Yes. A large part of the problem is that none of our strikers can hold onto the ball. It's always been Godden's weakness although he has worked hard on it. Gyokeres was brilliant at it but so far the ball hardly ever sticks when played up to Simms and only occasionally Wright. Obviously their lack of goals is a problem but their lack of hold up play has probably had more of a negative impact on the team as a whole.one of the problems is our strikers are not holding the ball up long enough for the midfield to support them and the defence plays deep leaving us open to counter attacks in behind us, the central midfield is quite weak, Eccles does a lot of defending and blocking but leaves Kelly exposed, Kelly is currently our best player and certainly puts a shift in but he needs someone in there with him other than Eccles
Saw a stat last night over 10 yearsHe's also 26th percentile for pass completion, 8th for take ons, <30 for blocks, interceptions and clearances.
He's attempted 51 take ons and been successful in 8! That's shocking.
I was talking about Eccles. Sheaf is at 62% for comparison...Saw a stat last night over 10 years
Messi 1v1 record 53%
Ronaldo 1v1 record 46%
So Sheaf at 16% for a totally different style of player is not actually that bad.
Wilson / ThomasDid we get to the bottom of who it was?
Based on comments/likes; Bidwell and Thomas?
If the former then good to see he is passionate about us despite being dropped through no fault of his own.
Ok cheers for clarifying. Sheaf and Hamer better than Messi and Rondldo then !!!I was talking about Eccles. Sheaf is at 62% for comparison...
Hamer averaged 51% last year.
Good news on the injury front
Milan and a couple others should be back next two weeksWhat news is that?
Wheres he say that?Milan and a couple others should be back next two weeks
Wheres he say that?
If anyone's likely to be stepping on the pitch sooner than expected it'll be O'Hare surely?It’s hinted at. He doesn’t say who, says he’ll discuss it after the game. Turner assumes MvE cos he had no pain.
MVE was on an electric scooter in Leamington the other day so I bloody hope one of them he’s referring to is himIt’s hinted at. He doesn’t say who, says he’ll discuss it after the game. Turner assumes MvE cos he had no pain.
Au contraire, by virtue of us being at a higher level, it surely means a lot more? Him and Burroughs are clearly much better than the likes of Lawton and Kelly-Evanseses.Means little when we're at a much higher level than we've been for a decade.
Bubble Bobble.Double bubble cos it frees Saka up for an AM role if Palmer is still out and Allen/Ayari not up for 90 mins.
Edit: and means we can play 433!
one of the problems is our strikers are not holding the ball up long enough for the midfield to support them and the defence plays deep leaving us open to counter attacks in behind us, the central midfield is quite weak, Eccles does a lot of defending and blocking but leaves Kelly exposed, Kelly is currently our best player and certainly puts a shift in but he needs someone in there with him other than Eccles
The hold up hasn't been great this season but I'd argue that the quality of ball into them has diminished. Some of the balls into Simms and Wright were abysmal on Monday, Simms looked like he was getting fucked of with the time taken to get the ball to him as well, he was making some good runs but being overlooked entirely.Yes. A large part of the problem is that none of our strikers can hold onto the ball. It's always been Godden's weakness although he has worked hard on it. Gyokeres was brilliant at it but so far the ball hardly ever sticks when played up to Simms and only occasionally Wright. Obviously their lack of goals is a problem but their lack of hold up play has probably had more of a negative impact on the team as a whole.
I’m gonna keep bumping posts about 4-3-3, a lot on here hate the idea but I would love to see it, not that Robins will ever play, can but dreamDouble bubble cos it frees Saka up for an AM role if Palmer is still out and Allen/Ayari not up for 90 mins.
Edit: and means we can play 433!
Yeah I agree, clearly Simms/Wright don’t look at it yet but I do think they’ve been feeding mostly off pure scraps, and because of this weird 3-4-1-2 we play, it means that the midfield is always nowhere to be seen so Simms/Wright are waiting ages for the likes of Kelly/Eccles/Ayari to get up to help them out. There’s only ever really wingback overlaps available but then there’s no one in the box to cross it to.Yes. A large part of the problem is that none of our strikers can hold onto the ball. It's always been Godden's weakness although he has worked hard on it. Gyokeres was brilliant at it but so far the ball hardly ever sticks when played up to Simms and only occasionally Wright. Obviously their lack of goals is a problem but their lack of hold up play has probably had more of a negative impact on the team as a whole.
11 wins in 12 games I make it, he alluded to in his press conference yesterday that Robins has always had the upper hand over himWhat's our record vs sides managed by Ainsworth? I really probably shouldn't have posted this but im confident we'll get a decent win tomorrow. Can't make it tomorrow but last season was a great away day down there, really enjoyed it and hope we can get a repeat this time
Must absolutely hate playing us11 wins in 12 games I make it, he alluded to in his press conference yesterday that Robins has always had the upper hand over him
How depressing…Stat of the day: If Liam Kelly plays 67 mins on Saturday he will already have played more regular season championship minutes than he did last season.
It's very good, almost 100%What's our record vs sides managed by Ainsworth? I really probably shouldn't have posted this but im confident we'll get a decent win tomorrow. Can't make it tomorrow but last season was a great away day down there, really enjoyed it and hope we can get a repeat this time
Collectively or the poster?We lose this, go 1- 9 wins all season, our super new strikers draw a blank again. Robins blames all the injuries etc etc
SBT implodes ……….
Milan and a couple others should be back next two weeks
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