Brilliant article Jonathan, and a refreshing balance to the Ill advised one, published by @barneyronay.bsky.social from a few days ago.

Amazed that amongst the mention of all the players injured and issues for the drop off at Real, not a peep about the biggest missing factor in 24/25. Dani Carvajal. The best RB in football last season, and the leader, organiser and key defender.

An appalling performance from Ray. Still waiting for his acknowledgement of owning up to his ignorance.

Get that John, but all it underlines to me is your eyes will always tell you more about a player and a game that any statistics. That was a good game by his terrible standards, but is still not performing to any sort of useful level required. #avfc #utv

Would love to read the article, but link just rammed full of ads :(