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taylors lovechild 01 Feb 24 8.53am | |
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Originally posted by Rachid Rachid Rachid
Thought we played really well first half after the early setback and deserved more goals but United (I refuse to call them Sheffield) changed things and made us work harder for opportunities second half. Eze and Olise were magnificent in a pressure game. No problem with the subs as such but our collective lack of quality and ability to retain the ball once they went off was frightening. I don't think last night was the time to bring on Franca or Ahamada who've both been very unconvincing IMO. Ozoh did quite well when he came on but took a few minutes to find his feet and play himself into the game. The issue with the subs was that it left us without any real creativity on the pitch which meant United were more confident to push on and if they scored we'd have had almost zero chance of recovering the lead. Franca is obviously raw, but this season Schlupp has looked lost, out of shape and offers little going in either direction. He's been a loyal servant but how does he keep getting on the pitch ahead of anyone? Even Eduoard on the left would have been a better option. The fact Ozoh came on ahead of Ahamada I think also shows where Roy's trust is. I also wondered why he didn't bring Clyne on if he wanted to go defensive (was Clyne carrying a knock?) I think a lot of people I've seen and heard commenting on the game also felt the subs caused us to lose our shape and players didn't look quite as clear as to what they should be doing. Overall I enjoyed the game and going forward we looked the best we've looked in months. How much credit should go to Roy and how much to our dynamic duo is up for debate, but let's not pretend that Sheffield Utd were a Premier League level team. Their defence was shocking and their midfield non existent. If Olise and Eze stay fit then the next few games will give us a much better indication of where we're at.
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MrRobbo Chaldon 01 Feb 24 9.53am | |
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Originally posted by Rachid Rachid Rachid
Thought we played really well first half after the early setback and deserved more goals but United (I refuse to call them Sheffield) changed things and made us work harder for opportunities second half. Eze and Olise were magnificent in a pressure game. No problem with the subs as such but our collective lack of quality and ability to retain the ball once they went off was frightening. I don't think last night was the time to bring on Franca or Ahamada who've both been very unconvincing IMO. Ozoh did quite well when he came on but took a few minutes to find his feet and play himself into the game. Yep I agree. Double edged sword, as we effectively lost all creativity. BUT franca is too messy with the ball and lightweight to be risked. Right subs IMO, but highlights that we need at least 1 senior wide man in the squad. (and get the kids out of loan so they can be some use nxt season)
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MrRobbo Chaldon 01 Feb 24 9.59am | |
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Originally posted by taylors lovechild
The issue with the subs was that it left us without any real creativity on the pitch which meant United were more confident to push on and if they scored we'd have had almost zero chance of recovering the lead. Franca is obviously raw, but this season Schlupp has looked lost, out of shape and offers little going in either direction. He's been a loyal servant but how does he keep getting on the pitch ahead of anyone? Even Eduoard on the left would have been a better option. The fact Ozoh came on ahead of Ahamada I think also shows where Roy's trust is. I also wondered why he didn't bring Clyne on if he wanted to go defensive (was Clyne carrying a knock?) I think a lot of people I've seen and heard commenting on the game also felt the subs caused us to lose our shape and players didn't look quite as clear as to what they should be doing. Overall I enjoyed the game and going forward we looked the best we've looked in months. How much credit should go to Roy and how much to our dynamic duo is up for debate, but let's not pretend that Sheffield Utd were a Premier League level team. Their defence was shocking and their midfield non existent. If Olise and Eze stay fit then the next few games will give us a much better indication of where we're at. That's 100% true. But IMO the issue isn't with Roy its that our options are so unbelievably raw, and in Franca's case lightweight that they cant be trusted in those conditions. And as much as I rate Eddy's talents, he's lazy. Would have provided more threat on the left, but wouldn't have trusted him to track back.
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eaglesdare 01 Feb 24 10.25am | |
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I just dont think franca would have had the impact that we would have liked or hoped. towards the end we were hoofing it up field and against the Sheffield united tall defenders he stood no chance. In schulpps defence he can win a header even tho he is short and he put himself about. I think it was the right call.
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Davepalace707 Northumberland 01 Feb 24 1.04pm | |
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Olise and Eze not on the pitch has become a blanket excuse for everyone else playing badly. We’ve got internationals in the back four, you wouldn’t have known the way they were ball watching and leaving Sheffield U so much space in the last 20 minutes.
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