Ok so none of us expected to win this one but........
I hope it was not the influence of BFS but our wing play was totally nullified by our constant need to get back and defend. If this is going to be our tactics then our so called no problems with scoring goals will go out the window. We never had a chance for a quick break as there was only Benteke in a forward position with absolutely no support. BFS needs to ensure we have our wide players in a position to counter. The way he set us up today there was never going to be a counter . The only chance was playing forward as a unit which because of our poor passing was never going to happen.
Will be interesting on Tuesday.
COYP

I only hope the players get used to it or we will struggle even against the so called poorer teams with our players playing to BFS tactical formation.

Unfortunately Arsenal were on it today. If Townsend and Zaha were playing further forward I reckon it would have been a whole lot worse.
It was about staying in the game and nicking a goal, which nearly happened with CB in the second half. It was game over at 2-0. If we set up like that against the teams around us then I would be worried.
West Ham played good football under Sam as did Bolton, don't buy this, 'it's the way he sets his team up' s***e. Tbh it's good to see players playing within their capabilities.

My concern is not about the bumpy ride as I will take survival over anything but if BFS is going to use our best attacking options in a defensive way then I think it is going to be hard to survive.
COYP

Like today? They were s***e!

Systematically dragged down by the lawmakers

Today wasn't a good example for anything. The amount of passes behind players and balls being cleared into teammates, the way we gave away possession was unbelievable. Bad day at the office. However to be playing that poorly and to only lose by two was a plus.