That and the fact that we were not humiliated, battered etc AND we kept our better players fresh for Chelsea. Exactly what we should be doing with this squad.
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That and the fact that we were not humiliated, battered etc AND we kept our better players fresh for Chelsea. Exactly what we should be doing with this squad.
Anyone want a ticket for the Young Boys game?
We did enough to get something positive from the game ...
Flanagan surprised me, he has obviously been working hard on his technique. A rarity. I'd always been an admirer of Coady but I must confess my faith in him fulfilling his potential had started to ebb away this season. He did okay today.
I hate it when keepers kick the ball aimlessly long into the opposing half .... 99/100 it is gifting possession back. Just our side of the centre circle should be the target.
I think so too. When you consider how much has been spent on this Anji side .. that was criminal as our reserve team deserved a point.
3-touch Shelvey's fecking shite right now, isn't he?
I also can't understand why our midfielders, including him (Suso as well just after he came on), continued to ignore the runs Morgan, and then Cole, were making behind the defense down the middle. I mean, the defenders would have been flat footed, and we'd certainly have created a load of opportunities whether the ball went through the defense or lobbed/flicked over. Are the players we have THAT limited?
I also can't understand why our midfielders, including him (Suso as well just after he came on), continued to ignore the runs Morgan, and then Cole, were making behind the defense down the middle. I mean, the defenders would have been flat footed, and we'd certainly have created a load of opportunities whether the ball went through the defense or lobbed/flicked over. Are the players we have THAT limited?
Hmmm, I'm sorry, but I don't agree mate.
We showed glimpses of good play, then couldn't do a thing in the final third at all.
Well, Jones made two great saves, they broke away twice and somehow contrived to miss the target. That's why I think it could easily have been 4-0. LFC, on the other hand, were so painfully slow in everything they tried, and so obvious in intent. Suso was a breath of fresh air when he came on.
We were not 'outstanding' Brendan.
What is the point in cole, Henderson, downing and shelvey? The 4 of them r dogshit. Surely we've got some under 16's that need developing rather than playing these 4? I'd honestly rather see us field the under 16's and get smacked out of this poxy cup than watch them 4 'play'.
I wouldn't mind, but downing looks like he's actually capable of crossing a ball but he doesn't give a flying arse where they end up. He seems to walk away pleased if theyve 'ended up in the box'. The twat.
I wouldn't mind, but downing looks like he's actually capable of crossing a ball but he doesn't give a flying arse where they end up. He seems to walk away pleased if theyve 'ended up in the box'. The twat.
British steel.
Yeah I agree with this. I'm surprisingly not that bothered we lost. The kids did alright again - The usual suspects were a bag of shite (Cole I'm looking at you) Suso in particular looked great when he came on.
As an aside I quite like Gordon Strachan - A decent sum up.
He was totally bang on.
Cole overall was ok. He lost the ball continually, but made some good passes. He should have scored on his one opportunity after the keeper fumbled Henderson's shot.
Henderson - no confidence whatsoever. 1 on 1 with the keeper and he passes. Fuck me.
Downing - little confidence, but he really shouldn't be playing ahead of Assaidi. I'd be tempted to give his minutes to Pacheco (though he's poor on the wings) or one of our younger, up n' coming wingers.
Shelvey - he's not as 'on' as he was earlier, and needs to iron out some issues in his game (holding onto the ball for too long etc). He's a talented lad though, and needs his games.
I thought Morgan did well, and it's a pity he came off ... Props to Flanagan, who's improved a lot imo, and Coady - who held his own too. THough like Macca, I'm not sure he'll ever come to close to the player some of us thought he may be.
Henderson - no confidence whatsoever. 1 on 1 with the keeper and he passes. Fuck me.
Downing - little confidence, but he really shouldn't be playing ahead of Assaidi. I'd be tempted to give his minutes to Pacheco (though he's poor on the wings) or one of our younger, up n' coming wingers.
Shelvey - he's not as 'on' as he was earlier, and needs to iron out some issues in his game (holding onto the ball for too long etc). He's a talented lad though, and needs his games.
I thought Morgan did well, and it's a pity he came off ... Props to Flanagan, who's improved a lot imo, and Coady - who held his own too. THough like Macca, I'm not sure he'll ever come to close to the player some of us thought he may be.
what did he say?
I mean Strachan
Velocity.
That we scored cos of a bit of creativity from a quality player & this system needs quality players to work esp in those creative positions.
Only more in depth & in a Scottish accent.
Oh did he now ?
am not too despondent - we had some average players out there who had traveled god knows how many hours and were playing in freezing conditions - they held theri heads up and were not embarrassed. Key players are rested for Chelsea.
Suso was wonderful to watch.
Pacheco, cole, downing all need to go.
Coady is not good enough.
Morgan is too light weight for the formation we are playing (he could be decent as part of a front 2)
Worried about Wisdom, he needs to focus on basics for the time.
Suso was wonderful to watch.
Pacheco, cole, downing all need to go.
Coady is not good enough.
Morgan is too light weight for the formation we are playing (he could be decent as part of a front 2)
Worried about Wisdom, he needs to focus on basics for the time.
Pacheco shouldn't be given up on yet - he showed tremendous hustle, and had some nice link up play. He wasn't Suso, but that doesn't mean he should be flogged off yet.
The first time you've seen Coady I assume? He wasn't bad considering it was his first competitive game! Nervous opening minutes, but he played solid defensive football and had an absolute great pass to Flanagan.
Morgan played fine - he should have had an assist and he makes really smart runs. Don't know he'll 'make it' but he's a very interesting prospect.
Wisdom made one bad mistake, that Jones saved us on. But he really improved after that, twice out muscling and out pacing Eto'o. As Macca said in another thread, these youngsters will have up and downs and just need to be rested periodically to ensure we don't burn them out too soon. He'll be fine.
How often have you seen him play? I've seen him once or twice, and the YouTube compilation Dmish posted. He seems like a good goalscorer but would probably cost 8-12 million, and considering he's only played in Turkey, it's a bit of a gamble.
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