Youri Tielemans

[pauliewalnuts]

So that's Longlet, Digne, Bailey and Tielemans all now fully Emery-ed. Who's left? Carlos and Zaniolo?

Olsen

I know he's good, but bloody hell, there are exceptions.

Maybe if we all sort of chanted, it would happen.



Robert Paulson Robin Olsen

[jwarry]

The only reason yesterday was a fairly easy ride was because Unai finally realised he can’t risk Olsen upsetting the defence and hey presto it worked. We have a world class keeper who doesn’t need to be rested unless he’s injured

[AV84]

The only reason yesterday was a fairly easy ride was because Unai finally realised he can’t risk Olsen upsetting the defence and hey presto it worked. We have a world class keeper who doesn’t need to be rested unless he’s injured

Martinez has played all the Conference games, hasn't he? The one we lost, and the one we barely scraped a win in.

The difference last night was there was only 2 changes in defence, and one change in midfield, from who would normally play. Nothing to do with Olsen's presence or absence.

[Villafirst]

Really need to replace Olsen. How did Crystal Palace manage to get Sam Johnstone? He'd be ideal.

[Flamingo Lane]

Really need to replace Olsen. How did Crystal Palace manage to get Sam Johnstone? He'd be ideal.

One of the goals he conceded at Newcastle last Saturday was Olsenesque, rooted to his 6 yard box as a ball was played through from a wide position.

[Percy McCarthy]

The only reason yesterday was a fairly easy ride was because Unai finally realised he can’t risk Olsen upsetting the defence and hey presto it worked. We have a world class keeper who doesn’t need to be rested unless he’s injured

Martinez has played all the Conference games, hasn't he? The one we lost, and the one we barely scraped a win in.

The difference last night was there was only 2 changes in defence, and one change in midfield, from who would normally play. Nothing to do with Olsen's presence or absence.

There could be no changes in defence, they’re all nervous as kittens when Olsen plays.

[PeterWithesShin]

Olsen played in both Hibs games. Emi went off at HT in the away game, Olsen started the home game.

[AV84]

Olsen played in both Hibs games. Emi went off at HT in the away game, Olsen started the home game.

I was talking about the actual Conference games, not the qualifiers. And we won both those games with Olsen in goal.

I fully agree we need a better back up than Olsen but saying the difference in last night's game was Olsen not playing is just plain stupid and unnecessary.

[Clark W Griswold]

I think it’s fair to say that if Olsen had played on Thursday and been asked to do what Emi was, particularly early in the game, it would have most likely been a disaster.

Olsen did play the whole game at home to Hibs and was particularly scary.

[Footy-Vill]

Bumped in anticipation for a good showing v Fulham
I wonder if he'll be on set plays a bit sharing responsibilities. I'm excited to see him and Luiz unleashed in same team! Let's go!

[Risso]

Good game, mostly. Some lovely bits of skill and some nice passing, but also guilty of giving it away a bit cheaply at times as well. A bit like Luiz of a year or two ago. A very good option to have though, a lot more to come from him I reckon.

[rooboy316]

Got a couple of nice challenges in too. Can be quite strong on the ball, which I wasn't expecting.

[rougegorge]

He did well today, especially in the first half. He didn't have as much impact in the 2nd half, but I thought his game management was better.

[AV84]

Given a lot of people were worried about his attitude when we signed him, I think he's done really well so far. I think his comments about not playing were taken out of context, and even if he was unhappy with not playing, he's stuck at it, put the work in, and we're seeing the rewards now the last few games.

If Ramsey can get back and stay fit, and we don't have any more major injuries, we have really great midfield options, both as starters and subs, allowing rotation for midweek games too.

[Toronto Villa]

There was lot of made up shit about him on social media completely dismissed by what he said himself and by Emery needing to fit in and get used to the system. Don’t believe everything you read online especially by individuals looking to put their own conspiratorial spin on things.