| PAOK match 12:58 - Aug 9 with 13823 views | Rblock_James |
Anyone else bothering with this one?
Hoping for a fairly competitive game.
Any idea if they'll be many PAOK fans going? |  | | |  |
| PAOK match on 16:39 - Aug 9 with 3388 views | Match82 |
| PAOK match on 16:36 - Aug 9 by 08olesen |
How many of us thought we would be better than this by the start of the season?
Completely understand not judging pre season games, but isn't this meant to be a dress rehearsal for next week. We seemed to have carried on the same problems from last year, we need to add to some energy all over. With a couple good signings i think we will be fine though.
I hope this is constructive criticism though because i know many on here dont like to question a performance but at the same time we need to improve a lot before next week. |
I think we've generally looked solid defensively and a little out of ideas going forward.
I'd rather it was that way around than the alternative, so I'm not concerned at this point. |  | | |
| PAOK match on 16:42 - Aug 9 with 3355 views | BklynRanger |
From the half I've seen, we already knew we needed a bit more in the middle and especially up front.
I'm more worried about the IT dept at this point. |  | | |
| PAOK match on 16:53 - Aug 9 with 3171 views | BklynRanger |
Well done the bubbles.
Charlie should've scored at the end. Suppose we can put it down to a reluctance to get concussed in a preseason friendly. | | | |
| PAOK match on 16:57 - Aug 9 with 3116 views | bosh67 |
Definitely need more options up front and a plan for when we get over the half way line. PAOK were good and I would rather we play in a game where we lose and get worked than stroll around against a poor team and score a few, thinking we are all that. |  |
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| PAOK match on 17:04 - Aug 9 with 3056 views | CFW |
| PAOK match on 16:36 - Aug 9 by 08olesen |
How many of us thought we would be better than this by the start of the season?
Completely understand not judging pre season games, but isn't this meant to be a dress rehearsal for next week. We seemed to have carried on the same problems from last year, we need to add to some energy all over. With a couple good signings i think we will be fine though.
I hope this is constructive criticism though because i know many on here dont like to question a performance but at the same time we need to improve a lot before next week. |
I did in all honesty. First half already posted my thoughts so wont repeat but Clint (bless him) is no premier league player I am sorry to say and Phillips is wasted as a full/wing back.
Just wish we had someone who could put their foot on the ball and calm things down along with the ability to create chances. Once again hardly had a shot on goal. We are in need of a creative midfield player along with a ball winner to go with two strikers.
I understand Remy not playing today but that situation needs resolving big time.
We could have lost three nil if you take chances they missed but all of them were down to mistakes or giving the ball away to easily. |  | | |
| PAOK match on 18:00 - Aug 9 with 2818 views | westolian |
Of course, it's always possible that the Remy / CF and creative central midfield situations have / are being resolved
It's just the club deem it best to keep their cards close to their chests for a change
Quite refreshing really |  |
| I've found a team sheet for the weekend - anyone interested ? |
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| PAOK match on 18:22 - Aug 9 with 2711 views | RANGERS4EVER |
| PAOK match on 18:00 - Aug 9 by westolian |
Of course, it's always possible that the Remy / CF and creative central midfield situations have / are being resolved
It's just the club deem it best to keep their cards close to their chests for a change
Quite refreshing really |
Sounds like Remy might stay, Harry speaking good words of him after the game, saying he is training hard and might even start next week |  |
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| PAOK match on 18:35 - Aug 9 with 2657 views | Antti_Heinola |
Yes, it's a fool's errand to read anything into friendly games barring the most vague of thoughts. Although you could argue it's a dress rehearsal, you also don't want players getting injured either.
Remy staying, if he does, would be a huge boost, but can't help thinking that Liverpool transfer falling through may have slowed our plans somewhat. If he stays we've effectively replaced AJ with him, which is a fine swap. If he goes, we've got less strikers than we had last season, which scarcely seems possible.
If Adel goes too, we will lack that intangible that he or Morrison can offer.
Looks likely to be a low-scoring season, but if the defence does its part, maybe that won't matter. |  |
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| PAOK match on 18:36 - Aug 9 with 2650 views | CHUBBS |
Didn't watch it,don't care,learnt years ago not to bother with friendlies as they achieve fcuk all football wise.
Another game thats adding to the fitness whilst suffering no injuries is what its all about.
We'll be far better come Saturday when the real 1st team is out there.
However if we play SWP in the Hull game we may as well shake hands now,useless little shit. |  | | |
| PAOK match (n/t) on 18:42 - Aug 9 with 2625 views | oddball |
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| PAOK match on 18:47 - Aug 9 with 2604 views | enfieldargh |
would be nice if joey would make simple passes instead of going for the hail mary pass every time.
Not the only one giving the ball away but like last season the main culprit.
Matt Phillips looked good as did OBZ and I thought Rio looked excellent. Real influential presence.
Ale looked like our main play maker 1st half, thought he looked good. Feel that is long lay off has given him time to study his game.
Still only a friendly |  |
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| PAOK match on 20:28 - Aug 9 with 2417 views | rsonist |
I don't know really. Agree that friendly results aren't the most important thing but at the same time come the first match of the season you want to have more to show for it than just fitness levels. Especially when we're changing to a new formation - it's a real shame we couldn't get at least Traore or Yun on the pitch today. Simpson inexperienced in attack and SWP cutting in every time negates the entire point of having wing-backs.
In fairness though the fact that it's a World Cup year and that we also have to wait on the futures of possibly key players isn't really our fault. And even in terms of the signings we know we have to make we're more likely to get a better price waiting until closer to deadline.
The unfortunate thing is that Hull and Sunderland at home are ostensibly winnable fixtures for us before deadline day. Seasons are decided on such fine margins that you don't really want to waste points early on while you're still sorting yourself out. |  | | |
| PAOK match on 21:13 - Aug 9 with 2327 views | smegma |
| PAOK match on 18:36 - Aug 9 by CHUBBS |
Didn't watch it,don't care,learnt years ago not to bother with friendlies as they achieve fcuk all football wise.
Another game thats adding to the fitness whilst suffering no injuries is what its all about.
We'll be far better come Saturday when the real 1st team is out there.
However if we play SWP in the Hull game we may as well shake hands now,useless little shit. |
You missed a treat. The highlight for me was seeing Shaun Wrong Phillips cut in from the left wing, looked up and tried to beat the keeper from 25 yards.
The ball went straight out. For a throw in. By the paddocks. Some ten yards from the corner flag. | | | |
| PAOK match on 23:14 - Aug 9 with 2179 views | kensalriser |
I don't know if I've ever seen a player with such inability to control the ball. It's as though he has octagonal legs and multi-faceted boots, all made from some sort of highly developed super-elastic material. |  |
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| PAOK match on 07:53 - Aug 10 with 1995 views | Discodroid |
im convinced he became a footballer by mistake. |  |
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| PAOK match on 10:14 - Aug 10 with 1901 views | JonDoeman |
| PAOK match on 16:02 - Aug 9 by johnhoop |
Careful with the word "worried". You'll have the positivity police all over you like a rash. |
Didn't see the match, but I like the thought of the "positivity police" on 'negative numpty' crowd control!  |  |
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| PAOK match on 10:44 - Aug 10 with 1868 views | Antti_Heinola |
| PAOK match on 10:14 - Aug 10 by JonDoeman |
Didn't see the match, but I like the thought of the "positivity police" on 'negative numpty' crowd control! |
of course you do, you'd be a shoe-in for Chief Inspector ;) | |
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| PAOK match on 10:55 - Aug 10 with 1839 views | JonDoeman |
| PAOK match on 10:44 - Aug 10 by Antti_Heinola |
of course you do, you'd be a shoe-in for Chief Inspector ;) |
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| PAOK match on 15:51 - Aug 11 with 1584 views | francisbowles |
We currently lack balance. Only Ale is left footed from the starting line up. Of all the cbs only Clint is a leftie and we don't really want to play him much. All four new signings right footed!
Ned and Dunne both look uncomfortable on the left and Ned only really looks his best on the right.
If we could get Traore fit I would like us to try him on the left of the cbs with Yun as lwb. | | | |
| PAOK match on 16:37 - Aug 11 with 1513 views | adhoc_qpr |
| PAOK match on 15:51 - Aug 11 by francisbowles |
We currently lack balance. Only Ale is left footed from the starting line up. Of all the cbs only Clint is a leftie and we don't really want to play him much. All four new signings right footed!
Ned and Dunne both look uncomfortable on the left and Ned only really looks his best on the right.
If we could get Traore fit I would like us to try him on the left of the cbs with Yun as lwb. |
Er Traore is not, never has been and never will be a centre back...
Would be a complete disaster!
We lack balance because half the team is being shoehorned into unfamiliar positions and we haven't been able to field a consistent team to build up understanding in key areas (midfield, back 3 etc) | | | |
| PAOK match on 10:29 - Aug 12 with 1378 views | francisbowles |
| PAOK match on 16:37 - Aug 11 by adhoc_qpr |
Er Traore is not, never has been and never will be a centre back...
Would be a complete disaster!
We lack balance because half the team is being shoehorned into unfamiliar positions and we haven't been able to field a consistent team to build up understanding in key areas (midfield, back 3 etc) |
Why would it be a disaster? Traore has many attributes; good in the air, quick, reasonably comfortable with the ball. Yes he would have to learn the position but so do all the others. | | | |
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