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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 16, 2022 12:10:25 GMT
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Post by The General on Sept 16, 2022 12:12:14 GMT
Unchanged hopefully
Stability not Tinker man
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Post by The General on Sept 16, 2022 12:13:03 GMT
Fancy Roberts to start scoring soon too
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Post by The General on Sept 16, 2022 12:15:32 GMT
Really like the way we defend in numbers now
Everyone back defending exactly how it should be
He has definatly made defence and midfield more solid
Last season teams were running straight through it
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Post by Corbray on Sept 16, 2022 13:04:46 GMT
Really like the way we defend in numbers now Everyone back defending exactly how it should be He has definatly made defence and midfield more solid Last season teams were running straight through it same here. i still feel nervy with a back 4 and for sure it will cost us at some stage but i do like that we're able to be more attack minded because of it. plus i think our defence is growing accustomed to it with each game. i think stoke will be a good team until neal but hopefully not yet lol. going for a 2-1 win |
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 16, 2022 14:23:18 GMT
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Post by 72bus on Sept 16, 2022 19:44:18 GMT
3-1 to us
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Post by West Acton on Sept 16, 2022 20:35:33 GMT
Won’t be seeing Armstrong Thomas or Shodipo tomorrow if they started tonight
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Post by Bill on Sept 16, 2022 20:38:57 GMT
Come out like we started 2nd half v wall a win.
Come out like we started 1st half v wall a loss.
Hope for a win
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 16, 2022 20:40:42 GMT
Yes, Beale said the other day that Armstrong needs to build up more game time and plans to play him more in the U21s. Strong looking line up that. Won’t be seeing Armstrong Thomas or Shodipo tomorrow if they started tonight |
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Post by acricketer on Sept 16, 2022 20:44:20 GMT
0-0
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Post by West Acton on Sept 17, 2022 7:45:16 GMT
Word of warning if driving up A40 just come up from savoy circus towards gyratory and one lane is taken out both directions so could get back up of traffic.
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Post by alanwycombe on Sept 17, 2022 9:09:44 GMT
Fancy Roberts to start scoring soon too He’s got at least 25 games to impress……..😁 Seemed to divide opinion at Millwall but no denying ball stayed up top longer. I’d keep him in, no question. |
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Post by West Acton on Sept 17, 2022 9:25:40 GMT
Fancy Roberts to start scoring soon too He’s got at least 25 games to impress……..😁 Seemed to divide opinion at Millwall but no denying ball stayed up top longer. I’d keep him in, no question. the game was end to end Al. He had as much impact and influence on the game midweek as Dykes normally does. They had 60% of the ball that’s not a sign of it sticking up front. He deserves few run outs in the position as it’s accepted Dykes is not the answer but don’t think we should be bigging up his effort midweek as a step forward as it was not. Hopefully it works out today against different opposition. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 17, 2022 9:44:36 GMT
He’s got at least 25 games to impress……..😁 Seemed to divide opinion at Millwall but no denying ball stayed up top longer. I’d keep him in, no question. the game was end to end Al. He had as much impact and influence on the game midweek as Dykes normally does. They had 60% of the ball that’s not a sign of it sticking up front. He deserves few run outs in the position as it’s accepted Dykes is not the answer but don’t think we should be bigging up his effort midweek as a step forward as it was not. Hopefully it works out today against different opposition. Nevertheless, when it counted, he played a big part in the Willock goal. Would Dykes have done the same? |
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Post by West Acton on Sept 17, 2022 9:48:14 GMT
I just don’t think he looked as dangerous as he has leading line as he had playing behind. He’s not a back to goal player imo but as said needs few run outs grow into it I suppose
He’s a stop gap so fair enough but my god I hope the club are pulling their finger out behind the scenes trying identify someone who can do the role properly
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 17, 2022 10:08:57 GMT
Fully agree with you there.
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Post by hal9thou on Sept 17, 2022 10:22:17 GMT
I just don’t think he looked as dangerous as he has leading line as he had playing behind. That's because he, like everyone else at the club, is not a natural 9. We don't do those, although most clubs find it useful to have one stashed away somewhere. On the plus side it means we're kind of playing an interchangeable front three, sort of false 9 lite, and that could work really well. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 17, 2022 10:31:33 GMT
I just don’t think he looked as dangerous as he has leading line as he had playing behind. That's because he, like everyone else at the club, is not a natural 9. We don't do those, although most clubs find it useful to have one stashed away somewhere. On the plus side it means we're kind of playing an interchangeable front three, sort of false 9 lite, and that could work really well. I said in the Wall match thread that it really looks like we're playing a 4-3-3. If that's the plan (until at least January) then it could work without using a natural 9 because we've clearly shown we can score goals this season without the need for one. And if that IS the case then Roberts certainly fits the bill. |
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Post by hal9thou on Sept 17, 2022 11:19:05 GMT
That's because he, like everyone else at the club, is not a natural 9. We don't do those, although most clubs find it useful to have one stashed away somewhere. On the plus side it means we're kind of playing an interchangeable front three, sort of false 9 lite, and that could work really well. I said in the Wall match thread that it really looks like we're playing a 4-3-3. If that's the plan (until at least January) then it could work without using a natural 9 because we've clearly shown we can score goals this season without the need for one. And if that IS the case then Roberts certainly fits the bill. Remember saying before we'd played a game that 4-3-3 was where we'd be headed, only because Mick's background suggested that. You don't need a 9 if you have a front three with good movement who interchange, and that can make defending difficult. It's just ironic that he's ended up being forced to go in the direction he probably wanted all along. He maybe felt duty bound to give LD a chance. |
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Post by The General on Sept 17, 2022 11:19:58 GMT
I just don’t think he looked as dangerous as he has leading line as he had playing behind. He’s not a back to goal player imo but as said needs few run outs grow into it I suppose He’s a stop gap so fair enough but my god I hope the club are pulling their finger out behind the scenes trying identify someone who can do the role properly His hold up play was excellent though even if not a natural no 9 Allow chair and Willock time to get into a scoring position Got a feeling that Beale will go for Dykes though which would be really disappointing He deserves to be benched no excuses |
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Post by Shania on Sept 17, 2022 11:26:49 GMT
1-0.
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Post by acricketer on Sept 17, 2022 11:42:38 GMT
I think Dykes will play today. Stoke are big bullies and Dykes will be more for them to handle than Roberts.
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Post by The General on Sept 17, 2022 11:44:24 GMT
Don’t think we should change a winning team ever imho
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Post by The General on Sept 17, 2022 11:45:24 GMT
Dykes is shit he has had 20 games to start scoring get on the fucking bench take your place
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Post by West Acton on Sept 17, 2022 12:27:07 GMT
I think dykes remains bench.
Alex Neil Stoke boss now? Be interesting to see if he sets up same way as he did for Sunderland as they done well against us
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Post by Corbray on Sept 17, 2022 12:36:04 GMT
That's because he, like everyone else at the club, is not a natural 9. We don't do those, although most clubs find it useful to have one stashed away somewhere. On the plus side it means we're kind of playing an interchangeable front three, sort of false 9 lite, and that could work really well. I said in the Wall match thread that it really looks like we're playing a 4-3-3. If that's the plan (until at least January) then it could work without using a natural 9 because we've clearly shown we can score goals this season without the need for one. And if that IS the case then Roberts certainly fits the bill. once roberts adapts to staying in the box more it will work imo. he played more like an AM against millwall at times to the point that laird was filling in as a striker whilst chair, willock and roberts played keepsies in the corner. in the same breath though i don't think its really a huge deal as we get so many players in the final third anyway. roberts is far better with the ball than dykes and gets into space. dykes needs an extended spell coming off the bench for the final 20-30 minutes where he can make an impact like he did against millwall just so he can 'relearn' what to do in an easier environment. |
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Post by sparks on Sept 17, 2022 12:40:01 GMT
Neil was very confident and perhaps slightly gobby in his pre match video, said again we play different to any other team in the Championship.
I’m guessing Field drops out in place of Amos.
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Post by Stanley75 on Sept 17, 2022 12:52:35 GMT
Interesting background from the start but QPR bit starts on 4:30 if you want to skip forward. We "play a different style to anyone else in the whole division" he says:
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Post by sparks on Sept 17, 2022 12:57:29 GMT
Suited and booted for matches now.
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