NewburyOne
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Cost us 2. I want a manager who gets the starting 11 right, not fixes it at halftime.
I suggest you put your glasses on!So Connolly was to blame for the goal conceded? Aye ok
Shouldn’t have made the defensive subs should have closed the game out by scoring again which we would have.Anyone who's being honest would have taken a look at that starting line up tonight and had that sinking feeling of inevitability. They started the game fired up and ready to win and we just looked shell shocked yet again... We weren't terrible on the whole in the first half, but it's not quite working with Kouassi right now, likewise Oakley Boothe.
Unfortunately, I think the temptation to launch the long hopeful ball to Kouassi gets the better of us when he's involved.
Miles better second half, but nonetheless we've got to be able to make those kind of substitutions at the end of a game and close it out professionally (nothing wrong with making the subs, it's the right thing to do).
Surely better optionsWouldn't have him here in the first place. He's lost the plot.
Nah… if you can’t take the sting out of a game and close it out without the need to be on the attack, then you’re going nowhere fast.Shouldn’t have made the defensive subs should have closed the game out by scoring again which we would have.
Then we’re going nowhere fast because we can’t do it, we made defensive subs at Charlton and fucked it.Nah… if you can’t take the sting out of a game and close it out without the need to be on the attack, then you’re going nowhere fast.
We’ve got ti learn to do it and it’s not just at the end of the game either… There’s also going to inevitably be periods within the game where the opposition gets on top and starts to build momentum and you’ve got to be able to take the sting out of that, slow the pace of the game… and engage in the dark arts as McCarthy might have put it…. See Peterborough on Saturday… every time we tried ti build any momentum they’re using every opportunity to frustrate…Then we’re going nowhere fast because we can’t do it, we made defensive subs at Charlton and fucked it.
I really don’t think Critchley needs any encouragement to slow the pace of a game we play like bloody snails already most of the time. Dark arts my arse, attack teams be brave and we will win far more than we lose/draw in this leagueWe’ve got ti learn to do it and it’s not just at the end of the game either… There’s also going to inevitably be periods within the game where the opposition gets on top and starts to build momentum and you’ve got to be able to take the sting out of that, slow the pace of the game… and engage in the dark arts as McCarthy might have put it…. See Peterborough on Saturday… every time we tried ti build any momentum they’re using every opportunity to frustrate…
How the fuck can you start Kouassi over Lavery. It was a joke against Peterborough but the way the game changed then, you'd think he would learn. He persists with under performing players and keeps players performing well on the bench.
I will never relate to him which is why I get so easily frustrated.
I have no problem with us playing 3 5 2 but without Norburn and with Carey and OB being two of the three in midfield, and Hamilton and Dale being the wingbacks it was either a brave or a stupid starting 11.He cost us 2 points really with the starting line up.
I understand why he’s scared to play the team that started the second half but it’s a far superior option to tbf one from the first half.
Norburn is needed desperately so he has the confidence to start the second half team
Yes, and I can agree with that scenario & I also agree with your assessment of Dembele & Shane totally.I think it absolutely was.
Lavery is excellent at chasing down and pressing (Kouassi isn’t) and because of Lavery we retained/won back possession more frequently in the final third.
As for Dembele, when he’s on the pitch it makes the opposition think about dealing with us rather than the other way round (which is how it should be almost every game). Fleetwood couldn’t handle him second half and went into a shell.
When I saw he had brought Connolly on, presumably to shore up the defence , I knew that we would concede. It is always the way.Posted on another thread that we invariable concede when he brings his love child on to go more defensive.
I think that is more to do with the mindset it brings than the player. Thompson and Lyons must wonder what they have done wrong.Posted on another thread that we invariable concede when he brings his love child on to go more defensive.
We were attacking, that's how they scored... We lost the ball when Carey tried to slip Demble in.Don't change it, simple. Best form of defence is attack, and they can't score if they haven't got the ball. Keep the ball high up the pitch, or in their half at least. Our decision making on the ball is ** terrible too, crossing woeful. It's not good enough and why we only have half a game in us(0-45, 25-70, 45-90) I don't know
So how do you explain him benching Ekpiteta, Thompson, Lyons, Weir and not including Beesley, Tharme for most of the season then?People tell you that his big plan is to rotate the squad so that everyone an fit in like a giant jigsaw.
I think the truth is that he doesn't have the guts or the temperament to tell a lot of players that they aren't playing. He hasn't got it in him. Trying to keep everyone happy.
Whilst we hemorrhage points: "You'll all get a game lads. I promise. I got the missus to do a rota"
BollocksWouldn't have him here in the first place. He's lost the plot.
So if, as you say, two late equalisers are the only thing separating us from 4th, then could you not equally argue that we’re not far off at all? And can you deny we’ve improved since the start of the season?Cost us 2 points tonight and 2 points at Charlton by sitting back and taking attacking threats off to try and close games out.
Those extra 4 points would put us 4th and 4 points off second. He’s holding us back. This league is SHITE and a half decent manager with this squad would get us top 6 minimum
No. I’d rather he pick his strongest team every week and we be minimum top 6, pushing for automatic.So if, as you say, two late equalisers are the only thing separating us from 4th, then could you not equally argue that we’re not far off at all? And can you deny we’ve improved since the start of the season?
Does being such small margins of 4th place in the division really justify your incessant lynching of this manager? Or is it because you didn’t want him back in the first place, embarrassed yourself publicly with a frankly childish flag, and have jumped at every opportunity to get on his back on here and on twitter since we re-hired him? You’ve chosen a hill to die on and you’re absolutely desperate for vindication to spare your blushes.
You didn’t really answer my questions in the first paragraph there but okNo. I’d rather he pick his strongest team every week and we be minimum top 6, pushing for automatic.
If you’re happy with his inept team selections and our squad very cautious style of football then every credit to you. I’m not. And a lot of fans are starting to feel the same
Why are you just arguing with everybody who has a different opinion to you? I didn't want him here in the first place and I still don't now.Bollocks
If I’m not arguing with people whose opinions differ to mine then who should I argue with? People who I agree with? What are you talking about?W
Why are you just arguing with everybody who has a different opinion to you? I didn't want him here in the first place and I still don't now.
He clearly still doesn't know his best side and he's stubbornly persisting with a formation that isn't working.
Call it 'bollocks' all you want but that's how I see it. You are all over numerous threads arguing with people who's opinion varies from yours. Maybe a message board isn't for you.
Arguably we conceded the equaliser giving away possession trying to get a 4th. If we'd really shut up shop, Carey wouldn't be trying to thread a ball through to Dembele.Completely agree don’t share a view on staring line up but watching the game said that’s it’s like Charlton when at 3-2 (from 0-2) your substitutions are defensive and invite pressure, be bold when on the front foot
I didn’t want him back either.W
Why are you just arguing with everybody who has a different opinion to you? I didn't want him here in the first place and I still don't now.
He clearly still doesn't know his best side and he's stubbornly persisting with a formation that isn't working.
Call it 'bollocks' all you want but that's how I see it. You are all over numerous threads arguing with people whose opinion varies from yours. Maybe a message board isn't for you.
I have no choice but to accept it as. Do I protest? No. Do I shout Critchley out? No. But that doesn't change my opinion that I don't want him here. It's got nothing to do with how he left. I don't like his football and I think his selections are bizarre to say the least.I didn’t want him back either.
The difference between me and you is seemingly that I’m able to accept when the club makes a decision I disagree with and you can’t.
If 2 defeats in 10 is a manager losing the plot than I am genuinely at a loss.
He prob fuck that up and make coffee….I’m sick of him. Is Gerrard in need of an assistant/tea boy?
Dan Grimshaw and that back line cost us the points last night. They were poor. They didn't do the basics. We could have been 2 up before they scored their first so I don't buy this negativity towards Critch.He cost us 2 points. He deserves 0 credit for the subs as he had no choice.
Well said. The guy has a literal tantrum when he reads anything he doesn't like.W
Why are you just arguing with everybody who has a different opinion to you? I didn't want him here in the first place and I still don't now.
He clearly still doesn't know his best side and he's stubbornly persisting with a formation that isn't working.
Call it 'bollocks' all you want but that's how I see it. You are all over numerous threads arguing with people who's opinion varies from yours. Maybe a message board isn't for you.
The fact you’ve developed a deep dislike for a stranger on the internet because I don’t always agree with you is really really really weirdWell said. The guy has a literal tantrum when he reads anything he doesn't like.
Like a big cry baby
Not at all. The "facts" are that you lash out at other posters whose views are not the same as yours. Other posters have started to call you out for it and I will continue to do so.The fact you’ve developed a deep dislike for a stranger on the internet because I don’t always agree with you is really really really weird