08 Nov 2026 16:19:23
How good was the Bard when he came on!
1.) 08 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 16:30:48
Indeed Feath
The Bard was Poetic.
Game changing even
Better than Gabi.
Start him.
2.) 08 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 16:53:23
Very good Baz, indeed poetic.
Always happy for players challenging for their position.
3.) 08 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 17:00:23
He hasn't got Gabbys dynamism but his crosses, at least yesterday, are far superior.
He deserves to start next game but I'd be surprised if he does.
4.) 08 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 18:04:50
On the contrary Corky I think we ain't seen enough of Bard to call that 1 just yet he really seemed to find his groove so easily yesterday,
5.) 08 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 18:31:03
Fair comment CC. His crosses were very good though.
6.) 08 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 19:10:07
If Rodon is back (as we all hope) then Justin is the likely LB I think? Don't think I could justify Bard over Justin. Great yesterday but part of a stinking defensive performance v Chelsea. Not a big enough body of evidence to start him yet IMHO.
7.) 09 Nov 2026
08 Nov 2026 22:30:08
Bit hard to judge him on Chelsea when he came on at 4:3 even if we conceded two more once he came on. In the same way we can say he played an excellent second half vs. spurs.
I'm just happy we probably have three solid options across Gabby, bard and 50/50 each for Justin and lienou. In reality I think Justin remains a lock to play RB,rcb, be injured, rested or suspended and beyond a true crisis we won't often see him at lb.
As some have highlighted, bard offers something different from Gabby who himself offers something different from bard.
Gabby loves to take on and beat a man, and throw a ball in from close to the byline, often at pace so less about picking someone out and more putting it in a dangerous area. I appreciate him and his assist vs. man u well deserved.
Bard seems more comfortable staying set and picking someone out often from a deeper position. So different options. Both can defend too. Early sample but would shade it for bard for now.