Ross Wallace on SWFC's style of play "Maybe playing away will suit us"

[@owlstalk]

 

Wide man Ross Wallace reckons Sheffield Wednesday’s style of play might be better suited to playing away from home.

 

Wallace made the admission after Saturday’s dull home draw to fourth-placed Bristol City.

 

The Owls failed to register a single shot on target and were booed off by some fans at the end. After a disappointing attacking performance, Carlos Carvalhal’s side will look to make amends when they travel to Ipswich Town on Wednesday in the first match of an away double-header.

 

Wallace told The Star: “Maybe it (playing away) will suit us. We are good on the counter attack with Hoops [Gary Hooper] dropping in and getting into the little pockets. “We will be looking to play similar to how we did at Villa and hit teams on the counter attack and be difficult to play through.

 

“We kind of played that way against Bristol City and it wasn’t one for the fans to watch. But we had to do that as Bristol are in good form and playing some good stuff. We couldn’t open up too much and get caught.

 

“They are fourth and they are flying. They are full of confidence and you could tell that on the pitch. They were well-organised and I think they could be up there at the end of the season.”

 

On their last visit to Portman Road, the Owls prevailed thanks to a late strike by Kieran Lee. Victory secured a play-off berth for the second year running.

 

Wallace recalled: “It was a good win and we would take that again. Ipswich are at home, it will be on Sky and it’s a game that we are looking forward to.”

 

After locking horns with Ipswich, Wednesday go to struggling Reading. “We will be staying down there for the two games,” said Wallace. “The travelling won’t come into it at all. We just have to get as many points as we can.”

Read more at: http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-we-re-better-off-away-from-home-says-owls-star-1-8866245

[HirstWhoScoredIt]

With our devastating pace on the counter I am sure he’s right.

 

Not many teams have the skill to

lose twice at Bolton. Let alone Birmingham.

 

Mind you, we really showed Burton.

 

Now I think about it, and after analysing the past two and a half years, it’s obvious - we are better away than at home!

[F. Spiksley]

Inspiring words for those with a ST.

 

Good one Ross, great pigeon throw there, it's landed amongst the Owlstalk cats, again!!!!

 

[Owl999]

I think our style of play is suited to a relegation fight or mid table boredom but many  thanks for the insight Ross .

[watty]

The mind boggles it was Bristol effin City not Manchester City get a grip Ross lad .

[sheriwozgod]

And of course HE knows HIS place is nailed on.

[dewsburyowl58]

26 minutes ago, watty said:

The mind boggles it was Bristol effin City not Manchester City get a grip Ross lad .

My thoughts exactly , we have gone from “we are Sheffield Wednesday let the opposition worry about us” to dithering wrecks scared of any team . Realisation that we aren’t that good comes to mind 

[Emilianenko]

We've gone back to the Alan Irvine times.

[twolaptops]

So Mr Undroppable spouts BS.........he is the main problem.....Mr no-pace..Mr Cannotcross........get a pacy winger who can cross FFS

[dewsburyowl58]

So Ross you say “maybe we are better suited away from home “ , but what if you are wrong what then ? We certainly can’t play at home lately , doesn’t look too good does it , if you have got it wrong . 

[Guest samowl]

I've no problem with his commitment to the cause. But he should be a bit part player coming off the bench. Not a regular starter just because he's one of Cc'd favourites. He certainly isn't in on merit IMO

[alan48]

Age catches up with us all - not his fault Carlos keeps picking him , even though ,like many of our squad , he doesnt have the legs . We all know that , shame Carlos doesn't.

[Ronnie Starling]

I'd like to see Ross Wallace play more often away from Hillsborough. For another team.

[Mr Farrell]

Our style of play is suited to insomniacs, not the most expensive football in the division to watch.

[N0rtherner]

well, they'll be playing with less of our fans around to boo them so maybe they will be up to try more creative stuff then?? ;)

[debram]

2 hours ago, HirstWhoScoredIt said:

With our devastating pace on the counter I am sure he’s right.

 

Not many teams have the skill to

lose twice at Bolton. Let alone Birmingham.

 

Mind you, we really showed Burton.

 

Now I think about it, and after analysing the past two and a half years, it’s obvious - we are better away than at home!

And cc still hasn't grasped the fact

[Holmowl]

Ross is having a clear pop at Carlos here.

 

By saying that Carlos's tactics are better suited away from home, WHERE WE HAVE AMASSED SIX GOALS IN 8 GAMES, is simply saying we are way too negative.

[Chris_B_SWFC]

4 hours ago, @owlstalk said:

 

Wide man Ross Wallace reckons Sheffield Wednesday’s style of play might be better suited to playing away from home.

 

Wallace made the admission after Saturday’s dull home draw to fourth-placed Bristol City.

 

The Owls failed to register a single shot on target and were booed off by some fans at the end. After a disappointing attacking performance, Carlos Carvalhal’s side will look to make amends when they travel to Ipswich Town on Wednesday in the first match of an away double-header.

 

Wallace told The Star: “Maybe it (playing away) will suit us. We are good on the counter attack with Hoops [Gary Hooper] dropping in and getting into the little pockets. “We will be looking to play similar to how we did at Villa and hit teams on the counter attack and be difficult to play through.

 

“We kind of played that way against Bristol City and it wasn’t one for the fans to watch. But we had to do that as Bristol are in good form and playing some good stuff. We couldn’t open up too much and get caught.

 

“They are fourth and they are flying. They are full of confidence and you could tell that on the pitch. They were well-organised and I think they could be up there at the end of the season.”

 

On their last visit to Portman Road, the Owls prevailed thanks to a late strike by Kieran Lee. Victory secured a play-off berth for the second year running.

 

Wallace recalled: “It was a good win and we would take that again. Ipswich are at home, it will be on Sky and it’s a game that we are looking forward to.”

 

After locking horns with Ipswich, Wednesday go to struggling Reading. “We will be staying down there for the two games,” said Wallace. “The travelling won’t come into it at all. We just have to get as many points as we can.”

Read more at: http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-we-re-better-off-away-from-home-says-owls-star-1-8866245

 

God, that game in the picture feels like a lifetime ago. 

 

 

[Guest Jack the Hat]

I think playing away suits us all at the minute. We don't have to watch it. After spending 30 million , or however much, and with over 25000 fans behind you, it's incredulous you can't play at home. Isn't that what you dream about, playing in the park as a kid. Some ridiculous comments coming out of Hillsborough at the moment.