RD 3: City vs Mariners

[nogbad]

As you were saying about our defence
Capn Gus Bloodbeard they're going to get ripped apart in some games.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

As soon as I saw Williams coming on I almost posted. Always causes trouble. Ahhh shit... Austin so unlucky.

Only way we're going to win this is by breaking Mooys leg.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

And we conceded a goal the exact same way we've conceded every goal this season. Not marking in the centre of the pitch. How the hell were our defensive line jogging back, watching the ball that was already past them????? 2 very lazy players that need to be asked 'WTF????' on that one.

This is U/12 stuff. Our back line is destroying us.

 

[VicMariner]

Bloody crossbar!

Izzo is not scared to come out sweeping.

 

[Blackadder]

Okay Tony, all well and good to play attacking Football, but you need still need to defend!!!!

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Roux has been horrible. Too many unnecessary fouls letting them off the hook when we're attacking or earlier on giving them opportunities they shouldn't have in our half.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Even that goal that was offside. Defenders walking when players were unmarked. Very, very lazy defenders. I'm getting really angry at just how lazy one or two of our players actually are in defence. If they're not interested in playing football, piss them off for somebody who is. I'm sure there are plenty of defenders who aren't afraid to get a little out of breath.

Rose in particular is killing us today. Did he have a couple of sneaky lunchtime beers or something???

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Entertaining... but if you're too loose you just make the other team look even more entertaining and you lose to boot... bottom line if we don't consistently take our chances, how many can we hope to win like this...?

 

[nogbad]

To be honest as soon as we go 1 down away from home I can see it being a struggle to get anything this season.

 

[Blackadder]

3-1 if Walmsley goes on about attacking football after this......

 

[greenlig]

Anyone got Wilko's number?

 

[Forum Phoenix]

How good is Mooy.

A lot of penetration, but a bit of luck and a bit more composure required. Ferreria excellent match. Fitzy also. Izzo did well. Our balance isn't quite right - though I still like the intent. Better losing like that than under Moss.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

3-1 if Walmsley goes on about attacking football after this......

If?

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

3-1 if Walmsley goes on about attacking football after this......

I disagree. there's nothing at all wrong with the attacking style of play we have. The goals were purely defenders not doing their job. It wasn't an issue of suffering from a stretched out playing field, having players too far forwards. The defenders just aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing. Marking, ball watching, strolling, basic stuff.

 

[Blackadder]

If?

Being generous giving him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[VicMariner]

How good is Mooy.

A lot of penetration, but a bit of luck and a bit more composure required. Ferreria excellent match. Fitzy also. Izzo did well. Our balance isn't quite right - though I still like the intent. Better losing like that than under Moss.

Agree. Score could easily have been reversed in our favour. I'm willing to give TW time to sort out the defence.
Hopefully we get a CB in the next transfer period.

 

[Wombat]

I disagree. there's nothing at all wrong with the attacking style of play we have. The goals were purely defenders not doing their job. It wasn't an issue of suffering from a stretched out playing field, having players too far forwards. The defenders just aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing. Marking, ball watching, strolling, basic stuff.

100% percent correct. The two fullbacks are the worst defenders in HAL.

 

[Blackadder]

I disagree. there's nothing at all wrong with the attacking style of play we have. The goals were purely defenders not doing their job. It wasn't an issue of suffering from a stretched out playing field, having players too far forwards. The defenders just aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing. Marking, ball watching, strolling, basic stuff.

Which is remarkably like last season under Moss.
TW has made it his mantra to play attacking Football which is all well and good , but you still need to look after things when you don't have possession.

 

[Blackadder]

Anyone got Wilko's number?

Currently number 18

 

[VicMariner]

Which is remarkably like last season under Moss.
TW has made it his mantra to play attacking Football which is all well and good , but you still need to look after things when you don't have possession.

Miles ahead of Moss.
We're playing a bunch of kids, give them time and maybe one or two astute signings and we'll be much better.