Originally Posted by
MacAdder
Etheridge and the defence looked like they had never played together before.
Yes, NW was forced to shuffle around due to Bennett and Morrison injuries, Peltier looking particularly lost at LB and Patterson like a bull at a gate, but as a unit there seemed no communication whatsoever last night.
There must have been half a dozen times before they scored that the we were playing pinball in our box. Etheridge didn't know whether to have a shit, shower or haircut on crosses or set pieces.
As a result of our confusion the ball was hacked away time and again over the heads of our midfield and gave their very effective midfield the opportunities to shine.
If they had any decent finishers the score could have been a lot worse.
I did think that with Tan being there to see these poor performances that it might work in favour cum January but unless NW can demonstrate to him why this apparent total capitulation is happening, the boss may think twice about putting up the money to try for promotion.
IMO, we have over achieved in the 1st half of the season and are limited in depth in key one or two positions.
As has been said before, it seems Morrison is key.