| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield 20:35 - Feb 23 with 2855 views | OakR |
This may be a figment of my imagination, but I think these 3 playing together in midfield were instrumental in our turnaround. They complimented each other and found their natural positions, as well as providing much needed enegry, and in the case of Morgan some very direct forward passing.
We seem to be moving away from them now as a 3m with Chair playing more centrally, and I certainly accept Chair is better centrally, but I wonder if we are losing something moving away from this.
it's as issue with Chair playing better centrally now and Saito doing well on the left, I just wonder if for some games those 3 should start and then move people around subs as the game goes on.
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| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 16:30 - Feb 24 with 447 views | Benny_the_Ball |
Whilst I have a lot of time for Marti, I do find it a little frustrating that we abandoned what worked well at the back end of last season for a more expansive approach that ultimately resulted in a nightmare start to this. We then reverted to a more pragmatic approach that brought a remarkable up-turn in form only to tinker again once comfortably mid-table. Though we've only an outside shot of making the play-offs this season, it would be nice to give it a crack by sticking with a winning formula, even if that's at the expense of Cruffyian principles. [Post edited 24 Feb 16:30]
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| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 16:57 - Feb 24 with 401 views | Rsole |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 16:30 - Feb 24 by Benny_the_Ball |
Whilst I have a lot of time for Marti, I do find it a little frustrating that we abandoned what worked well at the back end of last season for a more expansive approach that ultimately resulted in a nightmare start to this. We then reverted to a more pragmatic approach that brought a remarkable up-turn in form only to tinker again once comfortably mid-table. Though we've only an outside shot of making the play-offs this season, it would be nice to give it a crack by sticking with a winning formula, even if that's at the expense of Cruffyian principles. [Post edited 24 Feb 16:30]
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Just stop it with the common sense !!!
You know that will never catch on. |  |
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| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 17:07 - Feb 24 with 381 views | Northernr |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 16:30 - Feb 24 by Benny_the_Ball |
Whilst I have a lot of time for Marti, I do find it a little frustrating that we abandoned what worked well at the back end of last season for a more expansive approach that ultimately resulted in a nightmare start to this. We then reverted to a more pragmatic approach that brought a remarkable up-turn in form only to tinker again once comfortably mid-table. Though we've only an outside shot of making the play-offs this season, it would be nice to give it a crack by sticking with a winning formula, even if that's at the expense of Cruffyian principles. [Post edited 24 Feb 16:30]
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TBF to him at home this has brought some impressive performances - Norwich, Luton, Watford, Blackburn, Derby. But it's not working away and I broadly agree with you. We've seen what works and what doesn't. I know in an ideal world we'd have all the midget gems out there, but I'm afraid that's just the squad we've recruited.
It is, sadly, another problem caused by Madsen being such a donkey. A massive, 6ft 4ins, box-to-box central midfielder, picking the ball up and progressing it, physically dominant, good on both sides of the ball, transforms our team, which is why we paid so much money to get him here and why it's such a problem that he's crap. |  | | |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 18:13 - Feb 24 with 271 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 17:07 - Feb 24 by Northernr |
TBF to him at home this has brought some impressive performances - Norwich, Luton, Watford, Blackburn, Derby. But it's not working away and I broadly agree with you. We've seen what works and what doesn't. I know in an ideal world we'd have all the midget gems out there, but I'm afraid that's just the squad we've recruited.
It is, sadly, another problem caused by Madsen being such a donkey. A massive, 6ft 4ins, box-to-box central midfielder, picking the ball up and progressing it, physically dominant, good on both sides of the ball, transforms our team, which is why we paid so much money to get him here and why it's such a problem that he's crap. |
I would go as far to say that the Madsen failure has cost us a play off spot.
I thought we were getting a Sander Berge type, dominant ball player who would be a real focal point and threat. Maybe not.
Unfortunately he may well go down as our worst signing ever due to us having no money, and then splashing it on him. Big question as to who authorised that purchase. | | | |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 18:43 - Feb 24 with 229 views | Northernr |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 18:13 - Feb 24 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
I would go as far to say that the Madsen failure has cost us a play off spot.
I thought we were getting a Sander Berge type, dominant ball player who would be a real focal point and threat. Maybe not.
Unfortunately he may well go down as our worst signing ever due to us having no money, and then splashing it on him. Big question as to who authorised that purchase. |
I think that's what they thought they were buying as well. | | | |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 19:06 - Feb 24 with 205 views | NorthantsHoop |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 16:11 - Feb 24 by nix |
That's where I am. It obviously wasn't working on Saturday to the extent that I'd like to have seen half time changes. Against other teams/at home it probably will work fine. |
I have sort of given up on Rangers away from home, it's a bonus if we get a win and to be honest quite happy with draws, but always feel if we go behind away from home it is just a slog to try and get back in a game. For me it's all about attacking and winning at home, where we have had most success in recent months is front foot playing to win, rather than trying not to lose, which has led to most of our defeats. Happy to see Chair more central and attacking in a 10 role, shame Morgan has been sacrificed last few games, he has the legs and can play a pass forward. Field can be a frustrating player but is a key component in helping to break up play. Varane can be caught dwelling on the ball too much and turns himself into trouble. |  | | |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 19:24 - Feb 24 with 160 views | thehat |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 09:52 - Feb 24 by TheChef |
Yep - and the situation has been made more complicated by Chair being available again.
Basically, you can play Chair at 10 at home, Morgan at 10 away. |
For me this is the nail on the head - Sorry but Chair goes onto the bench away from home and starts at home.
I can not think of a game away from home for ages where Chair has made the difference.
At home (especially Friday nights and SKY cameras) he is pure mustard. | | | |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 20:01 - Feb 24 with 98 views | BklynRanger |
| The Morgan - Varane - Field midfield on 18:43 - Feb 24 by Northernr |
I think that's what they thought they were buying as well. |
Yeah but no but when we signed Madsen, there was a very informative analysis on this site about Madsen's strengths and weaknesses that said a lot of things including this:
Champ average:
Shots on target
Progressive carries
Above champ average for:
Both medium distance and progressive passes
Creativity and finishing (but skewed by penalties?)
Low on:
Pressing
Tackles and interceptions
And
Aerial duels!
So if they thought they were spending a lot of money on a dominant Championship level box to box player they didn't only not watch him, but they did less research on him than whoever did the piece on here. |  | | |
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