Match Thread AFC Wimbledon v Coventry (2 Viewers)

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

I love that he’s himself and doesn’t look like every other footballer.

 

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[PVA]

Are we going to be treating Middlesbrough like a league match or a friendly? Would be good to know before I turn up

Yeah tough one that.

 

[hamertime]

We’ve not even had a home game yet, can see us smashing boro then everyone will be saying automatics lol

 

[Martin180]

I don’t particularly agree with much of his comments, the opposition really threatened very little for most of the game up to the goal. Midfield was doing fine in breaking through the lines, the back 3 looked solid.

As on Sunday however, terrible finishing was the main problem. Though Eccles allowing his man all the time and space to pick out top bins was kind.

Sounds like he's wanting a reaction and seeing who in the newbies will step up . Good management in my opinion

 

[Ashdown]

I think he’ll work his bollocks off too and be pretty class. I’m not convinced he’ll be appreciated.

He ? And why wouldn’t someone be appreciated if they are successful ? Pretty class ?

 

[MusicDating]

I do get the feeling we won't be playing with an AM and two strikers for much longer

 

[covcity4life]

Uncharacteristic of MR to be that harsh.

Wasn't expecting that. Very different view to the fans that went on this one from him.

Sounds likes he's not happy with midfield at all.

Someone should tell him it's only the league cup and to not have a meltdown

 

[Martin180]

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Two for one

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We’ve not even had a home game yet, can see us smashing boro then everyone will be saying automatics lol

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Godden (pen) 25’
Akpom 78’
Akpom 90+9’

 

[djr8369]

He ? And why wouldn’t someone be appreciated if they are successful ? Pretty class ?

He = Wright.
Why? Because he’s big and can look clumsy. See my first post you replied to.
Pretty class? Yes, as in I think he looks very promising.

 

[djr8369]

Wasn't expecting that. Very different view to the fans that went on this one from him.

Sounds likes he's not happy with midfield at all.

Someone should tell him it's only the league cup and to not have a meltdown

Maybe Matt can have a word and teach him his chilled, stoic ways.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Wasn't expecting that. Very different view to the fans that went on this one from him.

Sounds likes he's not happy with midfield at all.

Someone should tell him it's only the league cup and to not have a meltdown

He is maybe trying to take the heat off the strikers who in my view were the only real underperformers.

 

[stupot07]

180 mins, 1 set piece goal and one penalty scored and conceded 4 from open play.

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[Fergusons_Beard]

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Godden (pen) 25’
Akpom 8m Lyon

Edited it for you.


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[PVA]

He is maybe trying to take the heat off the strikers who in my view were the only real underperformers.

What he wanted to say:

"Well Clive the problem is we've spent 11 million quid on 2 strikers who can't finish. Thankfully Fabio is due back soon for some much needed competition"

 

[covmark]

180 mins, 1 set piece goal and one penalty scored and conceded 4 from open play.

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Forgot that set pieces and pens don't count as goals.
Cheers Stu

 

[Garlana86]

Ive got the answer, I know what we do, we bring Hamer on from the bench on the 60th minute to make sure we don't concede late on again. Easy.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

What he wanted to say:

"Well Clive the problem is we've spent 11 million quid on 2 strikers who can't finish. Thankfully Fabio is due back soon for some much needed competition"

‘With hindsight, I now regret letting Haji introduce his teammates to Madden’

 

[ccfc1234]

Can anyone who watched the 90 mins give a player ratings? Keen to hear how the other new signings played.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Can anyone who watched the 90 mins give a player ratings? Keen to hear how the other new signings played.

Ratings

Collins 6 Nothing he could do for either goal MVE 6 Lots of gas but a bit suspect positionally Lati 7 Binks 7 Howley 6 Bidwell 6 Hamer 7 Kelly 6 Saka 8 MOTM Fought hard and showed plenty of skill at AM and LWB Wright 5 Let’s just say not his night Godden 6 Subs Eccles 5 Simms 5 Palmer 6 Sheaf...

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[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

He is maybe trying to take the heat off the strikers who in my view were the only real underperformers.

Not a great idea. If I was one of the midfielders I'd be a bit pissed if he was laying the blame on me to take the heat off two expensive signings.

 

[stupot07]

Forgot that set pieces and pens don't count as goals.
Cheers Stu

Never said that didn't. But over 2 games we have had 48 shots, Vs 29 against, conceded 4 and not scored from open play yet, but managed to concede 4 from open play. It's not great is it.


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[ccfc1234]

I do get the feeling we won't be playing with an AM and two strikers for much longer

What formation do you suspect we will use? 3421?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Not a great idea. If I was one of the midfielders I'd be a bit pissed if he was laying the blame on me to take the heat off two expensive signings.

What he’s said to the press and what he’ll have said to the players may well be different.

 

[skyblu3sk]

Robins thinks we were lucky to be one up??

probably because he expects better?

 

[covmark]

Never said that didn't. But over 2 games we have had 48 shots, Vs 29 against, conceded 4 and not scored from open play yet, but managed to concede 4 from open play. It's not great is it.


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If we weren't creating the chances I'd be more worried. We'll be ok mate.

 

[Nick]

probably because he expects better?

If we were missing sitters we were unlucky to just be one up?

 

[napolimp]

Just to clarify - I’m not actually saying robins should be sacked. I’m asking are we allowed a 10 game winless streak again? Im guessing he expects top 6 - and whilst we did it last season - 5th with that points total is an anomaly.

so far - we seem to bogged down with similar on pitch issues we had in the first 10 last season - but we obviously had the excuses I’ve listed above to bat it off

What's the point of talking about a 10 game winless streak, when there's as much chance of a 10 game winning streak? Surely we should be coming up with a plan for every scenario - sack him if he loses 10 games on the bounce, build a gold statue of him in town if he wins 10 on the bounce.

 

[SBT]

What formation do you suspect we will use? 3421?

Wouldn’t mind seeing us try a 433, with Wright and Sakamoto (and eventually O’Hare) on either flank.

People will groan at the comparison but something similar to how England have been lining up recently…

 

[skyblu3sk]

If we were missing sitters we were unlucky to just be one up?

Because he expects us to start scoring sitters.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

If we were missing sitters we were unlucky to just be one up?

They really ought to have scored in the opening minute, but then offered nothing substantial until the last 15 minutes. We however should have scored about 4 or 5 before then.

 

[napolimp]

Out of interest, what are stats like for new forwards when they first arrive - especially at Coventry. Do they tend to immediately score goals? Have many players scored 5+ in their first 10 games here?

 

[ccfc1234]

Wouldn’t mind seeing us try a 433, with Wright and Sakamoto (and eventually O’Hare) on either flank.

People will groan at the comparison but something similar to how England have been lining up recently…

Given our lack of CBs not the worst idea at all.

 

[stupot07]

If we weren't creating the chances I'd be more worried. We'll be ok mate.

I'm sure we will. But our good runs last season were built on being solid, we've gifted 5 clearcut chances in 2 games, we'd rarely concede that many over 7-8 games last a season when Ben Wilson when was picking up those clean sheets.

It is a concern, and Robins may need to go a bit more defensive again to get the best out of us.

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[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

What he’s said to the press and what he’ll have said to the players may well be different.

Even so he's publicly throwing the midfield under the bus so two expensive players save face.

He may well be telling the strikers it's on them in the dressing room but he's still blaming others in the media, and for me that would arguably make it worse.