WideopenMag Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Essentially we have one way of playing, pressing with intensity. Once we can't do that we are predictable and easy to play against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, alexf said: Livramento may need to come in for Burn here. He's such a step up now that we have experienced both. A cone is a step up from Burn on LB. We need to get a real LB so Tino can play RB instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I think at least 80% of just how bad we are looking at the moment is due to unavoidable fatigue, honestly. Just looking back over our fixture schedule with zero to little rotation confirms that beyond any doubt, really. Thankfully the fixture congestion will be over soon, at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) Miley's midfield defensive positioning has been poor last couple games. The game just goes round him so easily. On the ball he's good but I don't think he really knows where he should be yet defensively. I can see why he was taken off. Edited December 23, 2023 by KetsbaiaIsBald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Played well those three mins of injury time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Missed the first half, why have Lascelles and Miley been taken off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinho Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I do think people are underrating the inevitable impact of our squad (or what’s left of it) have essentially more miles in their legs than any other team in Europe, by some margins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 minute ago, TRon said: It seems like he was hauled off because he let his man go on the set piece. Not sure I agree with it because he looked like one of the few players who wasn't getting rushed out of his stride. Longstaff looked far less confident, I would have took him off. Pretty sure Howe chose him as he hasn't used him in a midfield two yet. Miley has been better than Longstaff but I can understand him protecting Miley a bit here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 There is no excuse for that. People can continue to pedal the tiredness thing, but it does wash now. They’ve had almost a full week off and half of them look like they’re hungover. It’s fucking tragic to watch. One shot in 45 minutes against a championship side ffs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Watching us away from home is so draining. I have no belief that we can get anything here and it needs to be sorted out. Not good enough! Only glimmer of hope is Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 We need someone in the middle who can put their foot on the ball and direct play, someone who isn't bullied by the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, Barnes23 said: I think at least 80% of just how bad we are looking at the moment is due to unavoidable fatigue, honestly. Just looking back over our fixture schedule with zero to little rotation confirms that beyond any doubt, really. Thankfully the fixture congestion will be over soon, at least You can only give them the benefit of the doubt so many times, though. 2 away wins since the end of April; its almost January. Everything about that first half was pathetic and not what this side is about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, BonesJones said: Missed the first half, why have Lascelles and Miley been taken off? Lascelles injured, Miley tactical to get Isak on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Thought Burn was fine surprised some think he's been the problem - there's just no attacking creativity with these. Can speculate as to why we aren't, but we should be breaking down a Luton midfield/defense with relative ease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 So obvious. But thankfully this isn't a test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Bonk said: This is what I don’t understand, I thought it was “our identity”. We look so weak on the ball and passive in forward play. Defensively we look even worse away from home, when we’ve been so solid under Howe previously. You need players 100% charged to play with intensity. If we don't have that charge then we are left chasing shadows with no fall back plan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, BShearer said: if we cant go into away games vs promoted side and win then wtf we are about to do in next 4 away games after this? Pool, Villa, Forest, Arsenal in next 4 away games in PL current top3 and Forest with a new manager bounce. we are doing everything to let a horrible Man Utd and Chelsea side front of us. Howe needs to react tactically in the break, and get a win here by all means. Getting very concerned about Sunderland away tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Decky said: Yeah no chance. Its insane, we have players running on empty and options on the bench for them but we keep persisting. Almiron is completely gassed, we could easily have started Tino there. One of Howe’s weaker attributes, gotta think he’s trying to protect some players like Hall and Miley from any dip in confidence or positivity? I dunno, it’s insane though, I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Just now, Holmesy said: There is no excuse for that. People can continue to pedal the tiredness thing, but it does wash now. They’ve had almost a full week off and half of them look like they’re hungover. It’s fucking tragic to watch. One shot in 45 minutes against a championship side ffs! Its the problem that has always been there. No plan B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 This just isn't acceptable, potentially 5 points out of 27 away. Yes injuries are a factor, but how can a team look like two different levels is a definite concern. I've yet to see the team press in a game (Sheff Utd were/are abysmal) and start on the front foot, when we're playing away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Holmesy said: There is no excuse for that. People can continue to pedal the tiredness thing, but it does wash now. They’ve had almost a full week off and half of them look like they’re hungover. It’s fucking tragic to watch. One shot in 45 minutes against a championship side ffs! Almost a week off? They played on Tuesday and Saturday ffs. Edited December 23, 2023 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 1 minute ago, pubteam said: We need someone in the middle who can put their foot on the ball and direct play, someone who isn't bullied by the opposition. ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Was it Howe who shouted "don't be scared"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Even though our wide players are dead on their feet, please please don’t bring Ritchie on. It’s always deflating as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 What the fuck happened to our shithousery? Our intensity, our press? I can't wait to see the likes of Jacob Murphy and Joe willock on the field Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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