Nick
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Exactly, it was as if everything was perfect and you couldn't mention it.
Match Thread Shrewsbury Town vs. Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 22nd Dec (2 Viewers)
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Exactly, it was as if everything was perfect and you couldn't mention it.
cc84cov
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Liverpool ? Yeah I would say he has top of the Prem
steve82
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Cannot disagree with that...
Not exactgot Kelly, Doyle, Ogogo or Bayliss tho to choose from has he.
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JulianDarbyFTW
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Towards the end of last season, Robins took the decision to be bold. For some reason, he's gone back into a defensive mindset. Maybe he thinks we aren't good enough to play open football. I kind of agree, but I wish he'd give the players some level of free reign. They just seem overly restricted in what they are allowed to do resulting in dull games and, right now, demoralising defeats. This will be another. 2-0 Shrews.
Gibbo
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I agree with all of that. A Bayliss-Kelly-Doyle-Thomas has been the obvious choice for a couple of weeks now. Last Saturday Allessani did more than enough to warrant a longer sub appearance
Nick
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Which usually means he will drop out of the squad.
steve82
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Bayliss needs to come out the middle for sure, be that out the side or to the right wing but if you then put a Thomas on the left how much will that effect his game then to accommodate Bayliss on the right?
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steve82
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He’s desperate for a rest, I honestly believe that’s the real reason for his poor performances this year.
He’s played a unbelievable amount of football for a 1st full 12 months in the pro game, he barely had a few weeks off this summer too with his England call up.
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covcity4life
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yup i remember @Esoterica and others reacting angrily to me being unhappy about nearly throwing away bradford result
when will people just realise i know more about football than anyone else?
How have we got on this year when he hasn't played?
stevefloyd
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I give you one credit...you know more about fuck all than anybody else
stevefloyd
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Some on here say he didn't play in the Luton game and we lost that
covcity4life
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bayliss isnt our problem imo. last thing we need is few players that are creative being dropped.
might be time to call time on shipley experiment though
might be time to call time on shipley experiment though
steve82
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If all the planets have lined up January will arrive with a suitable left winger all ready identified to sign within days of the window opening.
This is our biggest pressing issue above form of players in my opinion.
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Esoterica
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That might be a factor but he looked good against Walsall 1st half (his final ball was still off though) and the big difference there was where we were getting him on the ball. That for me has been the biggest issue with him this year - he tends to get the ball 10 yards inside his own half, with not a lot to aim at, when he should be receiving it top of the centre circle. As soon as he gets the ball deep, teams drop back to the top of their box and let him run out of steam.
Starting to drive me nuts. We're setting up defensively, still leaking goals, while at the expense of not maximising the potential of any of our creative players, of which the only one who has looked decent is Thomas due to his electric pace. So bored of Robins' reliance (pun not intended!) on an individual's skill to try and win a game of football. JJ, Nazon for a bit, then Bayliss last year, McNulty when he hit form, Thomas this year. It's so one dimensional - the only time we've consistently played decent team football is the last 8 games of last season when we absolutely had to win games.
steve82
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I agree with the frustration around the negative style but that’s MR style unfortunately, that’s his philosophy.
I’d like him to tweak it but I don’t see it happening yet with what players he’s got at his disposal. I don’t think he believes we’re capable of being more expansive so doesn’t run the risk.
I think we still very young naive side what lacks discipline in games to be overly expansive in this league. I think Tom Bayliss falls into this category easily too but he’s one of few attacking flair players we’ve got who could change the outcome of games in moments going through the 3rds like Thomas does.
I think that’s where promotion came too soon for the good of the side, but more for the good of the club and supporters.
It’s a building process that’s gonna need more time to get to the levels of Portsmouth and Luton.
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cc84cov
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Agree there mate he’s not league 1 level yet.
Nick
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Added the normal betting odds now too! https://skybluestalk.co.uk/sportsbook/category/league-1.2/
Liquid Gold
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I hope he goes 4-4-2 and chooses what he thinks is his best team then sticks with it for a few weeks to let them settle. It seems like he's choosing the team and formation from a tombola.
Nick
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Only thing is who is played down the Left?
Allisanni is due a chance but haven't seen enough of him to know how he would do as a starter there.
GaryMabbuttsLeftKnee
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Sorry chaps, been to 8 away games this season and seen us pick up 1 point (the drab 0-0 with AFC Wimbledon), unfortunately going again tomorrow so I wouldn't be getting your hopes up.
Warwickhunt
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We need someone who can concentrate and cover Brown when he ventures up the field! Hiwula and Shipley do but they lose concentration and mainly in the last 20 minutes they cannot be arsed!
Nick
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Cranfield Sky Blue
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Please. Will you just stop it. Stay at home and drink tea.
Nick
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In the friendlies Allisanni looked like he worked hard and had a bit of grit. It's different in actual games though
shmmeee
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Have always been convinced the quality of attackers is significantly higher than defenders in the lower leagues and it’s always best to get on the front foot.
Legia Sky Blue
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Now Kelly has got a couple of games under his belt I think we have to go with the Doyle, Kelly & Bayliss combination in midfield that finished last season so well. Not sure they have started a game together yet this season.
Nick
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Is that with Bayliss on the right?
Think it's worth a go, if Bayliss goes on a mad run it doesn't leave us as open. Can then put Thomas on the left.
Legia Sky Blue
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Yes opposite wing to Thomas - I guess Bayliss would be more comfortable on the right.
Nick
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He might do ok on the left, would just depend how he would cover brown when he gets forward.
itsabuzzard
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It's good to be reminded of that "fact" at every opportunity. Thanks.
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Warwickhunt
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i would give Thomas a break and bring him on as a second half sub if required! he has looked jaded as of late! short sharp shock might focus him a bit
