Site Supporter victor meldrew 256 Posted September 14, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Steejay said: Fookin hell, glad I missed this one... Reading through the thread, drama queens abound. It’s one game. but it's not one game didn't see the last two friendlies, but we were well beaten. the two cup games and saturday, we were second best for most of the games. hope it picks up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casino 2,329 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, ZiggyStardust said: I admire, but do not share, your conviction that the extra midfielder would not make a mistake or give the ball away cheaply. By your own argument, we would be guarenteed at least a 0-0 with no defenders on teh field. We need players who can pass the ball, are confortable on it and know what they are supposed to be doing, before we complain too much about formations. Aye Its alreet knocking Gordon, Jones even, we could do with some fucker who can get the ball to them I'd also add my tuppenorth that it strikes me we have some tactical geniuses on here Just waiting for pep to fuck off or too much fifa? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casino 2,329 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 2 hours ago, ex_midlandwhite said: Baptiste completed most passed in the division on Saturday. Jake Turner was MOTM for Morecambe surely not Surely jake Turner is playing every week in the prem, along with Jamie Thomas and others And that baptiste stat shows the potential folly of stats based recruitment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Revelredne1961 10 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 3 hours ago, stevieb said: I took Hull City from 3rd division to champions league winner 3 years on the bounce on champ man 01/02 Needless to say... I know my onions. 🤮 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyrotten 249 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Kane57 said: Delfouneso has been our best attacker so far. I would be disappointed if he was dropped so quickly. Me too. One of the plus points definitely. No problem with the front 2, they will get into their stride given the chances, and Delfounso has quality that belongs higher than DIv 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyrotten 249 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 6 hours ago, meanderson93 said: Delaney - Left Back? He's the most centre back, centre back that's ever centre backed. Hickman - You've got in a midfield 3 for some reason, his pace and deliveries would be wasted. Plus can't imagine he'd be disciplined enough central. Crawford - Obviously? you've got him out wide there, where sure he'd whip some crosses in but that's not what Doyle is about. Pointless. Also not got the pace for it. Delfouneso - Can play wide and would graft but deliveries would be non-existent, prefer his industry close to support Doyle. Darcy - On the wing? No thanks. That is just very funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyrotten 249 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 2 hours ago, ZiggyStardust said: I admire, but do not share, your conviction that the extra midfielder would not make a mistake or give the ball away cheaply. By your own argument, we would be guarenteed at least a 0-0 with no defenders on teh field. We need players who can pass the ball, are confortable on it and know what they are supposed to be doing, before we complain too much about formations. Firstly I genuinely wasnt having a go at the defenders, they are there to keep the ball out of the net, and passing isnt really their thing at this level. But the passing stats probably show that our 5 defenders had the ball miles more than the other 5. It just makes sense to me to give the responsibility to midfielders to do the carrying, passing, dribbling. 1 less defender on the pitch and 1 more midfielder - just my opinion. Wouldn't you agree that Darcy, Tutte or Crawford of those not starting that game, would have carried more of a threat to the opposition by replacing 1 of the back 3? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZiggyStardust 327 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Firstly I genuinely wasnt having a go at the defenders, they are there to keep the ball out of the net, and passing isnt really their thing at this level. But the passing stats probably show that our 5 defenders had the ball miles more than the other 5. It just makes sense to me to give the responsibility to midfielders to do the carrying, passing, dribbling. 1 less defender on the pitch and 1 more midfielder - just my opinion. Wouldn't you agree that Darcy, Tutte or Crawford of those not starting that game, would have carried more of a threat to the opposition by replacing 1 of the back 3? They would have also carried more of a threat than Sarvo, White & Comley. I also think we would have conceded more than one, due to us then playing with 2 centre halfs and 2 wing backs, none of which anyone would use the term 'defensive kingpin' on. Again, you can play whatever formation you want, the players who played on Saturday (and Tuesday, and the previous Saturday) look to have plenty of work to do individually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Biggish Dave 508 Posted September 14, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2020 Not read much of this thread but for me, lets get the formation settled. Easier bedding in 1 or 2 from that point. We wont see what Evatt considers his best 11 until 2021. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeep 184 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 He's picked his formation. It won't be changing..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Traf 2,580 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 league played, 45 to go. Reading this thread, you'd think we were a dozen or more games in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzo 2,983 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I remember folk shouting big sam out away at walsall.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casino 2,329 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Aye, cos we were cack There were plenty murmurings later, too, sunderland on a monday night? Think we won 1 0 by an own goal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radcliffewhite1 626 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Casino said: Aye, cos we were cack There were plenty murmurings later, too, sunderland on a monday night? Think we won 1 0 by an own goal Didn’t think Sunderland was in our league that season? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DazBob 1,061 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 12 hours ago, Biggish Dave said: Not read much of this thread . Oh, you should! It's like a gathering of the greatest tactical minds ever to have walked the earth, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morizio 148 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 18 minutes ago, DazBob said: Oh, you should! It's like a gathering of the greatest tactical minds ever to have walked the earth, and of course their imaginary formations and selections would never lose or even play poorly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,521 Posted September 15, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2020 It is a football forum; if folk want to offer their tactical opinions, that's what its for. Just a socially distanced way of getting a defeat off your chest over a few ales with mates. Simple fact is though, we were cack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter ZicoKelly 1,743 Posted September 15, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2020 when can we start the Colchester away thread? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Farrelli 317 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: It is a football forum; if folk want to offer their tactical opinions, that's what its for. Just a socially distanced way of getting a defeat off your chest over a few ales with mates. Simple fact is though, we were cack. Correct. I think it is an interesting time to speculate if the new manager will tweak his system or has a plan B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RUREADY2ROLL 229 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 hours ago, ZicoKelly said: when can we start the Colchester away thread? December after we have got our first point of the season and everyone has got over losing to Forest Green Rovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyrotten 249 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 8 hours ago, Morizio said: and of course their imaginary formations and selections would never lose or even play poorly. I'll bite. I dont get why people dont want to debate tactics, formations, players strengths and weaknesses. Genuinely puzzled why we'd come on here just to say well tried, let's hope for a result next week. If people dont agree, just ignore or offer an alternative opinion, its really no big deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnyrotten 249 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: It is a football forum; if folk want to offer their tactical opinions, that's what its for. Just a socially distanced way of getting a defeat off your chest over a few ales with mates. Simple fact is though, we were cack. You put it better than me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Steejay 349 Posted September 15, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Johnnyrotten said: I'll bite. I dont get why people dont want to debate tactics, formations, players strengths and weaknesses. Genuinely puzzled why we'd come on here just to say well tried, let's hope for a result next week. If people dont agree, just ignore or offer an alternative opinion, its really no big deal. Yep, some of the formations/selections are really good fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casino 2,329 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 11 hours ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Didn’t think Sunderland was in our league that season? Prem season, after promotion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casino 2,329 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Steejay said: Yep, some of the formations/selections are really good fun. This will woosh past a few Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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