We didn't buy him, he was a free transfer, so we couldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.This is where I struggle with Robins conservatism, because whilst it enhances the physicality of that LWB position you’re completely nullifying our ability further up the pitch - a huge issue if you’re operating in a formation with wingbacks. Dasilva hasn’t done too much wrong this season - if him being 5”5 was an issue why buy him in the first place.
Luton are a physical side full of big boys, yes. But he’s made his lineup choice being ruled by fear rather than trusting the only specialist available in that position. It goes against things he says in the past about it being about us.
Robins explained the Kitching decision in his interview. Kitching didn't actually play that badly bar a silly yellow card .We didn't buy him, he was a free transfer, so we couldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
He has his uses but today wasn't ideal for him against a Luton side with some big powerful units in it, that's why we played all 4 centre halves, I'm sure if we had more CH's we'd of played more.
That's got to be one of the biggest sides we've ever put out (with the exception of Sakamoto)
In his Sky interview after the match he said “they were getting in down our left hand side but we certainly weren’t doing anything down there’s”Thats not what he said.
It worked more so when we weren’t playing a CB at LWB in a wing back focussed systemBut like I said, it wasn't a defensive approach. We attacked really well today.
It only looked a defensive approach on paper. The reality was that we played some good attacking football and looked very likely to score.
Yes, but I think Robins played a blinder. Hard to predict how the system was going to work yesterday pre-game, or how in control of the game we would actually be. Truth is, we were the dominant side in that first half and Robins was seeing that we were getting quite a bit of joy attacking Luton.It worked more so when we weren’t playing a CB at LWB in a wing back focussed system
He literally said exactly that.I'm wondering if Kitching at LWB was to mitigate the cross field passes that killed us, especially in the first half, of the playoff final?
Just an extra tall man in defence. I still think we struggled with their physicality at times, though, especially against Adebayo, which I think has been a severe weakness of ours for some time now.
Robins finally shows a good bit of flexibility to nullify strength of our opponent and some fans still aren’t happy. Dasilva at LWB would have been an absolute disaster. Constant cross field balls onto the heads of Adebayo and Morris
We didn't buy him, he was a free transfer, so we couldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
He has his uses but today wasn't ideal for him against a Luton side with some big powerful units in it, that's why we played all 4 centre halves, I'm sure if we had more CH's we'd of played more.
That's got to be one of the biggest sides we've ever put out (with the exception of Sakamoto)
Hope MR gives Rudoni a run of games at LWB. He can't be any worse defensively than JDS , has at least as much pace and obviously additional height. He showed ability to beat his man and whip dangerous balls into the box. A good number of players have successfully reinvented themselves in completely new positions ( for those of a similar age Kenny Burns was a fine example as was Paul Warhurst) .
And ?Kenny Burns was a dirty bastard, fact.
Rudoni was involved in all three goals.
1. It was his corner for Simms,
2. A hanging cross from the left was poorly cleared to Sheaf who set up Torp
3. Another hanging cross, this time from the right, which Simms (I think) headed forward and Wright scored from multiple rebounds.
...now it was my impression that Rudoni was a dandy dan whose pretty footwork did not lead to much end product. Looks like we should tell him to get out on the flanks.
Kenny Burns was a dirty bastard, fact.
Was at that game. Murphy kneed him in the nuts and then walked straight down the tunnel without looking back at the refs reactionNot as dirty as Donal Murphy!!
That's one for the over 60's
We must all learn that quite often, players need time to settle at a new clubI for one am delighted to eat humble pie over comments made about him in October (questioned his effort, not ability, that was never in question).
What is most pleasing about him (and Torp TBF) is that he is getting on the end of crosses now as well as providing decent ones. The appointment of FL is ideal in terms of developing attacking midfielders and Rudoni deserves praise for improving the timing of his runs in to the box as well as the frequency of them.
Along with EMC he is now beginning to shine.
I for one am delighted to eat humble pie over comments made about him in October (questioned his effort, not ability, that was never in question).
What is most pleasing about him (and Torp TBF) is that he is getting on the end of crosses now as well as providing decent ones. The appointment of FL is ideal in terms of developing attacking midfielders and Rudoni deserves praise for improving the timing of his runs in to the box as well as the frequency of them.
Along with EMC he is now beginning to shine.
I for one am delighted to eat humble pie over comments made about him in October (questioned his effort, not ability, that was never in question).
What is most pleasing about him (and Torp TBF) is that he is getting on the end of crosses now as well as providing decent ones. The appointment of FL is ideal in terms of developing attacking midfielders and Rudoni deserves praise for improving the timing of his runs in to the box as well as the frequency of them.
Along with EMC he is now beginning to shine.
What do they knowJust noticed he's made it into back to back Championship TOTW's
Thing with Rudoni specifically is that now we’re playing with a single pivot in midfield it means both midfielders are committing to attacks more. Think about Torp’s miss v WBA - how many times in recent years have 2 of our centre mids been effectively on the goal line in an open play move?
Good numbers so far. I can see him improving under Lampard.3 goals and 5 assists in 21 games so far this season, is very impressive numbers for a CM. You can’t just say ‘he takes corners’ to devalue his creativity because not everyone can take a corner look at Eccles. The fact he’s so good at delivering a ball into the box should be a good thing rather than something to put him down, we’ll benefit from it a lot, having someone like Bobby Thomas to attack the crosses in but not only him but Simms, and when he’s fit Haji Wright too
He hits them really flat and with pace which is dangerous. If he gets another foot of height they are such wicked corners.Improving but needs to beat the first man from corners. Painful to watch.
He hits them really flat and with pace which is dangerous. If he gets another foot of height they are such wicked corners.
Simms has scored from 2 corners this season but apart from that...Only Thomas ever stands a chance of getting on them though
Yeah was gonna mention simms but he’s not playing muchSimms has scored from 2 corners this season but apart from that...
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