The Prophet Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GEFAFWISP Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Getting the wingers and midfielders in on the action is something we've struggled with for years, great to see plenty of goals and plenty of different scorers. Pope just needs a corner header at some point to finish it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 and it's no fluke either: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) Have Isak and Wilson been on together at any point this season? 11 goals in 9 games from the number 9 position when they're equally spreading the load is mental. Handy having wingers scoring at a 1 in 3 rate between them as well (7 in 9 from Barnes, Gordon, Almiron and Murphy). Doubtful we'll keep that sort of rate up all season but if we can stay close to it we'll do well. Edited October 23, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) I've noticed we've been playing with a bit more control this season. Saturday was the most obvious game where we deliberately played out from the back and having a look at the data, Pope had 100% pass accuracy from his 27 passes. Across the squad as a whole, last season's average pass completion in the PL was 78.1% and this season's is 83.6%. Most notable improvements have come from the back. Last season to this season: Pope: 69% to 82.9% Schar: 77.1% to 86.2% Botman: 86.5% to 92% Burn: 79.4% to 82% Trippier: 71.6% to 80.9% Lascelles is also on 87.5% this season. We are much more secure this season so far despite already playing 4 of the best pressing sides in the league in Villa, City, Liverpool and Brighton. Edited October 23, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smal said: I've noticed we've been playing with a bit more control this season. Saturday was the most obvious game where we deliberately played out from the back and having a look at the data, Pope had 100% pass accuracy from his 27 passes. Across the squad as a whole, last season's average pass completion in the PL was 78.1% and this season's is 83.6%. Most notable improvements have come from the back. Last season to this season: Pope: 69% to 82.9% Schar: 77.1% to 86.2% Botman: 86.5% to 92% Burn: 79.4% to 82% Trippier: 71.6% to 80.9% Lascelles is also on 87.5% this season. We are much more secure this season so far despite already playing 4 of the best pressing sides in the league in Villa, City, Liverpool and Brighton. Teams pressing us less I would assume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 All credit to Howe and the coaching staff. You could see all our patterns of play now are so engrained in the squad that they all know exactly what they are doing. You can slot in different players, (Lascelles, Murphy, Wilson instead of Botman, Almiron, Isak) but the system and pattern remains the same. This is why we are having the success we are. Yes, congrats to these players for carrying out the instructions so well. But when other fans are confused how we are so good, when they see people like Burn, Longstaff, Almiron, Murphy etc lining up for us....players they may historically have thought are not top tier. It is because of Howe and the coaching that they are able to carry out these tactics, which in turn makes them appear better players than they were before. It makes me even more excited for the future and why this slow build is so enjoyable. We are witnessing the the evolution of this team and as Howe is provided higher ceiling players as we go (Bruno, Gordon, Isak etc) You can just see how we will keep getting better and better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Wonder what team we play against Man U? Might not have anyone left at this rate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 So we've got Anderson Isak Murphy Botman Tonali Barnes All out injured So we will be lucky to have a full bench next game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, andycap said: So we've got Anderson Isak Murphy Botman Tonali Barnes All out injured So we will be lucky to have a full bench next game. Bruno one booking away from a suspension to. Edited October 26, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Pope Trippier Burn Lascelles Schar Bruno Longstaff Joelinton Gordon Almiron Wilson SUBS willock Targett Hall Livramento Dubravka Dummet Don't know if miles fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Bruno one booking away from a suspension to. Christ almighty ? and joelinton could break down like he has this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Might have to use hall and tino as wingers with only flash and miggy fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 We definitely can't hammer Wilson so I think we sometimes go with either Gordon up top & Joelinton left or vice versa while hoping Willock can get back up to speed quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Sometimes, an injury pile-up can lead to a couple of good results in a row due to there being some surprise elements that opposition can't plan for. I'm sure Howe will concoct something useful up. I wouldn't be shocked to see 3-4-3 or something against Man U. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Maybe with Murphy out when miggy needs a break how about trippier for his role and livramento behind? I guess that only works when Trippier doesn't need a break himself. Going to have to be creative at times as dont think January window solves all potential issues. Either due to ffp or player availability. Did anyone screen shot that board from the documentary where it showed positions to target based on priorities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Lots of squad/transfer window talk in other threads, especially after games/Tonali's ban etc...this feels like the logical place to bring all those discussions together. From what I've seen and heard of Ashworth, he's big on being "opportunistic" if a player who fits where we want to go is available. Feels like we're all thinking it's time to have a mid- to long-term plan and stick to it, rather than change the plan and approach just because a player happens to become available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 The first teams going to be burnt out by January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Love the strength in depth we've got like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Having utility players like Tino - Krafth and Hall is so important right now Can switch systems with these guys too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 What about that 100 billion we needed to spend after the wolves game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) It honestly looked like we were playing 6 flying left wing backs in that first half Edited November 1, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Pretty much spot on. It seems like Tifo are understanding how we play a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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