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Post by cafcfan32 on Jul 27, 2024 16:06:17 GMT
All the chit chat about what technology we have brought into the club to help us identify new players for our scouts to look at and we still can't nail down an attacking midfielder who knows how to run at players and create chances for himself and others around him. Coventry, Berry and Docherty all seem to do the same thing so let's sign Bishop for him to join in and do the same!! We have an embarrassment of numbers at the moment but the squad itself is still lacking a cutting edge. You could draw a straight line from the keeper, through the heart of the defence and central midfield with it ending up front and we need a central player in every department. It might just be me but I think we are so fragile up top. We might have the personell but Aneke will last as long as he normally does, Miles could breakdown and we don't know how reliable Ahadme's fitness is based on him being in and out so far. Would Kaheim Dixon not be being brought in for this purpose, despite his age? |
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Post by bexleyboy on Jul 27, 2024 16:07:16 GMT
Games are about moments …. yes it’s only a friendly but still this game hinged on two moments both involved Campbell ..
We were in control of this game for a long time , first half we looked strong defensively and Coventry Doc and Berry impressive up front Godden looks a good player but Aneke failed to hold the ball and bring others in ..
Second half .. Ahadme good to see him back after injury and Campbell led the line but it was Campbell defensive play like last season that cost us again really no danger just block the cross don’t get beaten but he failed .. who sale changes followed and Campbell one on one rushed his shot and it should be 1-1 .. but with in seconds it’s 2-0 ..
Campbell young player who Jones has put a lot of faith in and hopefully will come good because he has the skill and pace but today we saw his failings ..again
The difference between winning and losing games of football at any level
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 16:09:02 GMT
What we are desperately lacking is a central midfielder who carries the ball and drives at the defence. Our midfielder’s are very similar.
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Post by madz on Jul 27, 2024 16:09:23 GMT
Friendly or not we are still so easy to play against. Think this is a great summary of us at the moment. |
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Post by wiggyatthebackpost on Jul 27, 2024 16:12:07 GMT
Not impressed with any of our signings so far .If anyone thinks we are promotion material. Needs give there head a wobble Having a laugh … No I'm serious mate you can berry your head in the sand as far as you like.You normally do |
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Post by aucklandaddick on Jul 27, 2024 16:12:38 GMT
What we are desperately lacking is a central midfielder who carries the ball and drives at the defence. Our midfielder’s are very similar. We have still only brought in Mitchell to strengthen an area where we were dreadfully poor last season…….. Hoping today refocuses our recruitment process because it’s clear to see we need more quality to be top 6 |
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Post by roburwash on Jul 27, 2024 16:15:34 GMT
Disappointingly familiar football from us. Can't see any sign of a Nathan Jones revolution yet.
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Post by clarky on Jul 27, 2024 16:18:23 GMT
Didn't bother watching today but we failed again to keep a clean sheet, no goals or creativity in midfield, our two main strikers not scoring again, with one of them looking as fragile as Aneke. Now looking like no goals in the team let alone spreading them across the park.
And more people realising Coventry another dud.
Have I missed anything?
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Post by danieljames89 on Jul 27, 2024 16:20:48 GMT
Christ last week we was world beaters against the nigels,this week they might aswell relegate us now, it's pre season for a reason, aslong as in 2 weeks time we get it right and beat wigan that's is all that matters !!
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Post by chertseyaddick on Jul 27, 2024 16:29:23 GMT
Given the gameplan is for WBs to provide crosses, I can remember only one, just prior to the Godden injury. The tactics seem to be for the wide CBs to feed them, but they were backs to goal time after time against a L2 side. Jones needs a plan B
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Post by madz on Jul 27, 2024 16:30:43 GMT
Christ last week we was world beaters against the nigels,this week they might aswell relegate us now, it's pre season for a reason, aslong as in 2 weeks time we get it right and beat wigan that's is all that matters !! I get the principle of this I really do, and get it's preseason and we won't be going at it while hog in a friendly, but it's during these games we should be trying new things out. New styles, different techniques we've been working on in training. It looked same old same old to me. I couldn't see anything out there today that made me think we are not far off being ready. Looked more like a training ground kickabout to me that they didn't really care about and maybe they didn't, that's a distinct possibility. Maybe we were more up for playing Palace than we were Wimbledon. Wimbledon didn't look great either to be fair, but at least they scored. Scoring goals and performances build confidence and the season is not that far away. With a squad our current size players should be fighting to be in that first 11 on opening day. A lot of players out there should be worried they won't be starting or we could be looking to recruit in their spot. |
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Post by reamsofverse on Jul 27, 2024 16:34:09 GMT
Christ last week we was world beaters against the nigels,this week they might aswell relegate us now, it's pre season for a reason, aslong as in 2 weeks time we get it right and beat wigan that's is all that matters !! When your team take a backward step it's only natural to want to talk about it. We just don't have enough variation within the squad based on what I've seen. |
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Post by 1978sussex on Jul 27, 2024 16:35:32 GMT
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Post by scabbyhorse on Jul 27, 2024 16:42:12 GMT
Christ last week we was world beaters against the nigels,this week they might aswell relegate us now, it's pre season for a reason, aslong as in 2 weeks time we get it right and beat wigan that's is all that matters !! We are very well known for our flip-flopping views. The missing ingredient for me is a ball-carrying midfielder; failure to bring one in will likely result in another mid-table finish. While I believe we have made some solid signings, none of them are impressive enough to make fans think we mean business. |
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Post by clarky on Jul 27, 2024 16:43:43 GMT
Was there any positives to take from today's game either individually or as a team?
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Post by reamsofverse on Jul 27, 2024 16:46:25 GMT
Seems a bit pissed off to me there.
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Post by scabbyhorse on Jul 27, 2024 16:47:09 GMT
Was there any positives to take from today's game either individually or as a team? Yes, hopefully the SMT will realize we need some creativity in the middle of the park. |
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Post by eric on Jul 27, 2024 16:49:27 GMT
I admit I don’t know much about football , I’m no Andy Scott . But one thing I do know is that Coventry is wank .
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Post by scabbyhorse on Jul 27, 2024 16:51:36 GMT
Seems a bit pissed off to me there. He did a bit, probably thinking he has built the foundation of a good side but has forgotten about the creative aspect of the team. |
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Post by scabbyhorse on Jul 27, 2024 16:54:59 GMT
I admit I don’t know much about football , I’m no Andy Scott . But one thing I do know is that Coventry is wank . We've seen very brief glimpses of quality, but nothing to suggest he is going to be a consistent performer for us. Admittedly, he looks like a dud |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 16:57:40 GMT
There is one thing we are lacking and that is flair. We are not getting out of the division without it. The midfield doesn’t work. Docherty, Coventry and Berry is not going to get us many goals.
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Post by aaronaldo on Jul 27, 2024 17:03:22 GMT
Was there any positives to take from today's game either individually or as a team? I thought Godden played well to be fair. He’s got an engine on him and looks a threat. Linked up well with Berry and Aneke at times. Edward’s was defensively good for the most part. Mitchell looked good at the back and Mannion didn’t do much wrong in goal. No cleansheet though. Felt our defending hasn’t changed from last year. We seem to allow attackers to be on the wrong side of our defenders for the second ball. Bit concerned that Nathan thinks that’s the best team from his comments in the post match interview. Also seems to want to play Ramsay as a RCB rather than RWB. I get that he played really well against Palace but we have to have attacking threat on the right. Watson and Asiimwe aren’t good enough to start there. |
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Post by scabbyhorse on Jul 27, 2024 17:04:07 GMT
Granted they were only friendlies but Teddy Bishop did give us something different, at least he looked like he wanted to bring the ball forward from midfield. Currently I would have Bishop instead of Coventry, different types of midfielders and although Im willing Coventry to do well the more I see of him the more I'm thinking meh.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 17:05:39 GMT
I thought Mannion and Edwards played well. I would have Taylor ahead of Coventry
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Post by MurciaAl on Jul 27, 2024 17:06:45 GMT
Listening to NJ's post match presser, sounds like we have to get rid before we can bring players in!
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Post by aaronaldo on Jul 27, 2024 17:06:47 GMT
There is one thing we are lacking and that is flair. We are not getting out of the division without it. The midfield doesn’t work. Docherty, Coventry and Berry is not going to get us many goals. I think it’s quite early to say the midfield doesn’t work after one poor showing |
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Post by aaronaldo on Jul 27, 2024 17:07:41 GMT
Listening to NJ's post match presser, sounds like we have to get rid before we can bring players in! Which we knew tbh. Isted looks to be gone and Fraser wasn’t there so he’s surely off as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 17:11:11 GMT
There is one thing we are lacking and that is flair. We are not getting out of the division without it. The midfield doesn’t work. Docherty, Coventry and Berry is not going to get us many goals. I think it’s quite early to say the midfield doesn’t work after one poor showing It wasn’t based on one poor showing. I have seen all the pre season games and even in the Palace game I thought we were poor in that region. Just my opinion. |
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Post by MurciaAl on Jul 27, 2024 17:17:01 GMT
I think it’s quite early to say the midfield doesn’t work after one poor showing It wasn’t based on one poor showing. I have seen all the pre season games and even in the Palace game I thought we were poor in that region. Just my opinion. Have to say I agree, I also have seen all of the pre-season games and we definitely look weak in midfield. I had high hopes for Docherty and Berry, but neither of them have shown (apart from in flashes) that they have come from the premier league and the championship! |
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Post by aaronaldo on Jul 27, 2024 17:27:37 GMT
It wasn’t based on one poor showing. I have seen all the pre season games and even in the Palace game I thought we were poor in that region. Just my opinion. Have to say I agree, I also have seen all of the pre-season games and we definitely look weak in midfield. I had high hopes for Docherty and Berry, but neither of them have shown (apart from in flashes) that they have come from the premier league and the championship! I’m actually of the same opinion about the combination of Coventry, Docherty and Berry, but I’m reluctant to commit on just pre-season games. I’m not sure who’s wanting the ball in the middle of the park and roving forwards in those three. I’m hoping Docherty does more of this but I haven’t seen much yet. Coventry just seems to want to sit back. Berry liking to playing further forwards. It’s not just about the midfield though. We need the wingbacks to offer outlets to get up the pitch quickly. Didn’t see enough of that today. Tennai looks scared to run past the defenders. The one time he did (ish) he crossed it in for a chance. I’d prefer to see Ramsay out there. |
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