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When was the last time we actually scored from a through ball in behind the defence? In fact when was the last time we actually tried one. Absoloute dross.

 

That kind of ball works best against a defence, with a high line ... There must be loads during training lol

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When was the last time we had a player capable of doing it?

 

I suppose you've answered the question really. Lee has the ability but for some reason, we never seem to find that pocket of space in front of the defence to use them. Just an observation that the majority of teams we've played this season seem to play a number of through balls in behind our defence.

 

I wouldn't say we play with a very high line but last week against Leeds, they got in behind a few times. Granted some were offside.

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There was one point in the second half today when Maghoma cut inside (as he was doing brilliantly in the second half today) and played a great ball that May (y'know, the superstar striker whose runs are too intelligent for the rest of the team) completely and utterly failed to anticipate, when he could have easily been through one-on-one.

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It is indeed a problem.

Another one is no one ever gets in behind, either winger or fullback.

I think the only time anyone has this season was Palmer against Forest...and he ballsed it up in the end.

Zero creativity.

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Guest Johnbloodaxe

There was one point in the second half today when Maghoma cut inside (as he was doing brilliantly in the second half today) and played a great ball that May (y'know, the superstar striker whose runs are too intelligent for the rest of the team) completely and utterly failed to anticipate, when he could have easily been through one-on-one.

Maybe he was too shocked...

lol

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Guest Sheff Owl

It's not just about through balls, there is so much more..

 

Lee, Hutchinson, Semedo, Coke don't shoot.

 

Maghoma messes about with the ball too much, has the odd shot.

 

Can't remember the last time Madine, May and Nuhiu had a decent shot on goal.

 

Maguire and Drenthe seem to be the only players that will try to shoot out from nothing.

 

Defenders don't chip in with goals.

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I suppose you've answered the question really. Lee has the ability but for some reason, we never seem to find that pocket of space in front of the defence to use them. Just an observation that the majority of teams we've played this season seem to play a number of through balls in behind our defence.

 

I wouldn't say we play with a very high line but last week against Leeds, they got in behind a few times. Granted some were offside.

 

I suspect that video was high on their training viewing  tactical error by SG I think it's risky against quality

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I remember Maghoma and Nuhiu trying to slide through for May and Drenthe, but neither pass found their man. It is the type of service May needs, but I question whether we have the necessary attacking mid to do it.

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I suppose you've answered the question really. Lee has the ability but for some reason, we never seem to find that pocket of space in front of the defence to use them. Just an observation that the majority of teams we've played this season seem to play a number of through balls in behind our defence.

I wouldn't say we play with a very high line but last week against Leeds, they got in behind a few times. Granted some were offside.

And Watford quite clearly did their homework!
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Can any of our forwards run beyond the defence? Seriously, none of our forwards can make those sort of runs even if the ball was played. Only Stevie May has the right idea but he lacks the pace and physical presence to get through, far too easy to outmuscle.

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