Overall I'm very pleased with our start to the season, given the mess we were in last season, bigger picture and all that, 8 games in , and we're still unbeaten.
But, greedy beggar that I an ... Having had a taste of being in the top 6, I want more.
I feel there's a lot more to come from this team, and I feel that our midfield is operating 2 gears below what it could be operating at.
So, am I just being greedy and never content, or what do you think could be done to make things better going forwards?
We've got some tough tough games coming up Boro at home, who we typically struggle against and Norwich away are going to be no mugs, so has our bubble burst and we are slowly coming back down the table with a bump, ok maybe a bit harsh as we've not slid down the table yet, but yesterday felt like a defeat to me..
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Keeper and back four not to be scared to lump the ball up when needed. Wolves and Rotherham worked it out straight away that we trying to play the ball out from the back and pushed their teams up the pitch to prevent this. Mix and match it.
Don't be scared to hit the channels and get behind the opposition back four. Igor's pace needs to be used more.
If possible play players in the position's they are comfortable with. Cousins and Moussa examples of this.
To pass better over 90 mins of the game not just 25 mins of matches, to stop being put under so much pressure.
The down side of zonal marking is Brighton's 2nd goal and solly trying to out jump alex revell who was 6 ins taller, rather than being marked by one of the centre backs.
The truth is that we're not playing for the full 90 at the moment. Seems to be one half or the other. Hoping that will come. Also not taking chances to kill the game is crucial. As shown in the win v derby.
We've been ahead in seven of the eight leagues game we've played so far this season. To have converted under half of those into three points is pretty poor in my opinion and is the only blot on our so far OVERALL good start.
I'm not suggesting we should've won all seven of those games but where holding onto leads is concerned, we have a below par record and with a bit of grit and determination, we could expect 2-4 more points already this season.
Simples
:-)
Unfortunately I could not watch a game but since we seem to take the lead and concede equalizers most of the time, it seems we are not that hard-boiled or shrewd enough when necessary. Seems to me when we are leading we ought to play more ruthlessly.
We always seem to go more defensive and invite pressure when we go 1-0 up. We got away with it against Watford but you could tell it was going to happen again and go the other way.
We need to build on leads more.
Draws keep you out of the relegation zone, but also keep you out of the playoffs.
Although I think generally turning draws into wins is next seasons job. For now I'll be happy where we are right now and maybe a crack at the playoffs at the end of the season. I'm hoping next season we will be a force.
Are we fans to blame for telling the oppo's he only 5ft 3in!
when in fact he's a whopping 5ft 8in.
Whatever the results in the next few weeks I really hope they continue to scout and sign decent players - starting January as this squad can really go somewhere with the right additions to add depth and quality.
Is like my cracking joke about Dicky Attenborough,(next year maybe) Too soon.
We will all enjoy this season more if we can just rejoice in the fact that we are so much better than 12 months ago,
and the fact we are giving leads away are hardly surprising if the other team are going to have half chances which reach double figures.
When you have been Charltonised, you still count the points between the bottom 3 and ourselves.
Your a good fan, Mendonca in asdas, But while reaching for the stars, don't forget to keep your feet on the ground!
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Also, play a central midfielder who is going to run past the CF, into the space created by Vetokele. If Buyens is going to operate as the holding player & play-maker, then we don't need a second central midfielder operating exclusively in the centre circle, unless we switch to three central midfielders or the midfield diamond and add an extra body.
According to the SLP comments, BP ain't going into the loan market, so Tucudean will need to step up.
I doubt if BP will move away from the orthodox 4-4-2 while we remain unbeaten.
By scoring more goals than the other team
All in all though, it's been an enjoyable start to the season and the real test will be how we react to a defeat.
Is the clue in your username? :-0