Guest Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 We played surprisingly well today but he doesn't get much credit from me for being on the touchline when the spineless f***ers actually turn up just because we're playing a top side. Again. I suppose it's an improvement from being arseholed almost every time (Pardew) but it's patently obvious that he can't get them to this level by himself. Disagree today. I think Tiote and Wijnaldum in midfield made us look a different team, nothing to do with being 'up for it' against a top team. We did not let their midfield dominate and it nearly worked. This made a difference no doubt as the midfield two didn't sit as deep as they weren't as isolated by a big f***ing hole in the middle of the pitch but Dave's point also still stands, they turn up against the big name teams because that motivates the likes of Sissoko and the manager is clearly incapable of motiving them for run of the mill games against normal sides in the league. I'd love it if he dropped Colback against Man Utd, put Sissoko in alongside those two, and started Thauvin on the right. Play your best players in their best positions and you play decent football. It's not rocket science. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 We played surprisingly well today but he doesn't get much credit from me for being on the touchline when the spineless f***ers actually turn up just because we're playing a top side. Again. I suppose it's an improvement from being arseholed almost every time (Pardew) but it's patently obvious that he can't get them to this level by himself. Disagree today. I think Tiote and Wijnaldum in midfield made us look a different team, nothing to do with being 'up for it' against a top team. We did not let their midfield dominate and it nearly worked. I agree, Wijnaldum needs to play central. Everyone knew that apart from McClaren it seems, and it's taken him 20 games to realise. Tiote was outstanding and added something we havent had all season. Neither Anita or Colback would have had Özil in their pocket like he did today. Thing with Tiote is you never know.. next game he could quite literally go back to complete shit The midfield can't possibly look worse than when we have the dynamic midget duo in tandem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Needs to give Thauvin a run in the team imo and ditch Colback. Focus on getting good delivery into Mitrovic and Perez, we desperately need to start scoring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Looked worse for the subs IMO. The subs left us wide open and Arsenal had more space to attack. However, we were only 1 nil down and chasing the game so had to gamble a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Needs to give Thauvin a run in the team imo and ditch Colback. Focus on getting good delivery into Mitrovic and Perez, we desperately need to start scoring. We got plenty of good deliveries in today, they just aren't going to get us many goals at this stage of their careers. Wijnaldum is our best bet for a goal by a mile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Needs to give Thauvin a run in the team imo and ditch Colback. Focus on getting good delivery into Mitrovic and Perez, we desperately need to start scoring. We got plenty of good deliveries in today, they just aren't going to get us many goals at this stage of their careers. Wijnaldum is our best bet for a goal by a mile Wijnaldum's finishing was atrocious today though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Needs to give Thauvin a run in the team imo and ditch Colback. Focus on getting good delivery into Mitrovic and Perez, we desperately need to start scoring. We got plenty of good deliveries in today, they just aren't going to get us many goals at this stage of their careers. Wijnaldum is our best bet for a goal by a mile Wijnaldum's finishing was atrocious today though. He's still our best bet for a goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Looked worse for the subs IMO. The subs left us wide open and Arsenal had more space to attack. However, we were only 1 nil down and chasing the game so had to gamble a bit. True enough. Though the swing was a bit dramatic for tiote coming off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 He needs to make subs quicker, in fact the subs he does make are the players who should starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 He needs to make subs quicker, in fact the subs he does make are the players who should starting. They have to be 60 min mark really, 70 mark at a push. I can't see how a player can realistically get in to a game and change it if they get less than 5 mins. Sometimes we don't see the ball for 5 mins, let alone get it to that sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 He needs to make subs quicker He needs to just fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's clear he doesn't have faith in the players on the bench and to be perfectly honest I don't blame him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 All business needs to be done asap. We either back him with 4-5 signings or sack him and get a proper manager in with 2-3 signings. No two ways about it, we need shitloads spending, and now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's clear he doesn't have faith in the players on the bench and to be perfectly honest I don't blame him. Aye apart from Thauvin we don't have any subs that are going to be better than what's on the pitch, although Thauvin should be brought in earlier Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndegwa Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 When's Aarons back? He'll probably be shite in the 3 x 4 minute appearances he'll be allowed to make though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 All business needs to be done asap. We either back him with 4-5 signings or sack him and get a proper manager in with 2-3 signings. No two ways about it, we need shitloads spending, and now! Agree - it's do or die with odds on we'll do the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's clear he doesn't have faith in the players on the bench and to be perfectly honest I don't blame him. Aye apart from Thauvin we don't have any subs that are going to be better than what's on the pitch, although Thauvin should be brought in earlier Mbabu is better than Dummett, I'd say Lascelles is better than Colo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 When's Aarons back? He'll probably be shite in the 3 x 4 minute appearances he'll be allowed to make though Then overhyped and get injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Strongly doubt Lascelles is better than Colo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's clear he doesn't have faith in the players on the bench and to be perfectly honest I don't blame him. Aye apart from Thauvin we don't have any subs that are going to be better than what's on the pitch, although Thauvin should be brought in earlier Mbabu is better than Dummett, I'd say Lascelles is better than Colo. Lacelles isn't better than Colo ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's clear he doesn't have faith in the players on the bench and to be perfectly honest I don't blame him. Aye apart from Thauvin we don't have any subs that are going to be better than what's on the pitch, although Thauvin should be brought in earlier Mbabu is better than Dummett, I'd say Lascelles is better than Colo. Lacelles isn't better than Colo ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 It's clear he doesn't have faith in the players on the bench and to be perfectly honest I don't blame him. Aye apart from Thauvin we don't have any subs that are going to be better than what's on the pitch, although Thauvin should be brought in earlier Mbabu is better than Dummett, I'd say Lascelles is better than Colo. http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/what-the-f-tom-delonge.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 McClaren; "We dominated the game, created chances but haven't scored. Spirit and effort was fantastic. As good a performance as we've had all season - controlled the game, plenty of agression and composure. Disappointed to have lost the game" Refusing to answer the question when Lowes is asked if we are buying a centre-forward, when clearly we need one. He danced around the houses - saying that such chats were private and work was going on behind the scenes. Sick of all of this cloak and dagger bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Colo was pretty good today I thought, especially first half. Was exposed later on though. Lascelles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Gets a bye from me today. For once I agree we didn't deserve to lose. He was forced into giving Tiote a chance and decided correctly imo to stick Wijnaldum in the middle rather than out wide. We looked a lot better for it. Hopefully we won't revert to type asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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