had one of his better games and was also very composed and commanding, while JJ was a new face in the back 3 and was excellent. I don't believe the presence of Darlow had a jot of owt to do with their collective performances, and had a fairly easy afternoon, but ballsed up big time with that indecisive header which could have cost us.
Regarding Gruev, I think he's another who is an indispensable squad member and has never let us down when called upon. He was equally, if not more impressive vs Liverpool, I think it was?
Like I said, largely agree, but that's my 2pence on those points.
18 Jan 2026 14:41:24
2pence away Brighty I completely agree with all your comments,
Dropping Peri was a tricky one, people forget how tough it is to come to another league, country, new system but I suppose I was praising Farke’s decisiveness in bringing in Darlow to give Peri a chance to regroup but also send a message.
I think Farke dithered for too long with Ilan but has gone up another gear on his decision making of late.
18 Jan 2026 17:01:47
Yep, spot on with that Class!