Recent content by Boicey

I can understand the sympathy for Simms from many fans. But in the end it's the manager's job on the line, often quickly and without any mercy. Simms has had 2 years here to sort himself out and has had plenty of coaching input. We clearly have problems upfront and something's got to be done...

Of course it is. FL has to sort out all the recruitment weaknesses of the last few years. Starting with Collins and Binks. Then probably Simms and a centre back.

I'm sure FL isn't laughing when he had/has to sort out the terrible keeper, dodgy centre backs, passive midfield and flaccid strike force Robins spent all our windfall money on.

What style of play suits the bountiful abilities of BTA and Simms?

'doing his role' should include taking a few more risks with forward and longer range passing imo. He is a talented player who needs pushing out of his (long established in this division) comfort zone. Someone needs to break our slow predictable routine. He could help a bit more with his ability.

This is the real problem this season. Everyone watched what Sunderland did and know how to play us. I guess he's trying to push Simms out and get another striker in. Not easy on the package we gave Simms.

He'd get tired stretching the elastic tbh

One shot on target, one keeper save. Against Hull at home.

Not sure what perspective you have. Their keeper hasn't made a save yet.

The first of those was a fairly open game where he had space to control the ball, look up and move forward. He is very good at that, usually. The second game they had a low block, no space, tight on him. He struggles physically and mentally with that. We need to get the ball forward to him much...

Then again doesn't it unsettle Kitch, Thomas?

The lads done well. Robins had him playing wingback not that long ago.... He'd be best improving his craft with Lampard and playing another full year here. Jump too soon and he could end up as a (rich) squad player.

Just keeping it real. Nothing bitter.

I have my usual Cov low expectations. The main positive so far is having a decent keeper (hopefully!) that's got to help a lot. If we could bring in a strong, aggressive proper striker I'd be much more positive. For now play BTA and at least get some mobility up front.

MVE is no doubt good at this level but is quite flawed defensive. Quite often loses his man or switches off. It's cost us some important goals. Hopefully our full backs can be tighter defensively. Including JDS who is still a worry.