TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 What struck me was the passing was all very hit and hope, no real intention to work the ball in a sequence. Constantly inviting pressure on because we were surrendering the ball by kicking it out of play or letting their defenders mop it up easily. 0-0 is still a great result, but I’m really disappointed at our attacking fluency this season since the opening day. Something isn’t working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Aye. The one first half in the box was ridiculous, just get the shot off and see what happens. Great point though Kaka x Chose to bail out of the situation rather than deal with the possibility of making a mess of the shooting opportunity. So unfortunate that's his mindset at the minute. Could have been a glorious moment for him. Edited September 19, 2023 by KaKa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Unbelievable said: We’ve played some pretty strong opposition mind… Yes. But we also did canny against strong opposition last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Pope 9 Trippier 10 Schar 8 Botman 7 Burn 7 Longstaff 8 Bruno 7 Tonali 6 Murphy 6 Isak 5 Gordon 6 Miggy 7 Wilson 6 Anderson 7 Barnes n/a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just now, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: What struck me was the passing was all very hit and hope, no real intention to work the ball in a sequence. Constantly inviting pressure on because we were surrendering the ball by kicking it out of play or letting their defenders mop it up easily. 0-0 is still a great result, but I’m really disappointed at our attacking fluency this season since the opening day. Something isn’t working. This sums it up for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Delighted with that result. Yes it was hairy at times and a team with better finishers might well have stuffed us but some of the blocks, tackles, saves by Pope and the shift that went in are things to be proud of. I'd like to think that now we've got 2 clean sheets on the belt and a slightly more favourable run of league games coming up that we will start to see some more attacking cohesion and chances created. We've built a wee platform and we need to start clicking in the final third a bit more and hopefully that starts at Bramall Lane. Delighted for the lads and in a way it should be a confidence booster that they've not played anywhere near their best as a team there but still managed to take a point from the San Siro on our first game back at the big table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, Scoot said: Brilliant point so not going to say much about our below par performance which seems to be the norm this season. Not the right time or place, but that is something which will need to be addressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 A game of two halves really. In the first their game plan wasn't entirely dissimilar to what you'd see from Villa or Brighton. Draw us up the pitch, play over the press and expose the defence with their quality out wide. We were incredibly fortunate to be going in level. After the break we looked much more comfortable and seemed to settle into a mid-block, trying to hit them on to the counter. By the time we grew into the game as an attacking threat it was nearly done and dusted. A hard-fought if not fortunate point from an inexperienced team against last season's semi-finalists can't be grumbled at though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, CPL said: How the hell does Tomori not get in the England team ahead of Maguire. Nothing was getting past him tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Something has massively changed since last season. We're just not the same side as we were up to now. Our passing at times is laughable, it's so bad. Our attacks just go to nothing most of the time, there's seems to be no co-ordination between our forward, our winners and our midfielders. This isn't a reaction to tonight's performance, it's been evident in every game bar Villa this season. Delighted with the point by the way. I just hope we can sort it out. Edited September 19, 2023 by Scoot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Man that was fun as hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenMag Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Everybody gave it their 100%, that's good enough for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I lost track of all the long balls/ through balls our midfield played to literally no one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Was absolutely enraged during the first half at how many long balls/first balls they were winning like. No idea what everyone was playing at. Not sure if nerves, tactics, or just laziness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I care more about the result than the performance. Getting a draw away is huge in this group. Its not the same as playing an away game in the premier league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I know we didn’t pull up any trees in terms of results at the start of last season, but we looked a really good side despite that. Can’t say the same so far this season. Still great point and hopefully it’s the start of a run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Battled well but we were fortunate like,they missed some very good chances. As someone pointed out, Trippier being much less attacking this campaign has blunted us more than it should have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Pope great tonight, selfishly I'd love to see him retire from England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I can't wait to play a team we have a chance of dominating, like. All these top teams one after another is exhausting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I don’t think Anthony and Isak are mates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I hope howe can get this lot firing I really do. Its just at the minute we'll be lucky to finish mid table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Thought the ref was pretty spot on tonight Only grievances are RLC should have been carded and would have liked to have taken the corner at the end but thought he was pretty good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Pancrate1892 said: Yes. But we also did canny against strong opposition last season. I'd argue that playing the best teams in the league (and Milan this today) has made it a lot harder for new players & new systems to get the time they need to bed in. Edited September 19, 2023 by JUICE690 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just now, andycap said: I hope howe can get this lot firing I really do. Its just at the minute we'll be lucky to finish mid table. Imagine how stupid you would have to be to post this man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagMal Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 We just drew away with one of the best sides in Italy and in Europe last year in our first year in Europe for ages, well happy. Eddie is trying new things as a coach and we are missing the Joe's and have a bit of second season syndrome. CHILL THE FUCK OUT? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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