I’m talking about the player defending the inside channel - they defend the space under Frank and have done for 12 months. This is irrespective of the number on their back or where they line up for the kick off.
Correct - Rudoni tracked the runner, but didn’t inconvenience him. JDS did what all our inside defenders have done since Frank arrived and protected the space (watch Thomas, Grimes and Kitching do it every game). it’s hilarious that JDS is being given the blame.
Questions? Gurney’s style is a monologue, followed by a yes or no question. Completely tedious.
With Kitching, Gurney explained at great length what happened in the Watford game - doesn’t he realise that Kitching was not only at the game, but was actually playing.
If Frank wants the team to play without fear (I think he does), he won’t achieve that by dropping someone for a rare mistake. The reason we are top of the league is largely down to the confidence installed in the players - easily lost if there is a fear of mistakes.
We’re clearly playing more long passes this season than last. Obviously, by nature long passes are more speculative with a much higher risk of giving the ball away (but in the opposition’s half) for a greater reward (creating the chance of an assist or a goal).
Today Thomas and Rushworth both...
Dasilva delivered the second highest number of accurate passes (39) behind Grimes across both teams. Though his pass accuracy was slightly better than Grimes (87% v 86%) and Cov’s average was 79%. Rudoni was the only player ahead of him at 90%. BTA only delivered 4 accurate passes (50%).