Joe_F Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Keggy_Keagal said: I'd like to see what sanusi's got to offer. Absolutely. We're crying out for a player who can dribble and take on his man. Hasn't happened once that half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Clumsy in and around the box when faced with a defensive setup, again. Edited January 12 by ElDiablo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 As you'd expect really. Would hope some of the players stepped up a bit more to try and stake a claim to being a first team starter but no evidence of that whatsoever today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) Lot of players have barely played in ages so there's a lot of rustiness. Desperately lack a bit of flair in the squad. Still think we should swap the wingers over for a bit and tell them to just get to the byline. Almiron's game on the right is based on quick one twos behind the defence and that really doesn't work against a low block. We get to the corner of the box and then just turn round and go back! Get down the touchline, get a couple more in the box and start drilling it across. Lovely hit by Miley. Dubravka's much better when the opposition don't shoot on target. Edited January 12 by Checko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, Cf said: As you'd expect really. Would hope some of the players stepped up a bit more to try and stake a claim to being a first team starter but no evidence of that whatsoever today. I don't think Miley's done anything wrong, lovely goal too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Could see Gordon and Bruno if we continue with no creative threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Rod said: This will end 5-1. Put a bet on. 😉 I think this will end up comfortable, too. A few boots up the arse from Howe and Tindall at HT will do the trick. Our biggest issue has being so lackadaisical first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Ange is a prick who's lucky to be a Premier League manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Nine said: A been out of the team Longstaff starting at 6 was never going to look great tbh He's not playing the 6, but he should be. He's the right side 8 and is struggling being further forward against the low block. Not seeing any passes and can't control the ball well enough with people around him. Miley is at the 6, aand I'd switch him with Longstaff. Miley is far more likely to make something happen further forward. Edited January 12 by KaKa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 minutes ago, Dembacha said: How's longstaff performing so far? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 This might be a complete knee jerk but whenever we need to make wholesale changes we go to shit. Is this just something Howe struggles with? Thinking back to last season and the extra champions league games. Not having quality to bring in probably doesn’t help btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 11 minutes ago, Guybrush said: We've always know Longstaff is a confidence player who needs a run of games. It's no surprise he's got rust to shake off. That makes him kinda useless for us now tbh, if thats the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just a rusty performance from players who haven't played much. Some good ones in there too, Schar, Trippier, Targett and Miley have done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrotastico Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 minutes ago, Conjo said: Have you people never seen Longstaff play? I thought his strenghts and weaknesses were fairly well known by now. We're never seeing the best of him in a game like this. Genuinely curious what you expect of him. To turn into Iniesta just because we're playing Bromley? He's had a rough first half I'll admit, but the pile on is a bit embarrassing. To trap a football, see a pass, play it forward with a degree of speed and courage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, Keggy_Keagal said: Ange is a prick who's lucky to be a Premier League manager. Agreed, never a wrong thread to put this in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, TheBrownBottle said: Based on the first half I’m comfortable with him not getting mins at the moment. Fucking hell 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 In these kind of games against low blocks you really want your wide forwards to excel one Vs one. This game is really showcasing the limitations of Barnes and Miggy in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Just now, KaKa said: He's not playing the 6, but he should be. He's the right side 8 and is struggling being further forward against the lie block. Not seeing any passes and can't control the ball well enough with people around him. Miley is at the 6, aand I'd switch him with Longstaff. Miley is far more likely to make something happen further forward. To be fair, just saw the starting line up and havnt been watching for the most part after their goal. If this is the case just change my quote to ‘a out of the team Longstaff at 8 was never..’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 You know those dreams where you're playing at St James' and you're running like treacle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, andycap said: Fucking hell 😂 Hopefully he scores a second half hat trick. But he made a serious hash of a one-v-one and instead of slotting in nearly smashed his knackers off the post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Agree with above. Need to start taking players on one vs one. That will create space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyBartoon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Only a month ago Longstaff was starting ahead Tonali at Brentford. Still can’t work that one out 😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Gordon and Bruno coming on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggy_Keagal Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The stadium DJ needs a kick up the arse as well . Playing Morrissey solo singles isn't going to get the crowd bouncing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: In these kind of games against low blocks you really want your wide forwards to excel one Vs one. This game is really showcasing the limitations of Barnes and Miggy in that regard. Yep. Miggy is buzzing about energetically, I'll give him that, just not ever going to produce a decent cross from the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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