Nottingham Forest v Blackpool Official Matchday Thread 07.01.23

Greennutmegsmoore said:
For chrissakes were you actually at the game. We were playing premier team full of internationals. Couldn't keep the ball at times but defence was immense. Kept their shape, won most of their challenges, defence set pieces well, no mistakes and took 2 well constructed goals to beat them. Dare I say 5-2-3 worked well and team well set up by Critch.
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Generally the defence were ok but there are moments (similar to in the league) where the defence switch off. I saw two issues:

- The defensive line is constantly all over the place. One drops whilst the other two stick. It's rarely in unity and a bit of a mess at times.

- Quite often the defenders don't take responsibility and probably think there are two other centre backs to deal with it. Far too many free headers although granted Chris Woods is very good in box.

This isn't negative, this is sharing observations with the objective being what needs working on.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
Generally the defence were ok but there are moments (similar to in the league) where the defence switch off. I saw two issues:

- The defensive line is constantly all over the place. One drops whilst the other two stick. It's rarely in unity and a bit of a mess at times.

- Quite often the defenders don't take responsibility and probably think there are two other centre backs to deal with it. Far too many free headers although granted Chris Woods is very good in box.

This isn't negative, this is sharing observations with the objective being what needs working on.
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Ok fair response. Wood was very street wise. Drifting behind the back line. On the whole I thought they managed him quite well but interesting debate
 
Thought it was probably a fair result. Our first half performance had nowhere near the level of intensity required and to be honest we struggle against any team that defends deep. Fair play to Blackpool, you came and gave it a proper go in the first half and were rewarded for it. Guessing you probably ran out of steam a bit for the second half.

Not sure quite how Wood managed to not score at least one...he could've had a hat-trick to be honest.

A replay was probably not what either side wanted to be fair. It'll be interesting to see if it's on telly or not and what difference that will make to the attendance. I imagine we don't have the same pull as some other Prem teams for Blackpool fans, especially as we've played you quite a bit in the last few years. But without wanting to sound like a Leeds fan I'd hope if you don't want blocks of tickets you'll give them to us. Getting a ticket to see Forest can be a nightmare these days for several reasons so it might be the only chance some fans get to go to a game all season.
 
NFFC John said:
Thought it was probably a fair result. Our first half performance had nowhere near the level of intensity required and to be honest we struggle against any team that defends deep. Fair play to Blackpool, you came and gave it a proper go in the first half and were rewarded for it. Guessing you probably ran out of steam a bit for the second half.

Not sure quite how Wood managed to not score at least one...he could've had a hat-trick to be honest.

A replay was probably not what either side wanted to be fair. It'll be interesting to see if it's on telly or not and what difference that will make to the attendance. I imagine we don't have the same pull as some other Prem teams for Blackpool fans, especially as we've played you quite a bit in the last few years. But without wanting to sound like a Leeds fan I'd hope if you don't want blocks of tickets you'll give them to us. Getting a ticket to see Forest can be a nightmare these days for several reasons so it might be the only chance some fans get to go to a game all season.
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Hi John. Hope you enjoyed the game despite a perhaps a frustrating outcome, what with not wanting a replay and a stubborn defensive display from us second half.

Seems like Wood had an off day- as soon as he took that first touch I was expecting the second to make the net bulge but it wasn’t meant to be.

Thought we could have made something of one or two other chances but we are very cautious away from home and probably still suffering from some confidence issues after last season’s drop.

Forest will definitely bring an ok home crowd for us, I wouldn’t worry about that. Always an attractive tie for me, have been to your place many times and I consider you a big traditional club with a great history.
 
Chunkylad said:
BBC have it right.

We’ve played 3-4-3 since Dembele became a regular.
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Correct. Anyone else notice that Dembele didn’t even seem to be sweating when he came off?

Also- when we made the switch with Sonny and Joseph, did the shape stay the same?

For me it actually worked with 3 up top, Dembele drifting wide and I thought Rhodes worked his socks off.
 
Graves said:
Correct. Anyone else notice that Dembele didn’t even seem to be sweating when he came off?

Also- when we made the switch with Sonny and Joseph, did the shape stay the same?

For me it actually worked with 3 up top, Dembele drifting wide and I thought Rhodes worked his socks off.
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I think when Sonny came on, we kept the same but were mostly defending.
 
Graves said:
Seems like Wood had an off day- as soon as he took that first touch I was expecting the second to make the net bulge but it wasn’t meant to be.
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Since Nuno came in Wood has looked a different player but today he looked very much like the Chris Wood we saw under Steve Cooper unfortunately.
 
Graves said:
Correct. Anyone else notice that Dembele didn’t even seem to be sweating when he came off?

Also- when we made the switch with Sonny and Joseph, did the shape stay the same?

For me it actually worked with 3 up top, Dembele drifting wide and I thought Rhodes worked his socks off.
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Thanks. Not having seen it that's the first time I've been given a view of Rhodes' contribution.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
We always start well and then the Critchley t
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A_Tense_Grin said:
We did ok, nothing special. The defence is all over the place as per the league but we can gloss over that if you want. Yes a draw is good but hardly makes up for our pathetic performances away from home in the league.
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You are one strange person (whether you're a man or woman) give them some credit i know its hard for you but even someone as miserable and glum as you might be able to go from a grin to a smile today.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
Just stating a fact. Shall we just forget the fact we can't win away from home against the likes of Burton and Port Vale but celebrate a relatively meaningless game against Forest because we drew. Get real.
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Meaningless game?
We are a league one team and have the chance to see our team pit themselves against a premier league team. We have earned that right.
We have now gone and got a draw and earned a replay.
I am gob smacked how any sane person would describe today's game as meaningless.
 
midfield general said:
Meaningless game?
We are a league one team and have the chance to see our team pit themselves against a premier league team. We have earned that right.
We have now gone and got a draw and earned a replay.
I am gob smacked how any sane person would describe today's game as meaningless.
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Would rather see us do well in the league as would Critchley. Today was just a nice easy free hit without any pressure. Great result but I'd rather we compete against the likes of Port Vale and Burton away from home.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
Would rather see us do well in the league as would Critchley. Today was just a nice easy free hit without any pressure. Great result but I'd rather we compete against the likes of Port Vale and Burton away from home.
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Smile you miserable sod. You really cant support BFC with what you say - it isn't normal from a supporters perspective
 
NFFC John said:
Thought it was probably a fair result. Our first half performance had nowhere near the level of intensity required and to be honest we struggle against any team that defends deep. Fair play to Blackpool, you came and gave it a proper go in the first half and were rewarded for it. Guessing you probably ran out of steam a bit for the second half.

Not sure quite how Wood managed to not score at least one...he could've had a hat-trick to be honest.

A replay was probably not what either side wanted to be fair. It'll be interesting to see if it's on telly or not and what difference that will make to the attendance. I imagine we don't have the same pull as some other Prem teams for Blackpool fans, especially as we've played you quite a bit in the last few years. But without wanting to sound like a Leeds fan I'd hope if you don't want blocks of tickets you'll give them to us. Getting a ticket to see Forest can be a nightmare these days for several reasons so it might be the only chance some fans get to go to a game all season.
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The extra income will be useful, we might get something better than a sprinkler system that was our Premier league legacy.
 
A_Tense_Grin said:
Generally the defence were ok but there are moments (similar to in the league) where the defence switch off. I saw two issues:

- The defensive line is constantly all over the place. One drops whilst the other two stick. It's rarely in unity and a bit of a mess at times.

- Quite often the defenders don't take responsibility and probably think there are two other centre backs to deal with it. Far too many free headers although granted Chris Woods is very good in box.

This isn't negative, this is sharing observations with the objective being what needs working on.
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Possibly. But all your observations are negative ones! Do you ever see the good bits?
 
NFFC John said:
Thought it was probably a fair result. Our first half performance had nowhere near the level of intensity required and to be honest we struggle against any team that defends deep. Fair play to Blackpool, you came and gave it a proper go in the first half and were rewarded for it. Guessing you probably ran out of steam a bit for the second half.

Not sure quite how Wood managed to not score at least one...he could've had a hat-trick to be honest.

A replay was probably not what either side wanted to be fair. It'll be interesting to see if it's on telly or not and what difference that will make to the attendance. I imagine we don't have the same pull as some other Prem teams for Blackpool fans, especially as we've played you quite a bit in the last few years. But without wanting to sound like a Leeds fan I'd hope if you don't want blocks of tickets you'll give them to us. Getting a ticket to see Forest can be a nightmare these days for several reasons so it might be the only chance some fans get to go to a game all season.
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And I’d be disappointed and surprised if we can’t/don’t sell out against you

Another competitive match beckons - can’t wait
 
South Stand '58 said:
The trouble is we're playing a side who play a similar system. We don't get teams in L1 like that. As Hertford said we're usually faced with a team of clogged who stifle us.
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Shouldn't we really be able to 'think our way round' the tactically inferior opposition we encounter on a weekly basis in L1? Anyone would think our players simply don't have two brain cells to rub together! Ohhh - then again, saying that ...
 
Victorsponge said:
This game shows me why I'll be amazed if Judders recall Rhodes, he isn't getting a sniff against a decent defence, that not a criticism of Jordan, just a statement of where he is in his career
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As well as being a true measure of the 'quality of service' he is receiving from his decidedly 'workmanlike' teammates, perhaps?
 
tangerine.com said:
Nerves
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Surely, competing at this level, unsettled mental functioning ( or, 'Nerves', as t.com: puts it so prosaically, is something which should have absolutely no part to play in the psychological make-up of any paid professional, of whichever sport - least of all football FFS. And, if it really is such a debilitating condition for some (i.e., CJ, bless 'im) might I suggest a couple of courses of action: (i) seek out another livelihood; or, (ii) perhaps think about undergoing brain surgery. Granted, both of them rather radical courses of action. But, from where I'm standing, all I can realistically see is poditive dividends.
 
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