Pre-season 2026

[SaddVillan]

Only a few 1st teamers involved tonight and v Walsall

Bizot
Cash
Mings
Bailey
Barkley
Maatsen.
Gomes
Buendia

Reckon Unai's taking a good look at the kids to sort out who he'll keep in the squad/loan/sell.

Really needs to decide who's good enough.

Regulars who haven't played yet

Dibu - WC
Lindy - WC
Pau -?
Konsa - WC
SMJ - WC
Bouba- not yet 100% ?
Digne - WC/being sold
Tammy - recovering from shoulder op
Guesssand -  WC
Onana - crocked

[PaulWinch again]

You’re missing a few there Sadd.

[SaddVillan]

You’re missing a few there Sadd.

Only considered regular 1st team members.

I forgot Buendia and Ollie
Anybody else?

[PaulWinch again]

Ah ok not new ones. Well Ollie is the main one I think then.

[SaddVillan]

Ah ok not new ones. Well Ollie is the main one I think then.

Of course

[Dogtanian]

I think early pre-season is often used to sort out which youngsters are coming on the tour for a chance to show they can contribute this season.

[Gareth]

Hansa Rostock of the German third-tier today took over 6,000 fans to their pre-season friendly at Watford.

Saw them in Euston yesterday morning and there were a good few hundred there alone like the Freiburg guys all in white T-shirts

[Steve67]

Those of you that have watched the two friendlies so far, is Cisse good in the air?  Strong? He looks tall and rangy.

[Brazilian Villain]

Hansa Rostock of the German third-tier today took over 6,000 fans to their pre-season friendly at Watford.

Saw them in Euston yesterday morning and there were a good few hundred there alone like the Freiburg guys all in white T-shirts

It was probably just Peter Crouch filming a new ad.

[Brazilian Villain]

I think early pre-season is often used to sort out which youngsters are coming on the tour for a chance to show they can contribute this season.

His name is Luka, he is going on the Asian tour...

[richardb]

Those of you that have watched the two friendlies so far, is Cisse good in the air?  Strong? He looks tall and rangy.

He's just looked solid, composed, very much in tune with how our defence plays. Very Konsa-like to tell the truth, not hyper dominant in air or anything, but well positioned and moves well. I'm impressed. Of all the young ones, he looks the most ready.

[Tayls_7]

I think early pre-season is often used to sort out which youngsters are coming on the tour for a chance to show they can contribute this season.

His name is Luka, he is going on the Asian tour...

Very good.

[Brend'Watkins]

Those of you that have watched the two friendlies so far, is Cisse good in the air?  Strong? He looks tall and rangy.

He's just looked solid, composed, very much in tune with how our defence plays. Very Konsa-like to tell the truth, not hyper dominant in air or anything, but well positioned and moves well. I'm impressed. Of all the young ones, he looks the most ready.

Agree with that. He’ll get a run out in the League cup I reckon.

Hemmings looks a lot better than when debuted. There’s a few more there that with a bit of work could step up. The player who came on for Bailey was far better than Bailey. I know that’s not saying much.

[kipeye]

I thought Ned had a good half again at full back. He seems good enough to play regularly to me. Lots of other youngsters impressed as well-although most now in their 20's.