GlossopLatic Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Strikers need service, they got Pish again. Morais looks good with his fancy tricks etc… but how many crosses did he put on a plate for his strikers? How many times does he cut inside and lose it or shoot (usually blocked) Him (Morais) trying to win the game on his own is doing us no favours. The problem is that the strikers don't expect service so don't gamble. It's a vicious circle, especially when for most of the season the trick has been to play through the middle - either long ball to Tonk or let him try and bulldoze his way down the channels….we're now struggling because we've tried to play to one guy's strengths (Tonk)instead of encouraging him to get into the middle and to get on the end of crosses. 1st half he put a perfect ball to the back post which would have left anyone there with a tap in instead the full back was able to head the ball clear under very little pressure lack of anticipation on that one our stikers part. The strikers themselves are not creating chances both brooke huffed and puffed but were pretty ineffective really. He often gets the ball because he is often enough the best option for the pass the other players don't have to give it to him. We are looking for problems and the fans we are pinpointing the wrong one again! Lets have an option on the other flank Lets have strikers who look like scoring and then we can see if Morais is the problem in the final third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The Morais dilemma reminds me of the issues we had with Betsy Heh! I knew you were winding us up. Comparing Morais to Betsy indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Rueben had more than enough time to clear the ball, as the elder statesman of the side he should have anticipated and reacted. Yet again, he hesitated giving Barnes the split-second he needed. As for Tarkowski, he's still not been offered a pro-deal. Strong in both boxes and can play football. A rare commodity and a rough diamond. Whether he's played two games or not I can spot potential. Fitz Hall made his debut at Hudds, I said he's play in the Prem, First time I saw Eaves as a 16 year old, I said he won't be here long, he wasn't. As for Hall 16 months later he was playing for Southampton in the Prem. Tarky if he keeps his head screwed on will make it… But their goal came from Morais coming inside and losing it, leaving us exposed to a long ball down the middle... Are you mental?! It was Tarkowski's man, stop trying to scapegoat Rubes at every possible oppotunity. We defended far worse with Todd in instead of Reuben when he was suspended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hazell did pause, but Tarkowski's man got the ball and got the goal. Even though he's young Tarky will know that should never have happened and will learn from it. I can't put that one down to Hazell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slurms mckenzie Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 If anyone genuinely believes we're in a relegation dogfight, you can get 10s on us going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddogs Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 If anyone genuinely believes we're in a relegation dogfight, you can get 10s on us going down. No wins in the last 10,teams below us all got games in hand,yeah we should be worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 If anyone genuinely believes we're in a relegation dogfight, you can get 10s on us going down. I genuinely believe we're in the fight, however I also believe we've got enough guts to survive. Being in the dogfight and getting relegated are not mutually exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsmad Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 If anyone genuinely believes we're in a relegation dogfight, you can get 10s on us going down. hmm would I be a sick puppy to take that bet!? I don't believe we are going down! However, if we fail in getting a point in our next 3 games then I will be really worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticsmad Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) For me this thread can be simplified! Every team in this league is in a dog fight until they reach the magic figure, for arguements sake 53 points! So yes we are in a dog fight untill we achieve the 2 wins and 1 draw required to get over the finish line. Edited March 21, 2011 by laticsmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Heh! I knew you were winding us up. Comparing Morais to Betsy indeed. Thats exactly what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Fortunately I haven't seen us in a month. But I'm still happy to insist that, in our team especially, Morais belongs upfront. Probably alongside a big man. Someone like Sean Gregan perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 After tonights defeat most sides below us can catch and over take us. Now is the time blues to sort this mess out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 After tonights defeat most sides below us can catch and over take us. Now is the time blues to sort this mess out. In fact, all the sides below can catch us with their games in hand (assuming they don't play each other)....except, and crucially, any of the bottom 4 who all look in deep trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 After tonights defeat most sides below us can catch and over take us. Now is the time blues to sort this mess out. Unreliable keeper Ball watching defenders No creative midfielders Can't score strikers Apart from that it's looking ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Unreliable keeper this the Brill that made 2 top saves last night? how about Poor tactics , poor subs and poor formations ? Aswell as poor attitude from players since the pay day debarcle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 this the Brill that made 2 top saves last night? how about Poor tactics , poor subs and poor formations ? Aswell as poor attitude from players since the pay day debarcle More questions should be being asked of Dickov, like why he's including himself in squads with no intention of playing, surely he could have had a few run-outs for the ressies to get match-fit. I'm not saying that;s the answer but at least lead by example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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