Fucking AAATB strikes againDon’t worry
Not seen it tbf, was going off a report on XDoesn't look like he did?
100%. I thought Kitching looked fit and really sharp against Bristol but the complete opposite of Thomas & Binks who looked nervous on the ball playing L2 opposition.We need better at CB for next season.
- Started with our strongest team and it had BTA up front, JDS at LB
- Brighton also played their strongest possible team 1st half
- No Bassette at all suggests he’s off (hopefully just on loan)
- No Lati or Binks (2nd half CB pairing was Perry and Bidwell)
- No Eccles
- 2 of our 3 chances came from crosses, looks like the tactics haven’t evolved from cross and inshallah
Looked like - Wilson, mVE, thomas, Kitching, JDS, grimes, sheaf, Rudoni, saka, EMC, BTAWhat was our starting lineup today? I cant see it anywhere.
Looked like - Wilson, mVE, thomas, Kitching, JDS, grimes, sheaf, Rudoni, saka, EMC, BTA
sonority much first choice bar RUshworth, KKh? Wright/Simms?
Agreed. I can’t get past the feeling that defensive lapses and stupid goals are going to kill us again next season.We need better at CB for next season.
I take it you haven’t played at much of a level ?We had a pretty good pre season last summer which led into a very poor first half of the season. We're a bit ahead of Brighton in pre-season and so I can see the reasoning behind it.
The forwards aren't good enough, that won't be changed by slightly more optimal pre season opposition.
It’s a fine line when it comes to pre-season. Play easier opposition, win games but then when the league games start you suddenly have to play teams of a similar standard and you’re not ready. Play harder teams, lose games so confidence is perhaps lower.I take it you haven’t played at much of a level ?
If you had you would know that Forwards thrive on confidence and scoring gives them that.
You only have to watch Simms and Bassette play to see that they are clearly lacking confidence.
It is possible we will go into the first match of the season with 5 defeats and 1 win in pre season and without barely scoring a goal …. If that happens we have got the pre season wrong.
Spot onIt’s a fine line when it comes to pre-season. Play easier opposition, win games but then when the league games start you suddenly have to play teams of a similar standard and you’re not ready. Play harder teams, lose games so confidence is perhaps lower.
I’ve alluded plenty of times to Simms needing the fire in his belly to perform. Bassette however hasn’t actually shown high performance levels since he arrived and in my view needs to prove himself elsewhere on loan. BTA has never lacked work rate but is let down by the technical side and his positioning.I take it you haven’t played at much of a level ?
If you had you would know that Forwards thrive on confidence and scoring gives them that.
You only have to watch Simms and Bassette play to see that they are clearly lacking confidence.
It is possible we will go into the first match of the season with 5 defeats and 1 win in pre season and without barely scoring a goal …. If that happens we have got the pre season wrong.
Simms isn’t that guy. He’s an introvert striker that needs confidence to perform. When he’s confident he gets shots off quickly, his first touch is better etc. When he’s lacking confidence the opposite occurs.I’ve alluded plenty of times to Simms needing the fire in his belly to perform. Bassette however hasn’t actually shown high performance levels since he arrived and in my view needs to prove himself elsewhere on loan. BTA has never lacked work rate but is let down by the technical side and his positioning.
A very good set of manager/coaches can of course remedy all 3 issues. If they can, no problem. If they can’t, we’re really going to struggle for goals.
I’ve alluded plenty of times to Simms needing the fire in his belly to perform. Bassette however hasn’t actually shown high performance levels since he arrived and in my view needs to prove himself elsewhere on loan. BTA has never lacked work rate but is let down by the technical side and his positioning.
A very good set of manager/coaches can of course remedy all 3 issues. If they can, no problem. If they can’t, we’re really going to struggle for goals.
I know people are using the preseason games as proof that we urgently need a new striker (I’m not fully convinced), but if it is the case then they also show the defence isn’t up to scratch either.Agreed. I can’t get past the feeling that defensive lapses and stupid goals are going to kill us again next season.
I would love for Thomas and Kitching to prove me wrong and turn into VVD & Konate.
We can’t carry a player who needs a rocket up his arse every week to perform to an acceptable standard.Simms isn’t that guy. He’s an introvert striker that needs confidence to perform. When he’s confident he gets shots off quickly, his first touch is better etc. When he’s lacking confidence the opposite occurs.
Suspect we're working on both but we need a few outward transfers to start dropping.I know people are using the preseason games as proof that we urgently need a new striker (I’m not fully convinced), but if it is the case then they also show the defence isn’t up to scratch either.
Have you tried typing "Betis" in to the email search? Didn't think I'd had mine (St Pauli came through) so had a look and found it.Anybody still waiting for their Real Betis ticket email?
For me, the difference is that while the strikers unit still have their best player to come back from injury, the defensive unit is already at full strength, and may in fact get weakened before the season starts. That’s a worry for me.Suspect we're working on both but we need a few outward transfers to start dropping.
I think a decent keeper will help a great deal, I also think an LCB will be one of our big signings. I don't know why, maybe I'm mad, I actually think Doyle might be on, but that would require a sizeable outgoing first.For me, the difference is that while the strikers unit still have their best player to come back from injury, the defensive unit is already at full strength, and may in fact get weakened before the season starts. That’s a worry for me.
Thanks for the advice.Have you tried typing "Betis" in to the email search? Didn't think I'd had mine (St Pauli came through) so had a look and found it.
I would start her off with the friendly. The problem with the Hull game is there will be a lot of noise. Winter isn't as bad as you can take ear muffs if needed and just put them on her. Take her early but not too early. Be prepared to leave early. Let her soak it all up and get used to it but boredom can also take over.I'm thinking of taking my daughter to her first game against either St Pauli or Hull game, she's never been before and she's only 6, so whilst I'm excited to let her experience a match day, I'm also worried she could be overwhelmed. Also any suggestions on which stand/block to go to for her first visit and whether you think st Pauli atmosphere will be a a bit poor by comparison to the Hull game?
I would schedule all our friendlies against the biggest clubs possible and use it to get a good look at any youngsters we may want on loan. Then have the last one be against Leamington or Coventry Sphinx to spank them and get the strikers feeling good.I know it is difficult to choose your pre-season games when you want them, but I favour a slow progression from poor to, middling to top sides. I feel money plays a part now. Playing a lower side with a player we may be interested in, also has its attractions.
Just leave out teams that kick us. We have had Nuneaton and that side abroad we played last season who were animals.
Not sure this idea of playing some teams that are way above us (Monaco) is productive. I notice very little post match comment from Frank on that one.
I rang the club about my digital St Pauli tickets and they said it will be sent in the week preceding the game. Suspect tickets for the Betis game will be sent today.Anybody still waiting for their Real Betis ticket email?
Top reply thanks, I think I was 70/30 on the friendly, so it will be that one. Thanks for the reply.I would start her off with the friendly. The problem with the Hull game is there will be a lot of noise. Winter isn't as bad as you can take ear muffs if needed and just put them on her. Take her early but not too early. Be prepared to leave early. Let her soak it all up and get used to it but boredom can also take over.
Most of all take some pictures as you're making memories.
If you have concerns about noise go the opposite end to the away fans, who could be quite noisy throughout the game.Top reply thanks, I think I was 70/30 on the friendly, so it will be that one. Thanks for the reply.
I'm thinking of taking my daughter to her first game against either St Pauli or Hull game, she's never been before and she's only 6, so whilst I'm excited to let her experience a match day, I'm also worried she could be overwhelmed. Also any suggestions on which stand/block to go to for her first visit and whether you think st Pauli atmosphere will be a a bit poor by comparison to the Hull game?
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