Davefevs Posted Thursday at 19:00 Share Posted Thursday at 19:00 And there is one of the main reasons you don’t put players on the posts. For offsides off of first contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the Dolman Posted Thursday at 19:02 Share Posted Thursday at 19:02 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: And there is one of the main reasons you don’t put players on the posts. For offsides off of first contact. Pickford had his blushes saved twice there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1450 Posted Thursday at 19:02 Share Posted Thursday at 19:02 Max feels me with more confidence than Pickford! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:03 Share Posted Thursday at 19:03 Is LM in charge of England as well? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted Thursday at 19:06 Share Posted Thursday at 19:06 Bizarre team selection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted Thursday at 19:08 Share Posted Thursday at 19:08 I hate this playing out from the back shite. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:08 Share Posted Thursday at 19:08 Not much structure, kids in a playground. Not working so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted Thursday at 19:10 Share Posted Thursday at 19:10 I'll be amazed if Greece don't score watching this shambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednotblue Posted Thursday at 19:13 Share Posted Thursday at 19:13 6 minutes ago, Super said: Bizarre team selection. Quite. No striker Bring back Gareth!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:17 Share Posted Thursday at 19:17 Pleased we're letting players use squad nos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:18 Share Posted Thursday at 19:18 9 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: I hate this playing out from the back shite. You and Pep Guardiola both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:19 Share Posted Thursday at 19:19 Will get battered by good teams set up like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Phantom Posted Thursday at 19:20 Admin Share Posted Thursday at 19:20 Greece number 23 (Siopis) comes on as a 83rd minute sub for Cardiff at Ashton Gate on Sunday and starts against England tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Phantom Posted Thursday at 19:21 Admin Share Posted Thursday at 19:21 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: Will get battered by good teams set up like this. We won't set up like this It's purely because teams like Greece want to defend deep in numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:25 Share Posted Thursday at 19:25 Just now, phantom said: We won't set up like this It's purely because teams like Greece want to defend deep in numbers Likely not but a pointless experiment thus far. You smply can't allow space like this whoever you are playing and whatever they are doing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:25 Share Posted Thursday at 19:25 5 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: Will get battered by good teams set up like this. Horses for courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted Thursday at 19:25 Share Posted Thursday at 19:25 3 minutes ago, phantom said: We won't set up like this It's purely because teams like Greece want to defend deep in numbers I don't understand why you wouldn't play Watkins though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:27 Share Posted Thursday at 19:27 Just now, SecretSam said: Horses for courses. See additional comment but isn't even as you say. A very flawed experiment for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Phantom Posted Thursday at 19:27 Admin Share Posted Thursday at 19:27 3 minutes ago, Super said: I don't understand why you wouldn't play Watkins though. Purely down to the formation being tried out, can't see it not changing before long into the second half Without friendlies anymore this is the perfect time to try a "plan b" I'm sure Villa are relieved as he's looked knackered since the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted Thursday at 19:29 Share Posted Thursday at 19:29 28 minutes ago, Davefevs said: And there is one of the main reasons you don’t put players on the posts. For offsides off of first contact. Modern football is so boring. All these head coach types like Carsley and Manning trying to be clever, just keep it simple. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:29 Share Posted Thursday at 19:29 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Super said: I don't understand why you wouldn't play Watkins though. Back 3 pretty obvious against this lot, use width and Foden behind Watkins. Edited Thursday at 19:31 by The Original OTIB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted Thursday at 19:31 Share Posted Thursday at 19:31 5 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Horses for courses. As they say in France. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:32 Share Posted Thursday at 19:32 I am surprised that Mitchell hasn't been tried. Is he injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:33 Share Posted Thursday at 19:33 Utter shambles that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted Thursday at 19:34 Share Posted Thursday at 19:34 What a load of tommyrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted Thursday at 19:35 Share Posted Thursday at 19:35 Well that failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:35 Share Posted Thursday at 19:35 6 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Modern football is so boring. All these head coach types like Carsley and Manning trying to be clever, just keep it simple. Bang it up to the big man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted Thursday at 19:36 Share Posted Thursday at 19:36 It is hard to contain the non stop excitement following England and City at the moment… 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted Thursday at 19:36 Share Posted Thursday at 19:36 Turns out it's not as simple as not playing with two holding midfielders, and selecting as many attacking players as you can then? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Phantom Posted Thursday at 19:38 Admin Share Posted Thursday at 19:38 5 minutes ago, SecretSam said: I am surprised that Mitchell hasn't been tried. Is he injured? Who is Mitchell? Palmer waste of time tonight, surely he's supposed to be attack minded, playing deeper than Rice. I'd try someone else in goal too 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeggyBlaggers Posted Thursday at 19:39 Share Posted Thursday at 19:39 My mum always said, if you've nothing nice to say - dont say it at all. So ive just turned the football off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted Thursday at 19:39 Share Posted Thursday at 19:39 (edited) Haven't seen any of the game yet, will watch the 2nd half. Not surprised Greece are giving us an okay test by the sound of it, they have been on the uptick again and are one of those awkward mid-ranking sides. I expected potentially tricky Away Games vs Greece and maybe Finland. Less so at Home.. Edited Thursday at 19:40 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted Thursday at 19:41 Share Posted Thursday at 19:41 3 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Turns out it's not as simple as not playing with two holding midfielders, and selecting as many attacking players as you can then? Turns out you can't play like kids in a playground at any level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted Thursday at 19:41 Share Posted Thursday at 19:41 3 minutes ago, phantom said: Who is Mitchell? Palmer waste of time tonight, surely he's supposed to be attack minded, playing deeper than Rice. I'd try someone else in goal too Mitchell is the Palace left back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:42 Share Posted Thursday at 19:42 4 minutes ago, phantom said: Who is Mitchell? Palace LB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Nolan Posted Thursday at 19:43 Share Posted Thursday at 19:43 7 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Modern football is so boring. All these head coach types like Carsley and Manning trying to be clever, just keep it simple. We win a corner and have an opportunity to cross the ball unchallenged then pass it short to try and create an opportunity to cross the ball unchallenged! In the end, a dozen passes later it ends with a blocked Gordon shot and they attack with Saka getting booked. Football a simple game over complicated by the possession God's... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:44 Share Posted Thursday at 19:44 5 minutes ago, phantom said: Palmer waste of time tonight, surely he's supposed to be attack minded, playing deeper than Rice. Personally, I don't think Gordon's all that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted Thursday at 19:45 Share Posted Thursday at 19:45 8 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Turns out it's not as simple as not playing with two holding midfielders, and selecting as many attacking players as you can then? Probably as simple as playing with a centre forward or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:46 Share Posted Thursday at 19:46 2 minutes ago, Zip Nolan said: Football a simple game over complicated by the possession God's... The possession God's...what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted Thursday at 19:49 Share Posted Thursday at 19:49 3 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Personally, I don't think Gordon's all that. I think our main problem is a lot of our players are over-hyped and nowhere near as good as they think they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:50 Share Posted Thursday at 19:50 Just now, robin_unreliant said: I think our main problem is a lot of our players are over-hyped and nowhere near as good as they think they are. Yeah, but what about England? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted Thursday at 19:50 Share Posted Thursday at 19:50 13 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Turns out it's not as simple as not playing with two holding midfielders, and selecting as many attacking players as you can then? An actual centre forward would be a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:51 Share Posted Thursday at 19:51 Just now, Jose said: An actual centre forward would be a start. False 9 can work, if played right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted Thursday at 19:52 Share Posted Thursday at 19:52 Just now, SecretSam said: False 9 can work, if played right. I’m not overly concerned either way. Got to try different things in games like this.It was more to counter the two defensive midfielders comment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted Thursday at 19:54 Share Posted Thursday at 19:54 Deserved goal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:54 Share Posted Thursday at 19:54 Brilliant goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted Thursday at 19:55 Share Posted Thursday at 19:55 Palmer was a disgrace there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted Thursday at 19:55 Share Posted Thursday at 19:55 9 minutes ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: Probably as simple as playing with a centre forward or two. 4 minutes ago, Jose said: An actual centre forward would be a start. Yeah, that's definitely been the main problem tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted Thursday at 19:55 Share Posted Thursday at 19:55 (edited) Poor defending. Going to struggle to score against this lot now. Edited Thursday at 19:56 by The Gasbuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted Thursday at 19:56 Share Posted Thursday at 19:56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:57 Share Posted Thursday at 19:57 1 minute ago, Northern Red said: Palmer was a disgrace there. TAA didn't shower himself in glory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted Thursday at 19:57 Share Posted Thursday at 19:57 Doing us a favour tbh. The FA can start looking for a proper manager to take over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 19:58 Share Posted Thursday at 19:58 (edited) This really isn't working. Both full backs getting out of position. No deep cover and no shape in attack. And Pickford's having one. Edited Thursday at 20:01 by SecretSam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted Thursday at 19:59 Share Posted Thursday at 19:59 3 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Palmer was a disgrace there. He was, but we shouldn't be relying on him to stop players running into our area 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted Thursday at 20:03 Share Posted Thursday at 20:03 Trying to walk it in now, always an extra pass rather than having a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted Thursday at 20:03 Share Posted Thursday at 20:03 God this is poor, they don’t look bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 20:04 Share Posted Thursday at 20:04 Just now, cityexile said: Trying to walk it in now, always an extra pass rather than having a pop. Alexander-Arnold gets the ball in an attacking area and heads into the congested middle. Genius. Gordon off. Good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted Thursday at 20:06 Share Posted Thursday at 20:06 Happy to see Watkins on, he may give us another dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted Thursday at 20:06 Share Posted Thursday at 20:06 Missed the first half because I had to pick my Daughter up but bloody hell we've looked rubbish in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted Thursday at 20:07 Share Posted Thursday at 20:07 Kind of glad they scored that goal for George. Touching moment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 20:07 Share Posted Thursday at 20:07 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Happy to see Watkins on, he may give us another dimension. Making a total of 2? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted Thursday at 20:07 Share Posted Thursday at 20:07 Thought it was a strange line up , but not sure any shape would improve this. Greece better by far, unlucky not to have this won already. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted Thursday at 20:10 Share Posted Thursday at 20:10 1 hour ago, SecretSam said: Is LM in charge of England as well? Watching England (in terms of style of play) Is a bit like watching City albeit the quality of players is higher in the case of the national team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted Thursday at 20:11 Share Posted Thursday at 20:11 Get Foden off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted Thursday at 20:11 Share Posted Thursday at 20:11 4 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: Missed the first half because I had to pick my Daughter up but bloody hell we've looked rubbish in the second half. We were worse in the first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted Thursday at 20:12 Share Posted Thursday at 20:12 12 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: He was, but we shouldn't be relying on him to stop players running into our area If he's playing central midfield alongside Rice, isn't it his job to stop players running into our area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted Thursday at 20:14 Share Posted Thursday at 20:14 Might bring this squad of players back down to earth a bit and give the FA a little nudge to get the right man in. Greece have been far better than us tonight. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted Thursday at 20:14 Share Posted Thursday at 20:14 6 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: Missed the first half because I had to pick my Daughter up but bloody hell we've looked rubbish in the second half. Quick,take her back out again.You can miss the second half too. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted Thursday at 20:14 Share Posted Thursday at 20:14 Palmer is like a sulky kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted Thursday at 20:14 Share Posted Thursday at 20:14 3 minutes ago, Super said: Get Foden off. He can take Lewis with him (no relation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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