Dr Greenthumb 742 Posted September 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: In fairness to Rupp he has been popping up all over the pitch, not shying away and certainly looks to try be our central link from defence to attack. The trouble is when we need him to do something expansive to get out of a tight spot, or when he tries to play a more direct or incisive pass, he looks less comfortable. That said its not been all poor, he has played a couple of nice raking balls out to Mumba, a neat pass threaded to Steipermann who should've done better, and also had a couple of decent attempts on goal. He's not been too bad overall IMO. But I would still advocate for Vrancic simply because I think we need that extra creativity in the centre to break them down. He’s lost the ball so many times when in possession, I am seriously questioning what league we actually signed him from! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted September 5, 2020 Nearly a screamer from Tettey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted September 5, 2020 Klose off injured...... Shock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,311 Posted September 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Michael Wynless Jones said: Klose off injured...... Shock At this rate he'll be overtaking Matt Jarvis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,365 Posted September 5, 2020 Did anyone catch the Walsall/Wednesday penalty shoot out a penalty shootout in complete silence with no fans. Absolutely weird as hell! football is so bad with no fans. It’s barely football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 396 Posted September 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Michael Wynless Jones said: Klose off injured...... Shock Oh dear, Tettey at the back again then. Good job we got Gibson in then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted September 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said: He’s lost the ball so many times when in possession, I am seriously questioning what league we actually signed him from! He has lost the ball quite a few times. But done well twice there setting up Mumba and then a run from the edge of his box to tee off Martin. Its certainly not been all bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted September 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: He has lost the ball quite a few times. But done well twice there setting up Mumba and then a run from the edge of his box to tee off Martin. Its certainly not been all bad! He played the wrong pass there though, he should have gone left to Hugill who would have been clean through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 742 Posted September 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: He has lost the ball quite a few times. But done well twice there setting up Mumba and then a run from the edge of his box to tee off Martin. Its certainly not been all bad! Credit where it’s due, I see he lost the ball in the next period of play to. I don’t get what he brings to the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted September 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Credit where it’s due, I see he lost the ball in the next period of play to. I don’t get what he brings to the team For what its worth I don't expect he'll be more than a squad player / back up option this season, I think he is capable of that kind of role at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,807 Posted September 5, 2020 Rupp brings plenty of work rate to the team and quite a bit of defensive stability. Vrancic is the pass-picker in the deep who also hits a mean set-piece, but is far less mobile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,365 Posted September 5, 2020 Rupp is the new Marley Watkins im baffled why he’s on the pitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Test for Barden now Edited September 5, 2020 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted September 5, 2020 Pen - Luton. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted September 5, 2020 GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLIIIIISSSSKKKKKKIIIIIOOOOOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted September 5, 2020 1-0 to Luton. Bah. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,085 Posted September 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Rupp brings plenty of work rate to the team and quite a bit of defensive stability. Vrancic is the pass-picker in the deep who also hits a mean set-piece, but is far less mobile. And we've just seen the sort of thing that happens when Mario is in a defensive position............... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted September 5, 2020 Absolutely pathetic and shambolic defending leading up to that penalty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,516 Posted September 5, 2020 Just now, Michael Wynless Jones said: Absolutely pathetic and shambolic defending leading up to that penalty. Us? Pathetic and shambolic defending? Never 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,447 Posted September 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Jools said: GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLIIIIISSSSKKKKKKIIIIIOOOOOO! Forgot you are a Luton fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,807 Posted September 5, 2020 Just now, Thirsty Lizard said: And we've just seen the sort of thing that happens when Mario is in a defensive position............... Heh, exactly what I was thinking after the swing and miss. I like Vrancic as a player, but defensively he's always got an error in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,365 Posted September 5, 2020 Vrancic 🤦♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crab man 161 Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) best possible outcome if we can get out of this competition at the earliest stage, already a lot of fixtures to play. probably an intentional pen. happy to be losing. OTBC Edited September 5, 2020 by crab man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,349 Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) So much for a defensive overhaul. New players, lower standard of opposition, same problems. We need a defensive coach or a change to how the players are being coached, something isn’t working. Well done Dowell. Edited September 5, 2020 by Canary Wundaboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,447 Posted September 5, 2020 I'm sure we can level this though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted September 5, 2020 GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Lovely! OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites