Jamesimus
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This is honestly exactly the same as when Sakamoto apparently got “dropped” after playing well, when in actual fact he was just being prevented from playing too much football too soon into the season.
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This is honestly exactly the same as when Sakamoto apparently got “dropped” after playing well, when in actual fact he was just being prevented from playing too much football too soon into the season.
TomRad85
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Yeh I think I'd actually rather Eccles even though that's far from ideal, but he'll be needed in his regular position.
I just need to prepare myself mentally for having to watch Lati at RB. I'll do some breathing exercises and get some preemptive therapy.
clint van damme
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I know he's a liar.
Though football club owner lies is hardly a startling revelation.
And either him or the manager is wrong about the players fitness. I know who I believe.
Jamesimus
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Haha Lati has done okay at CB barring that one major error. I do not want to see him at RB…
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Good grief, you do realise that a player who hasn't played all week can get injured in the first five minutes of the next game he plays in.
clint van damme
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I remember saying a while ago I never want to see Lati at RB again but it may well come to that.
clint van damme
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But it's far more likely to happen if a player is overplayed.
That's why clubs now have whole medical teams and not just a fella with a bucket of water and a sponge
Jamesimus
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Of course I realise that.
However, that’s statistically much much more likely if he plays 90+ mins of football, 5 times in 15 days. That is why rotation does and will happen.
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Players fitness has now improved since Lampard joined the club, would you not agree.
What does that say about Mark Robins.
Jamesimus
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Personally think that’s a very difficult thing to tell without seeing any actual info. Certainly players that are being used more regularly will be a bit more up to speed now. It’s a fine balance between playing regularly and playing *too* regularly.
clint van damme
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King said the players were EPL fit a few days after sacking Robins.
Lampard spoke about their fitness needing working on a week or two into his tenure.
Therefore hes contradicted King.
And if Kings telling the truth then they got that level of fitness under Robins because he said it 4 days after he sacked him!
But personally I think King was talking bollocks.
rockwoodfleet
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Were you a part of the 9k executive box gang who got asked to pay the full rate when Doug King arrived?
Jamesimus
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I think we’ve looked generally pretty fit (wahey!) this season in the latter parts of games. Even if the performances have been a bit crap at times.
However, I have absolutely no proof of this and could be because we’re usually a goal down and chasing a game
So basically I’m taking Lampards word for it on this one.
clint van damme
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No. Even if I could afford a box I wouldn't go in one.
And there's a bit more the to executive box saga than that.
shmmeee
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shmmeee
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I think we’ve looked generally pretty fit (wahey!) this season in the latter parts of games. Even if the performances have been a bit crap at times.
However, I have absolutely no proof of this and could be because we’re usually a goal down and chasing a game
So basically I’m taking Lampards word for it on this one.
Ive generally thought we’ve been one of the fittest teams the last five or six years TBH. Not sure about L2, but certainly since we’ve come up. Our record at the end of games is excellent.
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Haha, yeah remember them good old days playing on Christmas Day and playing the next day on Boxing day .
No subs either and only a bucket and sponge and manage to keep 11 players on the pitch.
Not like the pussies that play today.
Jamesimus
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Haha, yeah remember them good old days playing on Christmas Day and playing the next day on Boxing day .
No subs either and only a bucket and sponge and manage to keep 11 players on the pitch.
Not like the pussies that play today.
I’m sure you covered massive distances in both games, with plenty of sprints.
The excellent post-Xmas game balanced nutrition of 5 bottles of red wine, 7kg of turkey and stuffing probably helped you to recover so quickly.
The reality is you should have been playing at a higher level than you were. Dean Austin has missed one here…
COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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Anyway nice sparring with you two and no swearing and insults.
Just clean banter.
rockwoodfleet
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Go on then matey. Tell us the bit more?
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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But it's about their performance relative to the oppostion. And if the opposition have rotated and are playing players that are rested then they will b e sharper, make less mistakes and ultimately beat us.
Even though there are players that are better than others at this level, the margin is tiny and even just a small amount of fatigue can swing that advantage the other way.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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I've really got a feeling MvE is going to pick up an injury over the Xmas period and be out for a few months. At least we'd have Jan to bring in someone else.
Also think Sheaf is carrying an injury and I expect Eccles and him will share that workload over the festive period. if not could see him being out again as well.
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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I'd replace Bassette with Simms but maybe leave the rest for this game.
I think Dovin at some point has to go between the sticks but it won't be yet. Defence I really don't know who to pick. You'd think Kitching must get a bit of game time soon - maybe the cup if not before?
I think Dovin at some point has to go between the sticks but it won't be yet. Defence I really don't know who to pick. You'd think Kitching must get a bit of game time soon - maybe the cup if not before?
Paxman II
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All of these early games are a test for lampard's set up and his ability as a coach. Pompey can be energized at home so we need to stand firm, be strong in the tackle and win the second ball. Maintain possesion and just attack them from the start. They will crumble if we get an early goal. Let them play into the game and we will have a bruising encounter. Should be too strong for them.
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT
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I could go along with that but, do you not remember our performances after having 3 international breaks.
blunted
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Yes but both teams were pissed up. You would play Bristol away and lose 5-0, then Bristol at home and win 5-0. Or something like that.Haha, yeah remember them good old days playing on Christmas Day and playing the next day on Boxing day .
No subs either and only a bucket and sponge and manage to keep 11 players on the pitch.
Not like the pussies that play today.
Captain Dart
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Haha, yeah remember them good old days playing on Christmas Day and playing the next day on Boxing day .
No subs either and only a bucket and sponge and manage to keep 11 players on the pitch.
Not like the pussies that play today.
skybluecam
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Or Lampard wants the players champions league fit, not just premier league!
suuuuper Frankie Lampard
matesx
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Fuck it I'm not bothering to go now.
Jamesimus
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I imagine the thought with resting certain players would be so they’re fresh for the home game; e.g. playing a more attacking or possession based team at home?
covcity4life
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Lol surprise surprise were the main sky game. The lampard effect?