Match Thread Coventry City - Millwall FC Match Thread - Sunday 29th Dec (35 Viewers)

[Chris1987]

I know that his service was severely limited today but it's time to call time on Bassette leading the line in my opinion. Great option off the bench for the last 25 minutes or so .

 

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[Evo1883]

I know that his service was severely limited today but it's time to call time on Bassette leading the line in my opinion. Great option off the bench for the last 25 minutes or so .

I don't think ellis simms offers absolutely anything at all , so you an see why the managers opt for workrate first

 

[Chris1987]

will there ever be a point in your mind when you eventually suggest that maybe Dean Austin is an issue or will it forever be the managers

You've got this totally wrong . I've said previously that I don't rate Austin but ultimately the manager has final say on whether a player is signed or not.

 

[shmmeee]

You've got this totally wrong . I've said previously that I don't rate Austin but ultimately the manager has final say on whether a player is signed or not.

But the point is if decent players are never put in front of him there’s not much he can do.

 

[Tommo1993]

Torp was fucking useless today

He’s totally ineffective most weeks

 

[Chris1987]

I don't think ellis simms offers absolutely anything at all , so you an see why the managers opt for workrate first

Simms hasn't been given the opportunity to show anything this season in the form of a run of games that Bassette has had. His goal return is very poor

 

[Evo1883]

You've got this totally wrong . I've said previously that I don't rate Austin but ultimately the manager has final say on whether a player is signed or not.

I don't think I have , the managers are being shown players based on the profile given and stat driven data is suggesting they're good enough ..

Why would a manager say no if they fit the profile they've asked for and the stats show they are good enough

What will be different going forward??

 

[samccov1987]

What’s gone on with Simms? With Hadji out I’d be starting him and bring Bassett off the bench to stretch tired legs.

 

[bigfatronssba]

We have just had our easiest block of fixtures of the season so far in fairness , you'd expect to concede less etc

Portsmouth & Plymouth yes. But Millwall aren’t a bad team

 

[Chris1987]

But the point is if decent players are never put in front of him there’s not much he can do.

So you think that decent players will never be put in front of him ?

 

[Evo1883]

Portsmouth & Plymouth yes. But Millwall aren’t a bad team

We've just played the bottom 4 , millwall twice during a run of 1 win in 9 and west brom , and are going to play Cardiff again Wednesday

 

[shmmeee]

So you think that decent players will never be put in front of him ?

From Austin? I have my doubts.

 

[Chris1987]

I don't think I have , the managers are being shown players based on the profile given and stat driven data is suggesting they're good enough ..

Why would a manager say no if they fit the profile they've asked for and the stats show they are good enough

What will be different going forward??

May be the current manager asks for different attributes in a player that the previous one did ?

 

[Rodders1]

Simms or BTA at number 9 today would be good to see IMO…

Come on Frank.

Also todays summary:-

ponder - pass - ponder - pass - ponder - millwall’s ball

 

[PVA]

Portsmouth & Plymouth yes. But Millwall aren’t a bad team

Last four games have been against

13th
21st
23rd
24th

We won't get a better run all season you'd imagine

 

[OldBedrocker]

Both offered nothing, but people are pretending Simms did because they want him to start. His first touch and on the ball ability are embarrassing for a professional footballer, he looks like he’s going to fall over with every touch he takes whenever he has the ball at this feet. We desperately need Wright fit so we can give him a go down the middle. There is a reason why three managers in a row have now opted to play an inexperienced 20 year old over Simms and BTA.

Bollocks. He showed far more strength against a physical CH than Bassette did. Also when Wright had played through the middle he has been terrible, bottles challenges and loses the physical battle. It’s no consequence that his upturn in form and output was when he was moved wide

 

[Chris1987]

From Austin? I have my doubts.

So nobody whatsoever then ? I don't rate Austin at all btw but MR seemed to trust him . Maybe that was his biggest issue

 

[Perennial Lurker]

It's strange that Simms hasn't had a chance in recent games when our wingers have been firing

 

[shmmeee]

So nobody whatsoever then ? I don't rate Austin at all btw but MR seemed to trust him . Maybe that was his biggest issue

I can’t think of one signing we’ve underpaid for since he arrived, no. And several we’ve overpaid for.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Always worrying when you hear a manager interview and think he watched a different game.

 

[PVA]

Highlights have just been uploaded:

 

[Evo1883]

So nobody whatsoever then ? I don't rate Austin at all btw but MR seemed to trust him . Maybe that was his biggest issue

the club also purchased a higher tier bracket on a player database giving them access to more players information over the last year or 2 .

 

[Evo1883]

Always worrying when you hear a manager interview and think he watched a different game.

what he say

 

[higgs]

If bta didn't over hit the pass to rudoni we would have won that game fine margins we just lack that bit of quality

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[peteCCFC]

With Robins in charge we'd have lost that 4-2

 

[Rodders1]

Genuinely excited for the David Luiz 6 month contract… out soon….

 

[fatso]

I don't think ellis simms offers absolutely anything at all , so you an see why the managers opt for workrate first

I think Wright will get a run out up front once fit.
It could work well with EMC on the left and Sakomoto on the right. (Once Sakamoto finds some form and consistency)

That would leave Bassette as second choice and Simms fighting it out with BTA for a place on the bench at best, and with Simms only covering 1 position it doesn't look good for his future here.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

what he say

Very happy with the performance and the positives he can see, only frustrating thing was the result.

 

[Sick Boy]

I think Wright will get a run out up front once fit.
It could work well with EMC on the left and Sakomoto on the right. (Once Sakamoto finds some form and consistency)

That would leave Bassette as second choice and Simms fighting it out with BTA for a place on the bench at best.

If we're actually serious about going up, we'll need better than Sakamoto.

 

[Tommo1993]

If we're actually serious about going up, we'll need better than Sakamoto.

Could honestly add several players to that.

 

[fatso]

If we're actually serious about going up, we'll need better than Sakamoto.

He's certainly been poor since coming back from that bad injury, he's showed flashes of what he's about, but to be honest, he's not worth his place in the side at the moment.

It's a pity Raphael isn't nearer a chance.
We need someone to be challenging for the starting spot, Tavares and BTA arnt the answer

The problem is we need too many new faces to make us competitive for promotion.

 

[skybluecam]

I don't think ellis simms offers absolutely anything at all , so you an see why the managers opt for workrate first

He held up the ball well and won more in the air than Bassette in less than half the time.

 

[Gibbo]

...only got 5 mins, wedding anniversary, we usually forget but have remembered this year for a change so off out. I have only just got back in from the game

* Midfield had no creativity at all, Torp (whom I like) v. disappointing. Reminded me of Derby but without the defensive howlers
* Bidwell and Rudoni were good but that was about it
* Why did Lampard leave the substitutions so late? Simms was a distinct upgrade on Bassette
* Has Tats said something to MVE? In the first half you would not think they were in the same team. A bit better in the second half.
* Sheaf: not the leader (Thomas appears to be) no penetration, no urgency. Just strolling around. Once EMC comes back I'd drop him

MVE, Lati, Thomas and Bidders looked pretty secure, so I suppose I should enjoy that small crumb of comfort

When you can hear the players' chatter you know you are at a crap game

 

[Flying Fokker]

I don't think ellis simms offers absolutely anything at all , so you an see why the managers opt for workrate first

He should have started today. Bassette running at tired legs may have made a difference.

 

[Evo1883]

He held up the ball well and won more in the air than Bassette in less than half the time.

Fair enough , but this is the 3rd manager that's just not playing him