TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Oi! I will not hear a bad word against ASKOU he was my cult hero back then, could head a ball further than he could kick it! Had ASKOU 33 on my L1 away shirt 🤣 It was Goran Maric who Lambert said could chest it further than Lambert could kick it (when trying to control the ball). Came from the Barcelona B team didn't he? ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,249 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, TeemuVanBasten said: It was Goran Maric who Lambert said could chest it further than Lambert could kick it (when trying to control the ball). Came from the Barcelona B team didn't he? ha Something like that 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,444 Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Wtaf - we haven’t lost or won or drawn, that’s the entire point. By all means whinge at the table (after just 3 games) if you must - and god alone knows you’re bound to - but at half time? BP, I am normally with you on everything but the Groundhog Day effect after similar performances against Cardiff and Wigan are very worrying. We failed to dig three points out of those two fixtures and nearly threw away the League Cup game too in a sloppy manner. It might not seem like a lot of evidence but it doesn't smell right. Carbon copy performances and the blind faith we will be alright are the real worry here. I really hope Smith found his ephiphany in the dressing room at HT - I would love us to stick 2 or 3 in this half and stop the rot but the signs aren't there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 519 Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Virtual reality said: Correct me if I’m wrong but we looked like prime Barcelona under Farke in the championship… Yeah, in Farke's 2nd season, and even then after a really slow start. Get a f8Ckin reality check 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) Dean Smith has simply failed to regalvanise and reshape this team over the summer. Not saying it is an easy thing to do after a relegation, but he's simply failed regardless, its not working out. Edited August 13, 2022 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted August 13, 2022 It's early doors in the season so I'm not pushing the panic button yet but what is worrying is the fact the teams we have faced so far finished 18th, 19th and 20th last year plus one who was in League 1. Not exactly a stella calibre of opponent. Need to start scoring because we can't rely on our defence to keep any team out atm. OTBC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 541 Posted August 13, 2022 Last time we romped this League we didn’t really start playing until November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 706 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Samwam27 said: Yeah, in Farke's 2nd season, and even then after a really slow start. Get a f8Ckin reality check You’re a clown fella. We’ve a team and budget that the majority of this league can only dream of having. We also have a manager who’s clueless in how to get the best out of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,889 Posted August 13, 2022 I'm off to find a bedsheet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Disco Dales Jockstrap said: It's early doors in the season so I'm not pushing the panic button yet At least hover your finger somewhere just above it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Disco Dales Jockstrap said: It's early doors in the season so I'm not pushing the panic button yet but what is worrying is the fact the teams we have faced so far finished 18th, 19th and 20th last year plus one who was in League 1. Not exactly a stella calibre of opponent. Need to start scoring because we can't rely on our defence to keep any team out atm. OTBC It is a defender who has scored our only league goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 13, 2022 Who on the pitch or the bench is actually in goal scoring form? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,249 Posted August 13, 2022 We're all going on a league one tour A league one tour A league one tour 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldy09 156 Posted August 13, 2022 Doesn't feel like we do last season all over again- its concerning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Drazen Muzinic said: BP, I am normally with you on everything but the Groundhog Day effect after similar performances against Cardiff and Wigan are very worrying. We failed to dig three points out of those two fixtures and nearly threw away the League Cup game too in a sloppy manner. It might not seem like a lot of evidence but it doesn't smell right. Carbon copy performances and the blind faith we will be alright are the real worry here. I really hope Smith found his ephiphany in the dressing room at HT - I would love us to stick 2 or 3 in this half and stop the rot but the signs aren't there. I don’t disagree - my point was people seemingly using the half-time table as a ‘thing’. It’s ridiculous. I really couldn’t give a toss who the manager is, I want what’s best for the club and binning a guy so soon into to the season doesn’t do it for me. Bit he clearly needs to turn resilts around. And sharpish. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raunds canary 215 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, keelansgrandad said: It is a defender who has scored our only league goal Not sure I'd call max a defender today ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,249 Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, duke63 said: Last time we romped this League we didn’t really start playing until November. Yes but we also weren't this bad either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Dean Smith has simply failed to regalvanise and reshape this team over the summer. Not saying it is an easy thing to do after a relegation, but he's simply failed regardless, its not working out. Why is Webber getting away with it in this thread? Part time sporting director, full time charlatan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, WD40 said: Why is Webber getting away with it in this thread? Part time sporting director, full time charlatan Yep. If Smith does get sacked, I don't want Webber around to pick the replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Number9 said: Who on the pitch or the bench is actually in goal scoring form? Nobody, it's why we got relegated last season 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 519 Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Virtual reality said: You’re a clown fella. We’ve a team and budget that the majority of this league can only dream of having. We also have a manager who’s clueless in how to get the best out of them. VR as Duke has also said "Last time we romped this League we didn’t really start playing until November. " My question was, were we looking clueless before AArons yet again gave away a suicide goal? If we don't respond this half, and show some spirit, then it may not be all Smiths fault, as it might be the players don't care for playing for him? You have to give managers time, but for every stupid goal conceded, and every next match lost, Smith will only have himself to blame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, duke63 said: Last time we romped this League we didn’t really start playing until November. Yes but we were also picking up points regularly despite not playing that well in the early stages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, duke63 said: Last time we romped this League we didn’t really start playing until November. Apart from the 13 points in October Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Samwam27 said: VR as Duke has also said "Last time we romped this League we didn’t really start playing until November. " My question was, were we looking clueless before AArons yet again gave away a suicide goal? If we don't respond this half, and show some spirit, then it may not be all Smiths fault, as it might be the players don't care for playing for him? You have to give managers time, but for every stupid goal conceded, and every next match lost, Smith will only have himself to blame If the manager has lost the dressing room then it's arguably partly his fault. The head coaches job in this system is to man manager and get the players playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,760 Posted August 13, 2022 Set piece coaching going well 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rottingdean canary 117 Posted August 13, 2022 Is any one playing well for us today? The closest to a positive comment is DCB of all people saying Todd is working hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,249 Posted August 13, 2022 McLean giving it away on the edge of the box again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted August 13, 2022 Whose idea was the set piece coach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,249 Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) Another left back gone. And this one isn't even a left back 🤣 Edited August 13, 2022 by GodlyOtsemobor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardhouse44 261 Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, keelansgrandad said: Whose idea was the set piece coach? I believe he also makes the tea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites