Even if it's so we can see Sakas' party trick - that little drop of the shoulder and skin the defender that he does at least once every time he plays...and even though we all know he's going to do it, it still seems to work! BeautifulDidn't someone write that he plays off the left wing cutting in? In which case, why not try:
------------------Godden-----------
Simms--------------------------------Sakamoto
Then we get Sakamoto in too!
He had a 17 game spell at Sunderland (7 goals) that has influenced everyone's opinion of him, the reality is he's a poor footballer.
If you look at Mark McNulty and judge him on 5 months here, he'd be world class, but the reality is he's failed everywhere else. My biggest fear is that Simms isn't a good striker and we've pissed money up the wall.
Go and watch his performance against Exeter, (yes it was a meaningless friendly that meant fuck all) he was shite, and he hasn't improved, he went from first choice to third choice out of three in less that 4 games, if we can bring in another striker in Jan, then he doesn't make the bench when everyone is fit.I mean, he didn't have long tonight and Hull were chasing the game...he needs a bit more time.
Just in the previous game you pretty much said that’s what he was doing.Im more concerned about Wright. £3m ish for a 22yo Prem kid is about the going rate. van Ewijk will pay for them both. £7.7m on a 25 year old and you expect them to hit the ground running and show their value if not immediately then pretty quickly.
Yes, I'm concerned about Wright too.Im more concerned about Wright. £3m ish for a 22yo Prem kid is about the going rate. van Ewijk will pay for them both. £7.7m on a 25 year old and you expect them to hit the ground running and show their value if not immediately then pretty quickly.
Just in the previous game you pretty much said that’s what he was doing.
We won't throw away what we have paid for him, we'll work to integrate and improve him. He is struggling with a big fee expectation and settling into a rebuilt squad, but he's young and we will give him time-we HAVE to after what we spent. I agree it doesn't look good now, but neither does Wright.Go and watch his performance against Exeter, (yes it was a meaningless friendly that meant fuck all) he was shite, and he hasn't improved, he went from first choice to third choice out of three in less that 4 games, if we can bring in another striker in Jan, then he doesn't make the bench when everyone is fit.
I do see your reasoning but the midfield is concerning me considerably more along with Robins not trusting Sakamoto enough to put him on the pitch when we’re crying out for some energy.Im hoping he’s in an adjustment period. I’ve just also got worries whenever a manager wants to “smooth the rough edges” on an unpredictable and pacy forward.
I get that, but the lack of impact from Simms and Wright is a massive issue.We won't throw away what we have paid for him, we'll work to integrate and improve him. He is struggling with a big fee expectation and settling into a rebuilt squad, but he's young and we will give him time-we HAVE to after what we spent. I agree it doesn't look good now, but neither does Wright.
Let’s revisit this at the end of the season rather than not even 2 months in.I get that, but the lack of impact from Simms and Wright is a massive issue.
I'm not talking about goals (or lack of them)
I'm concerned about a lack of general quality and work rate.
If they were playing well and working hard but not scoring I'd be happy and be patient etc, but I've seen nothing to suggest they are capable at this level, which is a big concern.
Agree, I think when this is addressed, things will link better, and it's then we will see what our strikers can do. It feels like they are having to drop quite deep at the moment to compensate, which was ok for Vik but we have different style strikers now meaning the midfield need to plug the gap and bring the ball up the pitch more.I do see your reasoning but the midfield is concerning me considerably more along with Robins not trusting Sakamoto enough to put him on the pitch when we’re crying out for some energy.
His subs blew 3 points against Lesta and a further 2 this evening.
I think changes will be made in January, if not our lack of goals will end our play off hopes very prematurely.Let’s revisit this at the end of the season rather than not even 2 months in.
They look a bit lost, which I would put down to being new signings with big fee expectation. Simms in particular looks very worried and Wright is starting to. I think sometimes what looks like "lack of workrate" is being a yard off the pace due to these things rather than lazyness. You know what it's like, if you have ever played sport: if you're doing well you buzz about, when it's going wrong, more things go wrong and get on top of you. They both look like strikers that need confidence. Too earlier to right off, but fair enough to be concerned.I get that, but the lack of impact from Simms and Wright is a massive issue.
I'm not talking about goals (or lack of them)
I'm concerned about a lack of general quality and work rate.
If they were playing well and working hard but not scoring I'd be happy and be patient etc, but I've seen nothing to suggest they are capable at this level, which is a big concern.
I fear that our ability to make changes will be limited.I think changes will be made in January, if not our lack of goals will end our play off hopes very prematurely.
You shat on my post about playing more direct, but do you not think that Wright from his Turkish league highlights looks like a man who likes to play at a much quicker tempo? Please no turds.Im hoping he’s in an adjustment period. I’ve just also got worries whenever a manager wants to “smooth the rough edges” on an unpredictable and pacy forward.
I very much doubt any forwards will be sold in January.I think changes will be made in January, if not our lack of goals will end our play off hopes very prematurely.
I very much doubt any forwards will be sold in January.
Perhaps it’s just me who thinks so, but a lot of his play reminds me of O’Hare. We knew Palmer wasn’t fit, we put him on anyway when there was a perfectly decent alternative and Ayari didn’t seem to be flagging either.Agree, I think when this is addressed, things will link better, and it's then we will see what our strikers can do. It feels like they are having to drop quite deep at the moment to compensate, which was ok for Vik but we have different style strikers now meaning the midfield need to plug the gap and bring the ball up the pitch more.
We have the money but it needs to be spent in the middle.Absolutely. We have no choice or money to do differently
One thing you will get from Tatsu is high-energy pressing (and given time, stepover!)Perhaps it’s just me who thinks so, but a lot of his play reminds me of O’Hare. We knew Palmer wasn’t fit, we put him on anyway when there was a perfectly decent alternative and Ayari didn’t seem to be flagging either.
To see out the result it needed Godden taking off for Saka.
You get more than enough to justify bringing him on when the midfield is clearly flagging. Palmer looked knackered but as I said earlier it’s like the manager would have made these changes anyway and at the same time.One thing you will get from Tatsu is high-energy pressing (and given time, stepover!)
I think he doesn't quite see him as an AMC, as he is normally a wide player. I think he's holding him back too much due to the language barrier too, giving him time to settle-sod that, we've seen already that he speaks/understands enough English to make an impact.You get more than enough to justify bringing him on when the midfield is clearly flagging. Palmer looked knackered but as I said earlier it’s like the manager would have made these changes anyway and at the same time.
Correct on the first point, just from what I’ve seen he’s got the attributes you need for a high pressing skilful AM.I think he doesn't quite see him as an AMC, as he is normally a wide player. I think he's holding him back too much due to the language barrier too, giving him time to settle-sod that, we've seen already that he speaks/understands enough English to make an impact.
Just about enough from-Swansea, was it? to suggest he can adapt. If he plays that role though I want us getting him in wide positions when we can.Correct on the first point, just from what I’ve seen he’s got the attributes you need for a high pressing skilful AM.
Yes, they barely had a shot within our penalty areaWhat, sitting back 95% of the 2nd half is comfortable?
A Hull fan I just spoke to thought he was our best playerRobins needs to come up with a plan for the next 2 months. Kelly abysmal tonight, just gave the ball away and fouled the opposition all night
Still got 30 left , almost 8 hours round tripJust got back after another shitty journey home. I swear we're cursed for traffic on evening kick offs, seems to be a pain in the backside with road closures everywhere we go.
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