I can only think it was acceptable to the management to let the guard down in the prioritisation of effort spent overall!
I can only think it was acceptable to the management to let the guard down in the prioritisation of effort spent overall!In the first half, they didn’t threaten us that much. They ruthlessly punished our mistakes which were pretty basic.
Where was the defence for their first goal and Dovin should be glad he’s had a good run of performances otherwise he’d have been pelted for that mistake.
It’s academic now, but the most disappointing thing about today’s performance was the number of basic errors that made it easier than it should be for a superior team.
We paid too much respect to them in the first half and basically self-destructed. The high line did nothing to stop them and they easily broke through it at will. Should have just parked the bus and countered when we could or settled for a 0-0.On the games I have seen only Leeds looked a class above and let’s be honest we basically put their goals in for them. Everyone else is fair game but these players have to believe they can do it.
Tonight the belief was never there.
Really don’t care too much about the cup this season.Definitely think the Eccles Sakamoto Da Silva and Binks should be given a run for rotation
hopefully EMC can get half an hour
Kitch was ok. Not sure who wants him to leave. They were swarming, stifling and pressing us to bits. We just never got to grips with their pressure and pace. They tend to score a lot of early goals to kill teams off. In hindsight think we should have just parked the bus and frustrated them.The game reminded of Ipswich last season. A team in form came here to do a job and executed it well. A class above us, we need to invest some big money if we are serious about promotion as the league is improving each season.
Grimes looked class we need to build around him in the summer.
We need to see how Wright comes back and if he stays but BTA and Simms are not the answer.
Not sure at this point about defence. Seems harsh to let Kitch go but the rest are replaceable.
Lati didAgainst teams like Leeds do we need to braver if we are playing 3 at the back? The wingbacks picked up their wingers leaving no one to track their full backs who could wander forward at will. Do the wide cbs need to take more responsibility for the wingers and allow the wingbacks to pick up the fullbacks?
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Trying to think of the last side I saw in the Championship as good as these.
People talking about formation changes based on last night, get a grip. Last night told us nothing other than we're miles away from Leeds in every department as are most other teams in this league.
Bit of fun Saturday than back to the proper serious business Tuesday, winnable league games.
I've always wanted to go 433 when the players are available. I love players like Wright and EMC, I want them together on the pitch if possible and I'll take them 2 every single time over Simms and BTA.Trying to think of the last side I saw in the Championship as good as these.
People talking about formation changes based on last night, get a grip. Last night told us nothing other than we're miles away from Leeds in every department as are most other teams in this league.
Bit of fun Saturday than back to the proper serious business Tuesday, winnable league games.
Them last season?
That team, on that showing, is streets ahead of last season.
They had some great players last season,but as a team unit they looked far more effective last night.
Agree. They also look in a different class to the three promoted teams of last season.
Really impressive defensive shape and flood players forward when they attack.
His Norwich teams also took the piss in this league, got found wanting a league up though.I don't like to give Farke credit because I don't like the prick but he's done a good job, albeit with a massive budget.
Schooled tonight by a v good championship side. Quick, skill full and aggressive. I had to check in the first half they only had 11 on the pitch as they always appeared to have at least one extra man. We gifted them both goals and they could/should have scored 3 or 4 more. They showed the gulf in class between an auto chasing team and one that aspires to sneak into the playoffs. Lampard will have learned a lot from tonight, and so too should we fans (and Doug), about what we need to make a realistic push for promotion next season.
Ampadu was very goodAgree. They also look in a different class to the three promoted teams of last season.
Really impressive defensive shape and flood players forward when they attack.
And I think yesterday proves the point that we needed our best players on the pitch.Torp’s player of the month!!!
Agree they were miles better than last season.That team, on that showing, is streets ahead of last season.
They had some great players last season,but as a team unit they looked far more effective last night.
Go back and look at how Robins got on with this defence earlier in the season, and Lampard 2 goals a game. Switching to a 5 and having the defenders joint at the hip with our midfield positionally has drastically improved our overall performances, we can't help losing to Leeds, they literally could have won it 10-0 tonight.
We are no where near the promotion level whatsoever, I will never stop point out the fact our defence isn't good enough, but as a 5 we can forge something that may see us land top 6. We can't have it all, most clubs in this league are in the same boat and we mustn't forget that.
Spot on CVD.Trying to think of the last side I saw in the Championship as good as these.
People talking about formation changes based on last night, get a grip. Last night told us nothing other than we're miles away from Leeds in every department as are most other teams in this league.
Bit of fun Saturday than back to the proper serious business Tuesday, winnable league games.
no, no they didn'tLati did
Kitching did better
If he doesn't empty his pockets today, then I fear BTA will get a 2-week fine for going AWOL from training.Ampadu was very good
If he doesn't empty his pockets today, then I fear BTA will get a 2-week fine for going AWOL from training.
He's our backup striker who's been playing ok recently tbf. When everyone is fit he'll be back on bench duty.Again, BTA is absolutely pointless in games where we are against it.
Grimes coming on was like a teacher joining in a PE lesson to demonstrate what should be done alsoLeeds were excellent, we made far too many errors, and they gave us a lesson in how to pass to your own team. (Amongst other lessons)
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