Best performance so far

I'd think the way Bielsa brings players in and the way they have to prove to him they're fit enough to play his way suggest as far as he was concerned Roberts is fit enough!..

Somebody said in another thread earlier the way West Brom set up in the second half it took Roberts out of the game!..

That'll be why Bielsa took him off, but it won't do the kid any good confidence wise, hopefully Roberts is man enough to see it that way!..!..

!..)!..

It was a good move, we were under the cosh and the extra defensive was useful. Tyler had next to no impact on the game second half.

Was a fine display and yes we were under the cosh a bit but the only stat against us was possession 52-48% and we all know that in this country that means sweet fa MOT

comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
I'd think the way Bielsa brings players in and the way they have to prove to him they're fit enough to play his way suggest as far as he was concerned Roberts is fit enough!..

Somebody said in another thread earlier the way West Brom set up in the second half it took Roberts out of the game!..

That'll be why Bielsa took him off, but it won't do the kid any good confidence wise, hopefully Roberts is man enough to see it that way!..!..
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I don't recall Kalvin being affected when he was taken off after 30 minutes last season. It's no different for Roberts.

"I don't recall Kalvin being affected when he was taken off after 30 minutes last season. It's no different for Roberts."

I don't remember Kalvin coming on as a second half sub and than being substituted!..

Must have missed that one!..

Brave from Bielsa, Germany. Princess Leia had to go.

In the post-match interview, Bielsa apologised to Roberts about three times for having to take him off.

He was intent on explaining that it was tactical due to West Brom changing their approach and nothing to do with Roberts' performance.

I've not heard MB apologise to a player like that before - he must have realised that his head had gone down with the sub.

It's really powerful how honest he is and how much he takes responsibility.

Some people might see it as a sign of weakness, I see it as as sign of strength.

Couldn't agree more Jonty!