nufc123 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mike said: Insane that we went through that entire window without a thought that complacency might set in. We are fine a lot said. Edited September 21 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Never seen us so open at the back like. It's like a hot knife through butter every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Absolutely appreciate we're not winning every game, like, but a bit of effort and plan wouldn't go amiss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) Worst half under Howe I think. We've been beaten more than that, but gaping midfield aside, the lack of desire is concerning. Edited September 21 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) we don't look our normal self with the pace and i can't work out if its the midfield or defense that's our problem, From what I've seen this season so far you can count Europe out the window Edited September 21 by astraguy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 We all wait all week for this. All season there is so little joy in watching us play. And today the score line reflects it and it should have been more. Get the fucking Italian international on. If Gordon is injured get him off. We can still win this mind. Even if we just click for 5 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyBartoon Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Alarming the lack of effort in the 1st half. Strolling around with half-arsed attempts to close players down. As bad as I’ve seen under Howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Have we just totally given up on pressing now ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 60% possession for us, four yellows for them and … and… nope. That’s it. Only positive stats I can find . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Our system has so many flaws. No left footed right winger, slow cbs, huge gaps and wingers very wide making Isak isolated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 can't quite believe we continue to churn out these rancid away performances, it's become obvious that it's beyond a personnel thing now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, Geogaddi said: Have we just totally given up on pressing now ? Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) 5 minutes ago, black_n_white said: Hopefully silence the Gordon on the right side fan club this To be fair to the out of position nonce brigade, on current form it doesn't really matter where on the pitch he's playing. It's not a true reflection of the player we know he is/can be. Edited September 21 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 We've lost any semblance of the togetherness in covering each other, we're no longer pressing or have any intensity and in general just look like a club who's waiting for something to give them a refresh. It's like the players are no longer sold on Eddie's vision, I'm not even sure Eddie seems that enthusiastic any more - it all looks like a bit of a chore for them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Something seriously wrong here, that was absymal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 3 minutes ago, OoOGazOoO said: Pope missed more! Giant howler? 😬 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 We could surely have tonali in the pivot and let Willock and joelinton attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Absolutely dire this. Our energy levels are all off like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 It's incredible to think we have upgraded the team in many ways since the 2022 season, yet we are the complete opposite of it defensively and out of possession, I miss those days of having confidence in us as a unit and restricting the other team Now are a liability all over the pitch, makes no sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, Andy said: As has been the case all season, it's hard to see what we're trying to do. The only strategies seem to be: 1) Schar diagonal 2) pass around near the box and look for Gordon or Barnes to do something magic We have nothing else. Remember all of those little patterns of play a few years back between Trippier, Bruno, Miggy, even Longstaff? The high press and lighting fast transitions? Joelinton and Willock storming down the left side? All distant memories. Add to that the fact that we have huge gaps every single week, this has been coming. 5 games in, virtually no injuries, no real development of style (although last week was a bit better). Concerning. Really hope Howe has a plan for the season, haven't seen one so far this year apart from grafting out victories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 2 minutes ago, vexred said: We've played horribly all season. I like Eddie a lot, but if we could get Tuchel in i would. Tommy Toucher wouldn't last 2 weeks under Mitchell. He has a 1 year used by date at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 No Longstaff you say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 3 minutes ago, Ronaldo said: Tactics are shit, but away from home they generally always are so that’s nothing new. What has struck me this game is the lack of appetite and the back turning when Pope or the defence have the ball. Nobody wants it. Basically if the opposition mark Bruno we've got no one to get the ball from midfield. Our lack of pace, strength and technical ability in the midfield is being completely shown up today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Hall’s loads better than Kelly on this showing. also a bit confused what Joelinton was doing for their second goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I do wonder if Howe no longer believes in the project and the players can sense it, it’s such a malaise in terms of performances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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