MotherGoose Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 That's the key. We lack it defensively We lack it out wide And we lack it up front. We can't pass the ball about and retain possession because we're rubbish and low on confidence. We can knock it long and but we can't get around the back because we're far too slow. If Johnson isn't back soon (and by that I mean Saturday soon) we need to beg, borrow, steal or somehow find the money to get a loan player with some serious speed. And even if he is back against Leicester - because he's so inconsistent we could do with that extra player as well. Don't know where we get the money from - but that's what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Vision, commitment, pride, bravery, skill, backbone, are also some of the things we're missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Vision, commitment, pride, bravery, skill, backbone, are also some of the things we're missing. That would be nice too - but stick some quick lads in the side and it's far easier to demonstrate those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownlad Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 not being absolutely rumbleing dogshit disgraceful is also what we are missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Having a midfielder that can spot a good pass, and actually make that pass. the more I watch Darren Potter, i realise he can't pass for poo poo. Always plays the shitty short passes, instead of a decent long ball... By long ball i dont mean just hoof it to anyone, actually spot a long pass and execute it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Having a midfielder that can spot a good pass, and actually make that pass. the more I watch Darren Potter, i realise he can't pass for poo poo. Always plays the shitty short passes, instead of a decent long ball... By long ball i dont mean just hoof it to anyone, actually spot a long pass and execute it. I'm not defending him - because he's been pretty awful recently But it would help if someone actually moved into space, or beyond play instead of just standing still 2 metres from him. Yesterday - Beevers got the ball in the D, ran forward with the ball - no-one moved for him, so he kept going, still no-one made a run forward or came to him. In fact I think half of them ran away. He ended up about level with the Reading penalty box on the LHS on his own and the ball went out of play. It was like watching my 6-a-side team. Edited February 28, 2010 by dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownlad Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 so we are agreed - we are rumbleing poo poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 We need JJ back, look lost with out him. Never thought I'd say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilbyj Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 May aswell give young uns a run in team, can do no worse than the shower that keeps getting picked week in week out. Modest and Oliver might be worth a subs place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOTIE AND THE SHIT TU Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Our problems stem from the centre of midfield. Neither JOC or Potter can get hold of a game and dominate, and neither of them can win enough ball in midfield to turn a game thats ebbing away. Just a bloke, who used up all his luck in one go when he met his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm not defending him - because he's been pretty awful recently But it would help if someone actually moved into space, or beyond play instead of just standing still 2 metres from him. Yesterday - Beevers got the ball in the D, ran forward with the ball - no-one moved for him, so he kept going, still no-one made a run forward or came to him. In fact I think half of them ran away. He ended up about level with the Reading penalty box on the LHS on his own and the ball went out of play. It was like watching my 6-a-side team. I see what you mean.But maybe other's dont make a run because they know the ball won't be passed in that area? I dont know who's to blame, midfielders for not been able to pass, players for not making the runs, or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horny owl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 JJ was imense just before he got injured, his performance at Barnsley was awsome and i for one cant wait to get him back in the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I really cant think of one good quality our team has at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) I see what you mean. But maybe other's dont make a run because they know the ball won't be passed in that area? I dont know who's to blame, midfielders for not been able to pass, players for not making the runs, or both. Bit of both. Which is why I say pace is the key. With quick players you don't have to be so precise - our aimless balls up field become something we can actually use. Bash it long and get JJ to chase it should be our mantra. When we've been at our best in the last two years it's been when JJ and Sodje (and to an extent Clarke or Varney) played well - Fast, direct and aggressive. Edited February 28, 2010 by dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarNigel Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Vision, commitment, pride, bravery, skill, backbone, are also some of the things we're missing.Whats the cast of Wizard Of Oz up to atm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaser Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 which is why I am staggered when people come on here and slate JJ, when fit and playing He is and has been for a number of years, the only player who the opposition fear and the only outlet ball we have. Even if he is playing poo , his sheer pace alone frightens teams. Defenders lose confidence, teams double up, space is made elsewhere Please hurry up JJ !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheff Owl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Heart, Passion, Fight, Hunger may flipping help the to$$er's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Ask any fan who has watched us regularly for the last god knows how many years and as a team we have been short of pace, strength and bottle, especially in midfield. Everybody else, when the team is struggling ,decide to get some big bruisers in to fight all day and make themselves difficult to play against. Not us, successive managers , especially Laws , seem to think we should be able to play like Barca with players with no quality . (I exclude KPS from this) While trying to be positive in the summer,cos at least we brought in some experience, I was worried we had missed the chance again to bring in players with these qualities and so it has turned out. The most difficult thing in football these days(apart from winning) is getting rid of crap players and improving the effectiveness of the squad and although the Chairman made more money available this season the manager let him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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