canarydan23 4,060 Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, hogesar said: Gianoullis losing the ball multiple times at the worst times, just as we've progressed shape for attack. In the attacking third we look a completely different animal  As is McLean, but people get a bit funny if you highlight that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted January 21, 2023 Christ on a bike, what have I just been watching? Looked like we were were going to get double figures, then it all went rat sh!t. Krul is giving me the runs. I'm not saying it's all down to him, but knowing tour keeper's going to gift a goal at any moment can't help your confidence a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted January 21, 2023 I enjoyed that. Agree about the poor defending and giving the ball away in dangerous areas. Sloppy at the back but exciting on the attack. Got to give credit to Coventry for their high press. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,700 Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ron obvious said: Christ on a bike, what have I just been watching? Looked like we were were going to get double figures, then it all went rat sh!t. Krul is giving me the runs. I'm not saying it's all down to him, but knowing tour keeper's going to gift a goal at any moment can't help your confidence a lot. I know he had the sun in his eyes but he's really proving why he should be a backup and not a starter. Yes he has a geat persoality and and hes a good leader on and off the pitch but just never feel confident with him in goal anymore. He's clealy past his best. Edited January 21, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, ron obvious said: Christ on a bike, what have I just been watching? Looked like we were were going to get double figures, then it all went rat sh!t. Krul is giving me the runs. I'm not saying it's all down to him, but knowing tour keeper's going to gift a goal at any moment can't help your confidence a lot. Wagner's one misstep for me, dropping Gunn. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,341 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, keelansgrandad said: Too much going on to type. Hope DF can sort out our passion for giving the ball away in our own half at half time. That may involve replacing Dimi who is having a mare. But as an entertaining, attacking side, then this is what we have been waiting for. Worth the Sky rental to see that start. I think as far as DF sorting out our passion for giving the ball away that ship has sailed ( wink ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 300 Posted January 21, 2023 Argos limping off - last player we need to lose! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,135 Posted January 21, 2023 I'm gonna chalk the poorer aspects of that performance down to us struggling with the low winter sun. Pretty much every mistake occurred in the sunlit areas of the pitch and for me it's no co-incidence that Coventry kept hitting us with high floated balls into our box. I expect to see an improvement defensively and playing out from the back in the second half. Attacking wise though we were fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, canarydan23 said: Wagner's one misstep for me, dropping Gunn. Agreed. Krul is not good enough with the ball at his feet for me. I still have a lot of time for Krul, good leader, nice guy, been brilliant for us, but unfortunately, I think Gunn is better. I'm not sure why Wagner prefers Krul. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted January 21, 2023 Giannopoulis proves how poor a defender he is, perhaps another scapegoat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,700 Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: I'm gonna chalk the poorer aspects of that performance down to us struggling with the low winter sun. Pretty much every mistake occurred in the sunlit areas of the pitch and for me it's no co-incidence that Coventry kept hitting us with high floated balls into our box. I expect to see an improvement defensively and playing out from the back in the second half. Attacking wise though we were fantastic. Let's pray that now we are at the other end we seem the same sun blinding coventrys keeper and defenders.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,381 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Let's pray that now we are at the other end we seem the same sun blinding coventrys keeper and defenders.. No, they move the sun round at half time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,271 Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) Tbf, if Preston had scored one of their two chances after HT, the scoreline and pattern of play would have been similar. Got to work our socks off this half and counter well. Edited January 21, 2023 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,043 Posted January 21, 2023 Dowell showed a lack of awareness defensively for both of their goals. Although going forward he's been very good. We'll still win this. Â Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 630 Posted January 21, 2023 Pleased we are winning, but feeling a bit underwhelmed given we were 3 up in 20 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,135 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Let's pray that now we are at the other end we seem the same sun blinding coventrys keeper and defenders.. By the looks of the pitch right now I'd say we'll have 10 mins tops to take advantage of it, the shade has already crept into the penalty box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said: Wagner's defensive notes: - Giannoulis can't defend. - Krul can't kick. - McLean isn't a defensive midfielder. Indeed Pyro. There was a reason we got Hayden in the summer; a few seemed to forget that after the Preston game. Not Kenny's fault mind; it's not his natural position. He'll always give 100%. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,271 Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, pete said: Giannopoulis proves how poor a defender he is, perhaps another scapegoat Pure attacking fullback. No physicality at all, some games suit him, some don’t. This appears to the latter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 519 Posted January 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, pete said: Giannopoulis proves how poor a defender he is, perhaps another scapegoat like Norwich though. The first 15 minutes were probably the best I'd see from Giannoulis this season. His darting runs were epic so let's not jump on him too quickly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,891 Posted January 21, 2023 McCallum on for Giannoulis. Surprised he wasn't subbed sooner tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,381 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Satriales said: Pleased we are winning, but feeling a bit underwhelmed given we were 3 up in 20 minutes. Any result possible. If we aren't better this could drift away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,225 Posted January 21, 2023 Good subs Wagner. Dimi was awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,651 Posted January 21, 2023 Sam on for Dimi, can’t say that isn’t unfair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted January 21, 2023 A up dull scoreless 2nd half will do to get our top 26 ambition. Sam Mc replaces Dimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted January 21, 2023 Saxon left Earley felt he couldn't get in ahead of Dimi or Sam. He really could we'll never know now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,271 Posted January 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Sam on for Dimi, can’t say that isn’t unfair. Does McCallum defend any better though? But agree, a change was needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted January 21, 2023 It’s just so great to see Pukki enjoying football again. Anyone considering signing Dean Smith as a manager should have a word with Teemu before they consider it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,540 Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, pete said: A up dull scoreless 2nd half will do to get our top 26 ambition. Sam Mc replaces Dimi Are we allowed dull periods again now we've had a managerial change? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,891 Posted January 21, 2023 Ooh. Onel hits the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
