How tough dooppositionfind us.

[Owl999]

regarding fitness. Has anyone noticed that we tend to fade badly in the final 10 mins of matches (Derby, Millwall, Boro)

Yeah, it's difficult not to notice in all honesty.

[dmw]

It's not just a fitness thing. We tend to take Nuhiu off towards the end of games to spare his legs for the next game, and Madine is simply not as effective as Nuhiu in holding up play and shielding our midfield.

 

Having said that, we were looking a bit leggy in the last 10-15 vs Derby in any case.

[Leaping Lannys Perm]

for the OP *cough*Derby*cough*

What's your point? They lost their next game against Charlton. The OP is valid.

I have started referring to us as The Wrecking Ball.

[since59owe]

doopositionfind

 

 

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[Geörge Whitebread]

We fade late on because we press the ball and don't give the opposition time to play. That also leads to more tackles, which increases the chances of injury and general weariness. An uptempo pace takes more out of the legs for both teams.

So assuming we can keep it up (no innuendo intended) for longer than them, we'll do alright.

[themaskedowl]

What's your point? They lost their next game against Charlton. The OP is valid.

I have started referring to us as The Wrecking Ball.

Quite right. My mistake and apologies.