Best performance in a LOOOOONNNNGGGG time by Sporting tonight. 4-0 but it could of been much more.
- Joao Mario is on another level to this league atm. Easily the best midfielder in Portugal.
- Palhinha is an absolute wall. Those 2 years in Braga did him very well.
- Sporar has a surprisingly good game and him and TT have to start.
- Pote has been brilliant.
I think it is safe to say we have the best midfield in the league.
Still a long way to go and even though we are in *1st (pending Benfica game tomorrow) for now I still think we are closer to finishing in 3rd/4th than in 1st/2nd.
This opinion could very well change but I have been a Sporting fan for too long to know not to get excited after 6 games especially since bar this performance we have been shite.
Nonetheless very happy with the win/performance from the lads and I hope they can surprise us all all this season.
Should have scored 10 today, couldn't believe it when they made it 2-1 on that goal that got ruled out. Brilliant game but we simply can't afford to do some of the same mistakes against better teams. Against Vitoria in a week will be a bigger test where we'll be able to see just how good this team is because today Tondela were awful.
Tiago Tomás is turning into one of my favourite players. He's below average technically but the boy gives everything and he's very smart in how he moves. He's probably the best finisher in the team too, really hope he stays with us for a long time and I believe that's completely possible as he'll never be a great talent that will have the big clubs after him.
We need to give Jovane a chance of playing next to Sporar, we've been playing him out of position and now he's low on confidence. The amount of options we have for those positions is ridiculous, we're going to have to sell one of those players and buy a CB and a right wingback as cover for Porro as those are two positions where we're not good enough. Really hope we can make some smart deals in January, Varandas got this summer window spot on so let's hope they keep on the same track.
As for the expectations for the season, we definitely should be looking more at Porto/Braga than at Benfica, second place would be a great season as we get direct qualification to the Champions League. It's tough for fans to stay grounded but it will only end up in disappointment if we expect them to fight for the title with this Benfica team after the investment they've made