Lush Vlad Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 22 minutes ago, TRon said: RB is not an area we are short for cover. We have Livramento, who is arguably first choice anyway, and at a push we can play Krafth who is a capable 3rd choice. Wish we could say the same for the striker cover. True. But we do still rely heavily on his passing out from the back. Especially if we end up with the unholy ball playing trinity of Tino, Longstaff and Murphy down that right hand side. Hoping Trippier missing might be negated by Tonali now seemingly the starter, Hall on the opposite side offering some line breaking passes and possibly a change at RW. Barnes/Gordon or even Almiron, at times. We are so weak down that flank or side of the pitch in general when we have so many that are bad on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 2 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: True. But we do still rely heavily on his passing out from the back. Especially if we end up with the unholy ball playing trinity of Tino, Longstaff and Murphy down that right hand side. Hoping Trippier missing might be negated by Tonali now seemingly the starter, Hall on the opposite side offering some line breaking passes and possibly a change at RW. Barnes/Gordon or even Almiron, at times. We are so weak down that flank or side of the pitch in general when we have so many that are bad on the ball. There's always going to be some downside to anything, but we are still lucky enough to have two England RBs to choose from. I think Tino is better when he's played on the right as opposed to switching to LB where he's been used at times this season. Even Tripps suffers when he's got players in front of him who can't hold the ball for more than two touches. I actually think MIggy is probably the best suited for possession football down the right if end product is taken out of the equation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 it's a bit worrying, because we've looked largely terrible when Tripps hasn't been in the side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Thought Livramento looked good when he came on against Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Hopefully having Tonali down that side will ease the technical issues a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 4 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Hopefully having Tonali down that side will ease the technical issues a bit. Tonali is not a technician. We need to stop putting this pressure on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TRC said: Tonali is not a technician. We need to stop putting this pressure on him. Yeah, agreed. That’s not his game. We lose so much passing progression on our right hand side without Trippier, Livra is defensively solid but he’s not a technically natural attacking full back. We arnt deploying a full bore press anymore so technical and creative quality in wide areas is more important than before, we are just lacking in this regard especially without Trippier. Luckily Hall is progressive on the other side. I’ve mentioned it before, but you get the most out of players like Tonali and Livramento in a press. Two players that seemed to be signed for the style that we don’t seem to want to use anymore.. not saying we can’t still get very good use out of these players because we are able to adapt and will do so. Edited October 11 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Tino’s attacking threat is mostly with his ball carrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Why no Tripps in squad v Brighton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Just now, Coffee_Johnny said: Why no Tripps in squad v Brighton? Hamstring injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Photos of him on a night out doing the rounds again although it’s only the back of his head Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 okay thanks for that James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Just now, Big River said: okay thanks for that James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 (edited) 3 hours ago, James said: Photos of him on a night out doing the rounds again although it’s only the back of his head I saw that pic purely by accident on my fb feed from some advertised site. Back of his head, surrounded by 3 lasses at a table and wearing a jacket that had the same pattern as the girl from the table behind's handbag. Edited November 6 by Stal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Have it on good authority he was absolutely fucked in town on Saturday night and hoying up in the toilets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 4 minutes ago, Elliottman said: Have it on good authority he was absolutely fucked in town on Saturday night and hoying up in the toilets. Likewise. Bit of a naughty boy. He’s in his “she’s turned the weans against me” arc. Sad to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopeandGlory Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Only a matter of time until he turns into Nile Ranger at this point. Hope he never plays for us again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Is he actually injured or just not good enough to be picked now? Been so long since he seems to have played that I’ve forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 10 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Is he actually injured or just not good enough to be picked now? Been so long since he seems to have played that I’ve forgotten. Probably more likely his personal life/he is in a mess and can’t get his head straight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Missed the last 4, went off with what seemed to be a knock at Everton away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 The dramatic decline of this lad in a year is book worthy (no doubt our own stagnation mirrors this) Ruined his life and his career, and about to lose half of his wealth and access to his kids. If he was a decade younger you could forgive him, not at his age and seniority. Disgraceful behaviour from our on pitch captain. Had hoped he'd be here forever and get into coaching. Now I can't wait to see the back of him. fucking waste of space. Clearly on the path to self destruction. Needs sacking for going out the house looking like thst as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 ah man, this is dreadful reading. Hope he gets his shit together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Given the absolute fucking bin fire we were when he decided to join us from a title-winning side in Spain, I hope the club support him and help him get his head together. Seems like he's made some mistakes in his personal life but we only know half of the story and comments that suggest we should sling him out immediately are quite short-sighted IMO. He's had the captaincy removed - whether as a punishment or in order to take the pressure off him depends on your viewpoint - and when compared to some of the absolute wasters who've clung onto our payroll over the years I hope we help him get right and hopefully contribute on and off the pitch this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 4 hours ago, PopeandGlory said: Only a matter of time until he turns into Nile Ranger at this point. Hope he never plays for us again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 5 hours ago, christ said: Likewise. Bit of a naughty boy. He’s in his “she’s turned the weans against me” arc. Sad to see. An absolute classic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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