YeahMade me really want an understudy for him as another singing. If he is the only player Robins thinks can play that role that we have to change tactical shape, we need a new player to cover him.
Agreed, I think we need someone like Grimes, not to understudy at all but be able to fill that role almost seamlesslyMade me really want an understudy for him as another singing. If he is the only player Robins thinks can play that role that we have to change tactical shape, we need a new player to cover him.
The biggest problem is the players don't feel the same passion and excitement the supporters feel when they go to the match. If they did they would be up for it and counter press and win the ball high up and after 15 minutes or so things would settle down. MR would then perhaps let Van-Eyvak adventure past Saka instead of being super cautiousit’s not that out there a suggestion, particularly given we have players who could play that second striker role, but still drop into a 10 or even wide if necessary to change tactics / formation mid game, eg EMC, BTA, Wright…
and playing Sheaf and Rudoni in midfield should be fairly balanced, shouldn’t it?
I don’t think there’s a one size fits all though, and that’s the biggest query I have over the last half season or so, we don’t generally seem to change anything to counteract who we are playing, it’s the same formation, same players and nothing even changes early enough mid game if it’s not going right. We need to be flexible, and given the players we now have that shouldn’t be a problem
No, wouldn't think so. We've been miles behind in this respect for years. Maybe too many new voices is an issue, and that may take time to settle down.is too many coaches a factor in this?
My main concern is that if we don’t go up this season, the following one will be yet another rebuild job.
Will be interesting to see when they show us the new style.Robins clearly wants to play a new brand of football, as shown by the Oxford game and also pre-season and an interview with Eccles where he literally says we are implementing a new style and when the fans see it they’re gonna be buzzing or something like that.
It takes time to adapt, we dont just have the new signings to gel in but the eest of the squad to gel as well as changing systems takes time, we saw what it can do at home, but it seems away from home we’re not implementing it properly yet.
Give the boys time we know what they can do
It maybe true what you say, but notoriously we start most seasons slowly, whatever the squad we have. Luton not doing well despite being a PL team last year, only 3 games in, really no need to over analyse!Please tell me what I said isn’t true?
It wasn’t results but performances in pre-season that had me shocked at how flaccid the Stoke game was, and again yesterday. It’s like they got nervous on the league stage.Many interesting and valid points here. I think the 3-0 preseason win over Everton got us all giddy with excitement. But they’re struggling hopelessly in the Prem and are probably worse than several teams in this division where they will likely be next season. Our overdependence on Sheaf is concerning because he never plays a full season and that’s why you need squad depth to cover each other in times of injuries, suspensions etc. A strong engine room is key to transitioning play from defence to attack and to thwart counter attacks, but currently we are very weak in that department with the options we have. We’re blessed with so many attackers, but teams are cutting off the supply lines and winning the midfield battle and putting our defence under a lot of pressure. Hence, the lack of clean sheets for as long as anyone can remember.
I sincerely hope we prioritize the midfield area with whatever time is left in the window, but if we cannot get anyone in, we have to figure out how to devise a system to make the most of what we have. Players must be willing to adapt, develop and implement these systems and become more versatile in their play. That’s been the reason for the slow start because we never seem to be able to change tactics or formation during the course of a match and are too slow, predictable and ponderous. Sheaf's absence has also exacerbated things, but I don’t want to use that as an excuse. We need to be able to cope and adjust.
It maybe true what you say, but notoriously we start most seasons slowly, whatever the squad we have. Luton not doing well despite being a PL team last year, only 3 games in, really no need to over analyse!
That’s why we should never compare preseason performances to the actual season. I was guilty of it too and bought into all the hype and got my hopes up. I agree the performances thus far (especially Stoke and Bristol) have been underwhelming. It can only improve from here I suppose. Thankfully we at least have 4 points to show for it.It wasn’t results but performances in pre-season that had me shocked at how flaccid the Stoke game was, and again yesterday. It’s like they got nervous on the league stage.
We’ve won one drawn one lost one, it’s not really a poor run of form, need a win next weekluton similar to us. lost a couple of players and not bought many in either. they are having the same issue where form from last season is carrying into this season
If Sargent is still at Norwich we’ll be needing to score 2 or 3 to get a result…We’ve won one drawn one lost one, it’s not really a poor run of form, need a win next week
performances have to improve massively though that’s for sure
I’d expect Wright, Simms and MVE to be off.The thing is with this is that we’d probably only need to work on a 1 out then 1 in basis, (other than if it doesnt happen a RB and CM) so it wouldnt be a huge rebuild we’re in control as the players are tied down on deals, we sell when we want not when another club or the player wants
We’ve got good forwards too.If Sargent is still at Norwich we’ll be needing to score 2 or 3 to get a result…
Wright’s contract can be extended, he could be retained. The others plus Sheaf would all go.I’d expect Wright, Simms and MVE to be off.
We’ve won one drawn one lost one, it’s not really a poor run of form, need a win next week
performances have to improve massively though that’s for sure
Depends which CCFC turns upWe’ve got good forwards too.
Actually thought defence played well yesterday
Yeah can’t really disagree with that too much, thought we were good against Oxford on the whole though.start of the season everyone said what an easy run we have to begin with
we got 2 late goals one for a winner and one for a point as much as it’s good to get a win on the board performances have been poor overall and that feels like a hangover from last season
Yeah can’t really disagree with that too much, thought we were good against Oxford on the whole though.
Big week re the state of the squad
Wilder was saying after yesterday’s match Sargent will be off for 20-25M. Really hope that comes true thought the Norwich fans think he was winding them up. Anyway, Norwich is and will always be a tough opponent in my view. Hope we can get something from the game instead of the customary defeat.If Sargent is still at Norwich we’ll be needing to score 2 or 3 to get a result…
It depends if offers starting coming in for him and he becomes unsettled. I’d be looking to extend his contract from around Xmas.Wright’s contract can be extended, he could be retained. The others plus Sheaf would all go.
We’ve already got BTA, Bassette and EMC so its just a 1 for 1I’d expect Wright, Simms and MVE to be off.
In fairness, though football is results dominated the performances being consistent will lead to better results in the end. Escaping with a point yesterday was more ‘crack covering’ than getting the result we deserved a week ago.agree Oxford we played well but got lucky from a poor back pass and gifted the goal
that goal probably covered a couple of cracks which came open again yesterday
Well we have an option, no negotiation requiredIt depends if offers starting coming in for him and he becomes unsettled. I’d be looking to extend his contract from around Xmas.
MVE is irreplaceableWe’ve already got BTA, Bassette and EMC so its just a 1 for 1
Away games are never easy in this league and including the cup we've played 3 out of 4 away.start of the season everyone said what an easy run we have to begin with
we got 2 late goals one for a winner and one for a point as much as it’s good to get a win on the board performances have been poor overall and that feels like a hangover from last season
He’s quality but not irreplaceable, we wont get a RB as good as him in this league but we’ll replaceMVE is irreplaceable
In fairness, though football is results dominated the performances being consistent will lead to better results in the end. Escaping with a point yesterday was more ‘crack covering’ than getting the result we deserved a week ago.
And despite all your negative waffle we are sat 8thPositive negative springs to mind
Oxford game we created chances but did we really make their keeper do too much? both goals came from wide positions
if teams nullify our wide players like Stoke and Bristol where does that leave us?
we have a very predictable style of play and easy to nullify
Away games are never easy in this league and including the cup we've played 3 out of 4 away.
Two performances have been poor, one was average and one was good. However lucky you think the goal was against Oxford we still thoroughly deserved to win the game.
The top 3 teams have all played 2 games at home, we'll have more of an idea of where we are after the week ahead.
Did we make the Oxford keeper do much? The same keeper that kept them in the game?Positive negative springs to mind
Oxford game we created chances but did we really make their keeper do too much? both goals came from wide positions
if teams nullify our wide players like Stoke and Bristol where does that leave us?
we have a very predictable style of play and easy to nullify
And despite all your negative waffle we are sat 8th
He was man of the match by a distanceDid we make the Oxford keeper do much? The same keeper that kept them in the game?
So we're not sat in 8th?negative waffle? it’s called not wearing sky blue tinted glasses.
the gaffer was very critical of the players yesterday. was his negative waffle?
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