Jersey Canary 143 Posted October 8, 2023 The reason our team is failing as we have no protection for the back four. The back four can only defend so far, they need protection. Kenny has never been good enough as a DM. Sara is an excellent player but needs to play further up the pitch. The forward line has the inability to hold the ball up to take the pressure off the back four since Sargent and Barnes got injured. Fitness - our players seem to be exhausted after about 70 mins hence the constant second half onslaughts recently. I thought we were going to be the fittest team in the league? We have a lot of problems that need fixing quickly or we’re in for a lower half finish this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,756 Posted October 8, 2023 In the last deacde it feels like we have said this same thing over and over and yet only ever had Tettey and Skipp. It really is baffling how nobody at this club seems to think a natural defensive midfielder is needed 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted October 8, 2023 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: In the last deacde it feels like we have said this same thing over and over and yet only ever had Tettey and Skipp. It really is baffling how nobody at this club seems to think a natural defensive midfielder is needed we need a Gary "three lungs " holt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Canary 143 Posted October 8, 2023 1 hour ago, norfolkngood said: we need a Gary "three lungs " holt Unfortunately we ended up with one lung one footed McLean. 😩 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 767 Posted October 8, 2023 There is a well known poster on this forum who got extremely irritated whenever a proper CDM was mentioned. Proponents of said role were arrogantly dismissed via personal insults. Nice to see that guy being proved hopelessly wrong with every passing match. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,298 Posted October 8, 2023 Oh pointy midfielder, oh pointy, pointy. Anoint my head, anointy, nointy..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,774 Posted October 8, 2023 I was reliably informed in the summer by those on here we didn't need a CDM..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 816 Posted October 8, 2023 Oh god, all this CDM talk is just inviting another lecture from the geniuses who said we don’t need one as Wagnerball doesn’t require it - as we are all seeing. Right!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFish 1,988 Posted October 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: I was reliably informed in the summer by those on here we didn't need a CDM..... Although it is received opinion on here our problem is not really the lack of a CDM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRB2 34 Posted October 8, 2023 Forshaw sitting in front of the back four with McLean & Sara would be our current best midfield option. Ideally need to loan in a DM in the Jan window. Hopefully Knapper will have a few options from his old place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Canary 143 Posted October 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, GRB2 said: Forshaw sitting in front of the back four with McLean & Sara would be our current best midfield option. Ideally need to loan in a DM in the Jan window. Hopefully Knapper will have a few options from his old place. We have that South American player Lima as well don’t we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFish 1,988 Posted October 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, GRB2 said: Forshaw sitting in front of the back four with McLean & Sara would be our current best midfield option. Ideally need to loan in a DM in the Jan window. Hopefully Knapper will have a few options from his old place. When Forshaw had his chance at Swansea he was pretty much our least effective player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRB2 34 Posted October 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jersey Canary said: We have that South American player Lima as well don’t we? Yes along with Lungi, but Lungi is inconsistent and injury prone. 1 minute ago, BigFish said: When Forshaw had his chance at Swansea he was pretty much our least effective player. If you say so. Personally, I think we lost the game due to taking Forshaw off and dropping Sara deeper. Sara is average/poor defensively. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rottingdean canary 117 Posted October 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jersey Canary said: We have that South American player Lima as well don’t we? Is he a CDM? I saw him for part of one u21 game and he was very skilful and tenacious but still a bit lightweight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In my blood 37 Posted October 8, 2023 59 minutes ago, GRB2 said: Forshaw sitting in front of the back four with McLean & Sara would be our current best midfield option. Ideally need to loan in a DM in the Jan window. Hopefully Knapper will have a few options from his old place. I think the same although I would have Gibbs and Sara together and a forward 3 , hence 4-1-2-3. The outside forwards dropping back to support the full backs making it 4-3-2-1 ( ye old Xmas tree) It would be solid. A few set-piece goals would be nice as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daisy 138 Posted October 8, 2023 Forshaw should have been brought on for Gibbs yesterday and Sara moved up. Quite simple really. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted October 8, 2023 How much should we sacrifice to protect the back four? Trouble is, our full backs get so far forward, we get exposed out wide. And the CBs don't know whether to go out or stick in the middle. And confusion often reigns. Most teams only play one up front and I don't subscribe you need two hulks. One and another player who is quick and can cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 767 Posted October 8, 2023 17 minutes ago, daisy said: Forshaw should have been brought on for Gibbs yesterday and Sara moved up. Quite simple really. How many times and how many fans have been saying this??. Problem is we have a 'simple' manager (and that's a polite description). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,333 Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Mello Yello said: Oh pointy midfielder, oh pointy, pointy. Anoint my head, anointy, nointy..... " I can't stop this feeling, deep inside of me, girl you just don't realize, what you do to me " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deptford Yellow 260 Posted October 8, 2023 Would now be the moment to mention a certain Ben Godfrey ?? 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
