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  1. I think also underrated is the ability of players like Onel to get the crowd going. There was a real lack of anything to turn up the volume on Saturday, flat off the pitch and flat on it.
  2. Suppose I'm in the minority at the moment in that I don't see the CF position as a massive issue Thorup had even said we need to find a solution to get Josh in the game more, he's been mainly on the periphery so far. We don't really have a strict requirement for an out-n-out centre forward in this manner of playing. Of critical importance is midfielders with technique/ mental fortitude to be brave and play at pace. I think Marcondes/ Crnac would be acceptable backups if we hadn't lost our 3 first choice CMs at the same time
  3. That run of Palace, Bournemouth and Wolves looks potentially season-defining from here. 5-9 points from there keeps them in the discussion, but that Christmas period looks utterly miserable. One or two key injuries and a heavy hit to the goal difference today would be pretty cool.
  4. I think he's the ideal sort of player to bring on to see out games. Good asset for retaining possession. Poor fit for a starting role in the current system. It must also be noted, though, that he's had very little time on the pitch for JHT and looked awfully like he was still playing Wagnerball today. He may come around, but I'd also hope he's no higher than 6th choice when we get players back.
  5. I think he's done fine. Nothing special. I have a feeling he's played a lot more already than was originally the plan. Have certainly seen worse. Think he could do with literally anyone showing something for the RW slot so he can have a sit down for a bit.
  6. There's pisspotting about, and pisspotting with intent. The idea is to draw the opposition on with pisspotting then pass through them at pace (usually from central areas into wide spaces). The ideal blueprint version was visible in spades against Hull. Today we lacked the bravery and speed of thought to play through the press, the ball often winding a way back to George Long in short order. We looked disjointed and shy, maybe hurting from two long, bruising trips, nobody taking any positive risks and Bristol quite happy to watch Doba and Duffy pass it to each other 50 times. People can say what they like about Kenny, but a truth about him is he never hides and will try the brave passes. Ditto Nunez who has revelled in this role. Without that sort of player to unlock the press, the whole team gets stuck and we end up like this afternoon, kicking the ball up in the air for Marcondes to scrap for.
  7. I see our problems primarily in midfield. It feels eerily similar to the same issues under Wagner. Having seen today live you can sum up the current issues nicely with Sorensen. Too often happy to bounce the ball straight back into defence; a Thorup midfielder needs to be brave and play on the turn in congested areas. And on the occasions he did turn, often the ball would stay with him 2-3 seconds too long which meant the channels closed up and he had to turn back anyway. Not to say it was only him doing this, but I feel he set the pace and it was far, far too slow. We only started to vaguely look alive when Fisher went into midfield. The whole idea behind Thorup's manner of playing is to move quickly up the gears and isolate their defenders against our attackers. Today was so slow, we constantly looked outnumbered wherever we went. I agree that we need to be more comfortable being a little more adaptable. I'd like to see us look for new routes to goal if it isn't working, like today; I'm sure Bristol couldn't quite believe we didn't ask them any questions other than 'can we play through you'. We looked like we might be about to, but instantly gave away that disastrous second goal and looked spent.
  8. All reasonable. I myself was one of the most vocal critics for last Saturday (for which I now feel unfortunately vindicated) and today was dreadful, criticism is not unwarranted. However, as a rough guide, Riddesholm said in an early interview that it's viewed as a 3 year plan. If it happens sooner, great, but the general outline is a few years. Players like Schwartau, Crnac were brought in (I believe) with next year and beyond in mind, which seemed to have been well understood by most until we hit a rough patch. Now we need 'instant results' and our recruitment is a disgrace. Pep just lost 4 games in a row for the first time in his career, and they've only lost Rodri. What would happen if you take out Foden, Haaland, Kovacic and Bernardo Silva as well? We're clearly out of form, and confidence, and have quite a few starters at the moment who have less than 900 Championship minutes on the clock. I think it would be a miracle if there wasn't a drop off. I want to make it clear, I don't agree with it as an excuse. A lot of things happening right now mimic my biggest criticisms of Wagner and I'd be remiss not to level the same at Thorup too. Just seems to me that now is the time for all that patience people waxed lyrical about, but it's suddenly in short supply. Maybe I'm just in a grump
  9. I'll probably get pelters for this, perhaps I shall deserve that. I feel like there are a lot of voices very happy to use terms like 'patience' and 'give them time to learn' whilst we were winning. Very easy to- very humbly, of course- say how very early it is into this project whilst we are beating Hull 4-0. Seems all along, our signings have been crap, Knapper's clueless, Thorup doesn't know what he's doing and we might get relegated. Thank god the obvious truth has been revealed.
  10. Ugly watch so far From my spot in the Barclay I would say our biggest issue is Sorensen setting the pace in midfield. He's tidy and calm but we're playing so slowly through the middle that we just aren't getting anywhere. Team maybe looks a little sore after a bruising week, not taking any good risks and really ceding territory. Marcondes busy without producing much. Slimane off the pace. Defence are really struggling to play out because the options are languid ahead of them. We need to ask Bristol some different questions as they've answered all of ours so far.
  11. Just wait until two double-barrellers want to double-barrell.
  12. Suggestion seems to be that the lower tier might now be for home fans, or I've been told at least this is how it was for the visit of Boro recently.
  13. My brother was waiting to get a few tickets for us also- not really sure on memberships etc however he rang the club yesterday and they've said it's a sellout. Bad news for advance purchase train users seemingly
  14. Comparison is the thief of joy Happy to watch it play out for now personally.
  15. I thought this was just a very political return for an infamous Pinkun poster in the same vein as Keith Nott. Disappointed.
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