08 Aug 2018 16:36:43
Just heard a worrying interview on Talk sport. The South American expert was very down on Bernard . He's a sulker, too light weight for Prem and very inconsistent . That is why we had a clear run at him . On a brighter note he did say if the Mina deal came off what a acquisition he'd be for the club . Just hope a Portuguese speaking manager can get more from Bernard than some of his previous coaches . Personally Brandts and Silva have my trust .

{Ed025's Note - i love these experts..

1.) 08 Aug 2018
08 Aug 2018 17:04:23
Did Fonseca not "get anything" out of Bernie for the last 3 season's?
Doesn't the Fonze speak Portuguese? Being as he is a Portugezza.

2.) 08 Aug 2018
08 Aug 2018 17:11:17
If he signed for anyone else they'd all be spouting off about his attributes and what a signing he is
Because he signed for us all the negative jealous crap comes out
Let him play and as for lightweight I see players going down with the slightest touch every week in the prem.

3.) 08 Aug 2018
08 Aug 2018 18:26:58
Silva and Brands have already said that they will be looking for players with the right character to work for the team. Richarlison and Digne seem to be ideal in regards to this so far (Digne apparently is known for taking to the streets with water and first aid for victims of the Barcelona attacks - what a legend) , so I'm sure Bernard would have been vetted beforehand so they know the kind of personality and player they were bringing in. Plus Richarlison reckons he's a good bloke. And he's also good friends with Mina. Maybe we're bringing all his mates in!

4.) 08 Aug 2018
08 Aug 2018 18:52:37
Have read other stuff on the lad (Bernard) , mainly the fact that he has not played in any of the top leagues of Europe or elsewhere and that we had a clear run at him. Personally I know nothing about him, so have to trust that Brands and Silva know what they are doing. Not been impressed with pre-season, the serious stuff begins Saturday, can't go away this Season, frustrating but there it is, so have to wait for the first home game to see. Assessment so far is that we look good in front of Schneiderlin and need strenghthening from him backwards (including Schneiderlin - my opinion) .

5.) 08 Aug 2018
08 Aug 2018 21:57:19
I seem to remember lots of people saying how Coutinho was lightweight and look how that turned out!

6.) 09 Aug 2018
09 Aug 2018 10:08:02
Don't get this 'lightweight' theory, Coutinho, Silva and Sterling all done well in the Premier League, would these not be classed as lightweight. End of the day if you are small yet technically gifted you find the space to not get hit and if you do get hit you draw a foul. He is being brought in as a creative player not as a ball winner so doesn't need to be massive.