Lonan Hughes
@lonanhughes.bsky.social
MSK Physio. Gunnersaurus fan. Dad of 3 lovely gals. Limerick, Ireland. Here to learn & laugh!
Nice reverse jinx. More of that please 😄
September 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nice reverse jinx. More of that please 😄
It's Ryder Cup heritage
September 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It's Ryder Cup heritage
The evidence is we can win difficult games (Bilbao) with that midfield. The problem is not the players selected, but his message and how he asks them to play. There could be a lot more movement to progress the ball and attack the box from them. Risky, but he has to trust the quality of defence.
September 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The evidence is we can win difficult games (Bilbao) with that midfield. The problem is not the players selected, but his message and how he asks them to play. There could be a lot more movement to progress the ball and attack the box from them. Risky, but he has to trust the quality of defence.
Madeuke pulled a good ball to the edge of the box and none of the 3 central midfielders were within 20 yards of that space.
September 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Madeuke pulled a good ball to the edge of the box and none of the 3 central midfielders were within 20 yards of that space.
Rice or Zubi should be encouraged to move up field between the lines to aid ball progression. There's enough defensive excellence there to deal with most situations if caught up field. Same with runs into the box from midfield - compare it to Liverpool.
September 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Rice or Zubi should be encouraged to move up field between the lines to aid ball progression. There's enough defensive excellence there to deal with most situations if caught up field. Same with runs into the box from midfield - compare it to Liverpool.
I think the starting eleven was fine, it's the mindset / gameplan Arteta sends them out with that limits. Too many times in the 1st half and in other games, while in possession we have 5 (6 if you include Raya) in build-up.
September 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I think the starting eleven was fine, it's the mindset / gameplan Arteta sends them out with that limits. Too many times in the 1st half and in other games, while in possession we have 5 (6 if you include Raya) in build-up.
God bless his patience
June 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
God bless his patience
Any chance of an IR?
May 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Any chance of an IR?
They were very impressive, but I think the early goal buoyed their confidence and dented ours. Our press seemed hesitant. Once we built back into the game, their level dropped. That said their mid block 2nd half was worringly good. We've got to attack faster 2nd leg.
April 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
They were very impressive, but I think the early goal buoyed their confidence and dented ours. Our press seemed hesitant. Once we built back into the game, their level dropped. That said their mid block 2nd half was worringly good. We've got to attack faster 2nd leg.
Very true and when it's a consistent problem it can't be on the players. Our attacking approach is risk averse, despite a solid defence that should allow more risks.
February 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Very true and when it's a consistent problem it can't be on the players. Our attacking approach is risk averse, despite a solid defence that should allow more risks.
City's defending is performance art 🤌
February 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
City's defending is performance art 🤌
All the clicks/content etc that these unnecessary referee controversy's produce is another revenue stream.
January 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
All the clicks/content etc that these unnecessary referee controversy's produce is another revenue stream.
Agree with everything you've said Tim. I have a growing belief that the Premier League is complicit. In my opinion, they have the power to push (very hard) for PGMOL to change. It doesn't suit them, or more specifically their main customers, Sky and BT. These are not non-profits.
January 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Agree with everything you've said Tim. I have a growing belief that the Premier League is complicit. In my opinion, they have the power to push (very hard) for PGMOL to change. It doesn't suit them, or more specifically their main customers, Sky and BT. These are not non-profits.
Where are the non-feature walls? I don’t know how you would be able to fall asleep in any of those bedrooms
January 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Where are the non-feature walls? I don’t know how you would be able to fall asleep in any of those bedrooms
I think it’s beyond incompetence that they could not look at this beyond one or 2 replays and also reason that out if they aren’t quite sure where it hit.
January 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I think it’s beyond incompetence that they could not look at this beyond one or 2 replays and also reason that out if they aren’t quite sure where it hit.
I accept it happens very quickly but the way he turns his body and ball loops makes it clear that it could have only hit his left hip. If it hit his right forearm it would have taken the pace off the ball rather than looping it over the keeper.
January 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I accept it happens very quickly but the way he turns his body and ball loops makes it clear that it could have only hit his left hip. If it hit his right forearm it would have taken the pace off the ball rather than looping it over the keeper.
Feels like a bit of a "trap game". Hope we can crack their defensive solidity with creating repeated chances to wear them down. Will take a 1-0
December 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Feels like a bit of a "trap game". Hope we can crack their defensive solidity with creating repeated chances to wear them down. Will take a 1-0
From minute one that's been his best performance in a long time. Goals will come with more confidence from playing well. Good to see him on the defenders shoulder to threaten the back line and coming towarss the ball centrally to link up
December 11, 2024 at 8:54 PM
From minute one that's been his best performance in a long time. Goals will come with more confidence from playing well. Good to see him on the defenders shoulder to threaten the back line and coming towarss the ball centrally to link up
I agree. Keep as many players in their best positions. Wonder about Rice at left back, and getting trossard to left 8 with Martinelli outside him. If we need more creativity and goal threat Leo closer to the box would help, I think.
December 9, 2024 at 11:19 AM
I agree. Keep as many players in their best positions. Wonder about Rice at left back, and getting trossard to left 8 with Martinelli outside him. If we need more creativity and goal threat Leo closer to the box would help, I think.
We are Corners FC, and it's fantastic
December 4, 2024 at 10:24 PM
We are Corners FC, and it's fantastic
Odegaard is the rising tide lifting all around him
November 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Odegaard is the rising tide lifting all around him