Numero Uno Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Gotta be honest I was happy with a point on Tuesday and didn’t expect much tonight BUT that was absolutely ******* shite. There was no performance apart from the keeper. No plan, no fight, no excitement, **** all. That wasn’t good enough notwithstanding how good Leeds were tbf to them. Manning has got a huge job in his hands to get this team anywhere near what we played against tonight. We’re 17 games in now and I’m not making excuses for that bollocks we served up tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Never really expected anything from the game, however the amount of unforced errors especially from the back 3 was extremely poor. Best team I’ve seen at the gate since Man City to be fair to leeds and should’ve scored 2 or 3 more. Was always going to be a game where we had 1 or 2 chances to take points and mehmeti couldn’t bury it. Move on to the next game but these next few games don’t inspire me with much hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 The Sky Leeds post match wankfest is about to begin. Hope those couches are wipe clean….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Outclassed. I'm by no means pessimistic about us putting together a side that might hold down a top half position, but tonight shows how far we are off really challenging at this level. I can't see how that will change if we sell every player we bring on who has the quality to get us there...and then fail to replace. One step forward two steps back. I don't have anything against Manning, needs time...anyone would. Daft time to make the change though. So mid-table it will be for the foreseeable future - with another promise of jam tomorrow. Pity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leabrook Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Ryan said: We are terrible and going backwards. To everyone that wanted Nige out for a young 'dynamic' coach.You've got what you wanted, and I hope you are enjoying it more than me. 3 points from 18 is relegation form. At least we won’t go down I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Ryan said: We are terrible and going backwards. To everyone that wanted Nige out for a young 'dynamic' coach.You've got what you wanted, and I hope you are enjoying it more than me. 3 points from 18 is relegation form. Pearson was shit. Manning is also shit in a different way 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Lost 1 -0 to a prem side no real disgrace. None of the Top teams had scored that many against us. Clearly better side. Their forward line is £60m+ Difficult for us to compete against that. Played West Ham, Forest and Leeds at home and only conceded 1 goal. I actually think that is progress. Won’t get seen by many on hear but a few years back we have conceded at least 7 or 8. Over 3 games a win a draw and a loss - that actually is improvement. Ling way to go I will except but we are slowly moving in the right direction. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 4 minutes ago, Cidre Monita said: You’ve just contradicted yourself mate. Manning needs to go after tonight. We have just been battered by a very average Leeds team. Errr, what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennieb Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Well not quite sure what's happened here ,that was bad make no mistake but I wouldn't blame individuals ,it was collectively poor . What were we set up to Do tonight ? If things aren't going your way you just put all you can into it but some just weren't and it rubbed off. Really odd and atmosphere as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I think the problem might be the boots instead of football boots our mob was playing in divers boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: Sky interviewer to Liam Manning - a massive task tonight- etc , .. ..so disrespectful we're at home against another championship club, a league where anyone can beat anyone , to listen to Sky it's like we're L2 v Man City in the cup. TBH after listening to Sky if we can keep the score below 6-0 I'm going to bed happy! Think they were on to something perhaps. Could’ve been 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Leabrook said: At least we won’t go down I guess! Not this year but …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Half a dozen immediate post-match thoughts…..all of which pain me to say. 1 I don’t think I can remember us being outplayed for 90 minutes this season, as we were tonight 2 I lost count of how many times we passed to a Leeds player and how often we had no out-ball 3 We were very, very fortunate to only lose by one 4 If (and it is a big if) anybody ever thought we are a top six team that performance will certainly put them straight 5 A very disappointing performance, only Max came out of that with any credit 6 We were given a footballing lesson tonight 10 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Leeds pressed our back 5 as well as i've seen any team do. Sadly Tanner, and to an extent Vyner, looked like rabbits in the headlights when the ball came to them. We were completely dominated all over the pitch and whilst our performance was disappointing, we have to realise that Leeds front 4 are worth the best part of 100 million on their own. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Our shorts wouldn’t win the Daz doorstep challenge! Looked dirty pink compared to their whites!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 To good for us, simple as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Engvall’s Splinter said: Think they were on to something perhaps. Could’ve been 5. Outclassed. It was so poor. Irrespective of injuries and games. Got to do better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: One win in the FA Cup saving Manning, Lansdown, Tinnion from a whole heap more abuse from the fanbase Tinnion knew what he was doing leaving Twitter mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red84 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 From the start we were off it. Players not up to it a few days after Cov and Leeds not playing midweek made a big difference. No doubt Leeds are a top side in this division but we just didn't have the fitness levels to put our stamp on the game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leabrook Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Ivorguy said: Not this year but …. Won’t go down next year either. We are a mid table team. Made up predominantly of mid table quality players 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) Wtf was the idea regarding TC out in the left - he was ready to blow a gasket in frustration and after the changes and back to being a lone striker , got more and more frustrated trying to press and in the end visibly had had enough of running and I can’t blame him ThT new contract agreement looked a distant possibility tonight Edited February 2 by Sheltons Army 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Jerseybean said: Half a dozen immediate post-match thoughts…..all of which pain me to say. 1 I don’t think I can remember us being outplayed for 90 minutes this season, as we were tonight 2 I lost count of how many times we passed to a Leeds player and how often we had no out-ball 3 We were very, very fortunate to only lose by one 4 If (and it is a big if) anybody ever thought we are a top six team that performance will certainly put them straight 5 A very disappointing performance, only Max came out of that with any credit 6 We were given a footballing lesson tonight Leeds top 2 they are no bench mark for top 6 Coventry are too 6 comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leabrook Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Jerseybean said: Half a dozen immediate post-match thoughts…..all of which pain me to say. 1 I don’t think I can remember us being outplayed for 90 minutes this season, as we were tonight 2 I lost count of how many times we passed to a Leeds player and how often we had no out-ball 3 We were very, very fortunate to only lose by one 4 If (and it is a big if) anybody ever thought we are a top six team that performance will certainly put them straight 5 A very disappointing performance, only Max came out of that with any credit 6 We were given a footballing lesson tonight Pring as well was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, Better Red said: Lost 1 -0 to a prem side no real disgrace. None of the Top teams had scored that many against us. Clearly better side. Their forward line is £60m+ Difficult for us to compete against that. Played West Ham, Forest and Leeds at home and only conceded 1 goal. I actually think that is progress. Won’t get seen by many on hear but a few years back we have conceded at least 7 or 8. Over 3 games a win a draw and a loss - that actually is improvement. Ling way to go I will except but we are slowly moving in the right direction. Do you honestly think we're moving in the right direction? Really? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 7 minutes ago, maxjak said: First time i have begun to doubt Manning's credential's...................complete wet fart of a performance........I am sorry to say. The bit that bothers me is we seem to have given up on the quick ball forward that kept our quicker guys interested. If, when we regain possession, we just pass it around, it gives the opposition defence time to re align. A slow build up will sometimes be necessary but giving up on the out ball seems wasteful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 We were a class below them tonight. Fortunate that they didn't score more, a 1-0 hiding! We can certainly play a hell of a lot better but that was a difficult game to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The turtle Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I don't remember watching too many 0-1s where i felt the score was flattering. However There's no point being too annoyed. It's leeds, let's be fair a point would have been a bonus, but it's the performance which is depressing. The next two games, it's tough to see a win, even if football never works like that. QPR though, that's a game that really does needs to be won, and playing well. Making a full scale management change mid season....a winter transfer, mostly focused on the fruits of tomorrow... To me that's a football club writing off this season, planning for next..... getting to the point where drawing/losing generates a shrug and move on. (Even if it still just takes a good run) It's clear... Not going up, not going back. Using this season to figure out who stays. If those in charge aren't all in on this season, it's kind of pointless letting city rule my emotions in a way that doesn't match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Ecko said: Do you honestly think we're moving in the right direction? Really? Yes I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 For me the worst performance in recent memory. 0-1 a miracle considering we stood off them as though they were 08/09 Barcelona. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Ecko said: Do you honestly think we're moving in the right direction? Really? If that’s the right direction I’d hate to take a wrong turn along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 At the moment seems we have to pass around for a good 2/3 minutes to earn a half chance at goal. Unfortunately we don’t have the players to make that half chance count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Leabrook said: Won’t go down next year either. We are a mid table team. Made up predominantly of mid table quality players When do we ever finish mid table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Jose said: Oh come on . That is never going to happen. Manning isn’t the problem. I mean he’s not helping either but I wouldn’t trust the clowns to employ a tea lady let alone a manager so we need to stick with him and hope it clicks. If what that Johnathan Pierce said on his recent commentary for us is that Manning the head coach does not pick the team or style of play, others are involved. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Grim. Totally outclassed. Cam and Max the only one’s to emerge with credit. Both immense. Forget that. Management, coaches and players need to learn, adapt and move on. Bottomed out there, the only way is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I didn’t bother watching tonight. Just for a laugh will someone sum up Mehmeti’s performance in fifteen words or less please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 7 minutes ago, Ryan said: We are terrible and going backwards. To everyone that wanted Nige out for a young 'dynamic' coach.You've got what you wanted, and I hope you are enjoying it more than me. 3 points from 18 is relegation form. If Nige was still in charge, the result tonight would have been exactly the same and anyone who thinks differently is living in a fantasy world. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Alan Dicks said: When do we ever finish mid table? Last season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 If we do not beat Boro next week, that will be 3 points in 7 games for Manning. Pearson got fired for 6 points in 7 with a last game having a bench with 5 players who had never started a league game. Manning has never had that level of injuries to deal with . Ok, Manning needs time, but can we just stop the nonsense that we have improved under Manning. He has failed to deliver his main objective, which was to improve the side this season, not next season. The objective was to get us higher in the league this season. Thank god we did not bring him in to avoid relegation, as his current points per game over the last 7 will see us relegated if he does not turn it around fast. Go and do the calculations. Leeds are a great side, it has nothing to do with tonight, but there seems to be a bizarre illusion, maybe because of a few cup games, that Manning is doing something special. He is not. He is now making us worse. He will be looking at games against QPR and Wednesday for a result at this rate. He will need time, because he is out of his depth and needs to learn the job. But he has been a spectacular failure against the prime objective of his appointment. Next season he will need to be much much better. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Gotta be honest I was happy with a point on Tuesday and didn’t expect much tonight BUT that was absolutely ******* shite. There was no performance apart from the keeper. No plan, no fight, no excitement, **** all. That wasn’t good enough notwithstanding how good Leeds were tbf to them. Manning has got a huge job in his hands to get this team anywhere near what we played against tonight. We’re 17 games in now and I’m not making excuses for that bollocks we served up tonight. I was absolutely livid with a draw on tuesday, we were good enough for the 3 points and if it wasnt for a howler by Max we would have taken all 3. Tonight highlighted how we massively lack any strength in depth, without that Im not sure how we can seriously implement any kind of plan B. The season has been written off already (AGAIN), we need to start next season in an even position and that means having a SQUAD capable of playing championship football every week, we are far too inconsistent, which is no surprise when you have too many inconsistent players in your starting 11. Spoiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Fordy62 said: I didn’t bother watching tonight. Just for a laugh will someone sum up Mehmeti’s performance in fifteen words or less please? Shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Woeful performance, didn't get near them all game. They are good but not that good, we looked leggy from Tuesday but that doesn't excuse not being able to pass 5 yards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I still prefer Nige, but was prepared to give Manning time, but his League record is totally shocking. I guess he won’t/can’t be sacked this season but after first ten matches of next if he can’t drastically improve his record he needs to go, along with BT. i see the buffers in sight at the end of the Championship track., after that I see only darkness, my friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leabrook Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Alan Dicks said: When do we ever finish mid table? We never look like going up or down pretty much every season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Tim Monaghan said: We’ve shown some real promise over the past few weeks, but, tonight we were completely outclassed in EVERY department. Very frustrating evening, but I’ve still got an unusual sense of “trust the process” at the moment. The worst thing for me is we looked beaten before we started. Such a comfortable win and game for Leeds. At least we could have had a go at them and tried to put them under pressure. As for 2 strikers playing for us it didn't look like we had one playing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Last season? About 14th under who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) No shame in losing to a top side like them, but losing in that manner is another thing. We got bullied tonight, lost countless 50/50s and that Gruev had the whole middle of the pitch to himself to pick whatever pass he wanted. Only 'positives' were Max keeping us in it, and TGH/Bell were ok off the bench. The rest weren't good at all. We got pressed man for man and we went into our shells and barely looked like winning any challenges. It's all about the unit and the patterns of play with good behaviours on the pitch with this manager. Our team got stretched and bullied man for man tonight. They didn't need nice fluffy pointless patterns of play to pick us off, just willing runners at pace. When they had possession it was in our half, not theirs. Edit - One final thing, we are losing at home and it's the 90th minute and we go long and the only person in their half is Conway. Always the same formation, never change from the pattern. No plan B winds me up - atleast Nige's plan B (as bad as it was) was to throw a couple strikers on. Deflating that it's always bloody Leeds. Edited February 2 by ProfitInMyPocket 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Better Red said: Lost 1 -0 to a prem side no real disgrace. None of the Top teams had scored that many against us. Clearly better side. Their forward line is £60m+ Difficult for us to compete against that. Played West Ham, Forest and Leeds at home and only conceded 1 goal. I actually think that is progress. Won’t get seen by many on hear but a few years back we have conceded at least 7 or 8. Over 3 games a win a draw and a loss - that actually is improvement. Ling way to go I will except but we are slowly moving in the right direction. Uhmmmm Firstly Leeds are not a Premier League side and although a decent side at this level would get slaughtered in Prem with current side As for the 1 goal , my overall feeling is , and it’s not our norm , but that was almost embarrassing tbh and our saving grace is the scoreline which doesn’t reflect we should have been done 4 or 5 IMO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: I didn’t bother watching tonight. Just for a laugh will someone sum up Mehmeti’s performance in fifteen words or less please? Could have nicked us a point…. We have been daylight robbery But he did have a shoot on target that the keeper saved well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 They were a yard quicker than us in both thought and movement. I don’t think the 72 hour turn around helped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Better Red said: Lost 1 -0 to a prem side no real disgrace. None of the Top teams had scored that many against us. Clearly better side. Their forward line is £60m+ Difficult for us to compete against that. Played West Ham, Forest and Leeds at home and only conceded 1 goal. I actually think that is progress. Won’t get seen by many on hear but a few years back we have conceded at least 7 or 8. Over 3 games a win a draw and a loss - that actually is improvement. Ling way to go I will except but we are slowly moving in the right direction. What?! I don't recall us being a team who regularly conceded at least 7 or 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I didn’t bother watching tonight. Just for a laugh will someone sum up Mehmeti’s performance in fifteen words or less please? A little bit of show concluded with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 minutes ago, Edgy Red said: If Nige was still in charge, the result tonight would have been exactly the same and anyone who thinks differently is living in a fantasy world. I actually don’t think people are surprised by the result. It’s the manner of the defeat. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Supersonic Robin said: What?! I don't recall us being a team who regularly conceded at least 7 or 8 Over the 3 games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I think that is a wake up call to the club. It was crap from the players and the manager. Really, really, disappointed. 0-1 was a great result for us as it turned out. I'll leave it there and reflect tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Better Red said: Yes I do. Please explain. I'm genuinely intrigued to hear what you have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, Better Red said: Over the 3 games At least as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I didn’t bother watching tonight. Just for a laugh will someone sum up Mehmeti’s performance in fifteen words or less please? #######, #### #######, ##### won a competition ###### ####### #### 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: I actually don’t think people are surprised by the result. It’s the manner of the defeat. And the context of no win in 2024 in the league, and Manning’s miserable points record Edited February 2 by Ivorguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIgSteve Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Ffs a poor performance against a top team and its instant meltdown on here! Give manning time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 11 minutes ago, marcofisher said: The whole defence have because they were completely exposed for 90 minutes. They were, most because it was 2 slow midfielders against a team built around quick movement and creating overloads all over the pitch, which more or less meant that there was nothing to shield them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red from afar Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 We looked soft today, too many half hearted challenges. Leeds are a better side and squad no doubt, but they looked like they didn't have to worry about playing their own game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Troy Donkey calling us “Bristol”, over and over again. After Prutton pulled up Joe Sims for saying “Notts Forest” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I would love to know who at the club agreed to play the Coventry game on Tuesday 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Ecko said: Shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit So improving then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: I actually don’t think people are surprised by the result. It’s the manner of the defeat. Completely agree, it was very poor, but just 3 days ago we played well at an inform Coventry and got a good point. We don't have enough players who can handle the ball. Twine was brought in to improve that and he's already injured. Leeds, Leicester and Southampton are a class apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, bexhill reds said: They were, most because it was 2 slow midfielders against a team built around quick movement and creating overloads all over the pitch, which more or less meant that there was nothing to shield them. Yep, I find it hard to point fingers at individual players tonight because the system clearly did not suit them or the match and it was insane to not try to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Just now, cidercity1987 said: I would love to know who at the club agreed to play the Coventry game on Tuesday Would we have had a choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 6 minutes ago, ProfitInMyPocket said: No shame in losing to a top side like them, but losing in that manner is another thing. We got bullied tonight, lost countless 50/50s and that Gruev had the whole middle of the pitch to himself to pick whatever pass he wanted. Only 'positives' were Max keeping us in it, and TGH/Bell were ok off the bench. The rest weren't good at all. We got pressed man for man and we went into our shells and barely looked like winning any challenges. It's all about the unit and the patterns of play with good behaviours on the pitch with this manager. Our team got stretched and bullied man for man tonight. They didn't need nice fluffy pointless patterns of play to pick us off, just willing runners at pace. When they had possession it was in our half, not theirs. Edit - One final thing, we are losing at home and it's the 90th minute and we go long and the only person in their half is Conway. Always the same formation, never change from the pattern. No plan B winds me up - atleast Nige's plan B (as bad as it was) was to throw a couple strikers on. Deflating that it's always bloody Leeds. No Shame. I feel total shame! Awful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Would we have had a choice? Surely we would? Otherwise why weren't more games played that day? We are now two ahead of quite a few clubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityCiderEd Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 8 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: Half a dozen immediate post-match thoughts…..all of which pain me to say. 1 I don’t think I can remember us being outplayed for 90 minutes this season, as we were tonight 2 I lost count of how many times we passed to a Leeds player and how often we had no out-ball 3 We were very, very fortunate to only lose by one 4 If (and it is a big if) anybody ever thought we are a top six team that performance will certainly put them straight 5 A very disappointing performance, only Max came out of that with any credit 6 We were given a footballing lesson tonight 1) Agreed 2) I gave up trying.... 3) Still scratching my head now. 4) With Scott and Semenyo still here maybe an outside chance. I currently rank us lower half at best. 5) Agreed 6) Men against boys, second best in every position and facet of the game,embarrassingly so at times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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