TimperleyTangerine
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Clearly the last few games haven’t been what we hoped for. However, we are just a mini-run way from the play-offs and we mustn’t forget we’ve beaten many of the top teams. It’s the weaker teams we’ve struggled against.
Today we looked back to something like our best with the formation and starting 11, based on who was available for selection. I’d have played Husband, as he’s a better defender than Garbutt. If Kaikai wasn’t injured i’d have given him the he opportunity to play with Madine and Yates again.
We did more than enough to win the game in the first half. We need to get shots off though, as we are always looking to walk the ball in. Defensively things fell apart after the Ballard mistake, and he and Marv fell apart thereafter. The second half was poor, we looked tired and lacked belief.
Key that we cross better. One decent cross finished off well. Otherwise, they were over or under hit. We also don’t look a threat at corners, in contrast to other teams when we are defending. These are things that can be worked on.
We’re not half-way through and it’s wide open. I think we’ll be challenging for the top 6 at the season end. We must though sign another striker, and yes I’d have Gnando in a heartbeat. An attacking midfielder is also essential. From midfield we aren’t getting in the threatening places that say Charlie Adam did, late runs and finishing. With our wide pace, we need that threat.
I’m looking for consistent team selection from NC, and I’d argue that his tinkering recently has knocked us back. We can build momentum again, so I’m staying positive.
Today we looked back to something like our best with the formation and starting 11, based on who was available for selection. I’d have played Husband, as he’s a better defender than Garbutt. If Kaikai wasn’t injured i’d have given him the he opportunity to play with Madine and Yates again.
We did more than enough to win the game in the first half. We need to get shots off though, as we are always looking to walk the ball in. Defensively things fell apart after the Ballard mistake, and he and Marv fell apart thereafter. The second half was poor, we looked tired and lacked belief.
Key that we cross better. One decent cross finished off well. Otherwise, they were over or under hit. We also don’t look a threat at corners, in contrast to other teams when we are defending. These are things that can be worked on.
We’re not half-way through and it’s wide open. I think we’ll be challenging for the top 6 at the season end. We must though sign another striker, and yes I’d have Gnando in a heartbeat. An attacking midfielder is also essential. From midfield we aren’t getting in the threatening places that say Charlie Adam did, late runs and finishing. With our wide pace, we need that threat.
I’m looking for consistent team selection from NC, and I’d argue that his tinkering recently has knocked us back. We can build momentum again, so I’m staying positive.