The Prophet Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I don't think we've lost our momentum as such, there's more to it than that. We're getting used to an adjustment in style. Dominating possession and creating chances is totally counter intuitive to a lot of our players, who were bought and coached to break from a low block. Similarly teams have quickly realised we're dangerous on the counter. They come to SJP and sit in, when they previously would have taken the game to us. This combined with our transition to a more possession based game has led to us huffing and puffing at times. Injuries have also played a part. Shelvey, Bruno, ASM, Wilson and now Isak have all had time on the sideline. We're talking key players missing weeks at a time. Even taking all of that into account we've been absolutely luckless with the officiating in some of our games. We should be at the very least three points better off. There's lots of positives, it's just going to take a bit of time. Last season's form was never going to be sustainable across a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) I just don't think we have the players to break through good or hard-working defences when our best players are out. Our squad in general is extremely average. That and the terrible luck we've had with decisions. Edited September 29, 2022 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 The style we want to play doesn’t yet match up with the personnel we have. As long as Almiron and Fraser continue to start games, then we will continue to struggle to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Based on the training photos it looks like only Longstaff, Murphy, Lascelles and Burn are fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 The sparseness of the gallery is surely good news? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 After a spare for this if anyone knows of one going. Can collect at late notice from outside the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Bruno and Wilson in the squad. ASM “very close” and could be involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lush Vlad Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Stiffy alert. Seems like ages since we played. As I barely saw any of the Bournemouth game (lucky me) and the West Ham game was called off. I'm going tomorrow, things seem to be looking up on the injury front and I care about the club more than I have since I was a kid. Absolutely nothing could go wrong.............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Due to the trains screwing me right up the arse, managed to convince my dad to drive down for this. His first away game since the Marseille semi final in 2004, here's hoping for a better result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Stop them from getting crosses into the box and we will win this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: Stop them from getting crosses into the box and we will win this. Good job our defence is the best part of our team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 54 minutes ago, BeloEmre said: Stop them from getting crosses into the box and we will win this. 2nd bottom. Divina wether that’s good or bad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Myleftboot said: 2nd bottom. Divina wether that’s good or bad? Given where team at that end are in the table it’s probably not bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I suppose if you look at the quality of the teams at each end of that table it gives you an indication. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 That's quite strange considering how much Wood has played for us. He would definitely be a better player with crosses coming in the box constantly but I'm glad that's not (Howe Eddie) wants to play. Definitely need it as an alternative when teams sit deep against us like Bournemouth though as it's going to be a while before we can break those kind of teams down like Man City can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Be impressive if we win here looking at their home performances so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Be impressive if we win here looking at their home performances so far. Its got Eddie Howe win written all over this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, Scotty66 said: That's quite strange considering how much Wood has played for us. He would definitely be a better player with crosses coming in the box constantly but I'm glad that's not (Howe Eddie) wants to play. Definitely need it as an alternative when teams sit deep against us like Bournemouth though as it's going to be a while before we can break those kind of teams down like Man City can. We just need more than one creative threat in the final third who isn't injured and inconsistent quite alot tbh. Diaby Turns us from 10th-8th to 8th -5th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 there's a wounded animal shout in this one,play on till they score, clearly offside and video nasties all need putting right. it adds up to a 1-3, with Mitro nodding in a consolation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Nectar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Aaaaand breathe 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wilson Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 My mates down there with his young'n for his 18th tomorrow and wanted to take him on the boat, sure I read somewhere on here that the lad who normally organises it wasn't doing it this time, can anyone confirm? Or if it is happening..any details? Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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