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Texas Eagle San Antonio, Texas (via Adelaide) 08 Dec 18 6.21pm | |
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We are fast becoming the muggings of this division. We are being thought of a 6 pointer by those around us on the table. Our naivety of play and tactics is astonishing, it's like watching a newsreel from the '50's. We are so predicable that others clubs already know how we'll play and are more than ready to counteract us. Our squad depth is appalling, a reflection of our recruiting. Most of our benchers would struggle to make teams at championship clubs (which is where we're headed if we don't turn things around). The fact that some are rewarded with contract extensions for what I can only presume is blind loyalty is worrying. I don't blame Roy for that but he is answerable for the tactics and he's resistance to make changes when the match is crying out for it. Our lack of quality strikers is really concerning but providing any decent service to them (whenever they return to the side) needs to be addressed urgently too. A feature that's been lacking for a few seasons now! This last week's results has been difficult to swallow in light of the teams performance, but I still sense from the players, management and to some extent, some fans a laissez-faire attitude that things will work out in the end. Maybe, but don't bet on it!
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andy p Warrington cheshire 08 Dec 18 6.24pm | |
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6 seasons in the premier league and our two best players,(not today mind,but in general) are both products of the academy.We have failed to buy any players better,or as good as those two,that cannot be right,can it?
stuck up here with a load of northern monkeys! |
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Maine Eagle USA 08 Dec 18 6.24pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
It really is a disgrace when we have got to the stage whereby Puncheon is named in the squad.
Meyer looked ok to me fitness wise and he just had created a goal with a great cross. To then be taken off for puncheon. What a joke. Where is Wickham, he seems fit in training but can’t make the bench? It’s comedy, in years gone by players like Dwight Gayle has to sit and wait and now we cannot find a fit striker who is above championship level.
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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 08 Dec 18 6.31pm | |
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Originally posted by Maine Eagle
Meyer looked ok to me fitness wise and he just had created a goal with a great cross. To then be taken off for puncheon. What a joke. Where is Wickham, he seems fit in training but can’t make the bench? It’s comedy, in years gone by players like Dwight Gayle has to sit and wait and now we cannot find a fit striker who is above championship level. Yes I totally agree. And both Zaha and Tomkins are out for the next match.
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thechaddyboy Peterborough 08 Dec 18 6.31pm | |
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Originally posted by collier row eagle
I thought we played well today, could have gone in two nil up at half time Snap, that was until the 2nd half & a completely different looking team returned. Wilf looks totally frustrated with both the teams performances & the fact he's being played in the middle.
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grumpymort US/Thailand/UK 08 Dec 18 6.32pm | |
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Originally posted by Curlyeagle 2
Could not agree more. Should have been off loaded at the end of last season.
Pullis came in for him deadline day but he didn't want to go up north.
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cardiff eagle 08 Dec 18 6.33pm | |
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Two tactical changes made today to change the game. Luncheon and Ayew. Absolutely awful decision- we should cancel ayew loan with immediate effect. Waste of space. And for f*** sake put zaha on the wing. Frustrating that we play so narrow
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PatrickA London 08 Dec 18 6.44pm | |
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Roy has to take some responsibility for the defeat as we looked unusually defensively fragile and as per usual toothless going forward.
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Booted Eagle Bristol 08 Dec 18 6.48pm | |
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Originally posted by PatrickA
Roy has to take some responsibility for the defeat as we looked unusually defensively fragile and as per usual toothless going forward. No wonder Roy was annoyed in his post match interview as these 2 cards may well have one of his legs over the exit. If we don't get a win in the next 3 games, one is Citeh away then I feel he is a goner.
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Huswell Mills Oludeniz 08 Dec 18 7.42pm | |
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Somebody make Roy a microwaveable meal, walk his Chihuahua, and put him in sheltered housing with a Subbuteo World Cup edition to keep his mind occupied.
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redpalace91 Bromley 08 Dec 18 7.45pm | |
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I think we need to go down to the championship and re-build our squad . We seem to get worse year on year while in the premiership.
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kennybrowns leftfoot Reigate 08 Dec 18 7.50pm | |
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Originally posted by cardiff eagle
Two tactical changes made today to change the game. Luncheon and Ayew. Absolutely awful decision- we should cancel ayew loan with immediate effect. Waste of space. And for f*** sake put zaha on the wing. Frustrating that we play so narrow Did he add some meat to the midfield??
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