The Hoppy Hopper Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Anyone fancy a chat about football? There seems to be enough about the other stuff on here. I can't get to Blackburn as I'm working. I think this is going to be a difficult game for us. My mate is a Derby fan and says that Blackburn outplayed them. He told me we need to watch out for Jordan Rhodes (I explained that we know all about Rhodes). That sad I think we need a positive approach, we look best when we are passing and trying to get break down the wing. Our final ball is letting us down though, Buxton made a great run against Leeds but misplaced his pass. If we try to go for a draw I think we'll lose badly. The defence looked tighter on Friday, the gaps seem to have gone, but the mis-hit clearances are a real concern. Really looking forward to Ipswich, it is one of my favourite grounds, especially the pint of Adnams pre-match. Again I think a positive approach will be key, if we attack like we did in the first half on Friday I think they will capitulate. A good away one there could really kick start our season. Any thoughts? Up the Owls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eckington owl Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 If we can take Fridays performance into the Blackburn game, there's no reason why we shouldn't be coming away with 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fife_owl Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I'll happily join any non-thuggery thread at the moment. Next week might be a good time to play Blackburn - before their new manager is in post. I agree with Eckington, the Friday set up is essentially an away game formation anyway, so more of the same could get us at least a point. Last time we played Rhodes, he fitted pretty neatly into Batth's pocket, I wouldn't be surprised to see him in Semedo's this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Playing the two teams below us in the next three games is MASSIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Blackburn take a draw Ipswich, Must win game! Peterborough, must win game! Otherwise it's going to be a tough old season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hoppy Hopper Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 I agree with most of you. Against Hull the current formation seemed an overly negative approach, however against Leeds it seemed far more fluid and attacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurnscoe_OWL Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I can see us getting 7 points from the next 9 and this will really see us kick on with our season. The formation works for me. I'd rather we play 5 (essentially) in midfield and break up any play the other team has, than 4 in midfield and lose out. The only thing would be getting the wingers and attacking midfielder to make runs when we go on the attack, this was the only part of our game against Leeds that I thought we could improve on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Yep 7 points from the next 3 games is a must if nor its relegation for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senwar Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I think we'll beat Blackburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semedo's ferret Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Relegated before bonfire night? Get real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 If we can take Fridays performance into the Blackburn game, there's no reason why we shouldn't be coming away with 3 points. This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Yes, the Ipswich and Peterborough games are crucial if we want to try and get out of a battle. I'd take a point at Blackburn, but I think they may have too much for us. I remember the last time we went to Ipswich it was a dull 0-0 and we both looked like relegation fodder. I hope we can do better this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Guns Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Don't get too excited the dingles played the scum of the park a couple of weeks ago I'm sure the scum bags are in a false position... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 We won't take 7 points from the next three games, we don't have a cutting edge. Certainly we are improving and there are signs of real quality in midfield. Playing just the one up front gives us a little more solidity and allows our creative players to prosper, but using just COG up front means we are pretty toothless. I'm happy to play the one up front if it makes us more solid but to win games we will need a different type of striker to COG or Madine.. I reckon four points maximum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owls maniac Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I'd expect 4 points too. Lose Draw Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1867Heaven Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Blackburn take a draw Ipswich, Must win game! Peterborough, must win game! Otherwise it's going to be a tough old season. Defiantly, but if we lose against Blackburn it won't be the end of the world so long as we keep our heads going into 2 MUST win games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hoppy Hopper Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 We definitely need to get something from them. I think Blackburn is the toughest game, the others are very winnable. I've got a fiver on us going up and haven't given up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnchanter Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Defiantly, but if we lose against Blackburn it won't be the end of the world so long as we keep our heads going into 2 MUST win games People get confused over must win games. Of course at this point no game is must win however when you look at where Ipswich and Peterborough are compared to Blackburn you have to say that wins there are far more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fife_owl Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well, now that the simpleton is behind bars - back to the upcoming fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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