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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2021 14:10:21 GMT 1
It didn't help his cause playing on the right hand side, then switching. For me and where he plays best, is a 10 role. Right behind the striker, he's good technical ability, but he just looked really lazy with his passing. His awareness and timing last night was absolutely shit. He can put a pass on a 2 pence piece at times, most of last night he was picking out the touchline or their players. I'd honestly sit him out Saturday, I'd have Sorba and Koroma starting. The way Thomas and Koroma have played recently they'd both be lucky to get on the bench You're right but it's not like Aaron's is doing anything well. The sad thing is, if he was turning a coaches head, he would be playing. He must be utter shite to not be anywhere near
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Post by Terrier Ramone on Nov 25, 2021 14:14:49 GMT 1
I've seen a couple of people describing us as "bang average", which maybe slightly harsh, I think finishing 10th would be about right but even if we were bang average, I'd take that after the last few years we've had - it's a big improvement!
Also read that people think our set pieces aren't as good lately, the trouble here is that the amount we scored early doors was never going to be sustainable, which is another reason we need to start scoring more from open play.
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Post by isitjustme on Nov 25, 2021 16:23:01 GMT 1
Couldn't resist reminiscing, when they were playing keep ball after their goal. If only we had an Andy Morrison in our ranks. Would have been some light relief for our travelling fans to see one of theirs hit the deck HARD after a FAIR crunching tackle !!!
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Post by turbo2 on Nov 25, 2021 16:33:43 GMT 1
I normally defend Sinani, but last night I don't know how he stayed on. His passing was piss poor. Gave it away numerous times, one time putting them through on goal. Delivery on a corner not getting past the front post. I'd have took him off personally, he wouldn't be starting for me next game I honestly thought that most of them were sloppy when passing. Was the same last Saturday. Not sure what’s changed but how many times did we break the lines then the next pass or cross was cut out immediately.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 25, 2021 17:01:13 GMT 1
Couldn't resist reminiscing, when they were playing keep ball after their goal. If only we had an Andy Morrison in our ranks. Would have been some light relief for our travelling fans to see one of theirs hit the deck HARD after a FAIR crunching tackle !!! There was that sequence of throw ins down the right. Ref and linesman were right there. As soon as it was a throw to us their players went into shithouse overdrive, one of them adopting basketball tactics. The Ref was bizarre at times, seemed to rely on his assistants quite a bit. Wasn’t the worst Ref, but he did seem a little half arsed at times.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2021 17:12:26 GMT 1
I normally defend Sinani, but last night I don't know how he stayed on. His passing was piss poor. Gave it away numerous times, one time putting them through on goal. Delivery on a corner not getting past the front post. I'd have took him off personally, he wouldn't be starting for me next game I honestly thought that most of them were sloppy when passing. Was the same last Saturday. Not sure what’s changed but how many times did we break the lines then the next pass or cross was cut out immediately. In fairness they were. Lob misplaced a few to start. But Sinani gave it away in such bad positions, leading to counters. He also delivered some terrible final balls on the attack, leading to more counters. But only Nicholls for me did nothing wrong. Thought his distribution at times was good too, quick and alert, some of our front lot maybe not so
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Post by bleaklow on Nov 25, 2021 17:14:36 GMT 1
I've been watching Town for a long time, and remember seeing Law destroy West Ham in a cup game on an ice rink in London - I also remember the likes of Ray Wilson, and tend to compare all Town's players with these two legends. IMO, many contributors on here are too easily satisfied, and seem to have low expectations. The fact is that getting 1 point from Cardiff, Peterborough and QPR is undeniably catastrophic, and serious questions have to be asked. I reiterate for the umpteenth time that it is vital to add 2 outstanding players to the squad when January comes around, otherwise it will show a complete lack of ambition from the hierarchy.
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Post by Ross83 on Nov 25, 2021 17:21:14 GMT 1
What stuck me most last night was being bullied into playing hoof ball up to Ward who won maybe 20% of his aerial duels, not sure if that was tactical but I have no idea why we would when we seem so persistent at playing out all season - possibly the absence of Hogg.
O'Brien's energy was top notch but his end product was woeful, which is one of the reasons I think he's nowhere near PL quality atm. Sinani reminds me of Norwood (for Town). He shows glimpses of class but 90% of the time he goes missing.
Thomas and Koroma.. the less said the better. Not sure what's happened to them both, I'd rather have Mbenza & Diakhaby at the moment!
I dread to think how last night would have panned out with Schofield in goal too.. Nicholls has been top class this season.
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Post by drumriggend on Nov 25, 2021 17:31:03 GMT 1
I've been watching Town for a long time, and remember seeing Law destroy West Ham in a cup game on an ice rink in London - I also remember the likes of Ray Wilson, and tend to compare all Town's players with these two legends. IMO, many contributors on here are too easily satisfied, and seem to have low expectations. The fact is that getting 1 point from Cardiff, Peterborough and QPR is undeniably catastrophic, and serious questions have to be asked. I reiterate for the umpteenth time that it is vital to add 2 outstanding players to the squad when January comes around, otherwise it will show a complete lack of ambition from the hierarchy. So you are comparing sinani to Dennis law?? When I were a lad you could go out and have 10 pints a fish supper and a taxi home for three quid..etc.etc. Just read your last few posts.. Every single one is a complaint or moan about something.. Makes me wonder why you bother if you don’t enjoy it?? 🍻
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Post by allan 1958 (OAF-WROY)(SSLFF) on Nov 25, 2021 17:35:55 GMT 1
I've been watching Town for a long time, and remember seeing Law destroy West Ham in a cup game on an ice rink in London - I also remember the likes of Ray Wilson, and tend to compare all Town's players with these two legends. IMO, many contributors on here are too easily satisfied, and seem to have low expectations. The fact is that getting 1 point from Cardiff, Peterborough and QPR is undeniably catastrophic, and serious questions have to be asked. I reiterate for the umpteenth time that it is vital to add 2 outstanding players to the squad when January comes around, otherwise it will show a complete lack of ambition from the hierarchy. So you are comparing sinani to Dennis law?? When I were a lad you could go out and have 10 pints a fish supper and a taxi home for three quid..etc.etc. Just read your last few posts.. Every single one is a complaint or moan about something.. Makes me wonder why you bother if you don’t enjoy it?? 🍻 It has to be a wum, nobody of that seniority would call 3 results a catastrophe, then a lack of ambition having seen 45+ years of town.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2021 17:40:44 GMT 1
I've been watching Town for a long time, and remember seeing Law destroy West Ham in a cup game on an ice rink in London - I also remember the likes of Ray Wilson, and tend to compare all Town's players with these two legends. IMO, many contributors on here are too easily satisfied, and seem to have low expectations. The fact is that getting 1 point from Cardiff, Peterborough and QPR is undeniably catastrophic, and serious questions have to be asked. I reiterate for the umpteenth time that it is vital to add 2 outstanding players to the squad when January comes around, otherwise it will show a complete lack of ambition from the hierarchy. Catastrophic? What a drama queen for goodness sake
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2021 17:40:58 GMT 1
I've been watching Town for a long time, and remember seeing Law destroy West Ham in a cup game on an ice rink in London - I also remember the likes of Ray Wilson, and tend to compare all Town's players with these two legends. IMO, many contributors on here are too easily satisfied, and seem to have low expectations. The fact is that getting 1 point from Cardiff, Peterborough and QPR is undeniably catastrophic, and serious questions have to be asked. I reiterate for the umpteenth time that it is vital to add 2 outstanding players to the squad when January comes around, otherwise it will show a complete lack of ambition from the hierarchy. Catastrophic? What a drama queen for goodness sake
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Post by 28901 on Nov 25, 2021 18:17:10 GMT 1
We never beat Boro and Barnsley are utter shit at the moment and you know what that means. That’s what loads of people were saying about WBA before the game. Were they? Bearen tgem a few times in my memory.I think we did the double in first premier season.
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Post by detox on Nov 25, 2021 18:40:44 GMT 1
I like Danny Ward, but where would we be with Ben Breretton Diaz? Sixteen goals in 19 appearances. Does anybody else think we just aren’t playing in a way that would suit a goal scoring striker ? It’s a tankless job up there in this team IMO. Don’t really get many sniffs at all not sure strikers are the thing any more..it's more 8 man attack, 8 man midfield,8 man defence...ie high energy and mobile players who push up from the back to suppport attack, and drop back to form a block defence.. Last night we had 4-5 playerswho never crossed the half way line, and enough open spaces in midfield to build 20 houses... we lack mobility and structure...
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Post by bigtruck on Nov 25, 2021 19:23:33 GMT 1
That’s the issue though. QPR aren’t that good. It’s just, bar Fulham and Bournemouth and maybe WBA, this is a really shit division this year. I mean Coventry are up there FFS. If that was us v Fulham last night, you’d take that as a plucky defeat. But not QPR. Big truck if that is really what you think we'll sorry but it is as competitive as ever Competitive doesn’t mean quality though. Bar the top 2, and they’ve had off weeks, I’ve not seen any consistently quality football. We’ve been in this division enough times to know this year isn’t the strongest it’s been. Jeez we were in a playoff position 😉. Outside the top 2 successful teams seem to be those that are hard to beat ie us, rather than those that can beat another team. It’s frustrating more than anything because I feel like if we just had that 1 bit of quality we’d stand out from the pile of 10/12 clubs from 4th to 16th. At the minute we’re going to get a lot of 1-0, 0-0 and 0-1 results that the quality were missing would change.
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Post by turbo2 on Nov 25, 2021 19:29:37 GMT 1
I honestly thought that most of them were sloppy when passing. Was the same last Saturday. Not sure what’s changed but how many times did we break the lines then the next pass or cross was cut out immediately. In fairness they were. Lob misplaced a few to start. But Sinani gave it away in such bad positions, leading to counters. He also delivered some terrible final balls on the attack, leading to more counters. But only Nicholls for me did nothing wrong. Thought his distribution at times was good too, quick and alert, some of our front lot maybe not so I thought Nicholls was great too. But I do think he should have done better with their goal.
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Post by griffa on Nov 25, 2021 19:49:40 GMT 1
What stuck me most last night was being bullied into playing hoof ball up to Ward who won maybe 20% of his aerial duels, not sure if that was tactical but I have no idea why we would when we seem so persistent at playing out all season - possibly the absence of Hogg. O'Brien's energy was top notch but his end product was woeful, which is one of the reasons I think he's nowhere near PL quality atm. Sinani reminds me of Norwood (for Town). He shows glimpses of class but 90% of the time he goes missing. Thomas and Koroma.. the less said the better. Not sure what's happened to them both, I'd rather have Mbenza & Diakhaby at the moment! I dread to think how last night would have panned out with Schofield in goal too.. Nicholls has been top class this season. I like Nicholls, thought last night he could have better, with cross converted by Amos, as Colwill should stopped the crossing coming into box. We all know were missing a good striker, why is Carlos not selecting Kian Harratt, on bench. Got to be worth a go - UTT.
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Post by sabailand on Nov 25, 2021 21:34:51 GMT 1
Now its all about how we react on saturday, and so far we've reacted well after adverse results.
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Post by melbourneterrier on Nov 26, 2021 1:31:52 GMT 1
Has Campbells time come? I don't think he has scored once this season. He doesn't really create. Sure he runs around alot, but is that enough at Championship level? I have no doubt that he is a great personality to have in the dressing room like, but... At this stage, I'd love to see a Harrat get a chance. I'm not so sure what else he can do at B team level to be given a chance Think this is unfair - he’s not played much and when he has he’s usually given a task to defend a lead . Nearly scored a screamer against Birmingham and worked his bollocks off against West Brom . I welcome a different opinion and it was put well. If a striker is being used to defend a lead, then we are using him incorrectly. I don't base my opinion on players on what they nearly did, but rather what they have actually done and furthermore, what they can offer I wouldn't question his work rate, the guy certainly has a motor that he uses. I like a lot of what Campbell brings. He has experience, has has heart and you can tell he loves being here. However, at the end of the day, we have to look at what he is offering and how he is being used. A 34 year old striker, who can run for days but is primarily used off the bench these days to "defend leads" and is also equal third in yellow cards. He just doesn't suit our set up imo. All I'm saying is, if we are drawing (like against QPR), or seeking a goal to equalize. I'd rather we put someone on who is currently bagging goals for fun (albeit at a lower level, but we won't know what he can do until given a chance, right?) than a work horse who will run.
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Post by herefordaway on Nov 26, 2021 7:04:53 GMT 1
I've been watching Town for a long time, and remember seeing Law destroy West Ham in a cup game on an ice rink in London - I also remember the likes of Ray Wilson, and tend to compare all Town's players with these two legends. IMO, many contributors on here are too easily satisfied, and seem to have low expectations. The fact is that getting 1 point from Cardiff, Peterborough and QPR is undeniably catastrophic, and serious questions have to be asked. I reiterate for the umpteenth time that it is vital to add 2 outstanding players to the squad when January comes around, otherwise it will show a complete lack of ambition from the hierarchy. You are not reminiscing about like for like,we are not top flight or top second flight. We aren't spending money on players either it appears.
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Post by herefordaway on Nov 26, 2021 7:07:55 GMT 1
In fairness they were. Lob misplaced a few to start. But Sinani gave it away in such bad positions, leading to counters. He also delivered some terrible final balls on the attack, leading to more counters. But only Nicholls for me did nothing wrong. Thought his distribution at times was good too, quick and alert, some of our front lot maybe not so I thought Nicholls was great too. But I do think he should have done better with their goal. Nicholls is excellent but if a keeper comes for a cross he should get there
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Post by captainblack on Nov 26, 2021 11:12:02 GMT 1
I am of the same opinion, but if LOB goes in January , will we invest the money back into the squad? My guess is we will spend some of the money for LOB's replacement and probably replace Mipo with another on loan striker. I just cannot see us really spending a great deal in January. If LOB goes, Hogg is back, Vallejo is back and High performing, do we need to replace him? Russell breaking through too hopefully by then If we are floating in or just below the playoffs, it would be criminal not to invest in at least one striker, scoring goals, be it division below maybe. Yes Halifax , the Russell lad is interesting, If he begins to get more game time then possibly Town may feel that we will not have to replace LOB, and have enough with High and vallejo as well . I agree with your comments about a striker, Its just how we are placed at the moment with some financial uncertainty thrown in too , we just may not be able to afford a new striker, though I must admit it looks likely that Mipo may leave us in January. It may prove to be an interesting window.
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Post by isitjustme on Nov 26, 2021 16:42:12 GMT 1
Only just seen the highlights. That was absolutely shocking defending for their goal. Their fella was stood alone in the centre of our area for some time just waiting for the cross. No defender anywhere near him. Something similar happened in 1st half with one of theirs completely unmarked in the corner of our box in acres of space. Defenders communication with each other is non existent at times. Thankfully QPR ain't all that. Otherwise it would probably been a heavier defeat. Looking forward to our bounce back !!!
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