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City were doing OK, a better performance than recent displays at least in terms of effort, but the problem is Sheffield haven’t really looked up for it and we still haven’t tested their keeper.
It’s been a poor game, though. Another glaring example of the lack of quality in the Championship this season.
A decent first half, but we do look clueless in the final third. The stats say we've had more attempts but those were from one incident.
we haven't played that badly, we've won a lot of 50:50s and are still in the game.
they've caused us some trouble with pace and playing balls behind the defence, but the goal came from a big slice of luck
Tanner for Ashford...Ollie has had a mare
A decent first half says everything about how far our standards have dropped in recent years. The only plus point has been how the individuals have been competitive in their own duels which is very rare. Apart from that what have we done well?Quote:
Originally Posted by D. Advocaat
I hope the team can take heart from the generally better opening 25mins
Bigger question is if anyone thinks Riza can make any tactical difference?
We're not behind because of bad luck. The quality of passing into the front guys is abysmal and zero composure/skill when needed. That's why we're losing.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebirds17
Bit of bad luck and shitty goal keeping, but the body language of the players trudging off the pitch at half time speaks volumes.
My sentiments exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead
Tanner's defended well and worked hard. His distribution has been poor though, like the rest of the team.Quote:
Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead
Taking off Alves ? I forgot Willock was playing for us..
More half time changes then , we’ve got to move the ball quicker , we’re too slow and passive but just can’t see how we’re going to get a goal
He could have changed which wing they were on. There was a time when wingers switched sides during a half without a sub needing to be made.Quote:
Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead
Willock is never the answerQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparticus_Mills
Aw be fair, he took me to North Macedonia the other week:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
Again, Salech so slow in possession when we've got men over on one side
I know I'm clueless but I wouldn't have taken Alves off, especially when Willock is his replacement.
I'm now expecting 2 goals from him and 3 points.
That was really poor. He's not playing well.Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Bluebird
More of this and he will be with us in L1.
Anyone else feel shef u desperate to mess up again we just can't put enough pressure on?
They seem very nervy.
That chance just so poor tactically we are Willock and O Dowda press but not backed by others. Have to press as a unit. Really poor.
Honestly, they've been shit. But they've got some good players who aren't playing well and we've got mostly crap players who aren't playing well. Like most of the rest of the top 10 other than Leeds they would get absolutely destroyed in the Prem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Father Dougal
Why take Alves off for Willock. Makes us weaker
Yeah! we aren't in relegation zone because of bad luck. You need to take your chances (Meite)
Devolved into utter tactical chaos now after the changes, just hope somebody can beat three men and make something happen. Two big forwards and absolutely no width or attempt to get the ball wide.
This is poor.
Ashford had 3 players on him and no one offering support sums us up.