What does Morison need to do?

[JamesWales]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

7 would have made him top scorer for us last year

Which is just unbelievable isn't it!

[blue matt]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

We all know we need a goal scorer, if we have one, we wouldn't be having this discussion, the rest of the team is performing most of the time, its just the final 3rd with someone to hit the back of the net

So what does he need to do, find a goal scorer and do it pretty quick

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

Add a few vowels to the back four.

[Rjk]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

Add a few vowels to the back four.

ennngeeee

[City123]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

Modern managers are obsessed with their systems and I imagine that's why he doesn't play Colwill despite his talent.

Beyond that however we seem obsessed with scoring the same goal (Philogene v Birmingham) and it makes our approach play incredibly predictable. That, coupled with a static midfield, makes us incredibly easy to defend against. It's also a baffling setup, you'd expect a side focused on crossing to encourage a late run from midfield into the box

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

Modern managers are obsessed with their systems and I imagine that's why he doesn't play Colwill despite his talent.

Beyond that however we seem obsessed with scoring the same goal (Philogene v Birmingham) and it makes our approach play incredibly predictable. That, coupled with a static midfield, makes us incredibly easy to defend against. It's also a baffling setup, you'd expect a side focused on crossing to encourage a late run from midfield into the box

I agree with this. There does seem to be obsession and he's not built a side around Colwill which I thought he would have. In fact, I'd go as far to say that I think Colwill looks like a fish out of water in this team.

There have been some great suggestions in this thread. It's not really a case anymore as to which one is the right one. For me, we already know what's not working and it doesn't matter how much we scream for strikers in won't make any difference because as Tuerto has already highlighted, we're a robotic side with absolutely zero midfield creativity (oh for a Tomlin-type player).

As for our final third misfiring, then he needs some radical thinking. That's his job. We've a shed load of wingers, he needs to try a couple out either on their own or two up front. Even changing the systems to suit the flow of the game i.e. with 5 subs it should be possible to counter or nullify strategically. Henry didn't start out as a striker. Even Warnock was radical in his thinking by playing Calum Paterson up front (I'm not for one minute comparing Henry and Paterson before anyone jumps on that, I'm just saying, Morison is paid the big bucks to work this sh*t out).

It's likely to be a struggle tonight. We're a small, lightweight side with no set-piece threat anymore. Away from home, Wintle doesn't play as well as he does at CSS. As I've said, less rigidity, greater adaptability and with the added bonus of 5 substitutions it should mean greater strategic options and a fluid formation.

What does Morison need to do? Change his own headspace.

[olderblue]

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Couldn't agree more with that last point
Morison is in a very privileged position as there are only 92 of these jobs available.
He hasn't achieved anything, so can't fall back on my way is the right way because of his outstanding track record.
Let's hope he has the sense and humility to look around and adapt to the fact that he is still learning on the job.
Poxy excuses like the performance is all that matters won't wash for too much longer unless we start to see points on the board and pull away from the bottom 3 position we're currently in

[dml1954]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

So, the general consensus of opinion for Mr Morison is that he should play 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 or 3-1-4-2 or 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-1-2 or 3-5-1-1. Also that Wintle should only be played in home games, the team should be built around Colwill, Watters should be left out or Watters should be left in, Bagan should be left wing back, we should play with two wingers or one winger or two wingers tucked in, Robinson should be up top on his own or played out left of a two or three, Ojo should be nowhere on the pitch, or Etete should be up front with O’dowda who himself should play left wing, left wing back or up front. Simple really isnt it.

[Tuerto]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

So, the general consensus of opinion for Mr Morison is that he should play 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 or 3-1-4-2 or 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 or 3-4-1-2 or 3-5-1-1. Also that Wintle should only be played in home games, the team should be built around Colwill, Watters should be left out or Watters should be left in, Bagan should be left wing back, we should play with two wingers or one winger or two wingers tucked in, Robinson should be up top on his own or played out left of a two or three, Ojo should be nowhere on the pitch, or Etete should be up front with O’dowda who himself should play left wing, left wing back or up front. Simple really isnt it.

It's called personal opinion, difficult for you, as you don't have one.

[dml1954]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

It's called personal opinion, difficult for you, as you don't have one.

I was just summarising what has been suggested in this thread, not commenting on the merits of any of the ideas. However, I am not sure what sense Mr Morison (or anyone else for that matter) can make out if it all. My opinion is that the manager should be left to get on with his job and the players should be left to get used to playing with each other in whatever formation the manager decides. With 17 new players that will take at least 15 games (possibly more) for that to happen. We are EIGHT games in and I have seen more than enough to suggest that we are on the right track, as would anyone who had actually been to any of the games.

[PontBlue]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

I was just summarising what has been suggested in this thread, not commenting on the merits of any of the ideas. However, I am not sure what sense Mr Morison (or anyone else for that matter) can make out if it all. My opinion is that the manager should be left to get on with his job and the players should be left to get used to playing with each other in whatever formation the manager decides. With 17 new players that will take at least 15 games (possibly more) for that to happen. We are EIGHT games in and I have seen more than enough to suggest that we are on the right track, as would anyone who had actually been to any of the games.

An alternative could be there are lots of things Morison could try with his current squad as doing the same thing over and over is producing the same result

[the other bob wilson]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

I was just summarising what has been suggested in this thread, not commenting on the merits of any of the ideas. However, I am not sure what sense Mr Morison (or anyone else for that matter) can make out if it all. My opinion is that the manager should be left to get on with his job and the players should be left to get used to playing with each other in whatever formation the manager decides. With 17 new players that will take at least 15 games (possibly more) for that to happen. We are EIGHT games in and I have seen more than enough to suggest that we are on the right track, as would anyone who had actually been to any of the games.

So the opinions of those exiled City fans from outside this country who watch streams of games are not worth paying any attention to?

Changing the subject completely, what are the conditions like up in Middlesbrough?

[Eric the Half a Bee]

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My opinion is that the manager should be left to get on with his job and the players should be left to get used to playing with each other in whatever formation the manager decides.

Totally agree. Blast all of these Cardiff City fans for daring to discuss how we play on a Cardiff City message board.

[Hilts]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

I was just summarising what has been suggested in this thread, not commenting on the merits of any of the ideas. However, I am not sure what sense Mr Morison (or anyone else for that matter) can make out if it all. My opinion is that the manager should be left to get on with his job and the players should be left to get used to playing with each other in whatever formation the manager decides. With 17 new players that will take at least 15 games (possibly more) for that to happen. We are EIGHT games in and I have seen more than enough to suggest that we are on the right track, as would anyone who had actually been to any of the games.

Ive seen all games bar WBA.

Right track for L1 maybe.

[splott parker]

Re: What does Morison need to do?

I was just summarising what has been suggested in this thread, not commenting on the merits of any of the ideas. However, I am not sure what sense Mr Morison (or anyone else for that matter) can make out if it all. My opinion is that the manager should be left to get on with his job and the players should be left to get used to playing with each other in whatever formation the manager decides. With 17 new players that will take at least 15 games (possibly more) for that to happen. We are EIGHT games in and I have seen more than enough to suggest that we are on the right track, as would anyone who had actually been to any of the games.

C’mon now, how have you come to the conclusion that we’re on the right track? I’ve been to most games this season and I’ve failed to be convinced by our ability to score a goal, the most fundamental part of the game.