Nuff Said 5,141 Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Hardhouse44 said: Sargent is a passenger No he’s not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,400 Posted October 4, 2022 We are struggling with their physicality but also making it harder than it needs to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted October 4, 2022 Dull as dishwater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 707 Posted October 4, 2022 Started brightly but very much second best now. Is shaping up to be yet another turgid Dean Smith performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastoola 183 Posted October 4, 2022 Wow!!!! we just need to keep a formation and play closer to each other there's no discipline . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted October 4, 2022 Is David McNally one of the linesmen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daz 70 Posted October 4, 2022 10 minutes ago, NWC said: We’re struggling in the air against these bruisers! And that's without giant joao to come on 2nd half with big Andy 🙄🙄😕🔰 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted October 4, 2022 Expecting a gift of a goal to us any second to forget how ineffective we’ve been 😂😂 papering over the cracks expertly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,400 Posted October 4, 2022 Lots of empty seats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardhouse44 261 Posted October 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: No he’s not. Oh yes he is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 244 Posted October 4, 2022 'Smithball' All the best. Big Keith Scott. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,985 Posted October 4, 2022 The only positive is it’s still 0.0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted October 4, 2022 It has to be said………McLean having a half-decent game….. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted October 4, 2022 Kenny playing well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 522 Posted October 4, 2022 Turgid is the best word to describe Smith. No matter where we are in the league he is not who I want managing my team. We are better than this. I'd go all out to get Cooper the second he's sacked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Keith Scott said: 'Smithball' All the best. Big Keith Scott. Don’t take this the wrong way KS but you ain’t no True Grit. Where for art though TG? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 707 Posted October 4, 2022 Worryingly, Reading seem immune to Smiths usual tactics of boring the opposition into submission 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,550 Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Midlands Yellow said: The only positive is it’s still 0.0. That actually is positive, because Reading have looked good to me. A point from this would be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted October 4, 2022 Reminding me a lot of the Newcastle away game early in Smiths tenure. Just too slow and when every player in your team wants to pass and move you're too predictable and easy to play against, it's gonna take 8 to 10 killer perfect passes to create chances. We need a direct runner like Hernandez to offer a different threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,606 Posted October 4, 2022 Well that was pretty poor. Smith needs to get more imaginative in how he sets the team up as the 4-3-3 with Sargent out wide just isn't working. It won't happen but I'd either switch to a back 3 or sacrifice Ramsey to get Sargent up top with Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted October 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Captain Holt said: Turgid is the best word to describe Smith. No matter where we are in the league he is not who I want managing my team. We are better than this. I'd go all out to get Cooper the second he's sacked. FFS 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,985 Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, littleyellowbirdie said: That actually is positive, because Reading have looked good to me. A point from this would be fine. Based on that 45 minutes you’re quite right, surely we’ll improve 2nd half though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
percy varco 198 Posted October 4, 2022 Still dont know what Smith’s style is. Cannot see any progression under him. Smith out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wibble 109 Posted October 4, 2022 Im fine with being a bit more cautious away from home, but we need some pace and quicker passing the final third. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 203 Posted October 4, 2022 I’ve tried to get behind smith but I just don’t get any enjoyment out of watching this. I don’t care about the results we’ve been picking up. I feel nothing towards this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, king canary said: Well that was pretty poor. Smith needs to get more imaginative in how he sets the team up as the 4-3-3 with Sargent out wide just isn't working. It won't happen but I'd either switch to a back 3 or sacrifice Ramsey to get Sargent up top with Pukki. Completely agree. Sargent should be up front or not on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,720 Posted October 4, 2022 Well out of all the first halfs in football history that sure was one of them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted October 4, 2022 Very slow and ponderous in possession, allowing Reading to regroup every time we have a chance to attack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooty57 403 Posted October 4, 2022 Is it actually possible to be third best with only two teams on the pitch? A draw is beginning to look like a good result here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 519 Posted October 4, 2022 I'd take 0-0 right now tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
