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Reply | Tactical approach
at 07:53 2 Oct 2024
He can't.
We did not sign Hayden.
The new signings bar Nardi have NOT improved last season's starting eleven (yet).
Did NOT expect to be in a relegation fight this season, but, here we are AGAIN.  |
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Reply | Hull Reflection
at 07:43 2 Oct 2024
I am worried after that. Expected soooooo much more this season, but we are in a relegation fight yet again. As others have said, ballers galore and no nasty grafters that we all know are needed in the Championship.
Apparently we are not allowed to criticise Marti, but last season is done now. It may not be HIS recruitment (which may be THE problem) and yes it is early days, but aside from Nardi, none of the signings have improved the first eleven.
My concern is that we have been universally poor for the last four games yet he sets the team up the same way and doesn't try anything different.
The team play with such little urgency you wonder if they are at all arsed with it all and STILL can't take throw ins.
Getting v worried... |
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Reply | Nardi's shot stopping
at 17:01 29 Sep 2024
This.
Doesn't dominate his 6 yard box, but everything else is a massive upgrade. |
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Reply | Never a straight Red Card
at 16:58 29 Sep 2024
Always a red when he lunged in like that. Yes Travis is a twt, yes Batth made a meal of it and yes their player lunging in on Anderson was no different apart from the fact Lucas jumped out of the way, but he was walking the moment he lost control of that ball.
Would have been screaming for a red if that was against us.
Why do they even give these refs a choice? There is not one single ref in the Championship that I'd trust to get ANY decision right, so don't even give them any choice... |
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Reply | The no ones bothered Blackburn match thingy
at 15:40 28 Sep 2024
Exactly this. That first half was anyone's; two mediocre teams going at it.
Varane cost us big, big time. As soon as they scored we were done. Needed to hold on a lot longer than we did, but couldn't.
We'll be ok, but it is going to be closer that we'd all have hoped.
Jury out on the recruitment, bar Nardi who was superb again. |
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Reply | The no ones bothered Blackburn match thingy
at 13:26 28 Sep 2024
Brain dead. Santos should have gone the minute before for a second yellow (surely he can't come out for the second half?) and then that
No need. All his own doing because he lost control (in so many ways). Shit game between two very ordinary mid table Championship teams. Any result possible before that, now unlikely we get anything out of this. Second half going to be a hard watch. 6 shots in the whole half, three each none on target by us.
Dull without Chair.
Santos HAS to come off before he gets sent off and does he replace Saito with Madsen to plug the gap?
*sigh* |
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Reply | Pep on the EFL Cup
at 11:54 25 Sep 2024
But they won't.
We don't want the top 6 anymore and they don't want us, so just GO FFS! |
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Reply | Redeeming flexi tickets
at 19:20 24 Sep 2024
I think you have to call the box office unfortunately. Apparently, no QPR Cash from them either, which is a bit of a rip off... |
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Reply | The spine is there, the rest is not working
at 11:43 23 Sep 2024
Agree that our CBs and the current CF are not the problem and agree that defensively Field is part of a strong spine. However, offensively the problem is everywhere in front of the two CBs and behind the CF.
As said on another thread, no-one DEMANDS the ball and then progresses it. Sadly, aside from Yellow Card Colback, I am yet to see anyone fulfill that role in this team.
They are also frightened to take quick goal kicks as we are not in our structure. Guess what, guys; neither is the opposition so that might be a perfect idea!
And if Frey gets injured, we'll have the spine of an earth worm. |
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Reply | Just Back
at 17:07 22 Sep 2024
Each post has voting buttons - an up and a down either side of the number at the bottom of each post. You can click on them to "vote" for each post. I meant to up vote yours, accidentally hit the down one instead (fat fingers, small phone!).
Hope that clears it up!
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Reply | The midfield hole
at 12:08 22 Sep 2024
Cutting through much of the tactical jargon on this thread, the one point from the OP that resonated with me is that no-one comes looking, demanding the ball. Yes, Paal has started to get in those positions, but he just stands there. If he does get passed to (rarely), his instinct is to keep possession by playing a safe ball back to the CBs. Field in the same,butter least he looks for it.
Varane is showing some signs of wanting the ball, but is no better as he looks back first. Colback is the only one that shows signs of wanting to progress.
...and in front of them, I see the same. No-one demands the ball as though they have been banned from doing something other than the "sacred game plan". Too formulaic, too predictable.
We need to do something different and better. |
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Reply | Just Back
at 11:52 22 Sep 2024
Something is not quite working at the moment. Could be the new boys bedding in could be that we don't have someone who can hold on to the ball (even if it is for too long according to the LFW forum). Take away the safe side to side YAWN inducing passing and we'll have THE worst %pass completion in the league a) because we are static in front of JCS and Cook when they have the ball and b) as someone else posted on this thread, weren't take risks until we are one down.
Hoping Marti finds a solution quick, because it looks to me that we have become predictable and without dynamic, adaptable players we'll needs plan B.. |
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Reply | Just Back
at 11:44 22 Sep 2024
Fat fingers, mate, sorry, meant tobe an up vote not a down one... |
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Reply | Anderson
at 11:40 22 Sep 2024
C'mon, matey, that is just peak social media. No-one is suggesting that we get the guillotine meme out here, they are just questioning how bad Anderson was yesterday (he really was btw) and how poor he has been this season (he has by the way).
Not suggesting that he gets run out of the club, not suggesting Marti gets sacked, just highlighting that maybe he should get dropped. We are so poor without Chair (still), but in his absence Saito - Dembele - Smyth surely? |
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Reply | Everyone Likes Us vs No One Likes Them Match Thread
at 13:33 21 Sep 2024
Bad.
Passive. Only Saito wants to run at them. Anderson shot. Midfield non existent. Utterly awful ref who has lost his cards. They should have 4 yellows by now. Not one given. You watch; the first foul we commit it'll be a yellow or even a red.
Do not deserve to be level after that first half; will take that all day long. Smyth for Anderson, Dembele central Smyth giving them an actual threat to worry about.
Frey's finish was excellent though. |
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Reply | Marti on the Millwall game
at 19:17 20 Sep 2024
I think JCS will be on the bench, but hoping for Chaie to be with him is a little too much hope. Can't wait to see him and Dembele.
Would rather Saito than Lloyd, but suspect Marti will go with Alfie.
Anderson simply must improve as he has been pretty shocking so far this season, but I suspect he'll start. Unlike many on here I like the look of Madsen and would like to see him ahead of Lucas at the moment... |
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Reply | Yes, this is the Sheffield Wednesday match thread
at 08:20 15 Sep 2024
The inability to hold possession for any length of time or number if passes.
The inability to create any clear cut chances.
The inability to shackle their main (only?) creative outlet.
The two Danes.
The inability to break the press due to having an ineffective midfield.
The inability to make the ball stick up top - Weds did a job on Frey reminding us that we can be easy to defend against.
....but all that said, WE GOT A POINT AWAY FROMM HOME,so not a disaster.
We WERE awful though (just my opinion though...). |
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Reply | Yes, this is the Sheffield Wednesday match thread
at 20:23 14 Sep 2024
Let's hope that is the case and that the days of the innocuous calf strain leading to 12 weeks out is a thing of the past.
We are definitely weaker without JCS in this team maybe even more so without Steve Cook? |
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Reply | Man City
at 18:51 14 Sep 2024
What do people actually think they should get as a punishment?
Big Fine - so bloody what; the people with the deep pockets criticised for "spending too much" won't actually give two hoots about a "big" fine smaller than the one metered out to QPR 6 or so years ago.
Relegation - REALLY? Why would that be fair on any of the lower leagues as that would be one less promotion spot up for grabs. In any case, you can GUARANTEE that they will compensate for the "loss" of City by letting one team in the Prem stay up and only relegate two. They won't put any embargo on City, so for one season only, THE most expensive team ever assembled will, most likely break all sorts or records.
European Ban? Well, if they are breaking the PL rules as opposed to the UEFA ones, that won't work.
Transfer Embargo? Well, they tried to impose one of those on Scum and it never stuck - loopholes galore meaning that they'll be able to buy all the kids with potential up.
Points deductions? Well, whoopee f-in-do; they'll miss out on the title for one season only.
Force them to get that team with Jamie Pollock out of retirement and play them for one season?
Mandate an Oasis gig at half time for a whole season?
Liquidate the club?
Anything else?
We all know that the rules are there to protect them all. Liverpool spent their way out of Div 2 all those years ago and Man U under Fergie spent far more than any other team, but these rules weren't in place then, so these "empires" have all been built on overspending.
It is just bowlocks... |
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