People are assuming Kelly is the answer to the central midfield. He went off after 23 minutes at Bristol, when we were one down. The good spell of pressure leading to Godden's goal came after Kelly went off. Against Bournemouth we made his nowse even if only for 60-70 minutes but that will be on the basis of last season's performances not this, so carries a risk over and above his fitness. Kelly then Sheaf maybe the best compromise.
Giles accounts for a high % of attacking breaks in all three games. Allen appears to be struggling to impose himself at this level. Time for Sam McC and Giles on the lef?
Godden's listless perfomance (not just in attack either - some terrible link up play). Time for Walker?
Assuming Kelly is in the matchday squad, who gets dropped?
Of the next four games Bournemouth is our most likley win - so Robins, no pressure then.
People are assuming Kelly is the answer to the central midfield. He went off after 23 minutes at Bristol, when we were one down. The good spell of pressure leading to Godden's goal came after Kelly went off. Against Bournemouth we made his nowse even if only for 60-70 minutes but that will be on the basis of last season's performances not this, so carries a risk over and above his fitness. Kelly then Sheaf maybe the best compromise.
Giles accounts for a high % of attacking breaks in all three games. Allen appears to be struggling to impose himself at this level. Time for Sam McC and Giles on the lef?
Godden's listless perfomance (not just in attack either - some terrible link up play). Time for Walker?
Assuming Kelly is in the matchday squad, who gets dropped?
Of the next four games Bournemouth is our most likley win - so Robins, no pressure then.
AM. Not so much Allen himself but the lack of an option when things aren’t going our way up top. Jones or Bapaga would have been good. Shipley seems to be a DM now. Hilßner and Jobello big questions after fitness issues. Kasta is Kasta. Can’t really justify bringing someone in with 8 AMs on the books.
Two positions worry me: DM. I’ve got high hopes for Sheaf and it was his first game at this level, but he got caught in possession too much and too many sloppy passes for that position. For me Kelly is still first choice and with that all the questions about his ability to step up (though others his age seem to have TBF).
AM. Not so much Allen himself but the lack of an option when things aren’t going our way up top. Jones or Bapaga would have been good. Shipley seems to be a DM now. Hilßner and Jobello big questions after fitness issues. Kasta is Kasta. Can’t really justify bringing someone in with 8 AMs on the books.
Dabo will get fitter, Hamer is class, Godden was poor yesterday but has shown he still knows where the net is, not seen anything impressive from Walker yet. Defence have been great. Giles one of our most dangerous players and O’Hare looks like he’s played this level forever.
“Walsh looked average”?Sheaf needs more time to acclimatise. Walsh looked average for his first few games. He could take over the Kelly role, if not the leadership.
As for the Giles/McCallum suggestion, Shipley is more suited to replacing Allen in the left ACM slot. He's not the best tackler but his ability to link up with Godden and get chances around the area make him an ideal candidate. Plus it's more his natural position compared to either the LWB's who naturally stay wide.
“Walsh looked average”?
Now I know how you got your username
“Walsh looked average”?
Now I know how you got your username
He did. It took him quite a few games to get into his stride and early on was responsible for a couple of goals against due to giving the ball away close to our own area.
Same way the memory of McAllister is he was great. Fact is first season he was underwhelming, second he was just above average and last one he was very good. Had he had those seasons in reverse by the time he left people would've been saying it was time for him to move on.
Nothing gets by youI noticed that Mason did not make the bench, Sheaf started ahead of Shipley and McCallum, although on the bench, didn't get any game time.
I noticed that Mason did not make the bench, Sheaf started ahead of Shipley and McCallum, although on the bench, didn't get any game time.
Take your point - thought I would get that reaction from someNothing gets by you
In the incredibly short time we have seen Walker, I'd rate him behind Baka and Biamou, and the tea lady, and her dog.People are assuming Kelly is the answer to the central midfield. He went off after 23 minutes at Bristol, when we were one down. The good spell of pressure leading to Godden's goal came after Kelly went off. Against Bournemouth we made his nowse even if only for 60-70 minutes but that will be on the basis of last season's performances not this, so carries a risk over and above his fitness. Kelly then Sheaf maybe the best compromise.
Giles accounts for a high % of attacking breaks in all three games. Allen appears to be struggling to impose himself at this level. Time for Sam McC and Giles on the lef?
Godden's listless perfomance (not just in attack either - some terrible link up play). Time for Walker?
Assuming Kelly is in the matchday squad, who gets dropped?
Of the next four games Bournemouth is our most likley win - so Robins, no pressure then.
In the incredibly short time we have seen Walker, I'd rate him behind Baka and Biamou, and the tea lady, and her dog.
Hopefully it's just match fitness he needs as his record shows he knows where the goal is.
But for now, Godden has no competition for his place.
He has looked a bit sluggish to me, though I'm not sure what he's being instructed to do, it seems like play as a target in a front two rather than run behind.I must say I have been a little disappointed with Walker so far off the bench
Maybe just needs to get the match sharpness not sure How much pre season He has but so far hasn’t been greatHe has looked a bit sluggish to me, though I'm not sure what he's being instructed to do, it seems like play as a target in a front two rather than run behind.
Once the mid week games start coming thick and fast I can't see Kelly playing every week so they're to have to learn to get along without him.
Godden was poor yesterday but talk of dropping him is a bit harsh considering he'd scored in his two previous Championship games
Shipley may be being played as a DCM, but he isn't a DCM. His best attributes are going forward.
IMO Shipley in for Allen next game
Think you are over-egging it now.
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