Recent content by Great_Expectations

We know this forum is prone to a bed wetting, but losing Rudoni at this stage likely justifies it. Even with £20M, we have only a few weeks to identify and sign players, while trying to fill the creative gap he’d leave with Jamie Allen? If we had a list ready, we’d have acted by now. And if we...

I think he scored in his first competitive match in months. Missed two sitters but got into position and led the line reasonably well. He was better in the 9 role than both BTA and Wright were on Saturday. He is still some way off where we need him to be, but the points above still stand.

Despite scoring I actually think Simms looks less confident after those two sitters. Shame as he’s done some decent CF stuff.

I think that team is pretty decent to be honest. I want the Wright LW and Simms CF combo to work so much though. It’s far, far better for all involved. Albeit Brau is 1000% being exposed as an attacking full back with Wright in front of him.

Lack of plan b or ability to adapt, I think my point was pretty clear to be honest. Doesn’t meant I want Lampard out, doesn’t mean the world is ending, I’d just like us to have a different option when faced with a low block. Pretty sure the forum is unanimous on that. Edit: somehow included...

I haven’t given up hope; Ellis to score a brace, gain some confidence and prove why he works better in this system than BTA.

I haven’t 100% given up, but even I’m at ~90%. We know he has it in him, but whether it’s confidence or mentally or both, he isn’t quite there. I hope if he doesn’t leave FL et al find a way to man manage and motivate him. Not sure what the stats say, but anecdotally we looked better with him...

Not entirely clear on the relevance to my post.

I think the OP is fair to question why there was still seemingly a lack of plan B. Yep, it’s the first game of the season, but it’s the same symptoms of last. We’ve had the summer to address it and haven’t. He’s also had the same group to work with, so all have had a full pre-season to take on...

I really, really don’t want Vardy. He doesn’t fit our system, his legs are going and questions over his attitude. People’s dislike of our current striker force is clouding judgements. Also, it’s clearly bollocks.

I like Grimes, he’s technically ability, composure and reading of the game are brilliant. I don’t mind the passing backwards, sideways as he recycles the ball really well and keeping possession is key. However, appreciate it’s the tactic, but occasionally we have to switch it up. Let him play...

As others have said, easing him in as you aren’t going to get exposed at LW in the same way as would at LB. He has good technique and wants the ball. Interested to see more of him, but there’s no way he should be staring LB at this point

No plan B - again. A nothing performance from Wright - again. Zero impetus or attacking thread - again. Not sure how we want to play the 3-2-5, which needs quick ball, but then play so ponderously. There are some positives and obviously lots of time left, but what a frustrating start.

He’s a nice bloke and runs lots, but BTA cannot be our starting striker. He’s technically so poor.

No idea how anyone doesn’t rate Sakamoto.