Keith Scott 245 Posted October 25, 2022 Game completely passing Nunez by again. Not cut out for English football I'm afraid. All the best. Big K.Scott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted October 25, 2022 This is so poor, literally no clue what any of them are doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repman 635 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, NWC said: Todd is playing so bad he will probably score tonight 😳😂 What game are you watching? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,736 Posted October 25, 2022 Plenty on here won't like it but our midfield misses McLeans energy at this level. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted October 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Richard Richard said: Worrying that this is arguably our strongest starting midfield/attacking option.... Yep I had this thought… not good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,377 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: Pragmatic. This is more like Shaun Dyche's Norwich 😂 Nah, Dyche would have a plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,993 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: Pragmatic. This is more like Shaun Dyche's Norwich 😂 Heh, I was wondering when Sean Dyche would make a name-check in here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hepphep 175 Posted October 25, 2022 Sara and Hayden are totally lost defensively. Constantly out of position, leaving easy gaps in middle. Seems like they have total disagreement how they should mark the men. Easy to see why Sara has not played more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,276 Posted October 25, 2022 Hayden looks crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 439 Posted October 25, 2022 Not long before we’re down to ten men……. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Dr Greenthumb said: This is so poor, literally no clue what any of them are doing Because our manager doesn't give them a game plan, he's just admitted it. He just gives them some information on the opposition and the players design the game plan. He's literally being paid to do nothing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 228 Posted October 25, 2022 Smith saying that “We give the players all the information they need & a good look at this opposition for each match, then the players come up with a game plan that’s agreed with the coaches “ aka Passing the buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, TeemuVanBasten said: Because our manager doesn't give them a game plan, he's just admitted it. He just gives them some information on the opposition and the players design the game plan. He's literally being paid to do nothing. I’ve defended him up until the last few weeks, but he hasn’t set us out to do anything except lump it to Sargent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,397 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Dr Greenthumb said: I’ve defended him up until the last few weeks, but he hasn’t set us out to do anything except lump it to Sargent Where has the passing game gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, NWC said: Todd is playing so bad he will probably score tonight 😳😂 He's been our best player. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 180 Posted October 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Cantwell has been our best player so far, again. But I don't know whether we should be pleased that he's improving, or whether he's not improving but every other player has regressed and is making him look better. Depressingly, I think that sums things up perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,276 Posted October 25, 2022 Sargent can't keep the ball either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Top corner said: Smith saying that “We give the players all the information they need & a good look at this opposition for each match, then the players come up with a game plan that’s agreed with the coaches “ aka Passing the buck .... "and I sit down and have a nice brew" #teaout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irish canary 0 Posted October 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, NWC said: Todd is playing so bad he will probably score tonight 😳😂 Only player playing well and trying so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,446 Posted October 25, 2022 So what tactics have the players decided to pursue tonight, that Dean was happy for them to progress? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Dr Greenthumb said: I’ve defended him up until the last few weeks, but he hasn’t set us out to do anything except lump it to Sargent He literally said this mate, not sure if you've seen: “We give the players all the information they need & a good look at this opposition for each match, then the players come up with a game plan" That's what Dean Smith said, from the horses mouth. He doesn't give them a game plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,993 Posted October 25, 2022 Hayden and Sara are still not clicking together yet. Probably not helping that we're down to the fourth-choice centre-half. Smith needs to pick one of Pukki or Sargent nowadays and put a bit more ballast in the middle of the park. Think the McLean critics might be seeing that his energy is useful at this level. (Shame Rupp didn't want to stay, really). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,339 Posted October 25, 2022 The board should be watching this and realising very rapidly what a poor job Webber and Smith are doing, even though it’s still 0-0. Dismal so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,406 Posted October 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Top corner said: Smith saying that “We give the players all the information they need & a good look at this opposition for each match, then the players come up with a game plan that’s agreed with the coaches “ aka Passing the buck It’s been obvious since he arrived that he doesn’t much care and is just going through the motions. The pink un article making a comparison with two people getting it together on the rebound was spot on. We need someone with some vision and hunger - he has neither. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 245 Posted October 25, 2022 No way these players are playing for Smith. Going through the motions. All the best. Big Keith Scott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 446 Posted October 25, 2022 What's the xg score? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,297 Posted October 25, 2022 I really thought Nunez was going to be some player.. but he’s really struggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted October 25, 2022 Yeah I'm moving over pretty swiftly to the 'time for a change' camp. This is gash and I don't understand what we're aiming for here. We know Burnley will want to dominate play, press high and defend high and we seem to have a plan that involves trying to play in behind quickly when we get the ball but our only player with real pace (Onel) is on the bench. It isn't the first time the team selection doesn't seem to match the plan either- see Dowell starting against Watford. I'm also starting to wonder if Nunez is actually just a bit rubbish- after a bright start his complete lack of any physical ability seems to be undermining him. Every game seems to pass him by right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Richard 186 Posted October 25, 2022 If Smith really did say what's being quoted on here then words f*****g fail me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted October 25, 2022 If that is what Smith has said, it is pretty much grounds to get rid of him instantly. Incredible that he has no plan and the players just make it up. No wonder they look lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites