clint van damme
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You really should revisit some match threads from our last play off challenge, this ain't nothing new and it will get worse the tenser it gets
Strangely people digging a lot deeper into a winning Lampard than they were into a losing Robins. Almost like they can't let it go or something.
Agreed. You've probably got 11 teams competing for the last 2 positions. If we can successfully integrate our injured players back in & eliminate some of the errors we're in with a great shout.To be honest I'm not really worried about the better sides for now.
As long as we hold our own against those around us we should be OK.
On top of that aside from Sheff Utd pretty much all of our remaining games against the top half are at home, which has to count for something.To be honest I'm not really worried about the better sides for now.
As long as we hold our own against those around us we should be OK.
On top of that aside from Sheff Utd pretty much all of our remaining games against the top half are at home, which has to count for something.
No , absolutely one or two are incredibly obsessed around Robins leaving and Lampard arriving but some are getting very precious and overly sensitive about posters questioning Lampard .There's no issue with pointing things out like a high line, let's not pretend that's all some are doing...
It's gonna go down to the wire. If we finish 5th or if we finish 9th for example it's not gonna change much for me in terms of lampards performance. Fact we're close shows he's doing a good jobTo be honest I'm not really worried about the better sides for now.
As long as we hold our own against those around us we should be OK.
Nick is right though and it's pretty obvious who wants to just discuss the football and who can't let go, it drips from the posts. Its a weird time for it to rear its head again but here we are.No , absolutely one or two are incredibly obsessed around Robins leaving and Lampard arriving but some are getting very precious and overly sensitive about posters questioning Lampard .
It's like you can't be happy with Lampard but criticise things any more
Yeah. Remains to be seen how we manage to integrate them in, especially as our best run coincided with a change in system due to their injuries, but if we can do it then it could be a very exciting end to the season.I do have a bit of sympathy with the idea that while results are good it doesn't feel that good as performances have not been brilliant, but I'm hoping that some of that should be alleviated by a return to a more favoured formation once we've got players fit. I also think the players' confidence even after a good run is still quite fragile, and was no doubt set back a bit by the two home defeats.
We are quite open with the high-line but is it that just a simple risk v reward trade off?
It's gonna go down to the wire. If we finish 5th or if we finish 9th for example it's not gonna change much for me in terms of lampards performance. Fact we're close shows he's doing a good job
Doesn't mean they are sustainable. Our xG numbers have dropped off quite a bit since the turn of the year for example. Also, our weaknesses are more likely to be exploited by better sides. As @clint van damme rightly says though, we're not alone in that.
Which is a given when you lose your top two goal scorer. What team wouldn’t suffer? Yet, we’ve somehow put in our best run.
Haji Wright has missed the last 17 league games and is still our top scorer…
In reality, it probably wasn’t even fair to judge Lampard until Haji came back and we had a full strength team.
It’s also worth noting that it’s not just Lampard but the coaches that’s he’s brought in with him who’ve made a big difference. We’re lucky to have them, IMO.
Do you think the xG drop off could be down to not going behind in games and not having to chase the game as much? Solid foundations at the back and going ahead (excluding the Leeds game for obvious reasons) means we can dictate the tempo of the game and not go all out attack chasing a goal. It's not pretty football at the minute but most teams in the league would say the same if you take out 2 of their biggest attacking threatsDoesn't mean they are sustainable. Our xG numbers have dropped off quite a bit since the turn of the year for example. Also, our weaknesses are more likely to be exploited by better sides. As @clint van damme rightly says though, we're not alone in that.
i don't think it is, it's arguably harder to create chances against teams defending a lead than it is when you're not behindDo you think the xG drop off could be down to not going behind in games and not having to chase the game as much? Solid foundations at the back and going ahead (excluding the Leeds game for obvious reasons) means we can dictate the tempo of the game and not go all out attack chasing a goal. It's not pretty football at the minute but most teams in the league would say the same if you take out 2 of their biggest attacking threats
You're also more likely to take risks yourself, allowing more players to join attacks, especially as the game went on, more shots from outside the box etc.i don't think it is, it's arguably harder to create chances against teams defending a lead than it is when you're not behind
His record is pretty much what he’s doing here. Tactically poor, reliant on an outstanding performer (in this case Dovin) and not massively improving the teams situation while spending a fair amount (£4m on Grimes). You don’t need to watch every game there’s this thing called the internet where people who have sit around discussing them all day.
I know we’re in a purple patch so you’re not allowed to say it and it’s crowing season and I will still change my avatar if we’re still in this form at the end of the month, but we are 10th with a squad that finished 9th last season. Let’s have a little perspective.
You have to be on the wind up at this point....Grimes has started 1 game!His record is pretty much what he’s doing here. Tactically poor, reliant on an outstanding performer (in this case Dovin) and not massively improving the teams situation while spending a fair amount (£4m on Grimes). You don’t need to watch every game there’s this thing called the internet where people who have sit around discussing them all day.
I know we’re in a purple patch so you’re not allowed to say it and it’s crowing season and I will still change my avatar if we’re still in this form at the end of the month, but we are 10th with a squad that finished 9th last season. Let’s have a little perspective.
We don't play without a centre halfWe continue to play without a "Centre Half" of note & have played for weeks without our best two attacking threats in Haji & EMC. Frank has turned it around !!
PS. EMCs nickname might be "Albert"
So what, he didn't score a hat-trick in 20 minutes against Leeds. Wasted funds.You have to be on the wind up at this point....Grimes has started 1 game!
We play without a good centre half. We have yet to replace the best version of McFadzean.We don't play without a centre half
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Really?We play without a good centre half. We have yet to replace the best version of McFadzean.
When we do we will become contenders.
Really.Really?
I think you're over estimating him. I loved the guy because he would run through a brick wall but you put a player like him in our team and system now and we concede 10x more.Really.
We play without a good centre half. We have yet to replace the best version of McFadzean.
When we do we will become contenders.
Are you possibly underestimating his footballing ability ? Comfortable in possession ,could find a pass.I think you're over estimating him. I loved the guy because he would run through a brick wall but you put a player like him in our team and system now and we concede 10x more.
No, I'm saying I appreciated him for what he was and what he did well.Are you possibly underestimating his footballing ability ? Comfortable in possession ,could find a pass.
Head on the ball in both boxes. Leader.
We haven't replaced him.
Don't try drag me into this latest row you're having , cheersI really don't know what or why but some people really have lost their fucking heads since Robins went. Taking it way too personally.
(Have to be careful as last time I pointed it out somebody was taking it personally they started calling me "little" and some weird threats)
Don't try drag me into this latest row you're having , cheers
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