Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted September 19, 2020 Same issues as last year holding midfield is completely nonexistent. We don't have genuine quality like Leitner or Vrancic or an experienced holding player like Tettey. JustĀ brainless, hurried, panicked powerpuff rubbish from our central midfield as usual. If we want to play passing football we have to be really strong in this area but it's still our weakest area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted September 19, 2020 Only looked sharp for the 5-10 minutes after the goal. Lacking spark and control in midfield. Defence is a worry, as ever... ...but still 45 minutes to put it right. COYY. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykerry 223 Posted September 19, 2020 If you watch the videos of cantwell 2 seasons ago he was energetic and interested.Ā This cantwell isn't. Sell him or bench the turd.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, crab man said: mcclean doesn't offer anything. we need to get tettey back in to shield the defence, hes so good at this level and organises those around him.Ā AGreed. Mclean huffs and puffs but is notĀ really a defensive midfielder. Tettey and Skipp to boss the midfield and protect the defence & let the others the freedom to attack. Too many seasons we're weak in that area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykerry 223 Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: Same issues as last year holding midfield is completely nonexistent. We don't have genuine quality like Leitner or Vrancic or an experienced holding player like Tettey. JustĀ brainless, hurried, panicked powerpuff rubbish from our central midfield as usual. If we want to play passing football we have to be really strong in this area but it's still our weakest area Leitner or vrancic?Ā What are you sniffing?Ā 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,727 Posted September 19, 2020 Ah now this is the Norwich I remember. Good to know the defenders have learned nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 203 Posted September 19, 2020 Midfield anonymous.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,525 Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, Samwam27 said: AGreed. Mclean huffs and puffs but is notĀ really a defensive midfielder. Tettey and Skipp to boss the midfield and protect the defence & let the others the freedom to attack. Too many seasons we're weak in that area I think i would like to see Sorensen in for McLean. He looked composed and tidy pre season and I'm a bit disappointed he hasn't featured in the 18. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted September 19, 2020 Preston definitely the better side. Not entirely sure why we seem happy to play the long ball so often. Think McLean, Onel and Placheta have not really got into the game, although I accept Placheta came on as a result of injury.Ā My fleeting view from the crowd thought Skipp had conceded the penalty, but replays do show it was a light decision.Ā Todd and Pukki look our best players. We need to stop playing a game that suits Preston and get the ball down and play. We look much better than them when we do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,237 Posted September 19, 2020 Had it not been for that Rudd howler we would have been 2-0 down and probably out. Not much energy so far, bar 5 mins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted September 19, 2020 Get Idah and Hugill onto the pitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) Been disappointing but Fischer living very dangerously, 2 handballs and multiple fouls and somehow survived gobbing off at the ref as well. Edited September 19, 2020 by Canary Wundaboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted September 19, 2020 Far too negative set up, McClean and Skipp sitting far too deep, not getting up allowing Preston to control the game! I wonder how much of a hangover some of those players have from last season. Idah on for McClean, go two up top with Skipp & Cantwell central. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Jerrykerry said: Leitner or vrancic?Ā What are you sniffing?Ā They have the quality to control possession and pick clever passes to set attacking moves up. Vrancic is also the only player in our squad capable of playing long passes from midfield and stretching the play so we can sometimes find the man over and don't always have to try to tippy tappy our way out of tight congested situations.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 763 Posted September 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Hardhouse44 said: Still canāt defend. UnbelievableĀ Only one person responsibleĀ for that and he's sitting wrapped up in winter coat!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,228 Posted September 19, 2020 We just can't deal with the high press. Deny us space and we have no idea how to create it. Defensively all over the place again, players getting wrong side, no marking etc - really basic organisational errors. Gibson pretty certain to start next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted September 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dean Coneys boots said: Preston players had so much time and space on the ball for the second goal. Unacceptable defending at pub level- who was picking them up? Where was the marking? Dross And when it comes to dross, D Coneyās boots presumably know their stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,727 Posted September 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, sgncfc said: We just can't deal with the high press. Deny us space and we have no idea how to create it. Defensively all over the place again, players getting wrong side, no marking etc - really basic organisational errors. Gibson pretty certain to start next week. Not sure a player who's not kicked a ball in almost three years is going to be quite the defensive miricle everyone thinks he will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted September 19, 2020 Why is it almost all fans question McLeans inclusion but yet he is one of the first names on the team sheet? Heās either anonymous or giving the ball away. Iām bored of saying this every match!Ā 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted September 19, 2020 They are so much more physical than us, need a big guy up front Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,228 Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, cambridgeshire canary said: Not sure a player who's not kicked a ball in almost three years is going to be quite the defensive miricle everyone thinks he will be He doesn't need to be brilliant to be an improvement though, does he? I suspect he can shout and organise people so that someone like Scott Sinclair isn't left completely alone in our penalty area. It seems Zimmermann and Godfrey can't do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted September 19, 2020 The solution is obvious. re-buy Wes Hoolahan Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,142 Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Clint said: Why is it almost all fans question McLeans inclusion but yet he is one of the first names on the team sheet? Heās either anonymous or giving the ball away. Iām bored of saying this every match!Ā A wild stab in the dark, but probably related to the reason these fans aren't involved professionally in football? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted September 19, 2020 Dreadful first half, no one really looking that great and as per usual we leak goals.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holts Moustache 105 Posted September 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: They have the quality to control possession and pick clever passes to set attacking moves up. Vrancic is also the only player in our squad capable of playing long passes from midfield and stretching the play so we can sometimes find the man over and don't always have to try to tippy tappy our way out of tight congested situations.Ā Leitner is good at moving the ball around players when it's tight. I agree we don't look like we have a player of that type who can dictate tempo and control the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,727 Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Kenny Foggo said: Dreadful first half, no one really looking that great and as per usual we leak goals.Ā When Preston of all teams run rings around you you can tell somethings going wrong Edited September 19, 2020 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant Holts Moustache 105 Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, cambridgeshire canary said: When Preston of all times run rings around you you can tell somethings going wrong Preston have been a decent team for the last few years. Will be in and around the play offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted September 19, 2020 Oh, and we are going to walk this league according to many! Not according to the posts on here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,142 Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, Grant Holts Moustache said: Preston have been a decent team for the last few years. Will be in and around the play offs. Alex Neil did a decent job for us, and has only improved since. I'm not sure why people are surprised that Preston are proving a hard nut to crack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites