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skybluegod
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2-1 loss I think but think sheffers will get a rare goal.
dongonzalos
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Astute
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Otis
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Yep, but as i have said on a number of occasions, because of DMC's goals we have been finding space elsewhere, due to the opposition focusing their attention on stopping him.
As an opposition manager when assessing us they would be setting their stall out to stop DMC and give him extra attention. He's the league's top goalscorer.
We are getting goals elsewhere on a lot of occasions due to DMC scoring so many. We play Sheff today and he won't get the same attention DMC would be afforded. And that's cos they know he's not as big a threat.
It's not just about DMC's goals, it is about the space his goalscoring feats create for others around him.
As an opposition manager when assessing us they would be setting their stall out to stop DMC and give him extra attention. He's the league's top goalscorer.
We are getting goals elsewhere on a lot of occasions due to DMC scoring so many. We play Sheff today and he won't get the same attention DMC would be afforded. And that's cos they know he's not as big a threat.
It's not just about DMC's goals, it is about the space his goalscoring feats create for others around him.
Astute
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Of course having him in the team makes a difference, but we are not a 1 player team. We are also playing against a weakened side.
A few on here moan about the quality of our reserve players without looking at the lack of quality at other clubs. MK Franchise are having to play a few of these. This includes youth players. To me this puts the advantage back to us.
A few on here moan about the quality of our reserve players without looking at the lack of quality at other clubs. MK Franchise are having to play a few of these. This includes youth players. To me this puts the advantage back to us.
dongonzalos
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The suggestion is moussa will be suing the defensive role with Jennings.
Gaz
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In the last 4 games McG has got 5 goals out of 13. 8 goals not scored by him
This is fact
Wheres the view that other players are only scoring because of the attention McGoldrick gets, is an opinion.
I Wish Thomas was fit ,What about Lobjoit ,against his old team ,I bet they wish they had him to use themselves today from the sound of their depleted squad.
Otis
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I take it you have not seen the goals then?
Schoolboy defending doesn't even begin to describe it.
dongonzalos
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Again it highlights just how strong we are in terms of depth in this league.
Gaz
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A factor, yes.
But the way your suggesting that we have no goal scorer today other than Baker, because McGoldrick isn't there to make space is wrong.
Otis
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I am not suggesting that though. What I said was 'We are getting goals elsewhere on a lot of occasions due to DMC scoring so many.'
On a lot of occasions. Not all goals.He has been a factor for us having space on a lot of occasions.
Don't understand the 'the way I am suggesting' comment. Just saying it is a factor. When anyone comes up against Messi they concentrate on stopping Messi and this creates space elsewhere for his team mates. So goes for DMC. Opposition are focused on stopping him. This creates space elsewhere.
I would say this is pretty much a fact. This space then enables other players in our team to benefit.
BackRoomRummermill
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I fully expect that MR will go for a win today, it is the only way we know how to play and I feel our team is great deal fitter than in previous months. Dont be surprised to go one down and come back to win 2 or 3 -1
Baker and Sheffers to Score with Moussa if its 3
Baker and Sheffers to Score with Moussa if its 3
Astute
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I get you now.
We won't score because McG isn't playing and a makeshift defence that let 4 in against Warsaw last game through schoolboy errors will suddenly become a world class defence :facepalm:
Gaz
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But that is what you are suggesting.
You have already said that we have no goal scorer today other than Baker.
This is wrong, now that's something I would say is pretty much a fact.
Your opionion that 'We are getting goals elsewhere on a lot of occasions due to DMC scoring so many.' is just that, an opinion.
We are not a one man team, although I do believe that at times McGoldrick does help make space for others, it's not to the extent that you claim.
torchomatic
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Its the lack of McG that worries me more than the lack of reality.
[QUOTE=Sawyer;323638]Think people are taking this game for granted to much, confidence is the key but cockiness and a lack off reality will end up in disaster.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Sawyer;323638]Think people are taking this game for granted to much, confidence is the key but cockiness and a lack off reality will end up in disaster.[/QUOTE]
rupert_bear
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74% possesion v Stevenage suggests to me we are a little more than a 1 man team
Astute
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Otis
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You're misreading me. I am not saying we have no other players scoring goals, I am saying we have no other goalscorer! This season, after the way things have panned out, Baker could be labelled a goalscorer.
We are getting goals from elsewhere, but a 'goalscorer' is someone you expect a lot of goals from. That hasn't been the case from Baker, but I dare say we are all saying now he can get 15 goals this year. and that then makes him a 'goalscorer.' That is what I meant.
We will just have to disagree, Gaz, but I do think you are indeed misreading what I am actually saying.
Otis
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No-one is saying we are a one man team though.
You take the league's top goalscorer out though then that creates a problem.
Otis
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Again, no-one has said they aren't good enough to score a goal. On previous occasions though Elliot, McDonald and ROD have had chances and not come up with the goods. DMC came in and has been scoring for fun.
Happy to give all players a chance. Bet MK are mightily relieved though that McGoldrick is out.
Happy to give all players a chance. Bet MK are mightily relieved though that McGoldrick is out.
Astute
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And we are not happy their best players are out?