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Asante was pants against Milwall. Haji, JDS, Rudoni and Torp all looked class when they came on. BTA was on longer so did not have the advantage of playing against a tiring opposition. However, Millwall are the type of team that did not give us and time on the ball and were tackling fiercely. BTA looked as if he could not hold them off.
 
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skyblu3sk

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BTA is an OK option but definitely has a poor first touch and his vision is frustrating especially choosing to run in to 3 players then wondering how he got dispossessed... But it is what it is he's a limited player that will do an ok job for us.
 
Sky Blue Goblin

Sky Blue Goblin

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To be honest, I think even with last night BTA has done enough to keep the spot for now.

With him cutting more inside, we seem to be much more direct and fluid in our approach. Just compare our game vs hull and QPR.

Also helps Wright often drops deeper to allow more space for BTA (which I think was a problem against Millwall).

I mean he’s on 2 goals and one assist in two league matches. Has to keep his spot atm
 
Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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ClarkeZ said:
Looked a pretty round peg in the last 2 league games to me.

Having said that, I'd love another LW option so there's no risk of Haji going wider if EMC misses games
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He's a square peg that fits in a round hole at the moment.

Doing a job but a bit wobbly and not something you'd want to have in there permanently.
 
ClarkeZ

ClarkeZ

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Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
He's a square peg that fits in a round hole at the moment.

Doing a job but a bit wobbly and not something you'd want to have in there permanently.
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Are we still talking about football?

Still got saka to come back too, if the peg fits as a decent interchange/backup then I'm pretty happy.
 
Hobo

Hobo

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skyblu3sk said:
BTA is an OK option but definitely has a poor first touch and his vision is frustrating especially choosing to run in to 3 players then wondering how he got dispossessed... But it is what it is he's a limited player that will do an ok job for us.
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Things Frank and his team will work on. Saka isn't flawless.
 
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Skyblueabo1111

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blunted said:
Asante was pants against Milwall. Haji, JDS, Rudoni and Torp all looked class when they came on. BTA was on longer so did not have the advantage of playing against a tiring opposition. However, Millwall are the type of team that did not give us and time on the ball and were tackling fiercely. BTA looked as if he could not hold them off.
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Yes, because they all played with better players
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baldy said:
Can we shut this forum down? He called people
baldy said:
Can we shut this forum down? He called people thick
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Most forums do
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fatso

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Skyblueabo1111 said:
Cov fans are fickle.. Assante was crap, because he was playing with backup players. Wright comes in,supported by Rudi and Torp and he is a superstar. Are people on here really that thick? Assante has been superb, in the last 2 league games.
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While I disagree with your opinion on Simms, I do agree with your comments on BTA, hes been excellent in the league games, yes he can often frustrate, but hes given 100% scored 2 goals, got an assist and its fair to say we've not missed Sakamoto at all.

Assante has shown good strength and holds the ball up well, and causes problems for defenders. He's earnt the right to keep hold of the shirt.
 
Lamps

Lamps

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Skyblueabo1111 said:
Cov fans are fickle.. Assante was crap, because he was playing with backup players. Wright comes in,supported by Rudi and Torp and he is a superstar. Are people on here really that thick? Assante has been superb, in the last 2 league games.
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So you say BTA was superb in his last 2 games. Everyone agrees with this. He is undroppable as things stand even though Saka is back.

What were your thoughts of BTA last season where he constantly made the wrong decisions and the supporters behind the goal...and even the corner flag sometimes were in more danger than the goal itself? Hopefully the coaching staff have had a big effect on the way he plays.
 
Hobo

Hobo

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Lamps said:
So you say BTA was superb in his last 2 games. Everyone agrees with this. He is undroppable as things stand even though Saka is back.

What were your thoughts of BTA last season where he constantly made the wrong decisions and the supporters behind the goal...and even the corner flag sometimes were in more danger than the goal itself? Hopefully the coaching staff have had a big effect on the way he plays.
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I would say any players form in the last two games is more relevant than last seasons form.
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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Hobo said:
I would say any players form in the last two games is more relevant than last seasons form.
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Fine, but don't include the Millwall game as being one of the last 2 games if you want to big up BTA's recent form!

He deserves to keep his place at the moment, but he will have to continue his league form much beyond 2 games if he is likely to stay ahead of Saka in the long term.
 
shmmeee

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Legia Sky Blue said:
Fine, but don't include the Millwall game as being one of the last 2 games if you want to big up BTA's recent form!

He deserves to keep his place at the moment, but he will have to continue his league form much beyond 2 games if he is likely to stay ahead of Saka in the long term.
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Can’t count league cup performances. If the manager shows he doesn’t give a shit about the game you can’t expect players to.
 
TomRad85

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shmmeee said:
Can’t count league cup performances. If the manager shows he doesn’t give a shit about the game you can’t expect players to.
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Manager didn't show that? I thought he looked pretty annoyed that none of the fringe players gave him anything to think about at all.
 
shmmeee

shmmeee

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TomRad85 said:
Manager didn't show that? I thought he looked pretty annoyed that none of the fringe players gave him anything to think about at all.
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If you pick a reserve team and make pre planned subs at HT you’re telling your players the result doesn’t matter.
 
TomRad85

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shmmeee said:
If you pick a reserve team and make pre planned subs at HT you’re telling your players the result doesn’t matter.
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It's an opportunity for those on the fringes to play themselves into contention isn't it? You can still be annoyed at the performance.
All Championship clubs play a second string in this competition.
 
shmmeee

shmmeee

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TomRad85 said:
It's an opportunity for those on the fringes to play themselves into contention isn't it? You can still be annoyed at the performance.
All Championship clubs play a second string in this competition.
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Yeah but BTA isn’t on the fringes.

I’m sure all championship do, that just means none of them give a shit about the game.
 
TomRad85

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shmmeee said:
Yeah but BTA isn’t on the fringes.

I’m sure all championship do, that just means none of them give a shit about the game.
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They don't prioritise the game but I doubt they wish to lose. I think most will have the same thought about seeing if anyone can play themselves in.
BTA did perk up a bit when some of the better players came on tbf to him.
 
Hobo

Hobo

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Legia Sky Blue said:
Fine, but don't include the Millwall game as being one of the last 2 games if you want to big up BTA's recent form!

He deserves to keep his place at the moment, but he will have to continue his league form much beyond 2 games if he is likely to stay ahead of Saka in the long term.
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Where have I bigged it up?
 
shmmeee

shmmeee

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TomRad85 said:
They don't prioritise the game but I doubt they wish to lose. I think most will have the same thought about seeing if anyone can play themselves in.
BTA did perk up a bit when some of the better players came on tbf to him.
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Players just aren’t going to give their all for a reserve game at the end of the day and rightly so. It’s a hodge podge team usually with hodge podge tactics you’ll never play again. Personally I’d use it as early season gelling an smash these teams then take a few off. But if you want to treat them like an extra friendly you can’t really judge player performances in them either way.
 
TomRad85

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shmmeee said:
Players just aren’t going to give their all for a reserve game at the end of the day and rightly so. It’s a hodge podge team usually with hodge podge tactics you’ll never play again. Personally I’d use it as early season gelling an smash these teams then take a few off. But if you want to treat them like an extra friendly you can’t really judge player performances in them either way.
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No managers use it how you say though so they must be on to something.
I don't fully agree on the final sentence either so probably best to leave that 😆
Hopefully 3 points today!
 
shmmeee

shmmeee

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TomRad85 said:
No managers use it how you say though so they must be on to something.
I don't fully agree on the final sentence either so probably best to leave that 😆
Hopefully 3 points today!
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Just a modern trend I don’t agree with. Like bringing everyone back for corners. And I think zigging when everyone else zags probably has advantages.
 
Jamesimus

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There was a moment in the second half where BTA had made a great run and was in decent space onside and was screaming at Rudoni to play the pass and Rudoni went for the easy option instead and BTA did not look happy!
 
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