Guest domSWFC Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Our form has been dire. Our play has been a dreadful, unorganised, desperate mess with no sort of plan or structure. Hitting it forward and hoping a lone striker with no support can work a miracle . But last night, is that a glimpse of what's to come? A solid, organised back 4, all of whom looked for the short ball. A team that looks to build, and to play. Yes, we didn't look to pose a threat, but we were playing one of the best teams in the world, who pick quality teams apart. I was very pleased to finally see something to go forward with. Play like that every week, and throw in a bit more adventure going forward and we'll be fine. Fletcher in that team, against Championship sides will bring Forestieri and Murphy into the game more to be dangerous. And on a final note, a sentence I never thought I'd say. Pelupessey was almost, if not equally as effective last night as De Bruyne was for City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Don’t want to downplay it but it’s so much easier to set up like it was last night than to do that AND pose a threat. That’s where we are struggling to find a balance right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsHall Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, domSWFC said: Our form has been dire. Our play has been a dreadful, unorganised, desperate mess with no sort of plan or structure. Hitting it forward and hoping a lone striker with no support can work a miracle . But last night, is that a glimpse of what's to come? A solid, organised back 4, all of whom looked for the short ball. A team that looks to build, and to play. Yes, we didn't look to pose a threat, but we were playing one of the best teams in the world, who pick quality teams apart. I was very pleased to finally see something to go forward with. Play like that every week, and throw in a bit more adventure going forward and we'll be fine. Fletcher in that team, against Championship sides will bring Forestieri and Murphy into the game more to be dangerous. And on a final note, a sentence I never thought I'd say. Pelupessey was almost, if not equally as effective last night as De Bruyne was for City. I hope so...we should expect to see last nights application and concentration in every remaining game. UTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Monk set us up like that as soon as he took over and we looked solid and hard to break down but were also negative and boring. For all the criticism of Monk, he does know how to defend but it seems that if we try to take the shackles off we get battered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_1 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I think we were playing short balls because we we're playing a 5-4-1-0. Not many options to go long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Definatley wasn’t a solid back 4. It was more like 5 at the back with Murphy and Fox as wing backs. Bit like we did 2nd half against Derby I think it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatter Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Nut said: Monk set us up like that as soon as he took over and we looked solid and hard to break down but were also negative and boring. For all the criticism of Monk, he does know how to defend but it seems that if we try to take the shackles off we get battered. Our first team coaching consists of the following Monk himself...ex central defender Bullen..ex full back/central defender Weaver...ex Keeper. Hardly surprising really is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I wouldn't get too carried away with last nights solid performance. We played well v Charlton last mid week and then followed that up with a shambolic performance v Derby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KivoOwl Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 54 minutes ago, matthefish2002 said: I wouldn't get too carried away with last nights solid performance. We played well v Charlton last mid week and then followed that up with a shambolic performance v Derby. This. This set of players have proven time and again they're not up to the level required. Really hope the club doesn't fall for the old trick of players trying hard in new contract season. Ditch the lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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