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While I agree with that we do also need a big improvement in decision making and accuracy with the ball. A broken record on this I know!
I just worry we get so compressed with Godden up front on his own. We need to find a way to give us space to play. Ideally it’s be Walker and Godden but COVID. I think having the flat three of Allen Sheaf and O’Hare didn’t work last game so hoping two DMs sorts that out a bit.
I just worry we get so compressed with Godden up front on his own. We need to find a way to give us space to play. Ideally it’s be Walker and Godden but COVID. I think having the flat three of Allen Sheaf and O’Hare didn’t work last game so hoping two DMs sorts that out a bit.
Thing is, we aren’t going to out-football most teams in this league. Our entire approach must change to get points. This is where management have to decide between philosophy or resultsIt’s going to be another game where we spend large periods of the game chasing the ball. Swansea look to boss possession and rank third in the league
A Wolves like set up, with 5 at the back and a heavy focus on counter attacking could work well. The only problem is we don't have many players in the squad with blistering pace to make the counter attacks worthwhile.Thing is, we aren’t going to out-football most teams in this league. Our entire approach must change to get points. This is where management have to decide between philosophy or results
A Wolves like set up, with 5 at the back and a heavy focus on counter attacking could work well. The only problem is we don't have many players in the squad with blistering pace to make the counter attacks worthwhile.
I think the Championship is a whole different level when it comes to power and fitness.
Look at the Brentford counter attacks the other day and then compare it to ours.
Maybe your head and heart should be the other way roundHeart says 1-0 win. Head & the fact I've just read through this thread makes me inclined to think 4-0 loss.
Personally I just think we need to:
Get it long. FFS play it short.
Forward! Get it on the deck for God's sake.
Let them know you're there. Don't give away stupid fouls.
Stop bottling 50/50s. Really need to learn some discipline.
Stop trying to walk it in. Stop being so selfish.
Get up the pitch. Don't get caught pushing too high.
Play our way out from the back. But lose it once and I want you out the team.
Take him on for fucks sake. What you trying that for?!
And we should be fine.
0-2 loss.
While I agree with that we do also need a big improvement in decision making and accuracy with the ball. A broken record on this I know!
We need to be brave.
Also as for team news, Hamers suspension is 3 games right? Anyone hear about Kelly or Dabo?
Thats a function of time on the ball and teammates in space though. Pro players don’t suddenly lose the ability to pass the ball ten yards, it’s when they’ve got no options and are pressured. Both of which are helped by the team having more space to play in.
Though I do think there’s a mental element of them beating themselves before the game has even begun and snatching at passes (if that’s a thing)
Thing is, we aren’t going to out-football most teams in this league. Our entire approach must change to get points. This is where management have to decide between philosophy or results
It seems to me like psychologically they think they have less time on the ball even when they’re not being pressed, so they’re missing the easier passes or times when they’re under less pressure. You can tell confidence is already taking a hit
Just want us to start the game competitively instead of us looking scared like we’ve done in every game so far.
Just want us to start the game competitively instead of us looking scared like we’ve done in every game so far.
Swansea Goalscorers so far.
Ayew 2
Bidwell 1
Cabango 1
Gibbs-White 1
Lowe 1
None of them killing it. I think we'll poss lose only because I think Swansea will be there about at the end of the season challenging.
To be honest. I 'm not sure it's the players that are scared, it's just that we (as fans) are nervous watching them, as we know we're in for a tough game nearly every match now. I feel way more stressed before each game this season than before almost every game last season, with the possible exception of that run of Pompey, Rotherham and Sunderland home matches last season, when the importance of those games was so apparent. Can feel my blood pressure above normal now thinking about tonight's game!
We’re failing the basics. We can’t try to adjust to this league by making it this difficult for ourselves in the first place. Like a rabbit in headlights.
Isn't this the very definition of an Oxymoron?Although the more positive start at Bristol City may have been down to going down a goal so early
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