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fernandopartridge

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #176
rob9872 said:
The lad I feel sorry for in all of this is Binks. Looked really assured whenever he's played, yet to justify permanent signings he's the first overlooked. I'd like us to sign him in the summer, but not sure he'd come now.
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He looks far from assured from my point of view - gets dragged all over the pitch and then never seems willing to play the more direct balls into a forward that Kitching does. We look a much better side with Kitching in it.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #177
skybluecam said:
Christ. Meltdown much?

We're actually better defensively this season (according to xg stats) than we were last while playing a much more expansive and attacking tactical system. People seem to forget that without those turgid few months of 5 at the back we would be comfortably top 6.
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Just not felt we’ve loooed solid all season and not because of playing style but basic errors, positioning, and individual rushes of blood.

I think the better stats come from playing more attacking and less absorbing attacks. I’m just not impressed with Thomas, Kitching or Collins. All give me Wilson and Hyam type vibes.
 

skybluecam

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #178
shmmeee said:
Just not felt we’ve loooed solid all season and not because of playing style but basic errors, positioning, and individual rushes of blood.

I think the better stats come from playing more attacking and less absorbing attacks. I’m just not impressed with Thomas, Kitching or Collins. All give me Wilson and Hyam type vibes.
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When you're playing more attacking you generally concede less chances, but the ones you do are better ones. Quick breaks etc. that are much harder to defend than if you sit in and have 8/9/10 men behind the ball.

Thomas and Kitching are also significantly better in possession than our previous centrebacks (looking at passing stats). Only Doyle from last season comes close.
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #179
Earlsdon-Loyal-Blue said:
I’d agree, Kitchin looks like Maguire and is as clumsy and stupid as him too. Plenty of mistakes and own goals in him and nowhere near a £5Mill player.

Thomas is a bit better on the ball but plenty of mistakes in him too. We all would have preferred to sign McNally and I think Robins would have too.

Keep Bidwell and MVE and offload dumb and dumber in the summer, let’s hope we can get who we actually want this time.
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TomRad85

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #180
fernandopartridge said:
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I think Thomas is going to be class.

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #181
fernandopartridge said:
He looks far from assured from my point of view - gets dragged all over the pitch and then never seems willing to play the more direct balls into a forward that Kitching does. We look a much better side with Kitching in it.
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SBT's law - 'The longer a player is out of the side, the better they get'...
 

Martin180

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #182
I forgot how bad the drivel on here gets after a couple of defeats

sheesh
 
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PUSB-We_are_going_up

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #183
Kitching and Thomas are good young Centre halves, its clear to see they will both be top class and Im glad we own them both. If they didnt have a mistake in them they would be in the PL so lets be realistic here, they’re 24 and 22 respectively so still both young and learning the trade. Top 5 for least goals conceded is by no fluke, I really rate Thomas and think he’s gonna make it to the top potentially, kitching is good but doesnt have quite as high a ceiling.
And Bidwell how is there still nay sayers about his ability, especially going forward he bombs up quicker than MvE and Dasilva, he’s also got a better delivery and is far superior defensively.
MvE is a quality player, may have a slightly worse delivery than Bidwell and isnt on his level defensively but is by far and away one of the best RBs in the division rivalling KWP at Southampton on his day
 
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Bosworth Blue

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #184
PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
Kitching and Thomas are good young Centre halves, its clear to see they will both be top class and Im glad we own them both. If they didnt have a mistake in them they would be in the PL so lets be realistic here, they’re 24 and 22 respectively so still both young and learning the trade. Top 5 for least goals conceded is by no fluke, I really rate Thomas and think he’s gonna make it to the top potentially, kitching is good but doesnt have quite as high a ceiling.
And Bidwell how is there still nay sayers about his ability, especially going forward he bombs up quicker than MvE and Dasilva, he’s also got a better delivery and is far superior defensively.
MvE is a quality player, may have a slightly worse delivery than Bidwell and isnt on his level defensively but is by far and away one of the best RBs in the division rivalling KWP at Southampton on his day
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Then why can’t we keep a clean sheet to save our life?
 

Martin180

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #185
PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
Kitching and Thomas are good young Centre halves, its clear to see they will both be top class and Im glad we own them both. If they didnt have a mistake in them they would be in the PL so lets be realistic here, they’re 24 and 22 respectively so still both young and learning the trade. Top 5 for least goals conceded is by no fluke, I really rate Thomas and think he’s gonna make it to the top potentially, kitching is good but doesnt have quite as high a ceiling.
And Bidwell how is there still nay sayers about his ability, especially going forward he bombs up quicker than MvE and Dasilva, he’s also got a better delivery and is far superior defensively.
MvE is a quality player, may have a slightly worse delivery than Bidwell and isnt on his level defensively but is by far and away one of the best RBs in the division rivalling KWP at Southampton on his day
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Spot on .
All this over analysing and writing players off is pathetic.
As has been said we lack depth in the squad and that has been magnified lately with so many games .
A few additions in key areas - CB, Cm, cam , wing and CF and we will be fine next season
 
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Bosworth Blue

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #186
Martin180 said:
Spot on .
All this over analysing and writing players off is pathetic.
As has been said we lack depth in the squad and that has been magnified lately with so many games .
A few additions in key areas - CB, Cm, cam , wing and CF and we will be fine next season
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5 new players is half a team?
 

Martin180

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #187
Bosworth Blue said:
5 new players is half a team?
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I'm pretty sure I mentioned squad and not team Boosh?
See you're still as dull as ever
 
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PVA

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #188
fernandopartridge said:
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I like Thomas and think he's going to be a really good player, plus McNally has been poor for Stoke by all accounts. But if you change that table to per 90 mins McNally probably comes out of it looking better.

McNally was superb for us last year and probably a better defender than Thomas, but I'd choose the latter for his ability on the ball.
 
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Bosworth Blue

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #189
Martin180 said:
I'm pretty sure I mentioned squad and not team Boosh?
See you're still as dull as ever
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Oh so we’ll be signing fringe players. Makes sense
 

Martin180

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #190
Bosworth Blue said:
Oh so we’ll be signing fringe players. Makes sense
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Well we signed Binks with his hairstyle so why not?
 
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Matt smith

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #191
TomRad85 said:
I think Thomas is going to be class.

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Thomas is gonna really good I agree, he’s got much more growth in him
 

Matt smith

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #192
Martin180 said:
Well we signed Binks with his hairstyle so why not?
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As long as we get the scalp of united Sunday
 
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Chris1987

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #193
Bosworth Blue said:
Oh so we’ll be signing fringe players. Makes sense
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You must spend the majority of your life exhausted as you never give it a rest. I sympathise .
 
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Bosworth Blue

Well-Known Member
  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #194
Martin180 said:
Well we signed Binks with his hairstyle so why not?
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Seems like it’s you who is as dull as ever
 

Bosworth Blue

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #195
Chris1987 said:
You must spend the majority of your life exhausted as you never give it a rest. I sympathise .
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Treat people with kindness
 

Martin180

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #196
Chris1987 said:
You must spend the majority of your life exhausted as you never give it a rest. I sympathise .
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Hopefully be banned again soon.
 

Bosworth Blue

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #197
Martin180 said:
Hopefully be banned again soon.
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Lol what a loser
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #198
Martin180 said:
I forgot how bad the drivel on here gets after a couple of defeats

sheesh
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Throwing tantrums befitting a toddler…

We’re a work in progress, patience is the key here.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #199
skybluecam said:
When you're playing more attacking you generally concede less chances, but the ones you do are better ones. Quick breaks etc. that are much harder to defend than if you sit in and have 8/9/10 men behind the ball.

Thomas and Kitching are also significantly better in possession than our previous centrebacks (looking at passing stats). Only Doyle from last season comes close.
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Yeah on the ball they’re OK, though still room for improvement to be a top 4 side (which should be our aim next year). Just not been at all impressed defensively and they all have a crazy mistake in them. Not massively impressed in terms of grit either. Maybe we’ve been spoiled with Fadz running through walls for four years.
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #200
PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
Kitching and Thomas are good young Centre halves, its clear to see they will both be top class and Im glad we own them both. If they didnt have a mistake in them they would be in the PL so lets be realistic here, they’re 24 and 22 respectively so still both young and learning the trade. Top 5 for least goals conceded is by no fluke, I really rate Thomas and think he’s gonna make it to the top potentially, kitching is good but doesnt have quite as high a ceiling.
And Bidwell how is there still nay sayers about his ability, especially going forward he bombs up quicker than MvE and Dasilva, he’s also got a better delivery and is far superior defensively.
MvE is a quality player, may have a slightly worse delivery than Bidwell and isnt on his level defensively but is by far and away one of the best RBs in the division rivalling KWP at Southampton on his day
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Completely agree with this.

They are our own players on long term contracts and likely only to get better and better especially as they are so young. I personally think they will be brilliant next year alongside a new CB for competition.

Not saying he is particularly realistic but it would be great to have someone like Jonny Evans in the squad to provide competition and mentor them having played at the top for years.


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SBAndy

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #201
rob9872 said:
I think part of it is they were all signed to play in a 5 and then we switched to a 4. Hopefully next season with more coaching it will be better. In a 4 I'm not convinced on McNally either, but Doyle was class and will go all the way imo.
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Gah, Callum Doyle. Appreciate he’s been injured for part of the season but he’s not really played much for Leicester at all. Virtually zero chance we’d get him but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him out the door at Man City in the summer.
 

rob9872

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #202
SBAndy said:
Gah, Callum Doyle. Appreciate he’s been injured for part of the season but he’s not really played much for Leicester at all. Virtually zero chance we’d get him but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him out the door at Man City in the summer.
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Pace is the only thing he could do with a bit more of imo. Strong, intelligent, good on the floor and in the air and reads the game very well for a young lad. Would love him on a perm, but think there'll be plenty of other suitors if he is released, but possibly a low prem team loan first before they make that decision I'd think.
 

Hobo

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #203
Bosworth Blue said:
Then why can’t we keep a clean sheet to save our life?
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For that you have to look at our defence and by that I mean widening your view beyond the back four and the goalkeeper. Sometimes it's as simple as giving possession away cheaply in the wrong areas.

Attacking principles can mean conceding goals.

I think there is a variety of reasons why we concede some of the goals we do.

A common theme is poor decision making on the ball. Also giving players too much space for players to deliver crosses is another.
 
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Bosworth Blue

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  • Apr 16, 2024
  • #204
Hobo said:
For that you have to look at our defence and by that I mean widening your view beyond the back four and the goalkeeper. Sometimes it's as simple as giving possession away cheaply in the wrong areas.

Attacking principles can mean conceding goals.

I think there is a variety of reasons why we concede some of the goals we do.

A common theme is poor decision making on the ball. Also giving players too much space for players to deliver crosses is another.
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Yeah I blame Palmer too
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Apr 19, 2024
  • #205
"Being a good person is like being a goalkeeper. No matter how many goals you save, some people will only remember the one you missed."

Pep Guardiola : "I would say the 'keeper is the most important player on the team, more than a striker, the 'keeper is fundamental."

Ter Stegen: "People from outside don't know how difficult it is to be a Goalkeeper."

Gianluigi Buffon : "In the end, you need to be a little masochistic to be a goalkeeper. A masochist and egocentric as well."

Peter Shilton : "As a goalkeeper, you need to be good at organizing the people in front of you and motivate them. Just like a good manager in the business."

Brad Friedel : "For a goalkeeper, there is no hiding place."

Eduardo Chillida : "The qualities of a good goalkeeper are exactly the same as a good sculptor. In both professions, one should have a good relationship with time and space."

Steve Carell : "Goalies rarely get credit for winning a game, but they always get blamed for losing a game."

Ian Rush : "It's best being a striker. If you miss five, then score the winner, you're a hero. The goalkeeper can play a blinder, later, let one in and he's a villain."

Gary Speed : "Everybody makes mistakes, but when goalkeepers make them, it is costly. That's the nature of being a goalkeeper."

Kevin Keegan : "You can't become a good goalkeeper without being mature."

Being a GK ain't easy as it looks! Happy International Goalkeepers Day!
 
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PVA

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  • Apr 24, 2024
  • #206
What's that, 4 mistakes in the last 4 games I make it.

Wilson got dropped for less.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Apr 24, 2024
  • #207
PVA said:
What's that, 4 mistakes in the last 4 games I make it.

Wilson got dropped for less.
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You can add Moore to that too.
 
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Ashdown

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  • Apr 24, 2024
  • #208
Sloppy tonight from Collins plus he bottled that pass back. Thomas’s fault but he could have committed himself to still win that.
 
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SBAndy

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  • Apr 24, 2024
  • #209
New keeper please. Pretty please.

First goal an absolute howler. Third goal I have no idea why he’s not taking command of the situation and screaming at Thomas.
 

higgs

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  • Apr 24, 2024
  • #210
Played with a guy once who told us defenders when i call my ball you move put of my way because I will take man and ball to get that ball. That's what you need in a keeper

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