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  1. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    Thought that was Hamer honestly. And I didn' t mean it to be a bashing after such a good first half, I just don't think he has a clue what he is going to do next. Feel he has got a rash challenge or a pen in him at any moment.
  2. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    It's a lot easier to be no nonsense at the back when you've got 2 strikers to aim in the general direction of. Even if it's overhit you can still share the closing down of the ball with your strike partner and the ball is coming straight back a lot less.
  3. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    I don't think he does because I don't think he targets anyone with them, he just whips them in to the box. It's just instinctive and flatters to deceive.
  4. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    Dacosta is a complete maverick, I'm constantly on edge when the ball is near him. Can't wait for Dabo to be back. Got a half decent cross on him but that's about it.
  5. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    Kelly is by far our best player at winning those fouls from 50-50s. We miss that as much as anything else in his game.
  6. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    We need a new word for what Walker did there. It's not a nut meg when you slot the ball between keepers arm and leg like that. What can we call it?
  7. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    Even if we lose today because they are a better team, this already looks like a functional formation. The players look comfortable in it, going long and short is an option, as is playing through the middle or going wide and the strikers are playing as a pair rather than half the pitch each. A...
  8. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    He's borrowed Biamou's first touch for the day!
  9. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    Intent! Like it.
  10. Esoterica

    CCFC Stats v League Averages

    Nice one, cheers. I'd be interested in crosses too. Feel we must be right up there in terms of quantity from open play but at the bottom for goals from crosses.
  11. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    Is it that strange for Kelly to start? I understood his groin has been alright for a while but it's been a toe issue keeping him out.
  12. Esoterica

    Match Thread Brentford

    I guess the only question is whether it's a flatter 3 in midfield, or 2 holding and O'Hare more advanced or Kelly sitting with more freedom for both Hamer and O'Hare
  13. Esoterica

    CCFC Stats v League Averages

    We're not that much younger than the league average but it's true we don't have any beasts or a dirty bastard. We're a very 'nice' side so there's no intimidation factor to prevent them targetting our players, especially if the ref doesn't stamp it out early. That said, I think that's a lesser...
  14. Esoterica

    CCFC Centre Back Stats Comparison

    Possession Won and Lost would also be interesting additions. Things like blocked crosses and shielding the ball out count for possession won and have a feeling that is a strength of Ostigard. My gut feeling is that Rose is extremely passive in games and seeing his stats there they do look very...
  15. Esoterica

    Clive

    I think Oggy had to pass him the tissues with how excited he got when Wilson's clearance hit the corner flag. He gets less excited when we score.
  16. Esoterica

    Defence for next game.

    Been saying for weeks how broken that formation is at this level with the players we have in it. We just aren't good enough with the ball at feet when the opposition are this quick and ruthless and unfortunately when you play 3 at the back that's often where you get your possession. To pull it...
  17. Esoterica

    Match Thread Norwich game night

    The gaps between our centre backs and the way we push them wide has been an issue all season. Have to play narrower against a team with this many runners at pace.
  18. Esoterica

    Match Thread Norwich game night

    Hamer on his final warning before he gets a yellow. 4 of his 5 fouls so far were completely unnecessary.
  19. Esoterica

    Match Thread Norwich game night

    I had beer and hair loss therapy. Maybe they are targetted adverts?
  20. Esoterica

    Match Thread Norwich game night

    Thought it has been pretty together actually. Gallows Humour.
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