2nd on is on Torp. (Not BTA)Still frustrated after yesterday’s poor showing, I’ve just watched the highlights on TV. Probably a mistake as I’m even more pi55ed off.
First goal image:
5 players in a line on edge of 6 yard box (looked to be Bassette going towards our goal). Scorer on his own, another guy on his own on pen spot. Both free to pick up any balls that drop (which happened and they scored). Not sure what Milan’s doing here.
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Second goal images:
Chap picked up the ball on half way. No one within 20 yards of him, until he got to the edge of the box. Slotted home. 2-0.
Asante not tracking, neither of the 2 CMs coming across to cover until it’s too late. This seemed to happen all half.
Could Thomas not come across and tell Milan to push to press the ball here? Shows no awareness and no communication. Concerning.
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Milan then pointing out the area the guy had the freedom of.
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Now if I can see this watching from the stands and the highlights on TV, surely the horde of coaches can?? Yet these (and other issues) are happening from game to game. And also don’t seem to be addressed mid game.
Big concerns for me. Other teams who started slowly (eg Luton and Norwich) now picking up wins.
Your spot on on - it’s so basic. I’d been calling the 2nd goal issue for at least 10 mins before so obvious to see. They have live feeds, iPads, the lot and did nothing.
there is issues behind scenes - questions can robins sort it again when seemingly isolated this time.
there’s some really worrisome trends now, once players start arguing, showing limited effort etc that’s a slippery slope - sadly players always win. Robins needs to tell a lot of home truths, then stick with team for 4/5 games no matter. Fed up of garbage tiredness excuse.
Completely agree.Your spot on on - it’s so basic. I’d been calling the 2nd goal issue for at least 10 mins before so obvious to see. They have live feeds, iPads, the lot and did nothing.
there is issues behind scenes - questions can robins sort it again when seemingly isolated this time.
there’s some really worrisome trends now, once players start arguing, showing limited effort etc that’s a slippery slope - sadly players always win. Robins needs to tell a lot of home truths, then stick with team for 4/5 games no matter. Fed up of garbage tiredness excuse.
Torp is just not up to it for me. He’s been hear nearly 9 months now. He’s regressed.2nd on is on Torp. (Not BTA)
Said it on another post.
Should have come over and engaged player with ball. MVE was even telling him to do it.
Left him with a 2v1...
Torp is just not up to it for me. He’s been hear nearly 9 months now. He’s regressed.
sadly he and Eccles are our only 2 fit midfielders for Leeds away.
You can also see from these pictures that spending millions on another keeper makes no difference here. Southampton will have a keeper who was Arsenal's number 1 for a few seasons, it won't make any difference to their inevitable relegation.Came in January last season and had a stop start pre season.
There have been signs of improvement so I'm not going to write him off just yet but as has been said ad nauseum by my self and others not bringing in another midfielder has really given us,an issue.
Think it's unfair to blame BTA for that, doesn't look like a lack of trying, it looks like a down the middle centre forward being played wide right and assigned defensive duties that he doesn't know how to carry out.no wonder our CMs are getting a lot of flak, if they are now expected to cover for BTA when he decides he's playing as a CF not a winger. the 2nd goal was BTAs fault. expecting CMs to leave the centre of the pitch empty to track wingers up and down the touchline all day is just crazy.
MVE knew, which is why he was having a go at BTA a few times.
He wasn't coming down the touchline and on *this* occasion, it was clear in plain sight and on live viewing that Torp should have engaged.no wonder our CMs are getting a lot of flak, if they are now expected to cover for BTA when he decides he's playing as a CF not a winger. the 2nd goal was BTAs fault. expecting CMs to leave the centre of the pitch empty to track wingers up and down the touchline all day is just crazy.
MVE knew, which is why he was having a go at BTA a few times.
it would help if you tried, though. and at least stood in the right place.Think it's unfair to blame BTA for that, doesn't look like a lack of trying, it looks like a down the middle centre forward being played wide right and assigned defensive duties that he doesn't know how to carry out.
We have 4 players who can play as down the middle strikers, 2 who can play wide left, probably just one who can play wide right, and a smattering of central midfielders.it would help if you tried, though. and at least stood in the right place.
you can see on the pic above that he's barely jogging back.
not good enough.
no wonder our CMs are getting a lot of flak, if they are now expected to cover for BTA when he decides he's playing as a CF not a winger. the 2nd goal was BTAs fault. expecting CMs to leave the centre of the pitch empty to track wingers up and down the touchline all day is just crazy.
MVE knew, which is why he was having a go at BTA a few times.
He wasn't coming down the touchline and on *this* occasion, it was clear in plain sight and on live viewing that Torp should have engaged.
I do agree however that there were huge problems down this size and it was not working having BTA there
if he can't/won't play as a winger then he doesn't start.We have 4 players who can play as down the middle strikers, 2 who can play wide left, probably just one who can play wide right, and a smattering of central midfielders.
How do we square the circle?
Hahaha. The date on the calendar was wrong tooSorry, but you need a couple of candlesticks on that fireplace. Too sparse!
WBA top of the league with the top goalscorer. Fair to say they’ve got the better end of the deal so far.
It might be on a bracket that allows him to swing it down?Either you’re over 7ft tall or your TV is a tad high.
BTA should be in there covering, he's left Milan 2v1.2nd on is on Torp. (Not BTA)
Said it on another post.
Should have come over and engaged player with ball. MVE was even telling him to do it.
Left him with a 2v1...
Nah, propped up on the calendar.It might be on a bracket that allows him to swing it down?
Got it in one! Never make formation or tactical changes mid game, yesterday was typical for it, they were overloading down their left and BTA never moved over to his right to shut the door once. Either he is not being told or he's not listeningStill frustrated after yesterday’s poor showing, I’ve just watched the highlights on TV. Probably a mistake as I’m even more pi55ed off.
First goal image:
5 players in a line on edge of 6 yard box (looked to be Bassette going towards our goal). Scorer on his own, another guy on his own on pen spot. Both free to pick up any balls that drop (which happened and they scored). Not sure what Milan’s doing here.
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Second goal images:
Chap picked up the ball on half way. No one within 20 yards of him, until he got to the edge of the box. Slotted home. 2-0.
Asante not tracking, neither of the 2 CMs coming across to cover until it’s too late. This seemed to happen all half.
Could Thomas not come across and tell Milan to push to press the ball here? Shows no awareness and no communication. Concerning.
View attachment 38582
Milan then pointing out the area the guy had the freedom of.
View attachment 38583
Now if I can see this watching from the stands and the highlights on TV, surely the horde of coaches can?? Yet these (and other issues) are happening from game to game. And also don’t seem to be addressed mid game.
Big concerns for me. Other teams who started slowly (eg Luton and Norwich) now picking up wins.
We might need one of these many coaches to be head coach and it’s his responsibility to collate all the data and be the one to give orders through the game. Leave Robins to concentrate on tactics etc, much like Adi did. None of these new people have the presence to take control ,it seems.Your spot on on - it’s so basic. I’d been calling the 2nd goal issue for at least 10 mins before so obvious to see. They have live feeds, iPads, the lot and did nothing.
there is issues behind scenes - questions can robins sort it again when seemingly isolated this time.
there’s some really worrisome trends now, once players start arguing, showing limited effort etc that’s a slippery slope - sadly players always win. Robins needs to tell a lot of home truths, then stick with team for 4/5 games no matter. Fed up of garbage tiredness excuse.
Just wrong, he’s looked better this season.Torp is just not up to it for me. He’s been hear nearly 9 months now. He’s regressed.
sadly he and Eccles are our only 2 fit midfielders for Leeds away.
BTA was following the LB Tymon who inverted into midfield. They then had Cooper drift out to the left along with Eom, continually creating 2v1s. It's very clever play by them but it was absolutely criminal that we didn't adapt to it quicker.BTA should be in there covering, he's left Milan 2v1.
However, once he's out of position, either Milan has to press with Thomas, Binks and Bidwell all shuffling across one man, or Torp has to get across and close the man down.
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