Knee deep in the Haji Wright pile on too weren't you.I didn't slag Frank off Tom, or give him dogs abuse, like you did with Simms. I merely questioned his tactics away from home.I didn't call for him to be sacked either, despite the lies posted on this forum
All I have been saying. We keep doing the same thing away from home, getting the same results. Generally, since November, no points.We need to figure out something away from home, i feel its a confidence thing so we probably do need to just shore it up until the players regain their mojo a bit. At home i don't really see an issue. The complaint seems to be we haven't been blowing teams away, we've had tight wins over Bristol, Swansea, Lesta and Millwall recently but i'm struggling to see a problem with that. Winning tight games isn't really the sign of a team that lacks confidence on their home turf or have lost their bottle. Quite the opposite in fact.
I think a player of Onyekas profile will do us good in those tricky away fixtures.
OK fair enough, you aren't alone by any means but you seem to love name dropping me for some reasonAll I have been saying. We keep doing the same thing away from home, getting the same results. Generally, since November, no points.
My only criticisms of Frank, have been threefold. 1/ Players in form, dropped immediately when one of his favourites comes back from injury. Wright a good example. Thomas for Lati.Knee deep in the Haji Wright pile on too weren't you.
Fact is you've been banging on about Frank for weeks, all negative negative. He's allowed to be criticised we've all done it but theres a clear difference between those who do it and move on and realise he's been excellent for the club overall vs those that can't wait to sharpen the knives. You are the latter.
Knee deep in the Haji Wright pile on too weren't you.
Fact is you've been banging on about Frank for weeks, all negative negative. He's allowed to be criticised we've all done it but theres a clear difference between those who do it and move on and realise he's been excellent for the club overall vs those that can't wait to sharpen the knives. You are the latter.
Go on then Tom, show me a post where I slagged off Wright? You won't be able to, because I didn't. I merely questioned who is scoring goals. Simms 10 in 12 starts, Wright 2 in 17 ( or thereabouts).
I agree with this one the most, especially Kesler. One of the best RBs in the league imo, there has been no need to burn MvE out so much.3/ Frank saying the team are tired and/ or have flu, which I am not questioning whatsoever, but then not using squad players like Wolf and KH.
Totally agree it just doesn't make sense and I'm struggling to see why Lampard and Co. aren't addressing it because surely if we can see it they can and the fact it keeps happening is quite concerning in all honesty. There is no need to be so high up the pitch.If we're insistent on a high line and the 3-1-6 when attacking, I don't see why we can't just tell MVE to sit as part of the back 3 and let his pace get us out of the counter problems we have. It was how Kyle Walker was used for years
I agree with this one the most, especially Kesler. One of the best RBs in the league imo, there has been no need to burn MvE out so much.
Totally agree Frank and the other coaching staff have to take the lions share of the criticism because they keep setting the players up the same way and teams have sussed it and are going through us like there's no one there. If we're going to play this ridiculous high line then play with 3 at the back and to limit counters from corners etc have either Milan or JDS back with at least 2 centre halves. It's surely not rocket science because Frank even said after the Norwich game that there's clearly defensive issuesMy only criticisms of Frank, have been threefold. 1/ Players in form, dropped immediately when one of his favourites comes back from injury. Wright a good example. Thomas for Lati.
2/ Keeping the same formation away from home, clearly not working.
3/ Frank saying the team are tired and/ or have flu, which I am not questioning whatsoever, but then not using squad players like Wolf and KH.
Fair criticism, I believe. Unfortunately on this forum, if you criticise Frank, you are accused of wanting him sacked, even though I posted exactly the opposite.
I agree with this one the most, especially Kesler. One of the best RBs in the league imo, there has been no need to burn MvE out so much.
Yeah I thought this coincided with when he rolled his ankle. Can’t remember which game off hand.Kesler was injured when MVE was playing when ill.
Yeh agreed, he was actually doing very well there at Charlton, dare i say one of our better players on the day. Unfortunately he got injured, Brau came on and cost us 2 points.And a very capable LB too which makes his lack of time even more baffling.
And a very capable LB too which makes his lack of time even more baffling.
Much better option than Brau or Bidwell. Only seen him there for a short period of time so hard to say if he'd be better than Dasilva who's playing in his natural position but i wouldn't be surprised.Was just going to say the same. Surprised he wasn’t picked as soon as Dasilva was out
Kesler is available now ?Was just going to say the same. Surprised he wasn’t picked as soon as Dasilva was out
Kesler is available now ?
100% I'd say KKH is far better defensively and probably quicker than Milan it's really strange how sparingly he's been used. There needs to be a shake up somewhere and I'm not slagging Frank and Co. off it's fair criticism and he's been fantastic since day one but the real test is now having the coaching skills to steer us in another direction and change up the tactics instead of consistently sticking with the same formation. JDS has been immense but he needs a break too he's targeted by most opposition teams simply because of his size.I agree with this one the most, especially Kesler. One of the best RBs in the league imo, there has been no need to burn MvE out so much.
Sorry meant he's been injured so wondering if he will be on the subs bench tomorrowI meant as a replacement as soon as Dasilva got suspended. Away from home I’d probably give KKH a go instead of Dasilva now as well though. Takes away the overlap and some of Dasilvas technical ability going forward but gives us proper pace down both flanks which might help us if/when we get caught out on the break
Might not work but worth a go
100% I'd say KKH is far better defensively and probably quicker than Milan it's really strange how sparingly he's been used. There needs to be a shake up somewhere and I'm not slagging Frank and Co. off it's fair criticism and he's been fantastic since day one but the real test is now having the coaching skills to steer us in another direction and change up the tactics instead of consistently sticking with the same formation. JDS has been immense but he needs a break too he's targeted by most opposition teams simply because of his size.
Sorry meant he's been injured so wondering if he will be on the subs bench tomorrow
Milan isn't great defensively gets done so many times. I suppose I'm just clutching at anything to change things upNah. He’s slower and worse defensively but better going forwards imo.
Been plenty of times when KH has been available, when Milan has looked tired, playing 3 games per week.Kesler was injured when MVE was playing when ill.
Talking generally throughout the course of the season.Kesler was injured when MVE was playing when ill.
We should just sit in and invite teams on and play the counter. If you dont loose and get a point a game away then home form should get us there.We need to figure out something away from home, i feel its a confidence thing so we probably do need to just shore it up until the players regain their mojo a bit. At home i don't really see an issue. The complaint seems to be we haven't been blowing teams away, we've had tight wins over Bristol, Swansea, Lesta and Millwall recently but i'm struggling to see a problem with that. Winning tight games isn't really the sign of a team that lacks confidence on their home turf or have lost their bottle. Quite the opposite in fact.
I think a player of Onyekas profile will do us good in those tricky away fixtures.
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That's what I said the set up away from home is all wrong. There is no need to be open wide and attack, attack, attack.We should just sit in and invite teams on and play the counter. If you dont loose and get a point a game away then home form should get us there.
Lati "in form"My only criticisms of Frank, have been threefold. 1/ Players in form, dropped immediately when one of his favourites comes back from injury. Wright a good example. Thomas for Lati.
2/ Keeping the same formation away from home, clearly not working.
3/ Frank saying the team are tired and/ or have flu, which I am not questioning whatsoever, but then not using squad players like Wolf and KH.
Fair criticism, I believe. Unfortunately on this forum, if you criticise Frank, you are accused of wanting him sacked, even though I posted exactly the opposite.
He was but got injured in 1st game.Was just going to say the same. Surprised he wasn’t picked as soon as Dasilva was out
Not so easy when our fanbase start jeering as soon as we don’t close down the opposition keeper
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He was but got injured in 1st game.
It's not just about the keeper's ball playing ability, it's about dictating the areas they play in to.Find this a little ridiculous. We’re giving a lot of keepers at this level far too much credit for their ball-playing ability. Christian Walton (Ipswich keeper) is a bomb scare on the ball so there was no reason for us to be standing off him.
And a very capable LB too which makes his lack of time even more baffling.
We did against Charlton didnt we, and he did quite well till he got injuredI would be quite tempted to put him LB with MvE RB. Would be an interesting experiment to have those two in the team at the same time.
Agree. I keep forgetting he plays for us.And a very capable LB too which makes his lack of time even more baffling.
100% I'd say KKH is far better defensively and probably quicker than Milan it's really strange how sparingly he's been used. There needs to be a shake up somewhere and I'm not slagging Frank and Co. off it's fair criticism and he's been fantastic since day one but the real test is now having the coaching skills to steer us in another direction and change up the tactics instead of consistently sticking with the same formation. JDS has been immense but he needs a break too he's targeted by most opposition teams simply because of his size.
He has done well, when picked. Personally I would give Woof a lot more game time.Lati "in form"
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